Prophetstown Elementary School

PFS and TEA will be running a joint apparel fundraiser this year for the Elementary Schools. Paper forms will be going home on Friday, September 26th, but if you would like to order online please see the attached link:
https://www.williamsbrandedapparel.com/pltfall2025

Thank you so much to our PES families for making our Book Fair so successful! We ended up having record sales for this year! All funds will go back to our PES library by purchasing new books for our students!

2 hour Early Dismissal - August 18, 2025

Due to unresolved air-conditioning issues and this afternoon’s heat advisory, all PLT schools will dismiss 2 hours early today while final fixes are completed.

Dismissal Times:

PLTMS/HS & TES: 1:00 PM

PES: 1:20 PM

Additional Notes:
No WACC and no afternoon PreK today.
A notice regarding athletic practices will be shared separately.

Thank you for your flexibility as we finish AC repairs this afternoon. Stay cool and safe!

We will be having an informational night to discuss what changes are happening at the elementary schools for the upcoming 2025-2026 School Year! Please consider joining us at the District Office on Monday, July 14th at 6:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

PES has partnered with School Toolbox in order to provide a one stop shop to ordering school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year! Just click on the QR code below in order to be taken to our site. The below flyer gives some additional information to make ordering school supplies easier this fall!

Come join our Team!

The students worked hard on their citizen characteristics this year! They worked SO HARD that they earned their incentive in April, A WHOLE MONTH EARLY! Students found out at the assembly on Wednesday that Friday was going to be a fun filled day of playing at the park, a cookout generously cooked by the Prophetstown Fire and Ambulance service and distributed by our hard working kitchen staff. And fun fun and more fun for the afternoon! We also have our final Student and Staff Member of the Month for PES! Congratulations to Ms. Johns and Penny Gerlach!

Mrs. Otten's preschool delivered May Day baskets to the builiding today!

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 Families, It is with deep sadness that I share the loss of one of our students as a result of the tragic accident that occurred today. This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts go out to the family and all who are grieving. As a district, we are committed to supporting our students and staff during this incredibly difficult time. We will have counselors, social workers, and area ministers present tomorrow (May 1) at the 6–12 campus to provide comfort, guidance, and a space for students to process this tragedy. Please take time to talk with your child, as students may respond in a variety of ways and may need additional support in the coming days. The district will not be releasing the student’s name at this time. Please keep the student’s loved ones and our school community in your thoughts and prayers. Heidi Lensing, Superintendent

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 Community, We are aware of a serious accident that occurred in our community and understand that one of our students was involved. We are limited in what we can say at this moment and will be providing more information as it becomes available. Please keep all those impacted in your thoughts and prayers. Heidi Lensing, Superintendent

Not only do we have a new staff member and student of the month, but the students reached their goal for the end of the year incentive for the second semester! Watch for an information sheet regarding their incentive prize at the end of May! Way to go PES!!!!!! Student of the Month: Colt Lindskog Staff Member of the Month: Ms. Stoddard

Happy Earth Day! Yesterday, our third graders had the opportunity to tour Praire Hill Sanitary Landfill in Morrison, IL and enjoy nature at Rockwood State Park. Students were able to learn how the landfill as well as learn about its daily operations. Students also learned about the importance of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle", by playing a recycling game. Thank you to the staff at Prairie Hill for the excellent tour!

Preschool screenings are being held this Friday, April 25th, at the River Church in Prophetstown. Appointments are still available! Call or e-mail to set up your child's screening today!

Please note the date and time change. Parent Appreciation Night will be on Thursday, April 24th at 5:00 PM-6:00 PM.

A reminder for all preschool families: Tonight is the preschool spring concert at Tampico Elementary School. Doors will open at 5:30pm with the program starting at 6pm!

PES will be joining Tampico's Spring Program this year on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 pm. This program will be at Tampico Elementary School Gym. Please mark the date, and more information will follow in the coming week.

Preschool Parents/Guardians, Please consider joining us this Thursday, March 20th from 5:30-6:30pm for a Parent Night! We will be hosting special guest, Ms. Grace Heimerdinger- Baake, a SEL Specialist and Family Education/Engagement Specialist! Please enter PES through the doors near the portable classroom. Gate entrance off of Lincoln St.!

Third grade recently took a trip to Augustana College where they got to be “college students for a day”. They learned many interesting new things about geology, astronomy, and paleontology! We have many future scientists on our hands. It was a great day!

Lunch Menu Update: Cooks Choice for Friday, March 14th, 2025 will be: Breakfast- Pancake- Sausage Sandwich Lunch: Hot Dog/ Bun, Mandarin Oranges, Peas and a treat.

Congratulations to our final Treasure Chest winner - AIYDEN PAYNE. The Book Blast is going strong as we approach these last few days of the event. It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your prizes, and help your child’s teacher earn a shopping spree to purchase books and supplies for the classroom! When 60% of the classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, that teacher will earn a $100 shopping spree. If ALL the classroom students invite 10+ friends and family members, the teacher will earn a $200 shopping spree. Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/ProphetstownES61277 to participate!