Pekin Community Members,
We would like to inform you that the upcoming meeting of the Pekin Board of Directors has been rescheduled to November 19, 2025 at 6pm in the Pekin School media center due to the canvassing of votes from our recent election.
Following the conclusion of the recent election, our county auditor is required to complete the official canvass of votes. “Canvass” means the process by which the election returns are formally reviewed, verified, and declared official.
In order to comply with state law and ensure full transparency and correctness of the election results, the board meeting cannot proceed as originally scheduled and must be aligned with the canvass timing.
Please contact me, Dave Harper, Superintendent, at dave.harper@pekincsd.org or 319-695-3039, if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our school district.
Pekin Festivities
Thank you Federation Bank for the donuts this morning!
Tickets are now on sale for District Football!
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE.
What: Pekin Panther Football vs. Earlham
Time: 7pm
Where: Tom Stone Football Field - 1062 Birch Ave, Packwood
Tickets: Purchase through Hometown Ticketing
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzY4MDA%3D
Here is a link for the wrestling store. The store closes on 10/20.
Pekin Wrestling
Who doesn’t love a fundraiser where you don’t have to sell anything AND you get to have fun?! Join us for the Pekin Junior Class Prom Paint Party Fundraiser!
Signs have to be pre-ordered, so the registration deadline is coming up quick — don’t miss out! Let’s help these kids put on an amazing prom they’ll never forget!
If you haven’t been to one of these parties yet, you are missing out — no creativity required, it’s super easy and tons of fun! 😍
We’re also adding kids’ designs, but please note: children in 6th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Grab your spot now before the deadline passes!
Here is the link to sign up:
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1YcqjKCC8BGGTC_xjomicVGZVmk6bH2FkpmbKmctiXF4%2Fedit%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSE53ZDEwcGpxaElwc1BDYgEeeYT_ByP1KcE3vK8PrM_gzcwdFAuFXJsyWRhzkTvkNCWS9OZgLQTxHGSq678_aem_aw2j4LA7A0HeLkZmiNzv2A&h=AT0aWr-4cOawhQeoGb40Hz_AjdtTziHQexqWLMVJdQwH3LHeGrHcSP2IuzCKm_BGaR36xoXbTBg_b_u8X99_m4tg5_tMajOfIGK1HLAZ7GtOA_Enys2K7uW1Ey1zWhHOaFAlLInJlpW_NA&__tn__=R]-R&c[0]=AT1_hRAaEm9-SiqQxSqf8DRtHScabVOr3FAHMTjegxcdWL69rDPNkNNiAOtt3ubnKwrFB2BgpBkUS2W41dkJPCnQQirxDFrnWtgv9nvmuXez-hjIR-4v6TEl42Mvffo6QzgcdthDM51KYBlHDIspTV9gAdVNUYfU0tLSQs9Kfn4HlS9jKyajkqQH1kjABPA
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/137772 - or send an email to Mr. Hoffmann at matt.hoffmann@pekincsd.org to schedule a time.
All Pekin High School students in grades 9–12 will head out at **8:30 AM** to serve our local communities and return before **12:00 PM** for lunch.
Community service is an important part of Panther Pride—it builds connections, teaches valuable skills, and helps our students reach the **20 service hours required for graduation**.
🔹 Academy students have been notified of their schedules for the afternoon.
We’re excited for another meaningful day of giving back—go Panthers! 🐾❤️
King Candidates (Left to Right): Riley Smith, Carson Comstock, Henry Eubanks, Nolan Glick, Cole Millikin, Reed Lauderman
Queen Candidates (Left to Right): Payten Coleman, Maggy Dickey, Hailey Pedrick, Audra Steigleder, Abby Guise, Katelynn Schultz
Love to see everyone come out to Coronation Wednesday night at Hedrick's Civic Center at 7pm following the parade!
Pekin community members: See attached the Parade Route for Wednesday September 24th at 6pm in Hedrick. Parade lineup starts at 5:15pm. Please use care when parking in labeled parking lots due to wet conditions.
On Wednesday September 24th, the Richland and Hedrick activity late buses will leave Pekin CSD at 5pm. Any Junior High activities practices will conclude by 4:50pm to respect these leave times. Any students wanting to attend or participate in the 6pm parade in Hedrick, may ride the Hedrick late bus. Students will be responsible for their own transportation getting home following the parade & coronation activities.
Reminder: PTO meeting tonight at 5:30 in the elementary cafeteria. Please enter through the elementary doors.
