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PCHS renews IHSA membership; speech team cleared to attend nationals in June
Summary
The board renewed Pekin Community High School’s Illinois High School Association membership for 2026–27 and approved two students to attend the National Speech & Debate Association tournament in Richmond, Virginia, June 13–20, 2026, with staff chaperones.
Superintendent Owens recommended renewal of Pekin Community High School's membership in the Illinois High School Association for 2026–27; the board approved the renewal and certified that the school is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education. Separately the board approved travel for two qualifying speech students, Theresa Wiley and Mia Vansaghi, to the National Speech & Debate Association tournament in Richmond, Virginia, June 13–20, 2026; coaches Scott Pyle and Courtney Joyce will serve as chaperones and judges.
The approvals were routine and passed on roll-call votes. The minutes do not record travel funding sources or costs for the trip; details are likely in supporting materials or in the activity's approval paperwork.
