A huge thank you to all the Pekin students, community members, and staff who showed up to help with today’s clean‑up effort. Your time and hard work made a big impact. As one volunteer put it, “Many hands make light work.”
We are grateful for your commitment to our school and community.
Great to be a Panther!!
Gym floor is down and ready for stain
If any students are looking to earn volunteer hours, we will begin campus cleanup from the recent wind damage today from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Area Leads
Softball Field — Coach Ledger
Baseball Field — Coach Deutsch
Football/Track Area — Coach Weber
We will be picking up equipment, lumber, metal, and tree debris that has blown across campus.
What to Bring -
Work gloves if you have them
Sturdy footwear that can get wet
Thank you in advance to all who are willing to help support our school and community.
Area Leads
Softball Field — Coach Ledger
Baseball Field — Coach Deutsch
Football/Track Area — Coach Weber
We will be picking up equipment, lumber, metal, and tree debris that has blown across campus.
What to Bring -
Work gloves if you have them
Sturdy footwear that can get wet
Thank you in advance to all who are willing to help support our school and community.
I wanted to provide a quick update following the straight‑line winds that moved through Pekin today. Bottom line: everyone is safe.
We did experience damage to several areas on campus, including the weight room, baseball dugout, greenhouses, and a number of fences and trees. Our insurance company is already working to get an adjuster on site to assess everything.
The Elementary and High School buildings did not sustain major damage.
We will be organizing a clean‑up day soon for students who would like to earn community service hours. More details will follow in the next day or two. Thank you to all that have reached out to offer help.
Dave
We did experience damage to several areas on campus, including the weight room, baseball dugout, greenhouses, and a number of fences and trees. Our insurance company is already working to get an adjuster on site to assess everything.
The Elementary and High School buildings did not sustain major damage.
We will be organizing a clean‑up day soon for students who would like to earn community service hours. More details will follow in the next day or two. Thank you to all that have reached out to offer help.
Dave
There is some storm damage at Pekin but everyone is safe. Summer school will go from 9:15-12:15 today.
Flooring is coming along in the gym
Pekin Community,
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I wanted to let you know that over the coming weeks, the Pekin Community School District will begin circulating a petition related to proposed facility improvement projects across the district.
These projects focus on priorities identified through facility assessments, staff input, community feedback, and Board discussions, including safety and security improvements, HVAC upgrades, updated learning spaces, and long-term infrastructure needs.
Signing the petition does not approve the project—it simply allows the proposal to move forward for community consideration and a public vote.
We encourage everyone to review the attached information and learn more about the proposed improvements, funding plan, and anticipated tax impact.
Thank you for your continued support of Pekin students, staff, and facilities. Additional information will be shared as the process moves forward. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to me at 641-919-2202 or dave.harper@pekincsd.org.
Dave Harper
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I wanted to let you know that over the coming weeks, the Pekin Community School District will begin circulating a petition related to proposed facility improvement projects across the district.
These projects focus on priorities identified through facility assessments, staff input, community feedback, and Board discussions, including safety and security improvements, HVAC upgrades, updated learning spaces, and long-term infrastructure needs.
Signing the petition does not approve the project—it simply allows the proposal to move forward for community consideration and a public vote.
We encourage everyone to review the attached information and learn more about the proposed improvements, funding plan, and anticipated tax impact.
Thank you for your continued support of Pekin students, staff, and facilities. Additional information will be shared as the process moves forward. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to me at 641-919-2202 or dave.harper@pekincsd.org.
Dave Harper
Playground getting closer to being ready for new equipment
New floor getting closer to being done
All games home and away for JH & HS Softball & Baseball are cancelled for Thursday June 11th. Coaches will communicate any rescheduled dates at a later time.
Basketball camp
Test message on app. Disregard
The Pekin Greenhouse will be open Wednesday (27th) and Thursday(28th) from 8 am to 4 pm and Friday (29th) from 8 am to noon.
Meet the Class of 2026!
We're excited to celebrate our amazing seniors! Starting today and leading up to graduation, we'll be spotlighting members of the Class of 2026 each day. Stay tuned and help up cheer them on as they prepare for their big day!
Congratulations to the class of 2026!
We're excited to celebrate our amazing seniors! Starting today and leading up to graduation, we'll be spotlighting members of the Class of 2026 each day. Stay tuned and help up cheer them on as they prepare for their big day!
Congratulations to the class of 2026!
📝 Panthers — Tomorrow is the FINAL day of ISASP testing for grades 7–12!
🔬 8th & 10th Grade: Science Assessment
🇺🇸 9th & 11th Grade: Citizenship Assessment
We are proud of the hard work and focus our students have shown throughout testing week. Let’s finish strong tomorrow by getting a good night’s sleep, arriving on time, and giving your best effort! 💪🐾
Remember — your effort matters, and we know our Panthers are ready to shine!
#PekinPride #PantherStrong #FinishStrong
JH Girls and Boys track will attend a makeup meet at Eddyville on Thursday April 30th. Field events start at 4:30 and running appx 5:15.
Tonight's JH Boys track meet at Sigourney has been cancelled. Practices will be held as normal.
📢 **ISASP Testing Reminder – Pekin Secondary (Grades 7–12)** 📢
ISASP testing is right around the corner! Students will be testing next week **Tuesday through Friday**, and we want to make sure everyone is ready to go.
🕗 **Testing Schedule:**
Students will test each day from **8:10–10:10 AM**, followed by a **10:10 late start bell schedule** for the remainder of the day.
🎓 **Seniors:** You do **not** need to report to school until the **10:10 bell schedule** begins.
These assessments are an important opportunity for students to **show the growth they’ve made all year long**. From the first day of school to now, our students have put in the work—and this is their chance to demonstrate that progress.
🍎 **Good news!** Pekin Secondary will be providing **free breakfast items for all students each testing day** to help them start their morning off right.
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat breakfast (on us!)
✅ Arrive on time and ready to focus
✅ Most importantly… **do your best!**
We are proud of the effort our students put in every day and are confident they will represent Pekin well. Let’s finish strong! 💪
#PekinPride #DoYourBest #ISASP
ISASP testing is right around the corner! Students will be testing next week **Tuesday through Friday**, and we want to make sure everyone is ready to go.
🕗 **Testing Schedule:**
Students will test each day from **8:10–10:10 AM**, followed by a **10:10 late start bell schedule** for the remainder of the day.
🎓 **Seniors:** You do **not** need to report to school until the **10:10 bell schedule** begins.
These assessments are an important opportunity for students to **show the growth they’ve made all year long**. From the first day of school to now, our students have put in the work—and this is their chance to demonstrate that progress.
🍎 **Good news!** Pekin Secondary will be providing **free breakfast items for all students each testing day** to help them start their morning off right.
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat breakfast (on us!)
✅ Arrive on time and ready to focus
✅ Most importantly… **do your best!**
We are proud of the effort our students put in every day and are confident they will represent Pekin well. Let’s finish strong! 💪
#PekinPride #DoYourBest #ISASP
Pekin High School Senior Awards Night – Date Change
Please note that the date for the Pekin High School Senior Awards Night has been changed due to a scheduling conflict with the junior high conference track meet.
The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, but will now be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m.
We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to honoring our seniors on this special evening.
Please note that the date for the Pekin High School Senior Awards Night has been changed due to a scheduling conflict with the junior high conference track meet.
The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, but will now be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m.
We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to honoring our seniors on this special evening.
Junior High Track teams should report to the school by 3pm today for a 3:15 bus departure.