Pecatonica Area School District

📅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!

💛🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Education! 🎉💛 Last night, several of our incredible Pecatonica High School teachers were awarded grants from the Blanchardville Hollandale Area Fund through their Excellence in Education Grant Program—and we are so proud to celebrate their achievements! 👏 Mrs. Lenz received a grant to upgrade the student kitchen by replacing outdated appliances and adding a new refrigerator. This kitchen is a valuable space used by both middle and high school students for classes and cooking activities. 👏 Mrs. Steele was awarded funding to ensure feminine hygiene products are readily available to students—supporting both health and dignity. 👏 Ms. Rindy received a grant for the MS/HS Science Department to purchase two new educational models: 🔬 A tool to help simulate protein synthesis 🧍 A life-sized human anatomy model to support hands-on learning of body systems Thank you to the Blanchardville Hollandale Area Fund for your generous support of education and for helping bring these impactful projects to life! 🌟 #PecatonicaPride #ExcellenceInEducation #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #GrantsInAction 💛

🌟 Senior Spotlight: K.C. Bennett 🌟 Today we’re shining the spotlight on K.C. Bennett, a proud member of the Class of 2025! Whether in the classroom or in the community, K.C. brings heart and integrity to everything he does. We can't wait to see where life takes him next. Congratulations, K.C.! 🎓✨ #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #PecatonicaPride

In an effort to get you your PA Football gear in time for the start of the season, we are going to offer two waves of clothing orders. The first wave is right now! Please use this link to place your order: https://pec-argylehsfb25.itemorder.com/shop/home/. We will have the second wave around September for the return of school. The first wave of orders should be placed by May 21st. We hope to have orders in for pick-up at the schools by the end of the month.

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Max Mobley 🌟 Let’s celebrate Max Mobley, an outstanding member of the Class of 2025! Max is known for his dedication, drive, and the positive attitude he brings to every challenge. His contributions have left a meaningful mark on the Pecatonica community, and we’re excited to see all that he will accomplish in the future. Congratulations, Max! 🎓👏 #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #PecatonicaPride

📚💚💛 Celebrating Our Middle & High School Teachers! 💛💚📚 It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible Pecatonica Middle and High School teachers! These dedicated educators inspire curiosity, challenge minds, and support our students through some of the most important years of their growth. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or behind the scenes—they show up with passion, patience, and purpose every day. 🙌🎓 We are so grateful for all you do to shape futures and strengthen our school community! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #PecatonicaPride #ThankATeacher #MiddleAndHighSchoolHeroes 💚🧡

🍎💚🧡 Teacher Appreciation Week at Pecatonica Elementary! 🧡💚🍎 This week, we’re celebrating the incredible Pecatonica Elementary teachers who go above and beyond every single day! From fostering curiosity to providing comfort, encouragement, and structure, these educators are the heart of our school. 💛 Their dedication, creativity, and love for their students make a lasting impact—and we are so grateful for everything they do! If you see one of our amazing teachers this week, be sure to say THANK YOU! 👏📚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #PecatonicaPride #ThankATeacher #ElementaryExcellence #GratefulHearts 💚🧡

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Connor Sass 🌟 Today we recognize Connor Sass, a valued member of the Class of 2025! Whether in the classroom or in the community, he’s made a lasting impact at Pecatonica. We’re excited to see where his next chapter takes him. Congrats, Connor! 🎓💪 #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #PecatonicaPride

This morning, our youngest Vikings explored their environment in Early Childhood. They further developed language through singing, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills and more all through play!

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Ryan Harris 🌟 Let’s give a big shoutout to Ryan Harris, a proud member of the Class of 2025! His hard work and commitment have made a lasting impression at Pecatonica, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for him. Congratulations, Ryan! 🎓👏 #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #PecatonicaPride

Fourth graders took a trip back to 1893 and spent a day at the Old School House in Mount Horeb! Students spent the day at school, doing chores, making jump ropes, and corn husk dolls!

📅Vikings, here is what is happening this week: Monday, May 5 ⚾Varsity Baseball at River Ridge 5pm at River Ridge High School 🥎Softball at Barneveld 5pm at Barneveld High School JV innings to follow 🏃AP Track @ Fennimore 3:30pm Darlington High School 🏌️AP Golf 4pm at Yellowstone Golf Course ⚾JV Baseball vs. Belmont 4:30pm at McKellar Park Tuesday, May 6 🥎HS Softball vs. Darlington 5pm at McKellar Park JV innings to follow ⚾Varsity Baseball at Monticello/Albany 5pm at Monticello High School Wednesday, May 7 🏫Early Release Thursday, May 8 🥎HS Softball vs. Juda 5pm at McKellar Park JV innings to follow ⚾JV Baseball vs. Iowa-Grant 4:30pm at Hollandale Village Park ⚾Varsity Baseball vs. Lincoln Academy 5pm at McKellar Park 🏃AP Track at Black Hawk 4:30pm at Black Hawk High School Friday, May 9 ⚾Varsity Baseball at Highland 5pm at Highland High School 🏃AP Track at Deerfield 4pm at Deerfield High School 🥎HS Softball vs. Highland 5pm at McKellar Park JV innings to follow 🏌️AP Golf at Fennimore 4pm at Hickory Hills Golf Course Saturday, May 10 🏌️AP Golf at Mineral Point 9am at Dodge Point Golf Course

The softball game tonight has been canceled due to field conditions.