PC #535: Due to the anticipated storms this evening, tonight's IESA regional volleyball games at PCJH are postponed until tomorrow.
All other school activities scheduled for today, including practices and rehearsals, will be required to be done by 5:00 PM. Students should see TeamReach or contact their coaches/advisors for more information.
School will dismiss at regular time.
Shoutout to these super smart Mathfact Masters! They were ready with an answer for all of the facts they were quizzed on! Of course we celebrated with a super loud Hallway Yee-Haw! Way to go, kiddos!!
The primary and elementary schools enjoyed the BMX assembly today at the high school . Shout out to Mr. Masini, Mrs. Lule, Mrs. Eustice, and Mrs. Bell for being good sports by agreeing to be participants in the stunts!
Students in Mrs. O'Hern's STEM class made their own pickles as their project to learn about chemical changes.
Congratulations the Guiliana Cimei on winning the IESA Sportsmanship Award. Well deserved .
Congratulations to the Pumas on their Regional Championship defeating Oglesby Washington in 3. They advance to the Sectional Championship Monday at Seneca Middle School at 6:00pm.
Regional Championship tonight at PCJH. Pumas vs Oglesby Washington.
The primary students earned over 150 Kindness Paws for demonstrating kind and responsible behavior throughout the school and have earned the BMX assembly!
On Friday afternoon, the primary and elementary students will travel to the high school to enjoy this special assembly. The kids are really excited for the BMX assembly.
PC #535: Reminder that today (Wednesday, March 4th, 2026) is a 1:00 PM dismissal for all schools.
Mrs. Ibarra and our 7th graders picking partners for IAR practice/prep activities we are doing in the next few weeks m.
Due to the General Primary Election on March 17th, 2026 (see Public Act 104-0438 ), the regular meeting of the Board of Education has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the PCPS Media Center.
Pumas defeat Seneca tonight to advance to the Regional Championship Thursday at 5:30 vs. Oglesby Washington! They played great and on Coach Shannon's birthday. Players presented Coach with a cake after the game.
7th Grade Puma Volleyball advance in the Regional after defeating Marseilles in 2. They play Monday 6:00 @ PCJH.
1st Round Regional game for the Pumas vs. Marseilles starting!
Elementary students that had excellent behavior throughout the 2nd trimester earned some free time with Mrs. Balestri today. It was the perfect day to go outside and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️
PC #535 congratulates this year's Excellence in Education Awards recipients sponsored by the Regional Office of Education #35:
• Mrs. Morgan Carboni – 1st-Grade Teacher, PCPS
• Mrs. Amy Simpson – 5th-Grade Teacher, PCES
• Mr. Nick Heuser – Social Studies Teacher, PCJH
• Mr. Tyler Ellena – Guidance Counselor, PCHS
• Ms. Courtney Kobold – Social Worker, PCHS
• Mrs. Morgan Carboni – 1st-Grade Teacher, PCPS
• Mrs. Amy Simpson – 5th-Grade Teacher, PCES
• Mr. Nick Heuser – Social Studies Teacher, PCJH
• Mr. Tyler Ellena – Guidance Counselor, PCHS
• Ms. Courtney Kobold – Social Worker, PCHS
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What a great week to be a PUMA!! 8th Graders Jolene & AJ were awarded the John Ourth Character Award . We had over 70 Pumas attended the Edible Car Contest with Isaac, Laila, Mia, & Aubree winning the fastest car, the PCHS FFA came for Ag. Week activities, the 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball teams placed 2nd in the Conference Tournament, and we had our 6th Grade Rebecca Caudill Reading party. Great Job PUMAS!
Ms.Erickson's students are using their graphic organizers to help create a Google Slide presentation on the influence of an American leader in history.
WOW!!! These super smart Mathfact Masters were faster than lightening with their fact recall. Neither addition nor subtraction facts could stump this group. Of course we celebrated with a super loud hallway Yeehaw. Way to go kiddos!
