Prairie Central CUSD #8

We recognized our 3-sport athletes today for all of their hard work with a breakfast, t-shirts, and announcement at our monthly student assembly! Thanks for all your hard work John Traub, Lane Whitfill, Easton Friedman, Griffin Tredennick, Yuri Vilchis, Wyatt Ault, Holden Gerdes, Jayla Hammond, Dylin Pride, Aubrey Atkins, Tatum Creek, Lexi Donovan, Cadyn Pride, and Riley Wenger! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to PCHS Students of the Month Lucas LeClair, Rheagan Aberle, Abigail Bowden, Brenden Pentecost, Emma Hale, Ella Farrell, Ryan Barth, Magy Leon, Madi Roth, Cooper Fehr, and Layne Schaffer! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations and good luck to our bass fisherman!! IHSA Regional Champions Wayde Fehr and Landon Cottrell 1st place and Big Bass of the tournament! Luke Ifft and Carson Leman 2nd place. Both teams are advancing to IHSA Sectionals on Clinton Lake next Thursday! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Check out the link below to order some gear from the PC girls basketball team store! https://hawks-girls-basketball-2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

It’s Senior Day for PC softball! Good luck to seniors Kyla Stephens, Dixie Hogan, Rylee Galloway, and Abigail Bowden! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

The PCHS JV baseball game scheduled for today, Tuesday, May 13, has now been changed to a HOME game at PCHS, starting at 5pm, due to Lexington getting too much rain on their field.

UPDATE: Any current 6th or 7th grade students who are interested in participating in Junior High Softball OR Baseball next school year, we will have the following informational meetings next week.: Softball - Monday, May 19th @ 5pm in the HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Baseball - Thursday, May 22nd @ 5pm in the JH Cafeteria

Junior High Students - there is still time to sign up to go to Washington DC next spring!

Congratulations to our 8 Retiring Employees in the district! There will be an Open House celebrating them on Thursday, May 15th, in the High School Library from 6-7pm (just before the School Board meeting). Family, Friends, Staff and the Public are invited to help wish them well. Flier attached!

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Zylar Roberts! Zylar, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Lackaff, who wrote, "Zylar is an 8th grade percussionist in the concert band and is also the drumset player in our jazz band. When watching Zylar play, it would be easy to assume that he has played percussion for many years, however, Zylar didn't start learning percussion until he moved into the PC district last year. Prior to that, Zylar had been playing violin in his previous school's orchestra. When he came to Prairie Central last year, he knew he wanted to continue playing music and opted to learn percussion and play in our band! This year, he also started playing drumset in the jazz band and his passion for drumset playing has led him to incredible growth as a musician. He is wildly talented and is always looking for ways to enhance his playing. As a drumset player, he has incredible creativity and is always experimenting with different sounds and grooves to find which best suits the style of the pieces we're playing. Having such a talented drumset player in the jazz band is such a joy because he truly elevates our group to the next level. Keep up the great work, Zylar!" Zylar is also involved in Track.

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, David Smith! David, and 8th grader, was nominated by Mr. Rothert, who wrote, "David has been an excellent student to have in class this year. He does what is asked of him and seems to enjoy the class daily. He always comes with a smile on his face and is well liked by his peers. David has been active in the FFA as well. He competed on both Dairy Judging and Dairy Products Judging at the section level and Dairy Products at the state level where his team placed 1st in the Junior Division there." David is also involved in Wrestling and Track.

On Saturday, May 3, Prairie Central's National Honor Society hosted their 1st ever 5k run, to support Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy research. The chapter raised over $500 that will all go to research efforts. Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric, & Solar, graciously hosted the 5k, providing a spacious location to begin and end the 5k run. Thanks to everyone in the community who supported this event! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

We had a great time celebrating our Prairie Central High School Senior athletes from all sports at our Senior Athletic Awards Banquet on Wednesday! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

The PCHS home softball game vs Olympia scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, May 8, has been CANCELED due to Olympia needing to make up a conference game.  The JV baseball game for tomorrow has also been canceled. The home varsity baseball game vs Olympia will still be played as scheduled.

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Vincent Tripicchio! Vinnie, a 7th grader, was nominated by Ms. Tatro, who wrote, "Vinnie is a role model student! He comes to class ready to work hard and overcome all of the obstacles in his path. His creativity and generosity truly shine in Art as he is always coming up with innovative ideas or lending a helping hand. It has been amazing to see his thought process and the different artistic approaches he takes when given a task or assignment. As a peer, Vinnie is very outspoken and outgoing. He never turns down a friend in need and is often doing his best to make others laugh or smile. While he works hard to stand out, Vinnie continuously lives up to the expectations and standards set throughout PCJH!"

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Tyson Herr! Tyson, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Scheulin, who wrote, "I chose Tyson Herr for athlete of the week because he is a standout athlete on our track and field team. He consistently puts in 150% effort—whether at practice, meets, or supporting his teammates. His dedication, discipline, and leadership set him apart, and all the students look up to him as a role model both on and off the field. He truly sets the standard for what it means to be a team player and an exceptional athlete." Tyson is also involved in basketball and FFA.

Opening night of the PCHS Musical production of OLIVER! was fantastic! Make sure to catch one of their remaining performances! May 2nd and 3rd at 6:30pm May 4th at 2:00pm PCCPA in Chenoa, IL Ticket Prices are $7.00 for everyone #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Several eighth graders attended the fifth annual Career Fair at Saunemin Elementary this morning. Students visited with representatives from businesses and a college in the county to learn about what employers do and what qualities employers look for in their employees. Lots of fun was had by all!

The PCHS baseball and softball games scheduled for today, Thursday, May 1, have been CANCELED due to the wet conditions.

If you are interested in any of the attached Prairie Central coaching opportunities and have not already applied, get your application in soon! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk