Prairie Central CUSD #8

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Addison Adams! Addison, a 7th grader, was nominated by Coach Scheulin, who wrote, "I chose this student as Athlete of the Week because she always shows up to practice and meets with a positive attitude and great energy. She stays focused, works hard, and is always willing to help out her teammates. She's also one of the first to ask if the coaches need anything during meets, which shows how much she cares about the team. She gives 150% effort in everything she does, whether it's practice or competition, and sets a great example for others. Her dedication, positivity, and willingness to go above and beyond make her a standout athlete!" Addison is also involved in Band and Cheerleading.

Congratulations to both the boys and girls PC track & field teams on taking 1st place at the 2025 PC Invitational! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

It’s Senior Day for PC Track & Field today at the PC Invite! Good luck to PC Seniors Meghan Gentry, Hudson Ault, Keaton Benjamin, Kaleb Diemer, Keegan Hall, Caiden Schulz, John Traub, and Kolton Wright and to foreign exchange student Julio Nieto Del Rio! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

The PCHS baseball games vs Herscher scheduled for today, Saturday, April 19, have been CANCELED due to wet field conditions.

The PCHS varsity softball game vs Dwight scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, has been canceled due to Dwight not having enough players available for the game.

The PCHS Musical production of OLIVER! is coming soon! May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 6:30pm May 4th at 2:00 pm PCCPA in Chenoa, IL Ticket Prices will be $7.00 for everyone Tickets may be purchased in advance using the following link: https://prairieil.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/prairie/school-store/1/products

Prairie Central FCCLA is hosting their annual spring blood drive on April 25th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school's small gym. If you are interested in signing up for the blood drive, please contact Meghan Gentry at magentry06@icloud.com or sign up with Fairbury's zip code at this link:  https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=61739

Congratulations to the PCJH FFA Dairy Judging team and Dairy Handler Kasen Casson in placing first in the Junior DIvision FFA State Dairy Judging contest and Dairy Handlers Contest. Dairy team members included Tracen Burke, Carter Brown, Braylen Brucker, Cade Freed, and Cole Miller. These students will go across stage at the Illinois FFA Convention this summer to receive their awards.

PC Senior Athlete Parents: Reminder to get your RSVP's in for the Senior Athletic Banquet taking place on Wednesday, May 7 in the PCHS cafeteria. Athletes are free, guests are $10/person. Please call the PCHS office or email Leslie Cherveny, lcherveny@prairiecentral.org, with your RSVP info by 2pm tomorrow, Thursday, April 17. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to PCHS Students of the Month: Carson Leman, Dixie Hogan, Caitlyn Abens, Griffin Campbell, Mila Zimmerman, Nathan Powell, Josh Ostrander, Eli Meiss, Acer Kratochvil, Gage Maurer, and Tanner Donley! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month Colin Kilgus and Addison Zimmerman! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

ATTENTION PCHS PARENTS:   The After Prom Committee needs YOU to help make the Glow CRAZY Ultimate Neon After Prom an unforgettable night for our students!   SETUP Crew (Friday, April 25)  Event Volunteers (Saturday, April 26)  Food & Drink Donations Whether you can lend a hand or drop off some snacks, every little bit helps keep this night safe, fun, and FULL of energy!  Sign up now:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4FAEAA23ABFF2-56148823-prairie Let’s light up the night together!  #GlowCrazy #AfterPromVolunteers #PCPride

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Ryder Maurer! Ryder, an 8th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Stadnik, who wrote, "Ryder has been selected as Student of the Week for consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to excellence in math. He serves as a role model in the classroom, staying focused, showing respect and working in groups. Ryder’s dedication to his own learning and his willingness to help those around him make him a valuable asset." Ryder is involved in baseball and basketball.

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Carder Weeks! Carder, a 7th grader, was nominated by Coach Scheulin, who wrote, "I chose this athlete because I have seen him be such a great leader for everyone on the track team. The 5th and 6th graders always look up to him! They even ask to be in his group for workouts and warmups. One 5th grader even stated "I want to be like Carder!" He comes to practice everyday with a positive attitude and keeps his classmates accountable." Carder is also involved in band, baseball, and basketball.

See the attached flyer for interested student-athletes and parents.

If you have a Kindergartner who is going to be coming to PC in the fall, and will need to be screened, please sign up below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCUC5cKqujCyhpfx574xQd3Fv_wDfEIp8qDnk6Z34-z1XdvA/viewform?usp=sharing

Attention PC Seniors, Graduates and parents, are you aware that there is a scholarship opportunity for those of you who will be or currently are attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign? The Donald and Millie Joda Scholarship is open to any PC Senior or Graduate that will be or currently is attending the U of I. Over the last couple of years, there have been very few applicants for this award. The scholarship committee would like to see more interest, which is why we are reaching out to all of the Prairie Central community. Use the attached link to access the application. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RGv16zcAtpDS4UxPd9O60ArQUNDUFWrm/view

PC Juniors and Seniors are taking part in a College/Career Fair today at PCHS. Thank you to all the business and college representatives that came to make it a great experience! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Penelope Issleb! Penelope, a 7th grader, was nominated by Ms. Weighley, who wrote, "Penelope consistently goes above and beyond to advocate for herself in math class. She is diligent about her understanding of our math lessons, comes to see me during her study hall when she needs help or to make up lessons when absent, and has been observed helping other students' understanding when working in groups or with a partner. Penelope participates in our class discussions and group activities and can be counted on to always be on-task in class. Penelope has a pleasant personality and has been a delight to have in class this year. I look forward to following her successes! Penelope wants to be a teacher! Possibly of younger students around the 3rd or 4th grade level." Penelope is involved in choir and art guild.

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Ryan Evans! Ryan, a 7th grader, was nominated by Mr. Grant, who wrote, "In his first year of Scholastic Bowl, Ryan has proven to be a strong leader and a great teammate. As a 7th grader, Ryan has been eager and willing to act as captain of the team. While he is sometimes unable to do this during matches, he has acted as one during practices and has helped during matches with strategy for the team’s acting captain. Ryan has been extremely supportive of his teammates and has encouraged the team during matches. He has also provided a lot of fun laughs and enjoyment during practices that his coach and teammates greatly appreciate. Finally, Ryan is a great example of the strong link between his participation in extracurriculars to academic achievement. Mr. Grant has Ryan in his social studies class and has witnessed those qualities and his strong work ethic, leadership, and strong social skills. Ryan has also taken on a leadership role in the Student Council and is a participant in Jazz Band. His contributions have helped make PCJH a better place." Ryan is also involved in Jazz Band and Student Council.