October 2, 2025
Pikeland CUSD 10 is still in a Safe & Secure
There are no afternoon preschool or early childhood classes today.
Buses will not be transporting preschool morning students while we are on Safe and Secure Mode. South School will be reaching out to morning preschool parents to make pick up arrangements for their students.
We appreciate your understanding during this situation.
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
The PCS Custodial- Maintenance Crew were provided with new floor machine training this week.
Thank you to this team for striving to provide a clean and safe environment for our students and staff.
Saukee Strong,
Mrs. Ruebush
New Teacher Mentoring is a great way to start the day!
This is the early bird group.
1. Pikeland Mentors and Mentees engaged in activities to prepare them for parent teacher conferences next week.
2. Parent Teacher Conferences are October 21st & 23rd.
3. Please contact your student's school to set up a conference time.
The Pikeland Mentors are an amazing group of veteran educators supporting our new teachers in the district.
Saukee Strong,
Mrs. Ruebush
Employment opportunities at Pikeland
Mrs. Ruebush
Come join us tomorrow, October 8, at the Pittsfield High School gymnasium from 6:30 -7:30 PM for an informational meeting on school safety. This informational meeting is in conjunction with Pikeland School Resource Officers, Pittsfield Police Department, and the Pikeland CUSD 10 Administration Team. We will be presenting our safety procedures and provide ways parents, guardians, and our community can support a safe learning environment for our students and staff.
Russ Tepen
Superintendent
Pikeland CUSD 10,
Local law enforcement has alerted the district that the threat from the community no longer exists, and we are returning to regular movement in all of our schools.
The Safe and Secure Mode has been lifted, and buses will run their regular afternoon routes.
Teaching and learning was not interrupted during the Safe and Secure Mode, and students and staff did an amazing job today. We certainly appreciate the continued support of families, the community, and local law enforcement in helping to keep our kids safe.
All extracurricular activities will be held as scheduled.
Gratefully,
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
The district remains on Safe and Secure Mode at this time, Since we are currently on Safe and Secure Mode, PHS will NOT be having open campus for lunch. All students will be served lunch on campus today.
The Pikeland School District is taken precautionary steps due to a situation within the county.
All buildings will be in Safe and Secure Mode until the issue has been resolved.
Angie Ruebush
Assistant Superintendent
Today, we are having our annual District-wide safety drill at all of our schools. We partner with local law enforcement agencies as we practice with this drill. You will notice a large police presence at each school during the drill as well. Students will be leaving the building during the drill and utilizing their rally point locations.
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
I wanted to let you know the State Police will be on campus at Pittsfield High School today utilizing the track for some training. Pikeland gladly partners with many organizations within our community, and appreciates the opportunity to give back to those who support the school district and community. Have an amazing Wednesday!
Gratefully,
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
Dear Parents & Community Members,
As you know, school districts are required each year to conduct safety drills with their students. For example, fire, severe weather, etc. In addition, school districts are required to conduct an annual safety review meeting with school officials, law enforcement, etc.
The Pikeland School District has made the decision this year to also conduct an annual parent safety information meeting. It is not required. But, we feel it is important to keep everyone in the school safety loop.
The reason we are changing the date of this non-required meeting is to allow more people to attend this meeting.
Thank you for your understanding and your support in our commitment to school safety.
Mrs. Ruebush, Assistant Superintendent
The Pikeland Leadership Team & Pikeland School Resource Officers
Please share.
Congratulations PHS!
Saukee strong,
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
Congratulations to Pikeland SRO Clint Weir for being named Parade Marshall for the Fall Festival parade! Officer Weir does amazing work for students and staff of the Pikeland School District and the Pittsfield community. He is certainly deserving of this honor and recognition, and is a shining example of what it means to be a Saukee!
Saukee strong,
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
Pikeland Families,
We have received feedback from students and families that PCS students have been recently observed riding their electric scooters and bicycles unsafely as they are arriving on campus or leaving campus. Safety has been and will continue to be a priority for all of our students and staff.
The PCS administrative team spoke directly to all students yesterday, and reinforced the expectations about being safe, and described the careless behavior that has been reported to them. We do not want to see anyone injured as they are coming to school or heading home from school. Your partnership continues to be exceptionally important in helping us maintain a safe and encouraging learning environment for all students.
Please speak with your child about safe operating practices of his or her scooter or bicycle. Those students who continue to ride carelessly will face appropriate consequences including the loss of the privilege to ride their device to school. Please reach out to the PCS administrative team if you need any clarification or have additional questions.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in keeping PCS a safe and encouraging place to learn!
Gratefully,
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
The ExceleRate Illinois program assists early childhood programs improve their ability to support all learning and development. The three main components of the ExceleRate program include standards, training, and continuous growth and quality improvement.
Programs can earn Bronze, Silver or Gold ratings based upon their ability to meet or exceed the standards. ExceleRate Illinois is a system which includes licensed child care centers, licensed child care facilities, Preschool for All, Center-based prevention initiative programs, Head Start, and Early Head Start programs.
Pikeland would like to commend all of the staff who serve our Pre-School students. All of their hard work and the tremendous support from the families and community allow the program to thrive and succeed.
Congratulations!