PCHS Registration and Beginning of Year Information
Even though summer is still in full swing, PCHS is busy making preparations for the upcoming school year! The following information will cover registration, transportation, and other beginning of the year dates. For any additional information, families are encouraged to contact the Principal’s Office.
Infinite Campus
Registration
In-person Registration/Medical Documentation Drop-off
Chromebook Pick-up
Busing/Transportation
Beginning of Year Dates:
For more information, families should reach out to the Principal’s Office. Families should also follow Pekin Community High School on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) and also download the Pekin Community High School app for up-to-date information and activities.
Infinite Campus
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Pekin Community High School will be transitioning the student information system from Skyward to Infinite Campus. Infinite Campus can be accessed at their website or through the Campus Parent app for families and Campus Student app for students.
Registration
Online registration goes live on Monday July 20th, 2026 and parents/guardians will receive an email from Infinite Campus with directions on logging into the system to complete it. All new and returning families must complete registration prior to the start of the school year.
For incoming Freshmen, families will need to provide information and documentation for custody and residency as part of the online registration. Requirements and examples were provided at the Freshman Orientation in May, but may also be picked up in the Principal’s Office or viewed on the school website. In addition to online registration documentation, medical documentation will need to be dropped off in person on one of the following dates:
- Wednesday, July 15th 12-3pm (Principal’s Office)
- Monday, July 27th 8-11am (Principal’s Office)
- Monday, August 3rd 4-7pm (Dragon Commons)
- Tuesday, August 4th 8-11am (Dragon Commons)
In-person Registration/Medical Documentation Drop-off
PCHS will have in-person registration on Monday, August 3rd from 4-7pm and Tuesday, August 4th from 8-11am for families who need assistance with online registration and need to drop off medical documentation. Families who signed up for medical services (physicals/immunizations) should plan on attending during the time slot to which they are assigned.
Medical Services Pekin Community High School is partnering with the Tazewell County Health Department to offer physical exams and immunizations for incoming 9th and immunizations for 12th graders. If families are interested in any of these services, please scan the QR code below to sign up. These services will be provided during the August 3rd and August 4th registration events and a date can be selected while filling out the form. Confirmation of a specific time slot to come will be sent to families at a later date in the summer. Physical examinations are $30 and cash, credit card (with an additional fee), or check are accepted. The deadline for signing up for medical services is Monday, July 27, 2026.
Chromebook Pick-up
During the August 3rd and 4th registration events, Chromebook pick-up will take place for families who have completed online registration and dropped off all paperwork. Families who are unable to make Chromebook pick-up have the option to send someone to pick up the Chromebook during that time or wait until another pick-up day is announced.
Busing/Transportation
Students who are eligible for busing (living over 1.5 miles from the school) will be eligible for bus services. Families will indicate while completing online registration if they need busing for the school year. Near the start of the school year, bus routes will be posted on the doors outside the Principal’s Office and on social media which will include street names and times of pick-up.
Students should always be out to their bus stop approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the time to ensure that they do not miss the bus. On SIP Days (every Wednesday beginning August 26th) bus routes will run approximately two hours later.
Beginning of Year Dates:
- Monday, August 17th is Dragon Day from 7:50-11:50am for Freshman and transfer students. This is a shortened school day for our new students to help them find their classes, meet their teachers, learn how to navigate the cafeteria, and learn their way around the building! Buses will run their normal route times in the morning for pick-up and drop students off after students dismiss at 11:50.
- Tuesday, August 18th is the first full day of school with everyone in attendance. Doors open at 7:15am and classes run from 7:50am-3pm.
- Friday, August 21st is the first PCHS home football game of the season in Memorial Stadium! Come cheer on the Dragons as they take on Plainfield South in an early non-conference matchup.
- Tuesday, August 25th is Open House from 4:30-6:30pm.
- Wednesday, August 26th is the first School Improvement Day (“SIP Day”). These are shortened days which begin on this date and occur every Wednesday through the remainder of the school year (breaks excluded). Please note that Wednesday, August 19th will be a full day schedule.
For more information, families should reach out to the Principal’s Office. Families should also follow Pekin Community High School on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) and also download the Pekin Community High School app for up-to-date information and activities.
The staff at PCHS are looking forward to welcoming all of the new and returning students to the building in the fall. Have a great school year, Dragons!!!
