January 6, 2020
Welcome to Prairie Central CUSD #8! We're so glad that you've decided to join us.
Prairie Central CUSD #8 offers students a traditional comprehensive
education that include...
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June 28, 2024
The Prairie Central Board of Education is seeking input from all stakeholders regarding the hiring of a new Superintendent to replace Mrs. Paula Crane as she retires after the 202...
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June 28, 2024
The Prairie Central Board of Education will continue its discussion of a long-range facilities plan on Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Prairie Central High School library beginning at...
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June 21, 2024
The Prairie Central Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 25th to hear a report compiled by BLDD Architects regarding the recent Facilities Study and Com...
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April 4, 2024
Parents: Prairie Central Schools will be dismissing at our REGULAR dismissal time Monday, April 8th instead of our one-hour early release time. Please click HERE for more infor...
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February 17, 2024
We need your help! Please attend our facilities planning meeting to give your input. Click HERE for more information.
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January 27, 2024
Prairie Central CUSD #8 would like to invite ALL Prairie Central citizens to participate in a facilities study and long-range facility planning process. Please read HERE for mo...
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January 10, 2024
The Prairie Central Unit Office is looking for an Administrative Assistant to fill a key position in a fast paced setting. Those with business office and/or technical experience ...
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December 22, 2023
Prairie Central CUSD #8 is seeking bidders for 40,000 gallons of 5% biodiesel. Please click HERE for more information and to access documents.
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December 15, 2023
Parents: Please see this important message from our school nurses regarding our policy on when students should stay home. We want to keep everyone safe and healthy! Click HERE to...
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December 6, 2023
Prairie Central Elementary is hiring custodians! Please click HERE to find out more information. The daytime custodian position starting pay is between $17.65-$19.77 per hour, a...
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November 6, 2023
Congratulations to Prairie Central Upper Elementary in receiving an "Exemplary" designation from the Illinois State Board of Education, and to the Prairie Central High School FFA ...
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August 22, 2023
Parents: Please read the message regarding the possibility of earlier than schedule release times this week. Click HERE for more information.
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June 21, 2023
Prairie Central CUSD #8 is seeking route-drivers as well as substitutes to transport students to and from school and/or extra-curricular events. Bus drivers must possess a CDL wi...
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May 30, 2023
As we wind down with this school year, in the back of our minds is next school year! Here are the dates for Fall preschool screenings in the area. Please know that we will not sta...
April 28, 2023
Please click HERE to view information about wood gym floor pieces available to community members.
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March 29, 2023
Over the past 10 days, Prairie Central has received an outpouring of love and support from the community, as well as many schools throughout Central Illinois. We are incredibly th...
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March 28, 2023
McLean County is working to bring faster internet to its rural residents. In order to begin this process, they are asking anyone residing in McLean County to please fill out a sur...
March 24, 2023
Parents: Please click HERE for information regarding school cancellations for Monday, March 27th and Wednesday, March 29th.
March 20, 2023
Please click on the following for an update and information on counseling services for our students and staff. Counseling Update