Pecatonica CUSD 321

Tomorrow is Football Jersey Day or Sports Day at the Middle School to celebrate the opening Day of NFL football. We will vote on best dressed for each grade!

The 6th Grade Volleyball game has been changed to Ashton High School @ 4pm Enter through door # 16 611 Western Ave, Ashton , IL

Look forward to seeing everyone at Back to School night here at PCMS from 5-6:30! Please copy down your schedule and locker number.

PEC #321: District Update Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w6ayQhRUbhkZkogf175R_XyytkA8XNSZHw6l3uls1tc/edit?usp=sharing

High School Portrait day will be held on , Wednesday, August 21, 2024 . Afterwards, you’ll be able to view your images, order packages and select your image for your yearbook (please remember to do so before it’s selected for you), all orders will be delivered to your home.

The extracurricular meeting tonight is at 6:00 pm in the high school commons.

Just a reminder that the high school extracurricular meeting is tonight for anyone, Grades 10-12 who plans on participating in any sport throughout the year. This includes Fall, Winter, and Spring Sports. We ask that at least one parent attend. The kids that have practice are excused. IF YOU ATTENDED FRESHMAN ORIENTATION LAST NIGHT AND YOU ALSO HAVE A STUDENT THAT IS A SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR OR A SENIOR, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND TONIGHT!

Graduated Senior yearbooks are ready for pickup in the HS office, 8am-3pm M-F! All other HS students can pick up their books on Aug 20. Extras are available for $70 on Aug 20. Check here to see if you ordered a book: https://sites.google.com/a/pecschools.com/hsyearbook/aim-high

PCMS...5th Grade Chromebook handout has been scheduled for August 8th @ 1pm and August 12th @ 6pm in the high school commons.

2023-2024 High School Yearbooks will be distributed in August. Watch for more info later this summer.

PEC #321: Today marks the last day of student attendance for this school year. The Elementary will be dismissing at 1:35 with the other two schools dismissing at 1:45. As Superintendent, I want to wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the fall for another great year!

PEC #321: Vacant Board Seat Notice: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OU3SwxHiYYrqkvBBvwpFdoBrhwheOKbGOADlZfqtEsc/edit?usp=sharing

Congratulations to the PHS Bass fishing team of Max Milam and Mason Peterson who competed in the IHSA Bass fishing state tournament this weekend and placed 11th out of 65 teams in the state. They were one of only four teams to catch their limit both days of competition. The team is led by Mr. Brett Dunn. Great Job Guys!!!

PEC #321: To honor our student/athletes and coaches on their impressive performances at the IESA State Track & Field finals this weekend highlighted by State Champs in the 4x100 relay and a state record breaking performance in the 4x400 relay for our girls. We will have a Champions parade run through Pec somewhere between 7:45/8:00 down Main Street, across First Street, up John St., along 7th St. & back to the middle school. Please come out to celebrate!!

Duties Pecatonica Community Middle School has one Science opening. The ideal candidate will teach 7th & 8th Science. Qualifications The candidate should be able to demonstrate NGSS knowledge, provide interactive and engaging lessons, use data to drive instruction, and be collaborative with staff. Licensure to teach assigned subject area and grade levels. Salary/Benefits As per the five-year PNA, the base salary for next year will be $40,000. The district pays full TRS on top of the base salary and also pays for 70% of single insurance. Candidates with additional coursework and experience will be placed accordingly on the salary schedule. Additional Notes There could be coaching duties available if interested and qualified as well. How to Apply Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, updated resume, at least three current letters of reference, and copies of licensure/transcripts to Mr. Tim King, Principal, at timking@pecschools.com. Email Address timking@pecschools.com

We are thrilled to announce the following have won the May Student of the Month Award: Senior – Payton Kasper, Junior – Mia Rodriguez, Sophomore - Ella Harweger, and Freshman – Nicholas Fraser. Congratulations!

The girls soccer game has been canceled today and rescheduled for Thursday, May 9, at 4:30. This will be varsity with JV to follow.

The DuPec baseball and Pecatonica softball games at Polo are canceled tonight due to field conditions.

Small community, large impact! Pecatonica HS is currently in the lead for small schools, thanks to 92 donations made in our name, for the Schools Unite to Save Lives campaign hosted by the Rock River Valley Blood Center. You can help us keep that lead and save up to three lives by donating blood at any of the RRVBC facilities between now and May 24. If you donated at the Key Club blood drive on March 18, thank you! You're eligible to donate again on May 13!

Just like the Energizer Bunny, they keep going and going and going.... Tune in this weekend to watch PHS compete on Stateline Quizbowl! We're down to the final 4!