Pike Central High School

Dear Charger Community,

As the vibrant colors of fall fade and we set our clocks back in anticipation of winter, it’s clear that the seasons are changing. Pumpkins will soon make way for Christmas trees as we power forward toward the New Year. It’s remarkable how swiftly the 2024-2025 school year has passed, bringing us close to the halfway point. We’ve achieved so much together and created wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. We are truly blessed with an incredible staff dedicated to supporting and inspiring our students’ success.

With the change in seasons comes updates in educational requirements from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). We kindly ask for the continued support of parents and guardians to ensure your child is attending school each day and arriving on time. The IDOE has established a standard of 94% attendance, and we are obligated to report truancy to the relevant public agencies. Your engagement and active involvement are vital as your student navigates and selects their diploma pathway.

Our commitment is to work together to create the best possible future for your child, fostering joy and productivity in every step of their educational journey.

Take a look below at the exciting learning opportunities and experiences that our Chargers are enjoying.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.

🎉 BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD! 🏆

The Pike Central Fire Science class was busy with skills the past two weeks. Students were using what they learned in the classroom and putting it to practical use. The students from Jasper, Southridge and Pike Central practiced multiple disciplines. For fire hose and nozzles they learned how different stream patterns effected the reach of the water, how wind could be an issue on the fire ground and how much nozzle reaction pushed back on them while flowing water. As the they flowed 100 gallons of water per minute, it feels like approximately 50 pounds is pushing back on them.

The fire class also took advantage of the nice weather to drive through an emergency vehicle operations course (EVOC). This includes different course layouts to test the skills of the drivers. The students learn to understand the dynamics of driving a large vehicle in different situations. Some cones didn’t fair so well and with tradition, any cone a student runs over they have to sign it.

They also conducted a small doll house burn to discuss fire dynamics and ventilation!

The Pike Central Student Government had our annual Trunk or Treat & Haunted Hallways. We had a great turnout and the students had a great time!

November 8th: Picture re-takes

November 11th: Veterans Day

November 11th: Financial Aid Night

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Vacation

December 8th: Pike Central Choir Holiday Concert at 2:00pm in the Vance Hays Auditorium

December 23: January 3: Christmas Vacation

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!

Our Pike Central Lady Chargers Soccer won the 1A Sectional Title over Evansville Christian in penalty kicks!

For the first time in school history the Pike Central Girls Cross Country Team were PAC Champs!! Four Lady Chargers made the podium earning All-Conference Honors! All PAC Honors for girls today: Xavery Weisman (2nd), Kaylyn Warner (5th), Emiley Riker (6th), and Kylee Weathers (7th).

The Boys team also had a strong showing today finishing 6th out of 13 PAC teams. 4 boys ran PR's today and senior Blaine Barnett earned All PAC Honors finishing 9th.

The Lady Chargers team will advance to Regionals as a team finishing 2nd place in the Jasper Sectional. Four Lady Chargers placed in the top 15. The boys cross country team battled their way to an 8th place finish in Sectionals. The boys will have 3 individual runners advancing to regionals: Blaine Barnett, Carter Blackwell, and Gannon Western.

The Pike Central XC teams finished up their seasons at the 25 team Mater Dei Regional on Saturday October 26th. The girls teams had a strong showing finishing 9th place as a team. The girl's team finishes the year with a program record of 101 victories on the season including Invitational wins at Heritage Hills and Pike Central. Xavery Weisman finished 10th individually and will advance to her 3rd cross Country State Finals!

The Chargers boys were represented well with Blaine Barnett, Tucker Blackwell, and Gannon Western all competing at Regionals!

Xavery Weisman competed in the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals for the 3rd time in her storied high school career. She finished 104th with a time of 19:28! Xavery has had an outstanding career at Pike Central and was the first cross country runner in school history to make it to state!

The Pike Central Swing Choir performing at our Buffalo Trace Festival!

The marching band competed in the ISSMA Scholastic B State Finals and finished 10th place! They also finished off their season with a community performance for all to see!

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

GET INVOLVED! Here are the clubs offered at PCHS:

Academic Teams, BPA, Chat with a Charger, Digital Marketing, FCA, FCCLA, FFA, Graduation Committee, Green Racing Team, JAG, Key Club, National Honors Society, Performing Arts, Precision Machining, Prom Steering Committee, Riley Dance Marathon Exec Board, Robotics, Spanish Club, Welding, Yearbook

Pike Central High School

Principal: Mr. Daniel A. Gaffney

Asst. Principal: Mr. Hunter Elliott

Main Office: Mrs. Sharon Deputy

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