Pekin CSD - Packwood, Iowa

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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!

📝 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

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.

Junior High Track teams should report to the school by 3pm today for a 3:15 bus departure.

Please join us for the 3rd-6th Grade Music and Band Concert on Thursday, April 23rd, at 6:00 PM in the high school gym at Pekin Community Schools. We are excited to showcase our students' amazing musical talents!

The HS B&G Track meet for Friday 4/17 @ Davis County has been cancelled for weather precautions. This meet will not be made up.

Junior High B&G Track will no longer have a meet on Friday April 17th due to storm damage at Waco. There will be practice at the normal time and there will be a late bus running as usual.

🎲✨ **Pekin High School Prom 2026: “A Night in Vegas”** ✨🎲

The Juniors and Seniors of Pekin High School are excited to welcome our community to one of the most memorable nights of the year! Join us tonight as we celebrate **Prom 2026 – “A Night in Vegas!”** 🎰🌟

🕕 **Grand March begins at 6:00 PM**
📍 Students will enter through the **main south doors**

We invite family and friends to line both sides of the sidewalk (in the grass) to cheer on our students as they make their grand entrance. Bleachers will also be available for seating—please help us keep the parking lot clear during this time.

🚗 **Parking & Traffic Flow Reminders:**

* Guests should enter using the **daycare driveway (exit driveway)**
* Student vehicles will enter through the **main parking lot driveway**
* Buses will help mark designated areas
* We kindly ask guests to park near the **weight room** to allow students to park closer to the building

🏫 **Want a sneak peek of the magic?**
The gym will be open for decoration viewing on **Saturday, April 11th from 5:45–7:20 PM**

Thank you for helping us make this a safe, smooth, and unforgettable evening for our students. We can’t wait to see you there! ♥️♠️♣️♦️ #PekinProm2026 #ANightInVegas

The HS boys track meet's start time on Thursday April 9th has been moved to a 4pm start (field events) and 4:15-4:20 (running events).

Tonight's girls high school track meet at Mediapolis has been cancelled.

Congratulations to the Pekin Prom Court of 2026!

Pictured L to R:
Riley Smith, Lila Miller, Nolan Glick, Audra Steigleder, Henry Eubanks, Maggy Dickey, Carson Comstock, Katelynn Schultz, Cal Miller
Not pictured: Hailey Pedrick

REMINDER: Pekin Secondary (7-12) will be hosting a Parent Advisory Committee meeting on Monday March 30th at 5pm in the high school commons. Please feel free to stop by and discuss topics at hand in the secondary!