Pekin Public Schools

Jefferson Primary School - Ms. Robbin’s Kindergarten class came to visit Mrs. Urish’s third graders to share the books they wrote!

Jefferson Halloween Parade

Jefferson Primary School - Halloween Photos

Parent/Student Assistance Regarding Summer P-EBT All household inquiries regarding P-EBT will be directed to Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). P-EBT information specific to parents, guardians, and recipients is found at www.DHS.Illinois.gov/PEBT or by contacting DHS at (833) 621-0737.

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Jefferson Primary School - 3rd Grade roller-coaster STEM challenge

Willow Primary School - Students have been learning about Chromebook care and sharing their Hopes and Dreams.

Jefferson Primary School - 3rd grade Jefferson writers had a surprise visit from published author Corrie Salmon! She talked about the writing process and how her children's book came to fruition. It's called - I'm Too Big to be This Little. She left us all feeling inspired to write our own stories!

Edison Junior High School - Innovation Lab Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Roigers' STEM project with augmented reality and 3D design. Mrs. Watson's Science class - coding drones for an engineering design challenge.

Jefferson students welcome Miss Marigold!

Jefferson Primary School - Slime Time for a class reward in Mrs. Mathis's class!

Jefferson Primary School would like to wish Mr. Arnsman a Happy Birthday!

Our Pekin 108 band teachers, Mr. Sheldon and Miss Hendrick, are having fun visiting the Washington and Wilson 5th grade music classes. During their visit, students learn about the instruments of the band, what each instrument sounds like, and how to make a sound on different instruments. Band begins in 5th grade and any 5th grade student that would like to learn how to read sheet music and how to play an instrument are welcome to join the band! Students receive a note to take home about enrollment after each classroom visit. Mr. Sheldon and Miss Hendrick are finishing up their visit to Washington classes and will visit Wilson classes this week. In addition to Mr. Sheldon’s and Miss Hendrick’s visit, the Pekin 108 junior high band is going to do a short concert for 5th grade students. They have been rehearsing some popular tunes for their performance that includes: Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Encanto, Supercalfragalisticexpialidocious, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and much more! Families interested in enrolling their child in the band program should attend one of the two beginning band parent night sessions on Wednesday, September 14th from 4:30-5:30PM or 5:30-6:30PM. Those who cannot attend, would like a copy of the enrollment note, or want more information should contact Mr. Sheldon cody.sheldon@pekin108.org Mr. Sheldon and Miss Hendrick look forward to teaching your child how to read sheet music and how to play a band instrument! Come join the band!

Jefferson Primary School - the third day of third grade - STEM bins!

Jefferson teachers walk to Washington Intermediate School for District Institute on the first day of school.

Jefferson Primary School - Celebrating 3rd Grade Poets!

Edison Junior High School - Spring Choir Concert

Starke Primary School - Celebrating Earth Day

Jefferson Primary School - Mrs. Mathis's class researched the cat family.

Edison Junior High School - Spirit Week - Tourist Thursday!