Congratulations to this month’s positive behavior raffle winners!
Second Grade-Gianna Lanz, Alexa Danbury, Walker Kilgus, Micah Leger, Lakyn Davis, Mackenzie Leman
Third Grade-Brooklyn Alverson, Addy Miess, Knox Grant, Elijah Messamore, Jacie Schroen, Jack Brown
Fourth Grade-Carson Hamand, Harper Koenig, Ayden Kilgus, Yericka Cabrera, Nora Fehr, Rayna Weber
Congratulations to this month’s SOAR award winners at PCE!
Second grade- Layton Rhoades
Third grade- Gus Langdon
Fourth grade- Natalie Klus
Art- Hattie Fosdick
Music- Jessie Popejoy
PE- Elly Popejoy
Learning Center- Addy Potter
NHS is hosting their 2nd annual 5K Run & Walk event to raise money for St Jude! Please come and spread the word! See attachment to sign up.
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REMINDER: PC Junior-Senior Prom is Saturday April 25,2026 from 7-10 PM
Location: Aaron Leetch Club Hancock Stadium ISU
Address: 211 N. Main Street Normal, IL
Parking will be available in lot G73 & G83
Parking map attached
PC Preschool letters for the 26-27 school year will be going out in the mail today! If your child is a returning prek student next year, please check their folders for your letter.
Reminder about the FCCLA Blood Drive tomorrow, Friday, April 24, from 8-2 in the PCHS small gym.
-Community guest please come in the main office doors and follow the signs.
-All donors need to remember to bring your ID, drink lots of water, and eat high iron foods tonight.
-No energy drinks before you donate!
Food will be available after you donate! Thank you again to every adult and student that signed up!
Feel free to email Ms. Lantz if you have any questions.
Today was Author Visit Day at PCE. Author/illustrator David Biedrzycki came all the way from Massachusetts to visit with our students throughout the day. Students attended one of four different sessions during which David told stories about his life, shared the books he has written, and had conversations with them in which he answered their questions, told about his own struggles with reading and writing, and how his second grade teacher made reading and writing come alive for him. He went through his processes for creating books (including how all of his artwork is hand-drawn on his computer and iPad), and that it takes perseverance and a whole lot of rewrites/redraws to make his books come together. He finished each session with a student-inspired drawing demonstration. All students will get copies of the pictures generated. It was an amazing day!
Congratulations to Jules Woodrey and Easton Friedman on being 2026 Illini Prairie Conference Scholar Athlete scholarship recipients!
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Illinois Principal Association hosted their annual student recognition breakfast yesterday. It was a great day to be a Hawk! Congrats to our students who were recognized.
The PCHS JV Baseball game scheduled at PBL for tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, has been CANCELED due to PBL not having enough players available to play.
Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month, Chase Simpkins and Kyah Creek!!
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Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Brycen Butler!
Brycen, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Scheulin, who wrote, "I chose this athlete for Track and Field Athlete of the Week because he gives 100% effort every single day. No matter the workout, he shows up ready to work with a positive attitude and a willingness to improve. He is always asking what else he can do to get better, which shows his dedication and strong work ethic.
I have already seen a huge amount of growth from him this season, and it’s a direct result of the effort he puts in at every practice. He is the definition of a team player, supporting his teammates, encouraging others, and doing whatever is asked of him. His commitment and mindset make him a valuable part of our team, and we are excited to see his continued improvement throughout the season!" Brycen is also involved in band and basketball.
Brycen, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Scheulin, who wrote, "I chose this athlete for Track and Field Athlete of the Week because he gives 100% effort every single day. No matter the workout, he shows up ready to work with a positive attitude and a willingness to improve. He is always asking what else he can do to get better, which shows his dedication and strong work ethic.
I have already seen a huge amount of growth from him this season, and it’s a direct result of the effort he puts in at every practice. He is the definition of a team player, supporting his teammates, encouraging others, and doing whatever is asked of him. His commitment and mindset make him a valuable part of our team, and we are excited to see his continued improvement throughout the season!" Brycen is also involved in band and basketball.
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Lucy Roth!
Lucy, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Stadnik, who wrote, "Lucy is a kind, respectful, and dependable student who consistently demonstrates strong character both academically and socially. She works well with any partner, showing patience, cooperation, and a positive attitude. Lucy takes pride in her work by carefully checking for accuracy and always giving her best effort. In math, she shows perseverance and determination, never giving up when faced with challenges. She has a strong ability to notice patterns and think critically, which helps her succeed and grow. Lucy also remains focused during lessons and sets a great example for her peers.
I chose Lucy as Student of the Week because of her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and respectful behavior. She consistently puts forth her best effort, supports others, and contributes in a positive way." Lucy is also involved in Yearbook and Peer Partners.
Lucy, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Stadnik, who wrote, "Lucy is a kind, respectful, and dependable student who consistently demonstrates strong character both academically and socially. She works well with any partner, showing patience, cooperation, and a positive attitude. Lucy takes pride in her work by carefully checking for accuracy and always giving her best effort. In math, she shows perseverance and determination, never giving up when faced with challenges. She has a strong ability to notice patterns and think critically, which helps her succeed and grow. Lucy also remains focused during lessons and sets a great example for her peers.
I chose Lucy as Student of the Week because of her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and respectful behavior. She consistently puts forth her best effort, supports others, and contributes in a positive way." Lucy is also involved in Yearbook and Peer Partners.
It’s Senior Day for Prairie Central Track and Field ! Good luck to Seniors Griffin Tredennick, Tagen Fehr, Layne Schaffer, Addison Zimmerman, and Yuri Vilchis!
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The PCHS softball round robin games scheduled for today, Saturday, April 18, have been CANCELED due to wet field condiitions and colder wind chill temps. The PC Track Invite is still on as scheduled though.
Congratulations to our positive behavior raffle winners at PCE!
Harper Grimm, Addison Wilson, Sullivan Taylor, Harper Wilson, Marcus Leman, Braxton Schulz, Ava Toohill, Claire Marthey, Harper Tipton, Victor Medina, Everly Karnes, Davina Bartlett
Isla Buchanan, Gus Langdon, Corben Gibson, Eden Smith, Remi Wilson, Cleo Lawrence, Alden Leach, TJ Winston, Cal Parks, Malcom Schweizer
Ayden Slagel, Hannah Davis, Weston Herr, Ryker Kilgus, Aiden Hoover, Aria Lanz, Bells Ehrhardt, Kylar Birge, Hallie Stephens, Leo Trippicchio, Nolan Oliver, Keavy Cimadomo
FCCLA is hosting their spring blood drive on April 24th! We are looking for donors that are 16 and older and available between the hours of 8-2. The drive is hosted at the high school and our very own Lydia Kilgus will get a scholarship based on how much blood is donated. You could be saving up to 3 lives as well as helping out Lydia pursue her dreams to become a teacher. Thanks in advance!
Here is the link to sign up online (https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=prairiecentralhighschool) or feel free to contact Emily Lantz (elantz@prairiecentral.org) or Lydia Kilgus (lydiakilgus@icloud.com)
7th grade science students got a special head start on their upcoming field trip today!
Mrs. Morris’s high school chemistry class visited the 7th grade to lead an interactive lesson on how environmental health and chemistry affects the habitats of salamanders in Fugate Woods. The younger students kicked things off with a scavenger hunt to discover the unique needs of this critical species, followed by a deep dive into how soil and water quality affect their survival.
It’s inspiring to see our high schoolers step into the role of teacher and mentor!
Mrs. Morris’s high school chemistry class visited the 7th grade to lead an interactive lesson on how environmental health and chemistry affects the habitats of salamanders in Fugate Woods. The younger students kicked things off with a scavenger hunt to discover the unique needs of this critical species, followed by a deep dive into how soil and water quality affect their survival.
It’s inspiring to see our high schoolers step into the role of teacher and mentor!
The fourth grade music program was "Out of this World!"
If you have an incoming Kindergartener that is not currently in our PC Preschool program, please sign up for a time to bring your child in to be screened.
