(PHS) Mrs. Bigley's Pastries class has been learning about the magic of yeast. Students learned the fundamental principles of yeast activation. They carefully measured and mixed their dough, feeling the elastic texture develop as gluten formed. The class explored the importance of proofing, observing how the dough doubled in size as the yeast produced carbon dioxide, creating airy pockets within. The students now understand how to make a dough rise, and how to create a delicious sweet treat.
Lady Saukee Softball
(PHS) Mrs. Davidsmeyer's 3D Art class is currently working with clay and creating a variety of products. Other students have started working on the pottery wheel.
(PHS) Students in Mrs. Shade & Ms. White's Freshmen Computer Applications class started their Microsoft Excel unit this week. They finished up Microsoft Word at the end of Q3 and will start Microsoft PowerPoint in May. For most of the students, this class is their first time on desktop computers. They are learning all kinds of real-world skills like saving to a server, navigating the interface, data entry and formatting, page setup, using templates and themes, basic formulas, as well as learning to type correctly and efficiently, focusing on proper posture and hand positioning.
⭐️The March 2025 Saukee Citizen of the Month is Emma Dippel (11)!⭐️ CONGRATS, EMMA!! 🎉
Today's varsity baseball game has been reschedule for 4/14 vs Payson, 4:30pm start time.
Today's varsity baseball game @ Home vs Payson has been cancelled due to field conditions. Make up date TBD.
(PHS) Students in Mrs. Gerard's A&P I class collected data for their own grip strength and pinch strength using LabQuest computer interface and hand dynamometer sensors. Having the ability to grip is important for our everyday lives. Students compared and contrasted the class data collection and made claims regarding any correlations present.
Today's varsity baseball game at Carrollton has been cancelled. Make up date TBD.
Pikeland Athletics for the week:
Monday: HS Indoor Track @ Williamsville (Sangamo Conference Meet), Varsity baseball @ Carrollton, 4:30pm. JV baseball @ Home vs Brown County, 4:30pm. Varsity Softball @ QHS, 4:30 pm. (Game is being played at avenue of lights)
Tuesday: Varsity softball @ Home vs Southeastern, 4:30pm
Wednesday: JV Baseball @ Rushville, 4:30pm, Varsity softball @ Home vs New Berlin, 4:30pm
Thursday: Varsity baseball @ Home vs Payson, 4:30pm
Friday: Varsity softball @ home vs Camp Point, 4:30pm
Saturday: Varsity Baseball @ Route 41 Showcase (Cuba, IL) 10 am vs LVC, 12pm Ridgewood. Varsity softball @ Home vs Unity, 11am
Pikeland Athletics: 3/17-3/22
Tuesday: Varsity baseball @ Home vs West Hancock, 4:30pm
Wednesday: Varsity baseball @ Home vs Greenfield, 4:30pm
Friday: Varsity Softball @ Carrollton, 4:30pm
Saturday: Varsity Baseball @ Home vs Havana (DH), 10am. JV Softball @ QHS 10:30am
⭐️The February 2025 Saukee Citizen of the Month is Reese Ramsey (9)!⭐️ #LLR
Athletics for the week:
Monday: 7th Grade Volleyball Regional @ Pleasant Plains, 6pm
Saturday: 8th grade volleyball regional @ Rushville, 10am
8th Grade Volleyball Regional bracket @ Rushville
There will be a "C" match at 5:15pm tonight for junior high volleyball.
Tonight's Basketball game at Illini West: Doors will open at 5:00pm. Pittsfield fans will sit on the south side of the bleachers. Good luck boys!
Pikeland Athletics for the week:
Monday: Boy's Varsity Basketball @ Illini West, Regional Quarterfinal, 6pm. JH Volleyball @ Home vs Carrolton St. John's, 6pm
Tuesday: JH Volleyball @ Home vs Payson, 6pm. HS Quiz bowl @ Home vs Liberty, 4pm
Wednesday: HS quiz bowl @ Home vs Western, 4pm
Thursday: JH Volleyball @ Home vs Western, 6pm. HS Quiz Bowl @ Payson, 4pm
Friday: HS Indoor Track at Principia College
Saturday: JH Wrestling @ Vandalia Sectional
High School Boy's basketball regional information.
7th Grade Volleyball Regional.
Tonight's Jv/varsity basketball game at Calhoun has been rescheduled for tomorrow as a varsity ONLY game at Hardin, 6:30 pm start time.