Congratulations to Pikeland SRO Clint Weir for being named Parade Marshall for the Fall Festival parade! Officer Weir does amazing work for students and staff of the Pikeland School District and the Pittsfield community. He is certainly deserving of this honor and recognition, and is a shining example of what it means to be a Saukee!
Saukee strong,
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
August 29, 2025
Pikeland Families,
We have received feedback from students and families that PCS students have been recently observed riding their electric scooters and bicycles unsafely as they are arriving on campus or leaving campus. Safety has been and will continue to be a priority for all of our students and staff.
The PCS administrative team spoke directly to all students yesterday, and reinforced the expectations about being safe, and described the careless behavior that has been reported to them. We do not want to see anyone injured as they are coming to school or heading home from school. Your partnership continues to be exceptionally important in helping us maintain a safe and encouraging learning environment for all students.
Please speak with your child about safe operating practices of his or her scooter or bicycle. Those students who continue to ride carelessly will face appropriate consequences including the loss of the privilege to ride their device to school. Please reach out to the PCS administrative team if you need any clarification or have additional questions.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in keeping PCS a safe and encouraging place to learn!
Gratefully,
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
Pikeland Families,
We have received feedback from students and families that PCS students have been recently observed riding their electric scooters and bicycles unsafely as they are arriving on campus or leaving campus. Safety has been and will continue to be a priority for all of our students and staff.
The PCS administrative team spoke directly to all students yesterday, and reinforced the expectations about being safe, and described the careless behavior that has been reported to them. We do not want to see anyone injured as they are coming to school or heading home from school. Your partnership continues to be exceptionally important in helping us maintain a safe and encouraging learning environment for all students.
Please speak with your child about safe operating practices of his or her scooter or bicycle. Those students who continue to ride carelessly will face appropriate consequences including the loss of the privilege to ride their device to school. Please reach out to the PCS administrative team if you need any clarification or have additional questions.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in keeping PCS a safe and encouraging place to learn!
Gratefully,
Dr. Russ Tepen
Superintendent
Pikeland CUSD #10 is proud to announce that our outstanding Pre-School team has earned the ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality Designation for the second year in a row!
The ExceleRate Illinois program assists early childhood programs improve their ability to support all learning and development. The three main components of the ExceleRate program include standards, training, and continuous growth and quality improvement.
Programs can earn Bronze, Silver or Gold ratings based upon their ability to meet or exceed the standards. ExceleRate Illinois is a system which includes licensed child care centers, licensed child care facilities, Preschool for All, Center-based prevention initiative programs, Head Start, and Early Head Start programs.
Pikeland would like to commend all of the staff who serve our Pre-School students. All of their hard work and the tremendous support from the families and community allow the program to thrive and succeed.
Congratulations!
The ExceleRate Illinois program assists early childhood programs improve their ability to support all learning and development. The three main components of the ExceleRate program include standards, training, and continuous growth and quality improvement.
Programs can earn Bronze, Silver or Gold ratings based upon their ability to meet or exceed the standards. ExceleRate Illinois is a system which includes licensed child care centers, licensed child care facilities, Preschool for All, Center-based prevention initiative programs, Head Start, and Early Head Start programs.
Pikeland would like to commend all of the staff who serve our Pre-School students. All of their hard work and the tremendous support from the families and community allow the program to thrive and succeed.
Congratulations!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
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Welcome to the Pikeland Family
Welcome to the Pikeland Family
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Welcome to the Pikeland Family!
Meet the 2025 Pikeland Leadership Team. We serve students, staff and the community.
#saukeestrong
Mrs. Renita TenEyck, Pikeland Community School Principal Grades 3-5
Mrs. Becky Robinson, Director of Special Education
Mrs. Angie Greger, Pittsfield High School Principal
Mrs. Tracey Allen, South Elementary Principal
Mrs. Angie Ruebush, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Russ Tepen, Pikeland Superintendent
Mr. Taylor Kaufmann, Dean of Students Pikeland Community School
Mr. Brandon Bettis, Assistant Principal South Elementary School
Mr. Ryan Benz, Pikeland Community School Principal Grades 6-8
Mr. D. Todd Fox, Pikeland Leadership Coach (not pictured)
#saukeestrong
Mrs. Renita TenEyck, Pikeland Community School Principal Grades 3-5
Mrs. Becky Robinson, Director of Special Education
Mrs. Angie Greger, Pittsfield High School Principal
Mrs. Tracey Allen, South Elementary Principal
Mrs. Angie Ruebush, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Russ Tepen, Pikeland Superintendent
Mr. Taylor Kaufmann, Dean of Students Pikeland Community School
Mr. Brandon Bettis, Assistant Principal South Elementary School
Mr. Ryan Benz, Pikeland Community School Principal Grades 6-8
Mr. D. Todd Fox, Pikeland Leadership Coach (not pictured)
Today was opening day for the Pikeland Staff.
We are excited to serve our students and community this school year.
Love First, Teach Second
We are Saukee Strong!
We are excited to serve our students and community this school year.
Love First, Teach Second
We are Saukee Strong!
