CARES Clowns from the junior high will perform for our elementary students today! Clowns have practiced well and are excited to see their students and their former teachers. It will be a great day!
PCHS students Abigail Bachtold, Isabelle Buchenau, Addison Huber, and Kaylee Skaggs traveled along with Mr. Wolf and Mr. Quain to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield to participate in Senator Balkema's Youth Advisory Council.
Students from different schools were immersed in a mock legislative process. Our students toured the Capitol, visited the Senate chamber, and learned about the functions of state government through interactions with legislative staff and policy professionals. Students assumed roles such as legislators, lobbyists, and reporters, to debate and vote on proposed bills and present public policy.
Our PC group also won the "Capitol Photo Contest" where the team's best photo at the Capitol was printed and will be hung in Senator Balkema's office! It was a great day!
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Congratulations to the 2025 Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition award winners!
PCE-Koen Leman and Elowen Teubel
PCUE-Zoe Zimpel-Hoeft and Chandler Norris
PCJH-Katelyn Stoller and Wade Steidinger
PCHS-Abram Cutrell and Hannah Miller
Kindergarten Orientation and Screenings are next week! Please make sure to sign your child up if they need to be screened. Remember, only students who are not currently in PC preschool need to come and be screened.
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Last week, the 7th-grade students and staff ventured to Fugate Woods for a hands-on learning day guided by experts from Heartland Community College, Illinois Audubon Society, and Illinois Extension Grand Prairie Master Naturalists. The central theme of the field trip was "Connections", allowing students to explore their connections with nature, history, and science through interactive rotations and activities.
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Keianna Ellis-Nelson!
Keianna, an 8th grader, was nominated by Ms. Hornickel, who wrote, "Keianna is a wonderful student to have in Math. She is very proactive in her learning and advocates for herself. I appreciate her humor and willingness to persevere when we approach more difficult concepts. Keianna has natural talent when it comes to working with numbers and does her best day in and day out. Thank you Keianna!" Keianna is involved in Basketball, Volleyball, Student Librarian, and Peer Partners.
The Prairie Central High School JV baseball game scheduled for Monday, April 21 vs SJO has been CANCELED.
Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Addison Adams!
Addison, a 7th grader, was nominated by Coach Scheulin, who wrote, "I chose this student as Athlete of the Week because she always shows up to practice and meets with a positive attitude and great energy. She stays focused, works hard, and is always willing to help out her teammates. She's also one of the first to ask if the coaches need anything during meets, which shows how much she cares about the team. She gives 150% effort in everything she does, whether it's practice or competition, and sets a great example for others. Her dedication, positivity, and willingness to go above and beyond make her a standout athlete!" Addison is also involved in Band and Cheerleading.
Congratulations to both the boys and girls PC track & field teams on taking 1st place at the 2025 PC Invitational!
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It’s Senior Day for PC Track & Field today at the PC Invite! Good luck to PC Seniors Meghan Gentry, Hudson Ault, Keaton Benjamin, Kaleb Diemer, Keegan Hall, Caiden Schulz, John Traub, and Kolton Wright and to foreign exchange student Julio Nieto Del Rio!
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The PCHS baseball games vs Herscher scheduled for today, Saturday, April 19, have been CANCELED due to wet field conditions.
The PCHS varsity softball game vs Dwight scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, has been canceled due to Dwight not having enough players available for the game.
The PCHS Musical production of OLIVER! is coming soon!
May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 6:30pm
May 4th at 2:00 pm
PCCPA in Chenoa, IL
Ticket Prices will be $7.00 for everyone
Tickets may be purchased in advance using the following link: https://prairieil.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/prairie/school-store/1/products
Prairie Central FCCLA is hosting their annual spring blood drive on April 25th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school's small gym. If you are interested in signing up for the blood drive, please contact Meghan Gentry at magentry06@icloud.com or sign up with Fairbury's zip code at this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=61739
Congratulations to the PCJH FFA Dairy Judging team and Dairy Handler Kasen Casson in placing first in the Junior DIvision FFA State Dairy Judging contest and Dairy Handlers Contest. Dairy team members included Tracen Burke, Carter Brown, Braylen Brucker, Cade Freed, and Cole Miller. These students will go across stage at the Illinois FFA Convention this summer to receive their awards.
PC Senior Athlete Parents: Reminder to get your RSVP's in for the Senior Athletic Banquet taking place on Wednesday, May 7 in the PCHS cafeteria. Athletes are free, guests are $10/person. Please call the PCHS office or email Leslie Cherveny, lcherveny@prairiecentral.org, with your RSVP info by 2pm tomorrow, Thursday, April 17.
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Congratulations to PCHS Students of the Month: Carson Leman, Dixie Hogan, Caitlyn Abens, Griffin Campbell, Mila Zimmerman, Nathan Powell, Josh Ostrander, Eli Meiss, Acer Kratochvil, Gage Maurer, and Tanner Donley!
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Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month Colin Kilgus and Addison Zimmerman!
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ATTENTION PCHS PARENTS:
The After Prom Committee needs YOU to help make the Glow CRAZY Ultimate Neon After Prom an unforgettable night for our students!
SETUP Crew (Friday, April 25)
Event Volunteers (Saturday, April 26)
Food & Drink Donations
Whether you can lend a hand or drop off some snacks, every little bit helps keep this night safe, fun, and FULL of energy!
Sign up now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4FAEAA23ABFF2-56148823-prairie
Let’s light up the night together! #GlowCrazy #AfterPromVolunteers #PCPride
Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Carder Weeks!
Carder, a 7th grader, was nominated by Coach Scheulin, who wrote, "I chose this athlete because I have seen him be such a great leader for everyone on the track team. The 5th and 6th graders always look up to him! They even ask to be in his group for workouts and warmups. One 5th grader even stated "I want to be like Carder!" He comes to practice everyday with a positive attitude and keeps his classmates accountable." Carder is also involved in band, baseball, and basketball.
