Due to increased lack of visibility and blowing snow on our country routes, Prairie Central Schools will be closed for Monday, March 16, 2026.
Thank you and have a good day,
Brian Quam
Superintendent
March 17th marks the day of our next election and there is a question on the ballot on a language change to the Livingston County Facility Sales Tax. This question is a language change to allow for schools to use Facility Sales Tax money for school resource officers and mental health while still allowing districts to use these funds for facility improvements. This language change would match the language that was recently passed on April 1, 2025 for the McLean County Sales Tax. This change would not impact the 1% sales tax that is collected, but just change in language on how the money can be used. Prairie Central CUSD 8 already has this flexibility today because of the way our funding is structured, further bolstered by the flexibility of the new funds we receive from McLean County Sales Tax, and so the results of this vote will not impact Prairie Central. However, some of our neighboring Livingston County schools have different circumstances and believe this additional flexibility will be beneficial to them. I would ask voters to simply vote their conscience, keeping in mind the interests of our neighboring Livingston County Schools.
Brian Quam
Superintendent of Prairie Central Schools
PC Parents/Guardians,
Due to the uncertainty of severe weather this evening, Prairie Central Schools will be canceling all activities and practices on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. We are continuing to monitor the weather as we get closer to school dismissal. Thank you for your understanding.
Olivia, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Eshleman, who wrote, "Olivia is such a sweet, caring young lady! She is an absolute joy to have in class! Life is going to take her to great places!"
Olivia was also nominated by Coach Brown, who wrote, "Olivia has shown great growth in volleyball this year. She is always the first girl in the gym ready to set up and get going. Her bubbly personality adds a lightheartedness to the floor that spreads to the team. She is an athlete I can count on everyday to hype everyone up." Her favorite volleyball memory this year was beating Nash.
Olivia is also involved in basketball, student council, and is a student librarian. She wants to attend McKendree University and become an elementary school teacher.
This year's Li'l Hawk wrestling clinic will begin on Apr 13 for K-8. Keep an eye out for a flyer coming home from school with your child. Flyer attached for reference.
Monday, March 16, we will have our Spring Pictures! Individual portraits will ONLY be taken for those who order ahead of time or bring in money the day of. We will also be taking group photos of the following clubs/groups: Art Guild, CARES Clowns, FFA, Peer Partners, Scholastic Bowl, Student Council, Student Librarians, and Yearbook. Please have your student bring any appropriate team shirts/uniforms for these pictures.
On Monday, March 23, we will take Track and Field photos, so please have your athlete bring their uniform!
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Xander, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Webster, who wrote, "Xander has been a member of the wrestling team since he was a 5th grader. He has grown so much as a wrestler and a person in that time. He currently has a record of 30-9 on the season heading into regionals. He placed 6th at the Bloomington Tournament, 1st at the King of the Hill Tournament in Clinton, and 2nd at the LeRoy Tournament. I look forward to watching Xander compete this post season and watching him continue to grow in this sport and as a person!"
Zemira, a 7th grader, was nominated by Ms. Hamlin, who wrote, "Zemira continuously initiates answers to questions during instruction time in ELA class and pays attention during note taking time. She is willing to help others without teacher prompting when she recognizes that they could use some assistance. She doesn't complain when she is asked to expand an answer. She is responsible and comes to class prepared with all of the tools that she needs. It is a pleasure having Zermira in class." Zemira is involved in Band and Choir.
