Prairie Central CUSD #8

Over the river and through the woods. . .well, definitely through the woods. PCE second graders undertook their annual adventure last week to Fugate Woods. While there, students hiked, did a visual scavenger hunt, learned about mosquitos, made a mosquito art project (complete with buzzing sounds!), learned about first aid in the woods, ran relay races, picniced and learned all about bugs from an actual entomologist named Tyler! It was beautiful weather, and it was an amazing 2-days! This 2nd grade field trip is the culminating activity for a collaborative Art and Learning Center unit about insects. In Art, students learn how to draw insects more realistically; while in LC, the students become mini-entomologists who research bugs and create a field report to show off their learning.

Ms. Hornickel’s 1st Hour Math Class is ending the school year with an NBA Math Hoops Double Elimination Tournament. Students use their math skills, critical thinking and data analysis to score baskets with their teams comprised of NBA and WNBA players.

Just a reminder that IHSA admission for the PC softball regional will be $8/person for everyone, cash only. No passes allowed. Good luck Hawks!!

Good luck to our 2026 IHSA Girls Track State Finals qualifiers Aubrey Atkins, Addison Zimmerman, Jayla Hammond, Anna Cutrell, and Hannah Sedam!!!
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The public is invited to an Open House honoring the 2026 Retirees from Prairie Central School District. The Open House will be held just prior to the board meeting, in the High School Library from 6-7pm tonight, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Please enter the building using door M.)

The following retirees are being honored.

Mike Goodwin
Becky Hansen
Tammy Hoffman
Brad Kilcullen
Kim Kovach
Rhonda Lamberth
Kyle Miller
Dawn Steidinger
Jonnita Vogel

PCJH PARENTS:

We have the following items in our Lost and Found. Please check and see if these belong to your student, and have them collect it:

7 Hawk Shirts
6 Under Armour Shirts
3 Nike Shirts
12 Other Shirts
2 Sweatpants
1 PE Shorts
1 Under Armour Shorts
1 Lunchbox
1 Khakis
10 Water Bottles
1 Shelf from IT Class

You can also stop by the PCJH office between the hours of 7:30am and 4pm during the week if you want to collect the item yourself :)

Fairbury Rotary invited PCE's top readers to their meeting this week. Congratulations to Andres Cordoba, Austin Steidinger, Sullivan Taylor, Hattie Fosdick, Parker Elliott, Cal Parks, Ian Fehr, Emily Stoller, and Carter Runyon!

A big shout out and thank you to Lincoln Slagel and Emancipation for their donation to the PCHS Softball and Baseball programs! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Check out the attached flyer for School and Sports Physical dates at the Livingston County Health Department. All physicals are by appointment ONLY.

Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month, Collin Kilgus and Hannah Sedam!
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The updated schedule for the PCHS Softball Regional is below. IHSA admission for the games is $8 for everyone including students and staff. No passes allowed. Good luck Hawks!!

Wednesday, May 20
Game 2 at 4:30pm (1) St. Bede vs Winner Game 1 (EPG/PBL)
Thursday, May 21
Game 3 at 4:30pm (4) Prairie Central vs BHRA
Saturday, May 23
Game 4 at 11:00am Winner of Game 2 vs Winner of Game 3

The PCHS varsity baseball game scheduled to be at Ridgeview today, Monday, May 18, has been CANCELED. The varsity softball game scheduled to be at Streator today is still on as scheduled.

The PCHS varsity baseball game scheduled for today, Saturday, May 16, has been CANCELED due to wet field conditions.

Fourth graders at PCE showed off their WINN (What I Need Now) projects this afternoon!

Congratulations to today's positive behavior raffle winners! 2nd-Veronica Lewis, Bentley Mellott, Leighton Henrichs, Noah Tooley, Remi Williams, Paris Monferdini 3rd-Lyric Mason, Kenzie Bjork, Marshall Painter, Kynslee Folk, Sofia Wessels, Kyall Hunter 4th-Maddie Collins, Rory Palen, Decklan Daniels, Dani Navarette, Abel Blanchard, Kenton Zehr

We are proud to celebrate our 3-sport athletes! Their dedication, toughness, and commitment to Prairie Central High School athletics does not go unnoticed. Competing across three different sports takes dedication year-round and these athletes continue to show up for their teammates, coaches, and school in every season. Thank you for the countless hours, hard work, and sacrifices you make representing the Hawks with pride! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

The PCHS Girls Track team did a great job at IHSA Sectionals last night in Metamora. The girls ran 9 PRs and qualified 5 events for the state meet next week at EIU. Congratulations to our IHSA Girls State Qualifiers: Aubrey Atkins in the 100 hurdles, Aubrey Atkins and Hannah Sedam in the 300 hurdles, Jayla Hammond in the Shot Put, and the 4x200 relay of Hannah Sedam, Anna Cutrell, Addison Zimmerman, and Aubrey Atkins!!
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Feyora Roberts and Laine Steidinger were among the students to get selected to participate in the Heart of Illinois Elementary Music Festival on May 9th. They learned from some of the best music teachers in the area and participated in groups with other outstanding music students. They got to play barred instruments, bucket drumming, singing in a choir, drumming, hand clapping games, and/or movement. Great job representing Prairie Central!

Looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Check out the below link for information on PC summer youth camps being offered and get them involved!
https://www.prairiecentral.org/page/pc-summer-camps
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