All three of Prescott's Future Problem Solving teams will compete in the State Future Problem Solving Bowl in Bloomington, Illinois today, Friday April 5 and Saturday, April 6. Good luck team Prescott ... Ruth Gussis, Elizabeth St. Marie, Ethan Cho, Mallory Carey, Dimitri Govas, Chris Musynski, Ava Marcus, Mony Marren, Daniel Rink, Rhea Kochar, Natalie … Continue reading Prescott’s Future Problem Solving Teams Made it to the State Bowl Competition!

As noted in Principal Roche's newsletter, Tuesday, March 26, 27, 28 our Prescott 3rd-8th graders started the IL Assessment of Readiness or IAR (formerly known as PARCC).  The IAR assesses our students’ mastery of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which Illinois adopted in 2010.  The CCSS challenges our students on the level of international … Continue reading IL Assessment of Readiness (formerly, PARCC)–continues tomorrow April 2 at Prescott!

Get ready for the Scholastic Spring BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) Book Fair coming up April 8th-12th in Prescott's multipurpose room.Visit the Scholastic book fair for a great opportunity to buy gifts, performance rewards and great books to encourage reading. Book Fair Schedule Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 8:15-8:45am and 11:15am-1:35pm Mon., Tues., and Thurs. 3:45-4:15pm Wed. only … Continue reading Volunteers Needed for Spring Book Fair April 8th-12th

Don't miss the Spring Fling Dance Party Friday, March 29 after school 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. in the Prescott gym. All proceeds benefit the Middle School. Students will enjoy fun and music provided DJ style by the Gilmartin and Lacey family. See flyer for details.

First graders in Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Kirshner's classes greeted parents and answered questions this morning at a student-curated, 'pop-up' Peaceful Leaders Museum on Prescott's first floor. Students studied four peaceful leaders, including Alia Muhammad Baker, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, and Malala Yousafzai. Then made project boards in small groups focusing on one peaceful leader. … Continue reading “Welcome to the 1st Grade Peaceful Leaders Museum”