High School Long Term Substitute - Culinary

The Pekin Community School District is looking for a Long Term High School Culinary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for our district education program to start August 2026. This position will provide engaging, hands-on instruction for our culinary arts classes.
1 day ago, Ann Swanson
Long-Term Classroom Substitute

Reminder to our community - We will be holding an Open House on Monday, August 17th at 6 PM in the elementary lunchroom. This is open to the public to tour our buildings and to ask questions regarding our remodeling projects. If there are questions, please call Dave Harper at 641-919-2202.

6 days ago, Dave Harper
Pekin CSD is pleased to welcome Ashlee Miller as our new Food Service Director through Opaa! Food Management. Ashlee will serve as Pekin’s Nutrition Director, bringing strong experience and a deep commitment to student wellness.

Ashlee has worked with Opaa! Food Management for the past three years and is a proud graduate of Iowa State University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Dietetics. She is passionate about providing nutritious, appealing meals to students and supporting healthy habits across the district.

Ashlee shared that she is excited for the upcoming school year and grateful to become part of the Pekin community. We look forward to the expertise, energy, and care she will bring to our schools.

Please join us in welcoming Ashlee to Pekin!
7 days ago, Dave Harper
Ashlee Miller
We can say the gym is 100% ready for the school year. Fresh paint on the walls. We are ready to roll.
8 days ago, Dave Harper
gym
gym
The Lady Panthers are breaking in the new floor
10 days ago, Dave Harper
volleyball practice
You're Invited to a Community Open House at Pekin Community School District.

When: Monday August 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 Pm
Where: Pekin Elementary Cafeteria
What to Expect: Building Walk-Throughs and Community Questions and Answers

We Want to Hear FROM YOU!
This is your opportunity as a community member to learning about the exciting improvements planned for Pekin Schools. All community members are welcome. No RSVP is required.

Pekin CSD - Investing in Our Students. Investing in Our Future.
10 days ago, Ann Swanson
Open House - Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm
IMPORTANT - Student Activity Registration Message

Monday August 10th is the first official High School Fall sports practice date. Prior to August 10th, High School students must complete the four following documents to be eligible for practice:

-Newly updated insurance document on Bound
-Agreement confirmation for School Good Conduct Policy
-Agreement confirmation for the Heads Up Concussion Form
-Newly updated physical examination

*If your physical is still valid and you are waiting for your appointment date (all students have 30 days from the past physical examination expiration) you may skip this part by reloading the screenshot of past one or skipping the step until you have an updated one. Please do not delete old documents (such as a currently valid physical) if you are waiting to get your updated physical completed.

Click the link below and click the registration button to complete

https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pekin?fbclid=IwY2xjawThi89wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXQzMEVWbEVicVZIdWh1S3VzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezjj_jGpxA4B36gblO_gg8UndwROjVAKxjIgBVBWB79m3cymPefRONk11HKM_aem_SPeVXyVcpbuHN-A8XIjqhw
14 days ago, Klynt Weber
Reminder JH Volleyball players and parents:
Our first information meeting and short practice will be Tuesday, August 25th at 7pm to 8pm in the elementary gym for the athletes wanting to play this upcoming season.

Practice will be begin Thursday, August 27th right after school in the elementary gym from 1:30 pm to 3:15 pm. Late buses will be available.
14 days ago, Ann Swanson
More photos of the playground
17 days ago, Dave Harper
Playground
Playground
Playground
The new bleachers look great in the HS and JH gym
17 days ago, Dave Harper
HS Bleachers
JH Bleachers
Overview of the new playground
22 days ago, Dave Harper
Playground
The doors have been installed for the preschool rooms. It is coming together
22 days ago, Dave Harper
preschool rooms
The new surface is down on the playground.
22 days ago, Dave Harper
surface
surface
Bleachers getting installed
22 days ago, Dave Harper
bleachers
bleachers

Our foodservice company, OPAA, is hiring! Go to www.opaajobs.com

28 days ago, Ann Swanson
OPAA is hiring
New gym pads look great
29 days ago, Dave Harper
gym pad
Great job by Pekin Sports Boosters at the banquet tonight. Thank you all for everything you do for our athletes.
about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
boosters
boosters
boosters
Playground is installed. The safe surface will be poured hopefully on Saturday.
about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
playground
playground
playground
playground
We have a lot going on this summer getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year. Hooah!
about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
Sidewalk to media center
Sidewalk for 2-4 grade wing
Asbestos removal in HS
asbestos tile gone in HS classroom
Gravel parking by FFA area and JH
gravel parking
first coat of paint on JH locker rooms
Big shout out to City of Hedrick loaning their asphalt trailer to patch our parking lot. Kellee and Inky getting it done! Hooah! Thank you again City of Hedrick.
about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
Hedrick Trailer