Pike Central High School

Happy New Year, Chargers!

We hope everyone had a restful winter break and is ready to jump into a productive second semester. We are starting 2026 with some incredible news and record-breaking community spirit.

A Record-Breaking Show of Support

The Pike County School Corporation community truly outdid themselves this month! In the spirit of the IU Football National Championship Game, a corporation-wide canned food drive was held to support our local community.

The goal was set at 1,820 items to secure a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 20th. We are thrilled to announce that our families and students blew that goal out of the water! Instead of 1,820 items, the corporation collected a staggering 6,337 cans! This is a powerful testament to what we can achieve when we work together. Thank you to everyone who contributed to helping our neighbors in need, and GO HOOSIERS!

Lilly Endowment Scholarship Winner

We are bursting with pride to announce that the prestigious Lilly Endowment Scholarship has been awarded to our very own Heidi Woodford!

This scholarship is a life-changing opportunity, covering full tuition and fees for four years at any Indiana college or university. Heidi has shown exceptional dedication to her academics and community, and we cannot think of a more deserving recipient. Congratulations, Heidi—we can’t wait to see what you achieve!

Off to See the Wizard!

The magic of theater is coming to PCHS! We are excited to announce that the cast for our Spring Musical, "The Wizard of Oz," has officially been selected.

Congratulations to all the students who auditioned. We know how much hard work and talent goes into these productions, and we are looking forward to a fantastic show this spring. Stay tuned for more details regarding performance dates and ticket sales!

Looking Ahead

As we settle into the new semester, remember to stay focused on your goals. Let's carry the energy from our successful first semester into our classrooms and extracurriculars, and remember to Be Nice!

Go Chargers!

Patoka Valley CTE Applications

ATTENTION current PCHS sophomores & juniors - the Patoka Valley Career & Technical Cooperative application is LIVE! If you are interested in enrolling in a cooperative program for the 26-27 school year, YOU MUST APPLY! Student information sessions will be held on Friday during homeroom. We will discuss all you need to know to complete your application and schedule times to help you do so! There are a ton of great programs - take a look at the video to see what you could be a part of! APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 27.

Applications CLICK HERE!

🥫 Canned Food Drive

Pike Central High School, You ALL SHOWED UP! You all raised 1,415 canned goods toward our 1,820 goal! Across the corporation, 6,337 items were collected — and because of YOU…WE EARNED A 2-HOUR DELAY on Tuesday, January 20!

Mrs. Hunt's Animal Science Class

Mrs. Hunt’s Animal Science class has been learning about the horse industry and had the opportunity to learn hands-on and recently visited Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center to explore a sector of the horse industry. Students began by learning important horse safety practices before heading to the barn to discuss feeding, watering, veterinary care, daily routines, and how to properly muck a stall. Next, they moved to the arena where they practiced grooming, picking horses' feet, and safely walking the horses. Freedom Reins wrapped up the visit by talking about their program and all the benefits of serving those who need the therapeutic services, and how to become a volunteer. The students did a fantastic job and truly enjoyed the hands-on experience working with the horses!

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Congratulations to Pike Central senior, Heidi Woodford. She was the winner of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

🎸 Guitar Class

Hands-On Learning in Guitar Class! Students in our guitar class are building valuable musical skills by learning how to re-string a guitar—an essential part of caring for their instrument and growing as musicians. A big thank you to Mrs. Melissa Traylor for providing engaging, hands-on instruction that helps students gain confidence both in and out of the classroom!

CME

Mr. Lamey and Mr. Howald two of our teachers that help run Charger Manufacturing Enterprises presented Mr. Couchenour with an Adirondack chair they had made for him!

January 19- Flex Day- NO SCHOOL!!

January 21- Beachless Volleyball

January 23- Winter Homecoming

February 13- Snow Day- NO SCHOOL!!

February 16- President's Day- NO SCHOOL!!

March 11- Parent/ Teacher Conference- Early Release

March 23-27- Spring Break!!

Daily Schedule

HR 8:20-8:45

Pd 1 8:50-9:35

Pd 2 9:40-10:25

Pd 3 10:30-11:15

Pd 4 Lunch A 11:20-11:45/ Lunch B 11:50-12:15/ Lunch C 12:20-12:45

Pd 5 12:50-1:35

Pd 6 1:40-2:25

Pd 7 2:30-3:15

2 Hour Delay Schedule

Pd 1 10:20-10:50

Pd 2 10:55-11:25

Pd 4 Lunch A 11:30-11:55/ Lunch B 12:00-12:25/ Lunch C 12:30-12:55

Pd 3 1:00-1:30

Pd 5 1:35-2:05

Pd 6 2:10-2:40

Pd 7 2:45-3:15

Season Passes

Adult Pass: $80 each

Student Pass: $60 each

Senior Citizen: $60 each

Family Pass: Purchase 2 Adult Passes, then you can purchase Student Passes at $20 each. (one student pass per child in immediate family)

Adult Passes and Student Passes are different. Students will not be allowed to use the Adult Pass to enter the gates.

🚨Passes must be shown at EVERY event, every time!🚨

Interested in earning a season pass?

Contact the athletic department to find out how!

🏊 PC Swim

Our PC Chargers Swim celebrated Senior Night on January 6th, thank you Seniors! The teams also competed in PAC this past weekend. Our girls team came in 6th and our boys team came in 7th overall. Awtyn Luff won 1st in the 50 freestyle!

Spring Musical Cast Announcement

👠🌈 Pike Central High School is excited to announce the cast for our spring musical, The Wizard of Oz! Please join us in congratulating these talented students as they bring this classic story to life on stage. We can’t wait for you to see their hard work, dedication, and creativity shine!