Pikeland Community School

PCS will have a few menu changes due to supply chain issues. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. We will not be serving salads on Wednesday, March 8. Thank you for your patience and understanding with all the changes. The Food Service Staff at PCS

Students hard at work in the lab today.

The JH wrestlers had 11 advance to sectionals today. Congratulations to Elijah Terpstra for advancing! Great job to all!

PCS Wrestling Sectional Update: Elijah Terpstra has advanced to the IESA state wrestling tournament!

Events earning a 1st place rating: Dorothy Boehmer, trumpet solo Kenna Dugan, vocal solo Braycen Douglas, trumpet solo Cadience Mendenhall, alto sax solo Ryder Lipcaman, alto sax solo Braycen Douglas, Jack Lowe, instrumental duet Jack Lowe, alto sax solo Tristan Morrow, trumpet solo Brooke Dippel, Lia Picone, instrumental duet Megan Heffington, trumpet solo Aaron Heightman, trumpet solo Jamison Waters, Aiden Guthrie, instrumental duet Kendra Schlieper, Charlee Lister, instrumental duet Charlee Lister, clarinet solo Mackenzie Opitz, Macee Cooley, instrumental duet Cooper Cleveland, Dylan Leonard, instrumental duet Schae Leonard, alto sax solo Autumn Hull, Piper Henry, instrumental duet Madelyn Saxe, London Thometz, instrumental duet Libby Kearns, Bryleigh Frieden, instrumental duet Piper Henry, tenor sax solo Antonella Avendano, clarinet solo Kenna Dugan, clarinet solo London Thometz, snare drum solo Bryleigh Frieden, bari sax solo Macee Cooley, Brooke Dippel, Lia Picone, instrumental trio Aiden Guthrie, mallet solo Libby Kearns, bari sax solo Events earning a 2nd place rating: Megan Heffington, vocal solo Cylee McDaniles, flute solo Autumn Hull, Piper Henry, Macee Cooley, instrumental trio Jamison Waters, alto sax solo Gwen Pellillo, Cheyanne Armstrong, Jaylynn Grimsley, Charlee Lister, vocal ensemble Keenan Jennings, trumpet solo Natalie Capps, Jaylynn Grimsley, Gwen Pellillo, instrumental trio Libby Kearns, Bryleigh Frieden, Antonella Avendano, instrumental trio

Regional champions!!! Congratulations 7th grade volleyball team for your win over QND!!

PCS Regional Update: Lucas Herald advancing!

Wrestling Regional at PCS today!

February 23-School Improvement Day Michaela Fray-Tappe and Brandi Pennock lead a portion of the DPod training!

February 23-School Improvement Day K-5 Math Committee making it happen!

Rotarians supporting FFA Week!

Student Night: February 14, 2023

BARBER FAMILY FOUNDATION OPENS 2023 FUNDING ROUND TO PIKE COUNTY STUDENTS Chicago - The Barber Family Foundation has released its 2023 online scholarship application which is available at www.barberfamilyfoundation.org. The deadline for submitting the application is March 17, 2023. The Foundation's grants are available to any Pike County student for educational or recreational endeavors [including but not limited to college tuition, course books, camp fees (sports, arts, language, etc.), study abroad programs, summer school, etc.]. The Foundation offers three notable scholarships among its portfolio of awards: Charles and Frances Barber Scholarship This $2,500 college scholarship is awarded annually to a Pittsfield High School graduating senior in memory of Charles and Frances Barber. Charles was a lifetime resident of Pike County and a graduate of Pittsfield High School. Frances was a long-time resident and taught in the Pittsfield school system. To apply for this scholarship, complete the 2023 Academic Scholarship Application. The K.C. and Eleanor Barber Scholarship This college scholarship is awarded annually to a Pittsfield High School graduating senior who participates and excels in the school's golf program. The award is made in memory of K.C. Barber, who was a longtime Pittsfield resident and veteran of World War II, and his wife Eleanor. K was the seven time club champion at Old Orchard Country Club and also once won as club champion at Jacksonville Country Club. Eleanor was an avid golfer and also charter member of Old Orchard CC. To apply for this scholarship, complete the 2023 Academic Scholarship Application. Mary Longyear Barber Scholarship This scholarship is awarded annually to a Pike County student who is a musician and/or plans to go into the healthcare or other field to serve others. The award is offered in memory of Mary L. Barber who was an accomplished pianist and a lifelong music lover. Even in her later years when she suffered from Alzheimer's, she was able to find comfort and joy in music. Mary lived a life of service and spent many hours volunteering and serving others most notably with the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary. To apply for this scholarship, complete the 2023 Academic Scholarship Application. Charles Austin "Chip" Barber IV University of Illinois Scholarship This scholarship is for Pike County students attending the University of Illinois. Chip grew up in Pittsfield, Illinois where he enjoyed golfing and music and graduated from Pittsfield High School. He was appointed as a Congressional Page in the U. S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC and spent his high school senior year there. He attended the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and was elected Treasurer. He graduated in 1982 with a degree in Finance and earned his CPA license. To apply for this scholarship, complete the 2023 Academic Scholarship Application. The Foundation was formed in 2004 in recognition of the Barber family that has been in Pike County since Austin Barber settled there in 1833. The Barber Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and accepts tax-exempt donations on an ongoing basis with 99% of all donated dollars going directly to Pike County students. Donations can be mailed to: Ruth Barber, Treasurer Barber Family Foundation 1215 N Sedgwick Street Chicago, IL 60610 www.barberfamilyfoundation.org JOIN OUR GROUP BARBER FAMILY FOUNDATION ON FACEBOOK!

8th Grade Lady Braves Volleyball team took home some hardware today! 1st place in the Pleasant Hill Tournament! 🏐❤️ #goladybraves

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I Have A Dream artwork at South Elementary!

Farmers National Bank of Griggsville donated $500 for the Pikeland School libraries. Some of the books arrived today and are headed towards the shelves for checkout! Thank you Farmers National Bank of Griggsville!

January 18- Coach Sanderson shares highlights of the 2022-2023 Season with the Pikeland Schools Board.

Students in Mr. Ferguson’s Woods 3 class have been using their talents to help our community. They built a picnic table for King Park as well as signs to note all of our city parks.

The hallways at PHS smell amazing this morning! Blueberry crisp= Food Service caring for students and staff.