Junior High Picture Day is coming up on 08/25/2026! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0529KEF
Prairie Central CUSD #8 is in need of Substitute Bus Drivers. If you would like to assist with transportation but cannot commit on a full or part time route, we would love to have you waiting on an as needed basis. Please apply through the Prairie Central website or contact Chris Wilder in the transportation office at 815-692-3484.

Please see document below for transportation information!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nE8ly88BMkgcW-yIeMtysOpi8V1iSvGY/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nE8ly88BMkgcW-yIeMtysOpi8V1iSvGY/view?usp=sharing
Upcoming Dates at PCUE

PC is in need of after school bus drivers for regular routes and for getting teams to our scheduled Athletic Events! Please consider emailing Chris Wilder, cwilder@prairiecentral.org, for more information if you are interested in helping us fill this void! Thank you for your consideration!!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk
The fall sports season is officially here! We want to wish our Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball, and Cheer teams the very best as they begin their seasons!
Work hard. Compete with pride. Support one another. And most importantly, enjoy every moment! We are proud to have you represent Prairie Central High School and our entire school community. Make this a season to remember!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk
Work hard. Compete with pride. Support one another. And most importantly, enjoy every moment! We are proud to have you represent Prairie Central High School and our entire school community. Make this a season to remember!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk
🏈 Football is officially BACK! Today marks the first official day of practice, and we couldn't be more excited to kick off a new season of Prairie Central football! We're also thrilled to welcome back Head Coach Andrew Quain to lead the Hawks. Coach Quain's passion for our student-athletes, commitment to excellence, and dedication to Prairie Central make today even more special as our team begins its journey toward the 2026 season. The hard work starts now. Intensity, long practices, and countless hours of preparation all begin today and we can't wait to watch this group grow together. Please join us in welcoming Coach Quain back and wishing our players and coaching staff the very best as they begin the season! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk




PC Elementary is getting ready for another school year!


Prairie Central Junior High is nearing the end of its repair and renovations from our storm damage that was sustained at the end of December. The last piece of puzzle will be putting the finish on the gym floor which will be occurring in the new future. Enjoy the pictures of the transformation of the gym. Some of the items replaced or repaired due to the damage: roof, exhaust fan, lights, sound system, scoreboards, and new floor. We appreciate everyone's patience with this project.





Prairie Central Junior High has also had a transformation in the hallways. The district has historically faced issues with the concrete below the tile which caused the tiles to crack and break during thawing and freezing. We have removed the tile and installed a synthetic carpet to replace the hall tiles. The product is stain resistant, extremely durable and allows the concrete to breathe. We are excited about the change for our students and staff.





We are Hiring Bus Drivers! Starting pay at $30!
Apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/prairiecentral/onlineapp/
Apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/prairiecentral/onlineapp/

Just a reminder to make sure your child has an updated physical if they are a freshman or if they are planning to play a school sport this school year! Attached is a flyer from the LCHD that has some upcoming August dates and contact info for scheduling a physical.

The Upper Elementary Supply List is not displaying correctly on the website. Here is the supply list for 5th and 6th Grade for the 2026-2027 school year.

There will be a volleyball parent/player meeting on Monday, Aug. 3 at 6:30pm in the PCHS library for all those interested in playing volleyball at PCHS this fall.
We are hiring an Administrative Assistant for the 2026-2027 School Year! Any interested candidates please apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/prairiecentral/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical#
Questions: Contact Brittany Masching - bmasching@prairiecentral.org
Questions: Contact Brittany Masching - bmasching@prairiecentral.org

The blood drive is tomorrow! We still have 8 slots left open. One whole blood at 4:30 and the rest power reds at 12, 1:30, 2, 3, 4, 4:30 & 5. Power reds need to be blood types O, A-, or B-! We look forward to see everyone from the community tomorrow! Don’t forget your ID!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FAIRBURY

It’s that time for our annual FCCLA/PCEA blood drive! This scholarship will go to Kiley Steidinger. Please reach out to any of the numbers on the flyer or use the link below to sign up! Looking forward to seeing you on July 22nd at the First Baptist Church!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FAIRBURY

We are Hiring Bus Drivers!! Any interested candidates, please apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/prairiecentral/onlineapp/
If you have questions, please reach out the Chris Wilder: cwilder@prairiecentral.org
If you have questions, please reach out the Chris Wilder: cwilder@prairiecentral.org

Prairie Central CUSD #8 held the groundbreaking for the new Prairie Central Elementary School on Monday, June 29th. Thank you to all of those who were able to attend and brave the heat. We are looking forward to beginning the construction process in the next couple of weeks with a completion set for the summer of 2028.
Have a great rest of your week and a safe 4th of July.
Have a great rest of your week and a safe 4th of July.




Volleyball Youth Camp was a success last week! We had 128 youth campers that learned volleyball skills like passing, setting and hitting. We shared lots of smiles and laughs. Our high school team did a great job coaching and making volleyball fun. For more pictures of the whole camp please follow our volleyball page: Prairie Central Volleyball..... https://www.facebook.com/share/188QKrTDG9/?mibextid=wwXIfr




