Hydro Flask? Yeti? Stanley? What’s next?!? Ms. McArdle’s 8th grade science students are finishing up their unit on Thermal Energy by engineering the next best cup/water bottle. Stay tuned for which material wins best insulator later this week!
Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fGMfQNl3Djh_lwDaG92sLLbuq1y5dRd-/view?usp=sharing
Stay up to date with information from the Facility meetings by visiting the new webpage! https://www.prairiecentral.org/o/cusd-8/page/facilities-study-and-community-engagement
This Saturday, is our 1st PC Building Tours. Check the flyer out for more details.
A group of PCHS student-athletes visited PCUE on Monday to help teach students about teamwork and behavior. The athletes and UE students all had a good time at the assembly!
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The 8th grade volleyball players are gearing up for Regionals this coming Saturday by dressing up during practices. Tuesday was "Superheroes"!
Make sure to vote for PC's Chloe Hoselton for The News-Gazette Athlete of the Week!!
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The 8th grade volleyball players are gearing up for Regionals this coming Saturday by dressing up during practices. Monday was "dress like the letter of your first name"!
IHSA State Wrestling Champ Chloe Hoselton got a police, ambulance, and firetruck escort to school this morning and received an awesome greeting and congratulations from the staff at PCHS!! Thanks SELCAS and way to go Chloe!!!
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Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Elijah Mowery!
Elijah is a 13-year-old 8th grader from Fairbury, and is the son of Lance and Danielle Mowery. Elijah was nominated by Coach Webster, who wrote, "Elijah has shown very good progression throughout this season as a first year wrestler. He recently placed 2nd at the King of the Hill tournament in Clinton and 3rd at the LeRoy Invitational. He continues to work hard and get better each day."
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Kolby Miller!
Kolby is an 11-year-old ACES student from Chenoa, and is the son of Jodi and Tom Miller. Kolby was nominated by Mr. Whitfill, who wrote, "Kolby is always willing to chat and share a story; I can always count on Kolby bringing a smile to my face when I walk into the gym and tell him good morning. No matter what the activity is for the day, Kolby is ready to give it his best effort and he truly is an inspiration to the whole class. Whether it be shooting baskets on an exploratory day, playing badminton or working out on a fitness day, Kolby Miller is all about doing his best in Physical Education. Kolby can turn a Rubik's cube into the flag of any country with a striped flag in a matter of seconds. He enjoys camping and taking trips with his family. Kolby is knowledgeable about technology and transportation. Kolby's future plans are to work for PlayStation." Kolby is also involved in Miracle League Baseball and Peer Partners.
IHSA State Girls Wrestling Champ Chloe Hoselton will be heading out from the Chenoa fire station at approximately 8:00 AM via firetruck escort Monday morning and arrive at the front door of PCHS at approximately 8:15 AM for students and community members wishing to congratulate her on her way or upon her arrival to school!
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Congratulations to PC's Chloe Hoselton on becoming an IHSA Girls Wrestling State Champion!!!!
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Congratulations to this February’s positive behavior raffle winners! PTO provided a variety of prizes to ten students per grade level.
Second grade- Aiden Hoover, Tyler Dirden, Gracelyn Gudeman, Aria Lanz, Lucas Rich, Leni Mowery, Hannah Davis, Megan Haas, Lucy Trainor, Evan Vaclavik
Third grade- Piper Mashburn, Mason Mata, Atticus Pozos, Rhilynn Hedrick, Sienna Leman, Raelynn Miller, Maxon Stork, Kendall Maley, Harper Moore, Caleb Bartlett
Fourth grade- Easton Tremel, Treyson Rassi, Addy Steidinger, Evie Trachsel, Gertie Mowery, Sawyer Campbell, Sophya Antonetti, Colton Slagel, Kaitlyn Koenig, Sawyer Kerber
Also, congratulations to February’s SOAR award winners at PCE!
Second grade- Nora Allonge
Third grade- Rylee Mauer
Fourth grade- Josey Gerber
Art- Elaine Schmidgall (Mrs. Fehr)
Music- Ty Buscher (Mrs. Nagel)
PE- Kenadee Casson (Mr. Sieving)
Learning Center- Ryuk Kestner (Mrs. Small)
The following three students won the drawing for bringing in donations for the food pantry- They received a $10 Dairy Queen gift card! Tenley Steffen, Veronica Cox, and Holden Myers
Primary East had our monthly SEL lunch. Students from East were working on showing love and kindness to each other and themselves during February. We are super proud of our Hawks!!!
It has been a fun FFA Week here at PCHS filled with decorations, dress up days, dodgeball, food, milk chugging, and more! Don’t forget to head out to the Farm and Home Show at the Upper Elementary tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 24!
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Good luck to PC boys basketball as they take on Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin tonight in Onarga for the IHSA Regional Championship at 7pm! Doors will open at 6pm, admission is $5/person. Come out and support the Hawks!
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Good luck to Chloe Hoselton as she competes at the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Finals today and tomorrow!
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Due to the financial aid meeting, tonight's PCHS baseball parent/player meeting will take place in the PCHS cafeteria at 7pm rather than 6pm.
PC boys basketball defeats Iroquois West, 55-27, to advance to the Regional Championship game vs BHRA at 7pm on Friday in Onarga!
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Congratulations to Carrie Small (PCE Library/Media Specialist) and Christy Decker (PCE third grade teacher) for receiving the Empowering Education Grants for $500 each from Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative. Eastern Illini supports schools and teachers in our service territory by funding projects that inspire and engage students and provide valuable learning experiences.
Good luck to PC boys basketball in their IHSA Regional semi-final game at 7:30pm tonight in Onarga vs Iroquois West!
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