Overview of the new playground
1 day ago, Dave Harper
Playground
The doors have been installed for the preschool rooms. It is coming together
1 day ago, Dave Harper
preschool rooms
The new surface is down on the playground.
1 day ago, Dave Harper
surface
surface
Bleachers getting installed
1 day ago, Dave Harper
bleachers
bleachers

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

7 days ago, Ann Swanson
OPAA is hiring
New gym pads look great
8 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.
10 days ago, Dave Harper
boosters
boosters
boosters
Playground is installed. The safe surface will be poured hopefully on Saturday.
10 days ago, Dave Harper
playground
playground
playground
playground
We have a lot going on this summer getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year. Hooah!
10 days 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.
10 days ago, Dave Harper
Hedrick Trailer
Notice: HF2591, signed into law by Governor Reynolds on June 2, makes two significant changes to athletic eligibility rules:

The transfer and open enrollment period of varsity ineligibility will change from 90 school days to 140 calendar days.

Eighth-grade students may be permitted to participate in high school athletics.

Both changes are scheduled to take effect August 1, 2026.
16 days ago, Klynt Weber
HF2591 - 8th Grade Participation in HS Activities

Excited to announce that we received the $2500 grant from Corteva to fund our fall bed build with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Part of our Community Service Project, our students build beds for child in need of a bed. Thank you again CORTEVA for helping ensure all children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads.

17 days ago, Dave Harper
26-27 Student Activity Registration is live! Click this link or scan the attached image to register students into activities.
24 days ago, Klynt Weber
Bound Registration QR Code
Gym floor looks great. Bleachers will be here on July 27th.
24 days ago, Dave Harper
gym
gym

Requests for Quotes – Wind Damage Repairs

Project Overview: Pekin Community School District is seeking quotes from qualified contractors to complete wind‑damage repairs.

Scope of Work:
Baseball Dugout
- Replace dugout roof
- Replace dividing wall
- Replace overhead door
- Electrical work to be done
Softball Dugout
- Repair or replace shingles
- Repair or replace fascia
- Repair or replace drip edge
Track Press Box
- Replace the door located over the window on the east side of the pressbox
Tractor Shed
- Replace plastic ridge cap

Quote Submission: Quotes may be submitted electronically to: Dave Harper, Superintendent, Pekin CSD
Email: dave.harper@pekincsd.org

Interested contractors may contact the superintendent with questions at 319‑695‑3707 to review specifications.
Deadline for quote submission: July 10th at 2:00 PM.


Timeline: The district is flexible regarding project scheduling and completion timelines.

about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
Pekin is accepting RFPs for Driver's Education Services for the 2026-2027 School Year. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Dave Harper - dave.harper@pekincsd.org by July 24th by 2:00 PM.
Proposal Requirements
Each proposal must include the following components:
- Vendor qualifications & references (minimum of 3 Iowa school districts served)
- Description of curriculum and instructional methods, including behind‑the‑wheel and classroom
components
- Instructor credentials, licensure verification, and background check confirmation
- Schedule of services, including proposed class times, behind‑the‑wheel scheduling, and student
capacity per semester
- Itemized fee schedule, including per‑student cost and any district‑level fees
- Sample student progress report and completion certificate
- Certificate of Insurance meeting all requirements listed above
about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
Due to the high heat index today, only Varsity softball and Varsity baseball will be played.
Both games will begin at 7 PM this evening.
All other games are canceled for the day.
about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
Playground coming along
about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
playground
playground
playground
Looking good
about 1 month ago, Dave Harper
gym
gym
gym
gym
gym
gym