Dear District 108 Families,
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we worked through the transportation challenges experienced on the first day of school.
After working diligently with Alltown Bus Service throughout the day and this evening, we have determined that the current transportation situation does not meet our expectations for the safe and reliable transportation of our students. Student safety must come first, and we are not willing to compromise on that responsibility.
Therefore, District 108 will use two emergency days on Thursday, August 20, and Friday, August 21, 2026. There will be no school for students on these two days.
During this time, District 108 will continue working closely with Alltown to correct the transportation issues, verify routes and schedules, and ensure we are prepared to safely resume school on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we worked through the transportation challenges experienced on the first day of school.
After working diligently with Alltown Bus Service throughout the day and this evening, we have determined that the current transportation situation does not meet our expectations for the safe and reliable transportation of our students. Student safety must come first, and we are not willing to compromise on that responsibility.
Therefore, District 108 will use two emergency days on Thursday, August 20, and Friday, August 21, 2026. There will be no school for students on these two days.
During this time, District 108 will continue working closely with Alltown to correct the transportation issues, verify routes and schedules, and ensure we are prepared to safely resume school on Monday, August 24, 2026.
The Board of Education Meeting Packet for August 17, 2026 is now available on our website:
https://www.pekin.net/documents/about-us/board-of-education/board-of-education-meeting-packets/2026-2027-school-year-packets/21788271
https://www.pekin.net/documents/about-us/board-of-education/board-of-education-meeting-packets/2026-2027-school-year-packets/21788271
District 108 would like to welcome our new teachers for 2026-2027! It's great to have you on the Road to Excellence with us!
The first day of school is a week away: Wednesday, August 19. Remember that the school day for primary students is 8:50-3:20 this year.
There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, August 17 at 6:45 pm. Visit our website for details: https://www.pekin.net/page/meetings.
Online Registration opens tomorrow!
Warm up those fingers for Online Registration, opening Thursday!
Breakfast & Lunch will be free of charge in District 108 again this school year!
Help our students during the "Stuff a Bus" school supply drive coming July 25 & 26 to the Pekin Walmart, sponsored by the Education Association of Pekin!
The Board of Education recognized students from Washington Intermediate School's PEAK Program for receiving the Presidential Environmental Youth Award! (PEYA) Students created a service learning project called "Cans for TAPS," demonstrating how young people can make a meaningful impact on both their community and the environment. Congratulations!
The Board of Education Meeting Packet for June 29, 2026 is now available on our website:
https://www.pekin.net/documents/about-us/board-of-education/board-of-education-meeting-packets/2025-2026-school-year-packets/21788267
https://www.pekin.net/documents/about-us/board-of-education/board-of-education-meeting-packets/2025-2026-school-year-packets/21788267
There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:45 pm. Visit our website for details: https://www.pekin.net/page/meetings.
Writing curriculum is a huge challenge. For these teachers and administrators, it was challenge accepted!
Free breakfast and lunch available now! See image for details.
Summer learning continues for our teachers and administrators! Today and tomorrow, they are attending the annual District Summer Institute, focusing on "Teaching Reading Across the Day." It's another example of the adults in our district exemplifying the "lifelong learner" attribute!
Happy Summer from our Primary Administrative Team!
Free breakfast and lunch starting June 1 ! See image for details!
May 27 is the last day of school for K-8 students, and there will be early dismissal. PFEC's last day is May 26.
