Pekin CSD - Packwood, Iowa

Dear Elementary Families, We’re excited to announce that the Elementary Track Meet will take place on Monday, May 19th, 2025 at the Pekin track. Event Schedule: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM 3rd – 6th Grade: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM Please join us to cheer on your child and celebrate their hard work and participation! We look forward to seeing you there and making it a memorable event for all students.

Pekin Elementary is excited to have some fun dress-up days next week in celebration of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!

Here is an update from Pekin Elementary for the month of May! May Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/4mkep

Elementary yearbooks are now available! If you would like to purchase one, please send $25.00 with your child.

Please join us for the 5th and 6th Grade Music and Band Concert on Thursday, May 1st, at 6:00 PM in the high school gym at Pekin Community Schools. We are excited to showcase our students' amazing musical talents!

Monday night 4/28/25 special board meeting agenda, can be found here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1THdSu0CAHCioRm29-2pBPZnlHNa7M9HgR3VSv8z3MuI/edit?usp=sharing

The 2025 Pekin Panthers Softball team webstore is now open! To order go to: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/pekin_softball/shop/home

Happy administrative professional day to our wonderful staff here at Pekin!

Pekin Student Council will be hosting our spring blood drive on Wednesday, April 30th, from 10:30 AM - 1:15 PM in the high school gym. If you would like to donate, please use the following sign-up link - https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/133248 - or send an email to Mr. Hoffmann at matt.hoffmann@pekincsd.org. Walk-ins are also welcome! If you are only 16 and would like to donate, please pick up a parent consent form in the HS office or in Mr. Hoffmann's classroom.

Reminder of ISASP Testing for all 7th-11th grade students next week! Testing will take place on Tuesday April 8th - Friday April 11th! Please ensure students are well rested and ready for a great week of testing!

Prom Guests The Juniors and Seniors would like to invite you to join them on Saturday, April 5th at 6pm for their prom grand march. Students will enter through the main south doors of the High School. We ask that guests line both sides of the sideway in the grass and stay off the parking lot. Bleachers will also be provided for guests. We are asking that guests enter through the driveway by the daycare (known as the exit driveway) as students will be entering through the main driveway of the parking lot. If you could please park down past the weight room by the entry into the track/football field so that our student’s cars may be parked close to the building. The gym will be open to view the decorations on Saturday, April 5th from 5:45-7:20pm. Thank you!

Tomorrow will be the makeup day for our 9-12 spring community service day. Students were reminded yesterday but if they are not in attendance tomorrow they are not eligible to attend prom. If your child will be absent due to illness please make sure to submit a doctors note to Christy in the office. Thank you for your support in our community service day!

This is a reminder that a free dental program is available for 2nd and 3rd grade students at Pekin Elementary. Please review the letter and return the consent form by April 22nd if you would like your child to participate. Dental Sealant Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BW7Y0b9MdrSGGIXCmThScDs2yW5I0YcJ/view?usp=sharing Consent Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BW7Y0b9MdrSGGIXCmThScDs2yW5I0YcJ/view?usp=sharing

Pekin Elementary is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to join our team! If you're interested, please apply!

Dear Pekin Elementary Families, Here is the April Smore for Pekin Elementary! Stay updated on important events, news, and reminders for the month. https://secure.smore.com/n/7sbf8 Thank you for your continued support!

The Pekin High School Student Council will be hosting a food drive next week to support the Food Bank of Iowa. Students are encouraged to bring in unopened, unexpired non-perishable food items. Student Council members will also be collecting donations on Monday and Thursday at the track meets, so community members attending the meet are encouraged to bring donations to support the drive. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Hoffmann at matt.hoffmann@pekincsd.org.

Next week, our 3rd-6th grade students will be taking their ISASP tests Monday-Thursday, and to make the week more fun, we have dress-up days planned! 🎉 All K-6th students are encouraged to join in and dress up for the themed days! Please help your child be prepared by ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive at school on time—testing starts promptly at 8:30 AM. We’ll wrap up the week with some fun celebrations on Friday! Thank you for your support in helping our students do their best! 💪📚

QUACK, QUACK! Kids Heart Challenge is almost here! Our school is participating in the Kids Heart Challenge, kicking off on Tuesday, March 18th and it’s time for your student to become an official Heart Hero. Sign up TODAY Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team. OR click HERE https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_school_search.html and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

📢 Pekin Preschool Registration 📢 It's time to get your little one registered for preschool at Pekin! 📅 Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00-6:00 PM 📍 Location: Preschool classroom at the Pekin Childcare Center During registration, parents will have the opportunity to: ✅ Complete registration materials ✅ Fill out required medical forms ✅ Receive information about the 2025-2026 school year Please bring the following documents: 🟠 A copy of your child’s birth certificate 🟠 Current physical documentation 🟠 Immunization records We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact us at 319-695-3707 or visit www.pekincsd.org.

Reminder: No school on Friday, March 14th, and Monday, March 17th, for professional development. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.