Congratulations to this month’s positive behavior raffle winners! Students received a mini blizzard from Dairy Queen.
Second Grade- Carson Bell, Nova Ingram, Harper Grimm, Hazel Heins, Bryson Dean, Alexa Danbury
Third Grade-Emma Boring, Brooklyn Enerson, Asher Pozos, Wyatt Dassow, Charlie Beck, Nora Zehr
Fourth Grade-Natalie Spenard, Easton Stork, Myra Hartman, Noah Koenig, Sammy Trainor, Clara Richard
Congratulations to this month’s SOAR award winners at PCE!
Second grade- Micah Leger
Third grade- Alma Mowery
Fourth grade- Isamel Alarcon
Art- Nathan Daley
PE- Leni Mowery
Learning Center- Kylar Birge
The 8th grade math classes have been hard at work using their class-learned skills to create roller coasters. Faculty and staff were invited to come view and rate each creation (drum roll please):
🎢 And the Roller Coaster Champions are… 🎢
🥇 1st Place: The Bears — apparently powered by holiday spirit, candy canes, and pure determination.
🥈 2nd Place: Stranger Things — a very close second, proving the Upside Down has excellent engineering skills.
The Bears sleighed the competition! Congrats to both teams for turning cardboard, tape, and chaos into Christmas magic.
🎢 And the Roller Coaster Champions are… 🎢
🥇 1st Place: The Bears — apparently powered by holiday spirit, candy canes, and pure determination.
🥈 2nd Place: Stranger Things — a very close second, proving the Upside Down has excellent engineering skills.
The Bears sleighed the competition! Congrats to both teams for turning cardboard, tape, and chaos into Christmas magic.
Check out the fun PC Elementary's fourth graders had today with Giving 4 Joy!
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The PCHS Freshmen Boys Basketball game scheduled at Bishop McNamara for today, December 18 has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 10 at 1:30pm.
It's the 4th year of Giving 4 Joy at PC Elementary! Fourth grade students give back to our community and world by reading with younger students, writing letters to nursing homes, making fleece tie blankets to donate to local charities, assembling soup packets, and ringing the bell at Dave's.
Last year the PCJH Student Council hosted a homeroom competition to collect can openers. It was called “Crank it out for the PC Food Pantries!”. This year, the council held a Pampered Chef fundraiser to raise money for the local food pantries. Through their efforts and a generous anonymous donor matching the council’s total, PCJH Student Council gifted the Chatsworth, Forrest, Fairbury, and Chenoa Pantries with $1000 and 155 can openers! (The total was split between the pantries.)
On Saturday, November 8th, PCJH Student Council were outside of Dave’s collecting donations and handing out Buddy Poppies for the VFW. Together with sales during lunch periods the week prior to Veterans’ day, the council was able to present the VFW with $700 and our heartfelt thanks for their service!
Representatives from the Fairbury and Chenoa VFW came to the Junior High and presented awards to the Patriot’s Pen Writing Contest winners.
Dale Roach from the Chenoa branch awarded the following students: First place to Izabel Zimmerman; Second Place to McKinley Berkley; and Third Place to Nora Mueller. Pictured from left to right are Nora Mueller, Dale Roach, and Izabel Zimmerman. (McKinley Berkley was absent.)
Paul Augsburger from the Fairbury branch awarded the following students: First place to Jase Trainor; Second Place to Kelsey Kilgus, and Third place to Brylee Duncan. Pictured from left to right are Paul Augsburger, Jase Trainor, Kelsey Kilgus, and Brylee Duncan.
Dale Roach from the Chenoa branch awarded the following students: First place to Izabel Zimmerman; Second Place to McKinley Berkley; and Third Place to Nora Mueller. Pictured from left to right are Nora Mueller, Dale Roach, and Izabel Zimmerman. (McKinley Berkley was absent.)
Paul Augsburger from the Fairbury branch awarded the following students: First place to Jase Trainor; Second Place to Kelsey Kilgus, and Third place to Brylee Duncan. Pictured from left to right are Paul Augsburger, Jase Trainor, Kelsey Kilgus, and Brylee Duncan.
PCJH brought door decorating back with style!
PCJH Student Council’s elves have been busy! With the help of the student body, they shipped off 19 boxes to Kuwait and also prepared Naughty and Nice bags for this week.
During lunch this week, students may purchase a Naughty or Nice bag for $1 and receive either a prize or some “coal.” Proceeds will help cover the over $500 in postage costs to ship the boxes overseas.
On Thursday, Student Council members will also be spreading holiday cheer by caroling and delivering Christmas cards at Fairview Haven.
During lunch this week, students may purchase a Naughty or Nice bag for $1 and receive either a prize or some “coal.” Proceeds will help cover the over $500 in postage costs to ship the boxes overseas.
On Thursday, Student Council members will also be spreading holiday cheer by caroling and delivering Christmas cards at Fairview Haven.
Mrs. Harms’ 8th graders used their talents acting out the classic “A Christmas Carol”!
Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month, Jayla Hammond and Bryson Gadberry!
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Congratulations to PCHS Students of the Month: Trey Sage, Sarah Wilken, Miranda Hari, Reese Weber, Ellie Curl, Lydia Kilgus, Lesly Gomez, Holly Carver, Wade Steidinger, Kristin Mulvaney, and Emma Hunt!
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Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Addison Adams!
Addison, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach McBride, who wrote, "Addison Adams is a returning cheerleader who continues to shine as a strong and reliable leader on our team. She brings positivity to every practice and is always encouraging and helpful to her teammates. Her hard work and dedication make her a joy to coach and a true asset to our program." Addison is also involved in Band and Track.
Addison, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach McBride, who wrote, "Addison Adams is a returning cheerleader who continues to shine as a strong and reliable leader on our team. She brings positivity to every practice and is always encouraging and helpful to her teammates. Her hard work and dedication make her a joy to coach and a true asset to our program." Addison is also involved in Band and Track.
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Penelope Issleb!
Penelope, and 8th grader, was nominated by Ms. Noonan, who wrote, "Penelope is a talented art student whose passion is easily seen through her work. Her gentle energy and kind soul make her a friend to all and a positive influence in our classroom. She works hard, dreams big, and can always bring a smile or laugh to those around her! She is wonderful inside and out. Keep up the great work, Penelope!" Penelope is also involved in Art Guild and Choir.
Penelope, and 8th grader, was nominated by Ms. Noonan, who wrote, "Penelope is a talented art student whose passion is easily seen through her work. Her gentle energy and kind soul make her a friend to all and a positive influence in our classroom. She works hard, dreams big, and can always bring a smile or laugh to those around her! She is wonderful inside and out. Keep up the great work, Penelope!" Penelope is also involved in Art Guild and Choir.
PC Community,
The Madrigals performance for December 13, 2025 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We were hopeful that the snow would be cooperate but we needed to error on the side of caution. Mr. Cheek will be reaching out to those who have purchased tickets about potential options. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
We are still planning on having our concert tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 pm for our high school students.
Stay warm and safe tonight.
Brian Quam
Superintendent of Prairie Central Schools
The Madrigals performance for December 13, 2025 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We were hopeful that the snow would be cooperate but we needed to error on the side of caution. Mr. Cheek will be reaching out to those who have purchased tickets about potential options. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
We are still planning on having our concert tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 pm for our high school students.
Stay warm and safe tonight.
Brian Quam
Superintendent of Prairie Central Schools
Congratulations to today's positive behavior raffle winners!
2nd-Landon Harms, Kaira Prince, Keaton Stork
3rd-Kris Ingram, Sayge Acevedo, Collin Higgins
4th-Abel Murray, Miles Golden, Baylee Mellott
PC Community,
Please take the time to read about our upcoming activities this weekend. Please remember that all of these plans are tentative based upon the changes of the weather or other districts canceling events.
Please take the time to read about our upcoming activities this weekend. Please remember that all of these plans are tentative based upon the changes of the weather or other districts canceling events.
Congratulations to the December Students of the Month at the Upper Elementary!
Mason Mata, Emmy Followell, Mayci Roberson, Ashlynn Mueller, Sofia Flores, Joey Burke, Raelynn Barton, Jericho Nagy, Harper Edwards, David Flores, Ellie Brown and Konnor Fehr
Mason Mata, Emmy Followell, Mayci Roberson, Ashlynn Mueller, Sofia Flores, Joey Burke, Raelynn Barton, Jericho Nagy, Harper Edwards, David Flores, Ellie Brown and Konnor Fehr
PCHS girls basketball clock has now been covered!