Ms. Hornickel's classes kicked off NBA Math Hoops Monday this week. They use statistical analysis and basic math operations in order to score the most points. The classes also participated in a draft where they chose their teams composed of NBA and WNBA players.
Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Urban Mowery!
Urban, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Lackaff, who wrote, "Urban is an 8th grade member of our PCJH Concert Band. In addition to playing in our Concert Band, Urban also performs with our PCJH Jazz Band and participated in Solo and Ensemble Contest last year and will be participating again as an 8th grader later this week! I chose Urban because I wanted to highlight the contributions that he makes to our band program. Urban is an extremely talented musician and has used his talents to learn multiple instruments. When he joined band in 5th grade, he started on the oboe. Going into junior high, he taught himself how to play the saxophone so that he could play the saxophone in jazz band and pep band. Currently, he is working on learning percussion so that he can play in the high school drumline next year. Both last year and this year, for Solo and Ensemble Contest, Urban has performed pieces on both the oboe and the saxophone, which is quite impressive! When he's not learning to play new instruments, Urban keeps himself busy as a part of the PCJH wrestling team and choir."
Urban, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Lackaff, who wrote, "Urban is an 8th grade member of our PCJH Concert Band. In addition to playing in our Concert Band, Urban also performs with our PCJH Jazz Band and participated in Solo and Ensemble Contest last year and will be participating again as an 8th grader later this week! I chose Urban because I wanted to highlight the contributions that he makes to our band program. Urban is an extremely talented musician and has used his talents to learn multiple instruments. When he joined band in 5th grade, he started on the oboe. Going into junior high, he taught himself how to play the saxophone so that he could play the saxophone in jazz band and pep band. Currently, he is working on learning percussion so that he can play in the high school drumline next year. Both last year and this year, for Solo and Ensemble Contest, Urban has performed pieces on both the oboe and the saxophone, which is quite impressive! When he's not learning to play new instruments, Urban keeps himself busy as a part of the PCJH wrestling team and choir."
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Bryson Bachtold!
Bryson, a 7th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Wenger, who wrote, "Bryson is highly dedicated and consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to his work in ELA. He approaches assignments with great care, paying close attention to details and striving for accuracy in everything he does. His conscientious nature is evident in the time and effort Bryson invests to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and thoughtfully. He follows directions carefully, stays organized, and takes pride in producing high-quality work. He is a responsible and dependable learner who can be counted on to do his best at all times. Bryson also earns the respect of his peers in our ELA classroom." Bryson is also involved in FFA.
Bryson, a 7th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Wenger, who wrote, "Bryson is highly dedicated and consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to his work in ELA. He approaches assignments with great care, paying close attention to details and striving for accuracy in everything he does. His conscientious nature is evident in the time and effort Bryson invests to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and thoughtfully. He follows directions carefully, stays organized, and takes pride in producing high-quality work. He is a responsible and dependable learner who can be counted on to do his best at all times. Bryson also earns the respect of his peers in our ELA classroom." Bryson is also involved in FFA.
Congratulations to this month’s positive behavior raffle winners!
Second Grade-Roman Rudin, Gianna Lanz, Victor Medina, Cohen Fehr, Marcus Leman, Myla Rassi
Third Grade-Henley McCullough, Caitlyn Sheets, Addy Meiss, Teddy Norris, Izzy Butler, Drake Rinkenberger
Fourth Grade-Eziekel Spandet, Ryker Kilgus, Reece Buchanan, Jonah Harris, Becka Butler, Aria Lanz
Congratulations to this month’s SOAR award winners at PCE!
Second grade- Lincoln Klus
Third grade- Sayge Acevedo
Fourth grade- Brock Travis
Art- Bria Rinkenberger
Music- Feyora Roberts
PE- Ava Toohill
Learning Center- Kara Lackaff
Congratulations to Elliana Jonsson on earning a spot in the 2026 Illinois All-State Honor Band! An outstanding trombonist, Elliana also performed in the ensemble last year—making this her second consecutive selection. Brava, Elliana! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and continued musical achievement.
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PCHS boys basketball will play El Paso-Gridley on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Herscher High School at 7:30 PM for their IHSA Regional Semifinal game. Admission is set by the IHSA. GoFan presale digital tickets can be purchased for $6.00 (plus an additional $1.30 in fees). If a cash ticket is necessary it will cost $8.00 at the door. (A baby in arms is free) Attached is a flyer with a QR code if you are interested in purchasing a digital ticket for Wednesday's game. Go Hawks!!
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Congratulations to the Upper Elementary Students of the Month for February! Keep up the great work!
Rowan Salazar, Nora Anderson, Jesse Steffen, Rowen Nichols, Brayden Bachtold, Zara Hutchcraft, Zoey Burger, Luke Bauman, Emerson Brock, Alaina Tousignant, Sawyer Kerber, Charity Kuntz
Rowan Salazar, Nora Anderson, Jesse Steffen, Rowen Nichols, Brayden Bachtold, Zara Hutchcraft, Zoey Burger, Luke Bauman, Emerson Brock, Alaina Tousignant, Sawyer Kerber, Charity Kuntz
Junior High Track and Field!
There will be an informational meeting TONIGHT, February 17, at 5:00pm in the JH cafeteria.
There will be an informational meeting TONIGHT, February 17, at 5:00pm in the JH cafeteria.
Check out how every tardy, early pick-up, and absence adds up!
Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Haley Stoller!
Haley, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Brown, who wrote, "Haley has shown incredible growth this volleyball season through her hard work, positive attitude, and willingness to step up as a leader for her teammates. She continues to work hard every practice and grow in her skills.
Outside of school, Haley enjoys attending Illini Elite volleyball camps. She hopes to become an OB nurse one day and loves dogs, especially her own dog, Roxy!" Haley is also a Student Librarian.
Haley, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Brown, who wrote, "Haley has shown incredible growth this volleyball season through her hard work, positive attitude, and willingness to step up as a leader for her teammates. She continues to work hard every practice and grow in her skills.
Outside of school, Haley enjoys attending Illini Elite volleyball camps. She hopes to become an OB nurse one day and loves dogs, especially her own dog, Roxy!" Haley is also a Student Librarian.
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Molly Brown!
Molly, an 8th grader, was nominated by Ms. Seeman, who wrote, "Molly consistently comes to class prepared to learn and demonstrates a positive attitude each day, which transfers to her nonacademic life. She demonstrates a strong sense of leadership both in and out of the classroom. Molly is involved in Peer Partners and regularly helps students in the ACES classroom. The ACES teachers and paraprofessionals have shared that she is extremely helpful and serves as an excellent role model. This feedback demonstrates Molly’s potential to become a successful and compassionate paraprofessional, a career path she has expressed interest in pursuing. In ELA, Molly’s outgoing and friendly personality brings positivity to the classroom for both her peers and teachers. Beyond her positive demeanor, she consistently challenges herself academically and models the importance of perseverance and growth. I have had the pleasure of teaching Molly for the past two years, and witnessing her growth during this time has been truly impressive!" Molly is also involved in Speech Team.
Molly, an 8th grader, was nominated by Ms. Seeman, who wrote, "Molly consistently comes to class prepared to learn and demonstrates a positive attitude each day, which transfers to her nonacademic life. She demonstrates a strong sense of leadership both in and out of the classroom. Molly is involved in Peer Partners and regularly helps students in the ACES classroom. The ACES teachers and paraprofessionals have shared that she is extremely helpful and serves as an excellent role model. This feedback demonstrates Molly’s potential to become a successful and compassionate paraprofessional, a career path she has expressed interest in pursuing. In ELA, Molly’s outgoing and friendly personality brings positivity to the classroom for both her peers and teachers. Beyond her positive demeanor, she consistently challenges herself academically and models the importance of perseverance and growth. I have had the pleasure of teaching Molly for the past two years, and witnessing her growth during this time has been truly impressive!" Molly is also involved in Speech Team.
Prairie Central High School will be hosting IHSA Class 2A Girls Basketball Regionals! IHSA ticket prices are $8 cash at the door. No Passes are allowed. Good luck Hawks!!
Mon., Feb. 16
Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (1) Pontiac vs. St. Thomas More
Game 3 at 7:30 pm: (4) Monticello vs. (5) Fairbury (Prairie Central)
Fri., Feb. 20
Game 4 at 6:30 pm: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3
Mon., Feb. 16
Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (1) Pontiac vs. St. Thomas More
Game 3 at 7:30 pm: (4) Monticello vs. (5) Fairbury (Prairie Central)
Fri., Feb. 20
Game 4 at 6:30 pm: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3
It’s Senior Night for PC girls basketball players Jules Woodrey and Abi Nimbler! Good luck ladies!
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Flight Crew members took the Happy Cart around to staff at PCE today!
A group of PCHS students along with PCUE 6th graders visited PCPE this morning for an assembly to talk about why they love Prairie Central!
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PCUE students have taken it upon themselves to start a new morning tradition. They gather around the flag pole and sing the national anthem as the flag is raised!
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Welcome to the unseen world! 7th grade science students swabbed phones, Chromebooks, dollar bills, and pencils—and grew what was living there all along. Along the way, they practiced their observation/inference skills and analyzed results to better understand how microorganisms are everywhere in our daily lives. This lab concluded our unit on Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Protists. We had a lot of growth during this lab—scientifically and otherwise. 😉
Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Marlie Voorheis!
Marlie, a 7th grader, was nominated by Coach Ropp, who wrote, "Marlie is a positive, tender-hearted presence who provides energy and a little bit of silliness to the volleyball team. She is an encourager to her teammates whether she is playing or not. Marlie hustles, works hard at improving her skills and is very receptive to directions for improvement from her coaches. She has improved so much from the 1st day of tryouts. Marlie feels that the skill she has improved on the most is her passing." Marlie is also involved in Girls Basketball, Band, and Cares Clowns.
Marlie, a 7th grader, was nominated by Coach Ropp, who wrote, "Marlie is a positive, tender-hearted presence who provides energy and a little bit of silliness to the volleyball team. She is an encourager to her teammates whether she is playing or not. Marlie hustles, works hard at improving her skills and is very receptive to directions for improvement from her coaches. She has improved so much from the 1st day of tryouts. Marlie feels that the skill she has improved on the most is her passing." Marlie is also involved in Girls Basketball, Band, and Cares Clowns.
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Hunter Duke!
Hunter, a 7th grader, was nominated by Miss Merritt, who wrote, "Hunter came to the Junior High as a new student this year and fit right in. His outgoing personality and super work ethic has shown through every day. Hunter comes to the ACES program daily to assist with a student in helping get his books, folders and computer ready for class. Hunter has formed a wonderful, caring relationship with this student. He is a wonderful mentor to this student in the classes he attends with him. Hunter greets every student in the ACES program with a warm hello. He has a great rapport with all the staff members and students. He is an advocate for anyone in need and is an outstanding role model for both 7th and 8th graders. We truly enjoy every day we get to see Sir Duke!" Hunter is also involved in baseball and basketball.
Hunter, a 7th grader, was nominated by Miss Merritt, who wrote, "Hunter came to the Junior High as a new student this year and fit right in. His outgoing personality and super work ethic has shown through every day. Hunter comes to the ACES program daily to assist with a student in helping get his books, folders and computer ready for class. Hunter has formed a wonderful, caring relationship with this student. He is a wonderful mentor to this student in the classes he attends with him. Hunter greets every student in the ACES program with a warm hello. He has a great rapport with all the staff members and students. He is an advocate for anyone in need and is an outstanding role model for both 7th and 8th graders. We truly enjoy every day we get to see Sir Duke!" Hunter is also involved in baseball and basketball.
Congratulations to today’s positive behavior raffle winners at PCE!
2nd-Avery Potter, Adley Stephens, Bentley Mellott
3rd-Rory Ashburn, Parker Elliott, Paisley Vaughan
4th-Crew Miller, Addy Potter, River Roberson
