Pecatonica Area School District

We've got some real Kindness Heroes in our midst! Camp Pec would like to say Thank you Niki Smith, of Cesa 3, for presenting this library program on kindness and spotting bullying. Thank you Roy Ruegsegger, who secured funding for this program through Thrivent Mutual and to Sarah from the Blanchardville library! We appreciate everything you do for our kiddos!!

✅ Successful School Safety Training Exercise We’re proud to have hosted a vital active shooter and hostage scenario training today, in partnership with Green and Lafayette County Sheriff’s Departments. Officers, dispatchers, negotiators, and even a few civilians came together to simulate a high-stakes emergency situation — all with one goal: keeping our schools safe. Thank you to everyone involved for your professionalism, dedication, and teamwork. These exercises help ensure we’re prepared, coordinated, and ready to respond — no matter what.

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨 Lafayette County will be conducting a school safety training exercise at Pecatonica High School on Tuesday, June 25th, beginning at 6:00 AM and concluding around 2:00 PM. This planned training will involve multiple emergency response agencies and is designed to enhance preparedness and coordination in the event of a real emergency. Please do not be alarmed by the presence of emergency vehicles or personnel at the school during this time. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all.

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨 Lafayette County will be conducting a school safety training exercise at Pecatonica High School on Tuesday, June 25th, beginning at 6:00 AM and concluding around 2:00 PM. This planned training will involve multiple emergency response agencies and is designed to enhance preparedness and coordination in the event of a real emergency. Please do not be alarmed by the presence of emergency vehicles or personnel at the school during this time. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all.

More fun at Deer Valley Lodge!! 💦🏊‍♀️🤿

Camp Pec visits Deer Valley Lodge on this rainy day. 🌧️

A big Thank You to Studio M for coming to Camp Pecatonica this week! We love watching all your hard work throughout the year shine through when the kids danced! We also enjoyed you showing us a few moves as well!☺️

Field trips are exhausting!!😄😴🥱

Camp Pec's first field trip for the summer at Legacy Academy and McKee park/splash pad!

Camp Pec at the library event: Rondini's Bubble Show Thank you for putting on a great show!!

🔨📚 Exciting Changes at Pecatonica Elementary! 🏫✨ Renovations are in full swing, and we’re thrilled to share that our new library is almost complete! 📖💡 We can’t wait to welcome our students, parents, and community members into these beautiful new learning spaces. Stay tuned—big reveals are coming soon! 👀🎉 #PecPride #NewBeginnings #ElementaryExcellence #BuildingForTheFuture

⸻ 🎉 Congratulations on Your Retirement, Mrs. Gordon! 🎉 After 33 incredible years of inspiring young minds at Pecatonica Elementary, the time has come to wish a very special teacher the happiest of retirements! Mrs. Gordon has been a cornerstone of our school community—nurturing, guiding, and encouraging generations of students with endless kindness, patience, and wisdom. Her classroom was not just a place of learning, but a place of love and growth. From ABCs to lifelong lessons, she’s left a lasting mark on so many hearts. 💛 Please join us in celebrating her amazing career and wishing her joy, relaxation, and exciting new adventures in retirement! 📚🍎 You will be deeply missed, Mrs. Gordon, but your legacy will live on in the halls of Pecatonica forever. 💐 #ThankYouMrsGordon #HappyRetirement #PecatonicaPride #33YearsOfExcellence

📅Vikings, here is what is happening this week: Tuesday, May 27 🥎HS Softball at Belmont (Regionals) 5pm-at Belmont High School ⚾Varsity Baseball vs. Wisconsin Heights 5pm at McKellar Park 🏌️AP Golf-Regionals 10am at Dodge Point Country Club 🏃AP Track at Black Hawk 4pm-Regionals Thursday, May 29 ⚾Varsity Baseball vs. Williams Bay (Regionals) 5pm at McKellar Park Friday, May 30 🏫Last Day of School

🎓 Our 8th graders recently had the exciting opportunity to visit Blackhawk Technical College as part of their Academic and Career Planning (ACP) activities! Students explored a variety of career pathways, got a firsthand look at hands-on learning environments, and learned about the many options available after high school. Experiences like these help students start thinking about their futures and the steps they can take to get there. 🚀 #CareerExploration #ACP #PecatonicaPride #FutureReady #BlackhawkTechVisit

🎉 Congratulations to Our Microsoft Office Specialist State Champs! 🎉 Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams, has announced the winners of the 2025 Spring Qualifier of the Microsoft Office Specialist Wisconsin State Championship — and Pecatonica is proud to be on the list! 🏅 Quinn Schutte, a Pecatonica Sophomore, earned 4th place in the PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps) category. 🏅 Ayden Hanson, a Pecatonica Freshman, placed 6th in the Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps) category. Both students competed against peers from across Wisconsin to achieve this outstanding recognition. Way to go, Quinn and Ayden — we’re proud of your hard work and achievement! 💻📊📈 #PecatonicaPride #StudentSuccess #MOSChampionship #MicrosoftOfficeSpecialist #FutureReady

🎨 One of the many exciting parts of renovating Pecatonica Elementary? Temporary walls – perfect for student creativity! All of our K–5 students helped paint this incredible mural on one of the temporary walls, using elements from 5th graders’ original designs inspired by the theme: “What Pecatonica Elementary Means to Me.” We’re so proud of our students’ collaboration and creativity!💚💛 #PecatonicaPride #StudentArt #ElementaryExcellence

💚 Words can’t fully express how much we’re going to miss our Seniors! As they head off to new adventures, we wish them all the very best—wherever life may lead. Always remember: Once a Viking, always a Viking. 💛 #ClassOf2025 #OnceAVikingAlwaysAViking #VikingPride #NewBeginnings 📸 Pictured: The Class of 2025 together one last time before graduation—full of pride, promise, and unforgettable memories.

📅Vikings, here is what is happening this week: Monday, May 19 🥎Softball at Potosi/Cassville 5pm at Cassville High School JV innings to follow 🏃AP Track at UW Platteville 4:15pm, Conference Meet ⚾Varsity Baseball vs. Argyle/Black Hawk 5pm at McKellar Park Tuesday, May 20 🥎HS Softball vs Monticello/New Glarus 5pm at McKellar Park JV innings to follow 🏌️AP Golf 9am at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club Wednesday, May 21 🏫Early Release Thursday, May 22 ⚾Varsity Baseball vs. Potosi/Cassville 5pm at McKellar Park ⚾JV Baseball at Monticello/Albany 5pm at Monticello High School 🥎Regional Softball vs. Southwestern 5pm at McKellar Park Friday, May 23 🏌️AP Golf at Monroe 4pm at Monroe Golf Club 🎓Class of 2025 Graduation 7pm at Pecatonica High School

📅Vikings, here is what is happening this week: Monday, May 12 🥎Softball vs. Argyle/Black Hawk (Parent/Senior Night) 5pm at McKellar Park JV innings to follow 🏃AP Track @ Darlington 4pm Darlington High School 🏌️AP Golf vs. Barneveld 4pm at Deer Valley Lodge Tuesday, May 13 🥎HS Softball @ Juda/Albany 5pm at Juda JV innings to follow ⚾Varsity Baseball @ Barneveld 5pm at Barneveld High School Wednesday, May 14 🏌️AP Golf vs. New Glarus 10am at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club 🎶Spring Concert and Art Show 5pm at Pecatonica High School Thursday, May 15 🥎HS Softball @ Belmont 5pm at Belmont High School JV innings to follow ⚾JV Baseball @ Belmont 5pm at Belmont High School Friday, May 16 🏃AP Track at Boscobel 4pm at Boscobel High School 🏌️AP Golf at Darlington 4pm at Darlington Country Club Saturday, May 10 ⚾Varsity Baseball vs. Beloit Memorial 11am at McKellar Park

4th graders attended the annual Day at the Dairy!! Students spent the day traveling to stations where they learned about what happens on a dairy farm!