

Pike Central High School
February
Message from Principal Gaffney
Dear Charger Community,
Winters harsh grip persists. Single-digit temperatures and frequent snow and ice storms
continue to necessitate eLearning days for our students. Secondary roads remain
hazardous for school buses and less experienced drivers. However, springs arrival is
imminent, promising April showers and May flowers. Before long, the academic year will
conclude, and our graduating seniors will embark on a new chapter. We trust they will
carry with them the values instilled within these walls: honor, integrity, and
accountability.
🎉 BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD! 🏆
Speak Up
SPEAK UP! Help build each other up and embrace our differences. Please report any student safety concerns. Together, we can make a positive impact! Use the QR code below or go to Pike Central High School's website and use the link under the student section.
Charger of the Month
📸 Check out what is happening at PCHS!
Perfect Attendance
IBS Teacher Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Jeremy Howald for being selected as an IBS Teacher Scholarship Winner.
Construction Trades
Get ready for Full Court Putt at the basketball games. The winner will receive a gift card from our sponsors, Petersburg Hardware Store or the Vault in Petersburg! Special thanks to the students for their craftsmanship Lane Frederick, Jayden Randolph, Jayden Bolin, Ryan Mosby, and of course Mr. Howald!
Precision Machining
Congratulations to these young men in Mr. Scott's Precision Machining class on their accomplishments this past weekend at the SkillsUSA Region 4 competition at Vincennes University. In the CN Milling competition, Adon Lemond placed 1st. In the manual machining, Ayden Young placed 5th, Cam Case placed 3rd, Andy Bieker placed 2nd, and Keenen Bieker placed 1st. All advance to the State competition in April.
PC Vocational Welding
The PC Vocational Welding students took a clean sweep at the Skills USA Welding competition. They took the top 5 places and each of the students will continue on to the State Competition. 1st- Gavin Wagner, 2nd- Cohen King, 3rd- Owen Eichmiller, 4th- Wesley Contreras, and 5th- Brandon Seitz.
📆 Upcoming Events
February 27- Freshmen Class Ring Delivery Day & Graduation Products Delivery
March 12- NO Student Instruction; Flex Day A.M., Parent/Teacher Conference 12:30-4:00
March 24-28- Spring Break
🏀🤼🏊 Update from Athletics
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!
Wrestling Regional
Congratulations to Jonathan Sanchez for qualifying for wrestling regional!
Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball
The PC High School Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball teams wearing warm-up shirts that were made by the Winslow Elementary Student Council & Peer Mediators!
Academic All-State
Congratulations to 3 of our Charger Football Seniors for being named Academic All-State. Conner Loveless, Brenton Fryrear, and Caden Fausnaugh, way to get it done on and off the field!
Elective PE Lifters of the Month
🏥 Update from the Nurse
- The Mobile Dentists will be at Pike Central on 3/14/25.
- Blood Drive will be on March 10th, anyone 16 years and older please sign up.
🍎 Update from the Guidance Department
🕜 Update from the Attendance Office
👮 Officer Buck's BULLET-in
🎤 Music Corner
Swing Choir
Congratulations to the following students for earning wonderful ratings on their vocal solos at District last Saturday! Great job to all!
Gold Rating and Will Advance To State -
Lydia Abel, Braelyn Barnett, Holly Beck, Callie Craig, LJ Deffendoll, Caden Fausnaugh, Cooper Hartke, Conner Loveless, Emily McGillem, Riley Russell, Avery Smith, and Wyatt Thompson.
Silver Rating - Faye Barber, Parker Goeppner, Makynna Satterfield
All-State Honor Band
Congratulations to Baylie Rainey on being selected for All-State Honor Band, a seat for one of Indiana's best clarinets!
Band
The following students performed at ISSMA Solo and Ensemble with every member receiving a gold rating! Levi Bailey, Emily Wilson, Kaydee Sims, Jordan Minnis-Bradfield, Aiden Hill, Elle Readle, Baylie Rainey, Loralei Hoskins, Garry Anderson, Jersey Vickers, Lillian Mann, Kaityln Clark
Baylie Rainey, Aiden Hill, and Tera McDonald all performed at a group 1 level. These are college level etudes or high difficulty. Since they received a gold rating they will have the chance to perform again at the state level in Indianapolis on March 1st!
The Winter Percussion had there first performance at the Boys Basketball game on 2/6, there first competition is 2/15 at Franklin High School.
The Winter Guard had there first competition at Plainfield on 1/25, they compete again on 2/8 at Greenwood High School.
🙋🏽 Important Reminders
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
Clubs & Organizations
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
24-25 Approved Calendar
PCHS Administration Contact Information
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