


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.

















The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we’re excited to introduce the new Verkada Visitor & Student Sign-In System at our school.
📌 Visitor Check-In & ID Requirement
All visitors will now be required to present and scan a valid driver’s license or photo ID when signing in. This ensures:
Instant screening against U.S. sex offender registries, criminal record databases, and custom deny lists
Immediate alerts to school personnel of a confirmed match
Student pick-up restricted to authorized guardians only
Privacy maintained through strict security controls
📌 Making the Front Desk More Efficient
This new system also streamlines the arrival process by:
Allowing visitor self check-ins without tying up the receptionist
Automatically notifying staff when a guest has arrived
Offering contactless check-ins with QR codes
Providing on-demand door access for authorized visitors
📌 Student & Volunteer Management
Students who are tardy can log their arrival time and automatically print a badge
Volunteers can be screened, approved, and easily checked in when on site
Please remember: If you are going past the office door, you must sign in with your photo ID.
Thank you for helping us create a safer, more secure, and more efficient school environment!




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Hey Panthers! 🐾
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Reminder: Please make sure all registration fees are paid prior to the start of school.