Prairie Central CUSD #8

PC boys golf took 2nd place at the Coal City IHSA Regional today and will advance to the Sectional being held at U of I Orange Course on Monday! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Save the Date!

Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month, Layne Schaffer and John Traub! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Prairie Central High School would like to recognize the 1999 Boys Golf State Championship team at halftime of our home football game on Saturday, Oct. 12 (2 PM). If you were a member of the team, please email Athletic Director, Austin Wenger, awenger@prairiecentral.org, if you are able to attend. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Mason McCulloh! Mason, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Underwood, who wrote, "Mason shows great leadership to the other teammates and uplifts everyone." Mason also participates in basketball.

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Leah Reimer! Leah, a 7th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Vogel, who wrote, "Leah's positive attitude, great work ethic, and willingness to help others makes her a valuable classmate. She leads by example and always gives 100% while learning new skills. She gives classmates help in developing their skills and encourages them to try their best. Leah is an outstanding student and a pleasure to teach." Leah is involved in Student Council, CARES Clowns, Choir, and Scholastic Bowl, and plans to attend school to be a neurosurgeon.

Don’t forget to catch the Homecoming parade at 2:30 today, then come out and support the Hawks as they take on the IVC Grey Ghosts in tonight’s football game at 7 PM! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Our group of PCHS students had an awesome time putting on a pep assembly for the PCE students and staff this morning! Happy homecoming everyone! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

PCE had some fun this morning during our Homecoming assembly!

Congratulations to the Sophomores on winning the powder puff boys volleyball tournament! Another fun night of homecoming games at PC! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to Cole Weber and Leah Compton on being voted the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to the Juniors on winning the powder puff flag football tournament Tuesday night! It was a fun night for all! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Thanks to the Fairbury Rotary Club for inviting the PCHS and PCJH fall coaches to their meeting yesterday! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

PCJH 8th grade science students have been learning about the metric system, measuring length, volume, temperature, mass, and density. Students hypothesized how 5 different liquids would layer based on their densities. Students also predicted where a cherry tomato 🍅 would end up once dropped in!

The Illini Prairie Conference golf meet has been POSTPONED to tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25, starting at 10 AM and will be played at the U of I Blue Course.

The freshmen football team is in need of someone with a truck to pull their float in the homecoming parade on Friday. If you are able to help, please contact Coach Goodwin, mgoodwin@prairiecentral.org.

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Madelyn Wolf! Maddie, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Meister, who wrote, "Maddie has been one of my hardest working athletes this season. She has a great attitude and shows a willingness to be a leader on the field. She is positive and encourages her teammates to get better. Maddie finished the season second on the team in base hits with 14 and tied for the lead in RBI's with 10 and second on the team in runs scored with 11. Maddie did a great job on defense at shortstop and showed great improvement there from her 7th grade season!" Maddie is also involved in basketball, track and FFA.

Congratulations to the PCJH Students of the Week, Paige Leman and Lucy Roth! Paige and Lacy, both 7th graders, were nominated by Mrs. Wenger, who wrote, "This week in ELA, we studied foreshadowing and flashback. A quote that demonstrates foreshadowing is from the classic children’s book Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. In it, Charlotte explains to Wilbur why she wove webs for him, saying, "By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle. Heaven knows anyone's life can stand a little of that.” Two of my students exemplify that helping others is one way to bring meaning to our own lives. Both Lucy Roth and Paige Leman are amazing helpers in my classroom. They often anticipate things that need doing around the classroom and do them. Neither wait for the teacher to ask them to pitch in. Likewise, when they notice a classmate who needs a little extra help, they quietly help that student. They assist others, offer guidance, and are always willing to lend a hand. I fully believe that if I left my To-Do list in plain sight, they would check off all of my tasks!" Paige is also involved in Student Council, and Lucy is also involved in Yearbook.

Anyone planning to attend tonight's varsity football game at Rantoul High School, please read below: "All fans must enter the Main gate on Congress. Any fan who tries to enter off of Route 136 (where the teams enter) will be denied entry. All fans will need to go through Weapon Detection unit before they are allowed on the grounds."

Thank you to Bank of Pontiac for catering Woody and Bubba’s BBQ for the PC football team in honor of winning this year's Rivalry Game vs Pontiac!! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk