Prairie Central CUSD #8

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

We now have a volunteer for the clock for the freshmen football game tonight, thank you everyone!

We still have no one to run the clock for our PCHS home freshmen football game tonight at 6 PM. Please contact Athletic Director Austin Wenger, awenger@prairiecentral.org, if you are able to help us out.

Thank you to the Bank of Pontiac for donating a tent to Prairie Central High School for our athletes and students to use at outdoor events! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Kudos to Mrs. Dixon for going all out for Constitution Day yesterday! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Prairie Central High School is in need of a volunteer to run the clock for freshmen football tomorrow, Thursday, September 19 at 6 PM. Please email Athletic Director Austin Wenger, awenger@prairiecentral.org, if you are available to help out, thanks!

A special thanks goes out to Christina Razo and Frank Razo for purchasing a tent for our PCHS cross country team!! It has been great for them to have this to use at their meets! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to the 2024 PCHS Homecoming Court! Freshmen: Adrianna Cutrell/Spencer Ray Sophomores: Maya Gradberg/Mason Fehr Juniors: Jasmine Mauricio/Camden Gibson Seniors: Isabelle Buchenau, Leah Compton, Ellie Ellis, Brooklyn McBride, Hannah Miller, Hudson Ault, Luke Ifft, Caiden Schulz, Cole Weber, & Simon Zimmerman #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Addisyn Donley! Addisyn, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Meister, who wrote, "Addi is one of the true vocal leaders on the softball team and works hard in practices to make herself a better player. She is an outstanding catcher behind the plate, moving well and blocking balls in the dirt. She has a strong arm and is great at throwing runners out. She also plays third base anytime I need her to, and is currently leading the team in batting average, and is top four in every offensive category. She is a joy to coach!" Addisyn is also involved in basketball, volleyball, and track.

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Nathan Buchenau! Nate, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mr. Grant, who wrote, "Nathan is an exemplary student and a positive role model for his peers. Nathan leads by example. Nathan demonstrates responsibility, respect, hard-work ethic, and a positive attitude. Nathan interacts with his peers in a positive manner. He is willing to help his peers and provides positive support when they need help during group work. Lastly, Nathan demonstrates his academic strengths in the quality of work he has shown in his writing and in his Social Studies work. I appreciate all of the great things that Nathan brings to the classroom and to our school. Besides his academic strengths Nathan is a member of Student Council, Track, FFA, and Baseball. As a result of his contributions, Nathan is a great reminder and a great reflection of the Junior High’s mission: Self Motivated, Open-Minded Individuals, Aspiring for Excellence, Showing Respect and Responsibility, Inspiring Life-Long Learning, Nurturing Creativity and Growth Mindsets as Productive Citizens."

Thanks to all of the PC alumni cheerleaders that showed up for tonight’s game! Once a cheerleader always a cheerleader! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Any business or organization interested in taking part in the Prairie Central High School Homecoming parade on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. should contact Naddene Pilgrim at npilgrim@prairiecentral.org by Friday, September 20th. The theme for the parade is Classic Movies. No political entries. We are also in need of convertibles for the court members. Please let us know if you have one available. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Good luck to senior boys golfer Lane Whitfill! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawkSenior

Huey came to the Upper Elementary to kick off our new NEST initiative! Nurturing Educational Support Together is a program we designed to foster a supportive and enriching environment for our students, centered around our three core pillars: Safety, Responsibility, and Respect. #itsagreatdaytobeahawk https://tinyurl.com/PCUENEST

Good luck to our senior girls’ golfers Kaylee Skaggs, Isabelle Buchneau, and Abbey Bachtold! And to their super senior coach, Cindy Ifft, in her last year coaching girls’ golf! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawkSenior

Please join us as we introduce our new Agriculture/IT classrooms! Guided or self-guided tours are open on Wednesday, September 18th from 5:00-7:00pm at the High School. Kilgus Farms is providing ice cream! We're proud to show you what new opportunities we have for PCHS students!

Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month, Kaylee Skaggs and Easton Friedman! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Check out the Hawks at LACC! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk