Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Kelsey Kilgus!

Kelsey, a 7th grader, was nominated by Coach Cagley, who wrote, "Kelsey has shown incredible leadership and maturity coming off an ankle surgery to start the season. She runs our offense with confidence, reads the court extremely well, and communicates constantly on both ends. She is our most versatile player, whether she's at point guard, shooting guard, or even playing inside, she fills whatever role the team needs. Kilgy shows up to practice, gives her best effort, and pushes her teammates to be better every day. She's the glue that holds our team together. Her communication, and leadership don't go unnoticed, and she consistently helps elevate the players around her." Kelsey is also involved in softball and FFA.
12 days ago, Katrina Cribbett
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Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Brylee Duncan!

Brylee, a 7th grader, was nominated by Ms. Hornickel, who wrote, "Brylee is a fantastic Math student. She puts outstanding effort in class every day and always comes to class with a positive attitude. Whether it is tackling a challenging problem, helping classmates understand concepts, or participating in discussions, she brings a love for learning and perseverance. Brylee's willingness to help others, her humor and her work ethic make her a joy to have in Math class this year. Thank you Bry!" Brylee is also involved in softball, basketball and FFA.
12 days ago, Katrina Cribbett
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Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month, Will Skala & Miranda Hari!!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

13 days ago, Mr. Wenger
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Congratulations to today's positive behavior raffle winners! 2nd-Grace Kay, Audrie Slagel, Austin Steidinger 3rd-Emalyne Smith, Emerson Custer, Remi Wilson 4th-Crew Miller, Quinn Kilgus, Ryder Mikeska
15 days ago, Mrs. Wenger-PCE Principal
Nov 7
Congratulations to The Upper Elementary School Students of the Month! Keep up the great work!
Danny Lackaff, Easton Petrovics, Jesse Stoller, Noah Hartman, Eli Webster, Kate Kilgus, Pierce Dotterer, Tatum Fehr, Mckenzie Rosenberger, Elaine Schmidgall, Camden Martinez, Kendall Stephens
16 days ago, Burke Brandon
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We celebrated our Prairie Central FFA today with a walk through the halls of PCHS after their success at Nationals! Way to go FFA!! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk
20 days ago, Mr. Wenger
Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Rylan Miess!

Rylan, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Lackaff, who wrote, "Rylan Miess is an 8th grade member of the Prairie Central Junior High Band and Jazz Band. When Rylan joined band in 5th grade, he started on the flute. Last year, he taught himself to also play the clarinet and saxophone (both of which he now plays extremely well). What is so fun about Rylan is that he is such a team player. He is willing to switch between his three instruments to help fill out our sound where he is needed most. Currently, he plays clarinet for concert band and alto saxophone for pep band and jazz band! He works extremely hard both during and outside of rehearsals. In class he is focused and driven and so much fun to teach. Thank you for all of your hard work, Rylan!"
20 days ago, Katrina Cribbett
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Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, McKenna Lanz!

McKenna, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Stadnick, who wrote, "McKenna is a quiet leader in our class whose positive attitude and consistent effort truly stand out. She works hard every day, completes her assignments on time, and consistently earns excellent scores on her tests. McKenna’s perfect attendance and dedication show her strong commitment to learning. Even in a lively classroom, she remains focused and respectful, setting a great example for others. Though she’s soft-spoken, her kindness and steady work ethic do not go unnoticed. I appreciate the positivity McKenna brings to our math class."
20 days ago, Katrina Cribbett
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It's a great day to be a Hawk! Red Ribbon Week at PCJH ended with Twin Day on Halloween!

The JH Band also travelled over to Chatsworth to play for the Primary East Parade!

We hope you have more treats than tricks today!
22 days ago, Katrina Cribbett
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Check out our new UE Newscast! Mrs. Taylor's RTI group have been working really hard on this project. They have learned a lot and had fun too!
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22 days ago, Burke Brandon

Prairie Central Parents and Guardians,

We understand that providing for a family can be challenging, and we want to ensure all our students and families have the support they need to thrive. If you and your family are in need of food assistance, our communities have several wonderful resources available to help.

We have compiled a list of local food pantries and assistance programs. Please click HERE to access this information.

22 days ago, Brian Quam
PCE had a great time today with Illinois Storm Chasers at our Storm Science assembly!
22 days ago, Mrs. Wenger-PCE Principal
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There will be a reception tonight at Kilgus Farmstead in the upper room of the Kilgus Country Store to celebrate our awesome Prairie Central FFA and their success at the National FFA Convention!! Time TBD. For more details on the celebration and to see all of their accomplishments, follow along on the Prairie Central FFA Facebook page. Way to go Hawks!!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk
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22 days ago, Mr. Wenger
Twin Day for Red Ribbon Week. Principal Lucky and Mr. Burke at the UE!
23 days ago, Burke Brandon
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Prairie Central Junior High would like to recognize the following students for achieving honor and high honor roll status for the 1st Quarter of the school year! #Its A Great Day to Be a HAWK!

24 days ago, Amy Bachtold
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PC volleyball defeated STM last night to advance to the Regional Championship at Warrensburg-Latham! The Hawks will take on Maroa-Forsyth at 6pm on Thursday at Warrensburg-Latham. Good luck Hawks!!
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25 days ago, Mr. Wenger
Prairie Central School District would like to invite local Veterans to attend our Veteran's Day activities on Tuesday, November 11th. More information is available by calling any of the following school offices.
26 days ago, Amy Bachtold
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Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Zaythen Fehr!

Zaythen, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Tremel, who wrote, "Zaythen gives her all every time she steps on the court. She is hustling on every play and constantly working to improve her game. Even the little things don’t go unnoticed. Her dedication, effort, and willingness to take on any challenge make her a true leader." Zaythen is also involved in track, FFA and peer partners.
27 days ago, Katrina Cribbett
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Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Morwena Ellis-Chester!

Morwena, a 7th grader, was nominated by Ms. Weighley, who wrote, "Morwena has taken ownership of her learning and strives to improve in math. She is consistently on task and works well in our group and partner activities. Also, Morwena supports others and contributes to our math discussions. She has a pleasant personality and it's been wonderful to see her confidence grow in math." Morwena is involved in band, art guild, yearbook, and speech team.
27 days ago, Katrina Cribbett
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Congratulations to today's positive behavior raffle winners! 2nd-Emmett Rhoads, Dominik Bishop, Harper Grimm 3rd-Phoenix Heald, Briggs Fehr, Derek Brown 4th-Addy Potter, Tenley Steffen, Brailynn Smith
29 days ago, Mrs. Wenger-PCE Principal
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