Pike Central Middle High School

Dear Charger Families and Students,

Welcome back! We are thrilled to kick off the 2026–2027 school year. The building is buzzing with energy, and we are already off to a fantastic start!

Senior Sunrise & Sunday Success

Our Class of 2027 kicked off their final year in style with our annual Senior Sunrise & Senior Sunday! The Seniors got to school early and had breakfast together on the football field. Then on Sunday the parking lot was packed as seniors showed off their creativity by painting their assigned parking spots. They wrapped up the day enjoying some delicious pizza and leaving their permanent mark on PCMHS with their handprints on the senior wall. It was a wonderful turnout, and we are excited to celebrate this class all year long.

Athletic Highlight: Back-to-Back Champs!

A huge congratulations to our Varsity Soccer Team! The Chargers dominated the field and won the River City Championship for the second year in a row! Way to go, boys!

Important Policy & Schedule Updates

As we enter this new school year, please keep these two important reminders in mind:

• Unified Campus Schedule: High school and middle school are now operating as one unified campus and are on the exact same daily schedule. This transition helps streamline our day and shared resources.

• Cell Phone Policy (Indiana State Law): In compliance with new Indiana state law, students are not permitted to use cell phones during the school day. All phones must be put away and stored in student lockers from the start of the school day until the final bell. Thank you for helping us maintain a focused learning environment.

Looking Ahead: Make It a Great Year!

We strongly encourage every student to find a way to get involved this year—whether it’s joining a club, playing a sport, participating in the arts, or supporting your peers from the student section. Middle school & High school is what you make it, so dive in and take advantage of every opportunity!

As we step into this new school year together, let's keep our core tradition strong. As always, remember to "Be Nice."

Go Chargers!

The Seniors got to school a little early to enjoy breakfast together out on the football field to kick off their last year!

Our Seniors and their families came out to the school on 8/23 to paint their parking spots. We also had pizza and handprints where the Seniors got to eat some pizza and put their handprints up on the wall in the school!

The MS soccer boys and girls team had a carwash to help raise money for the teams. The kids were all out working hard on Saturday morning cleaning cars!

FCA had their first meeting on Thursday morning and had a great turnout of MS and HS students. Please come join in athlete or not on Thursday mornings at 7:45 in Mrs. Nalley's room.

Sept 7- Labor Day: NO SCHOOL!

Sept 21- Flex Day: No students

Oct 9- End of 1st grading period

Oct 14- Parent Teacher Conference: No students

Welcome Back!

• Just a friendly reminder for any new students and returning seniors, state required immunizations need to be scheduled or completed to begin the school year.
• Annual update will be available in homerooms, these forms need to be completed and signed by a parent. This form includes a consent to treat- this is required to be seen in the nurse's office outside of anything emergent.
• THIS FORM NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN WITHIN THE 1ST WEEK OF SCHOOL.
• Religious and medical exemption forms, if applicable, are available in the school nurse office.

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!🚨

Contact the athletic department to find out how!

We are thrilled to share news that, due to the generosity of German American Bank and the community’s use of the PC Spirit Card, we are going to provide FREE Sports Passes to ALL of our K-12 students for 2026-27 Home MS/HS Events!
GO CHARGERS!

As we navigate this new opportunity together, please be aware of the following:

• We HOPE to have passes delivered to students on Tuesday, though we cannot currently make that guarantee.
• If you already purchased a Student Pass for 26-27, you will receive a refund.
• Passes will be provided for K-12 students attending PCSC schools
• The Pass is valid for all 6-12 PC home events (excludes tournaments & club events).
• Your Pass must be shown to get in. Gate is $6 to enter without a pass.
• Do not lose your Pass. A fee of $10 will be charged for re-issuing it.
• Students aged K-8 must be accompanied by an adult
• Once you leave an event, you cannot re-enter
• Students should not stay after school unsupervised prior to an event.

The PC boys varsity soccer team won the River City Championship for the 2nd year in a row! Congratulations boys

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Pike Central High School

Principal: Mr. David Couchenour

HS Asst. Principal: Mr. Hunter Elliott

MS Asst. Principal: Mr. Randy Meece

HS Main Office: Mrs. Dawn Lehmkuhler

MS Main Office: Mrs. Dawn Biesterveld

Athletic Director: Mr. Dustin Powell

Athletic Secretary: Mrs. Kathy Kixmiller

Website: https://pchs.pcsc.k12.in.us/
Location: 1810 IN-56, Petersburg, IN 47567
Phone: (812)354-8478
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pikecentralhs/
Twitter: @PCHSChargers