Spring Break - Monday, March 30 - Monday, April 6th. Students and staff return on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

18 days ago, Pontiac429
Spring Break

All after school activities for today, March 26, 2026 have been cancelled. Thank you!

19 days ago, Pontiac429
After school activities cancelled for today, March 26, 2026
Pontiac Grade School District #429 will be closed today, Monday, March 16th due to weather conditions in the area. School will resume tomorrow Tuesday, March 17th. Thank you and stay safe.
29 days ago, Matt Christensen
No school Monday 3/16/26

Pontiac Grade School District #429 will hold Kindergarten Screening on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 8:30 - 2:30 p.m. Any child who turns 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026 is eligible for Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Please use this link Kindergarten Screening Link or the QR code on the attached flyer for registration link.
*Please note that current Central School Preschool students do NOT need to attend this screening.

about 2 months ago, Pontiac429
Kindergarten Screening 2026-27
No school Monday 1/26 due to inclement weather. This includes all extracurricular activities.
3 months ago, Matt Christensen
No school Monday 1/26 due to inclement weather.  This includes all extracurricular activities.

Parent/Teacher Conferences & No School Reminder

6 months ago, Pontiac429
Parent Teacher Conferences & No School
Cheer Families,

Cheer practice scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 24, has been canceled.

Thank you!
7 months ago, Jayce Sorrentino
This week in PE, students will be taking the PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) test. This test measures how long students can keep up physical activity over time. Please help your student come prepared with items like an inhaler (if medically needed), layered/comfortable clothing, and athletic shoes so they can do their best!
7 months ago, Jayce Sorrentino
Early Dismissal
7 months ago, Pontiac429
Early Dismissal - 2:10 Friday, October 3, 2025
Fall Picture Day!
7 months ago, Pontiac429
2025 Fall Picture Day - District Wide

No School on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day!

8 months ago, Pontiac429
No School - Monday, September 1st Labor Day
All P429 Schools will be closed on Monday, August 25, 2025. After school activities will continue as scheduled.
8 months ago, Pontiac429
School Closure - Monday,  August 25, 2025

Show Your Warrior Spirit!

Wear Orange & Blue Every Friday!

8 months ago, Pontiac429
Wear Orange & Blue Every Friday - Show Your Warrior Colors
OPEN HOUSE - Monday, August 11, 2025 from 3:30 - 5:30 for All Schools. We hope to see you then!
9 months ago, Pontiac429
Open House
Good morning.
Softball tryouts have been cancelled for this morning due to weather. We will push back and day and have them tomorrow and Wednesday. Same time/location.

Golf this morning has also been cancelled due to the weather.
9 months ago, Matt Christensen
πŸ“£ Attention PJHS Baseball Parents & Guardians!

There will be a Parent Meeting for parents/guardians of students participating in junior high baseball on Thursday, July 31, at 6:00 PM at Jaycee Park.

Please plan to attend to receive important information about the upcoming season. We look forward to seeing you there!
9 months ago, Jayce Sorrentino
The Red Fez Shrine Club of Illinois is sponsoring a free screening Clinic
for Children August 23, 2025 8am –noon hosted by the Livingston
County Health Department in their Building on Torrance Ave in Pontiac.
The purpose of the Clinic is to help parents of children that could get
help at Shriners Children’s in Chicago fill out paper work and initiate
contact with Shriners Children’s. Clinic walk -ins are welcome or make
appointment at 815-343-7661.
9 months ago, Matt Christensen
RFSC Free Screening Clinic
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Cross Country Registration Now Open!
Registration for Pontiac Junior High School Cross Country is officially open!

If your student is interested in joining the team, please complete the registration at https://schools.snap.app/pontiac429.

Important: All students must have a current physical on file to participate.

For questions or more information, please contact:
Coach Travis Simmons – simmonstra@pontiac429.org
Athletic Director Matt Christensen - athleticdirector@pontiac429.org
9 months ago, Jayce Sorrentino
Attention Incoming 6th–8th Grade Families:
Baseball and softball tryout information has been emailed to you, including details on how to register your student.

Tryout Dates & Locations:
⚾ Baseball Tryouts: August 4–7 at Jaycee Park, 3:30–5:00 PM
πŸ₯Ž Softball Tryouts: July 28 & 29 at the Rec Plex Fields, 8:00–10:00 AM

Important: All students must have a current physical on file to participate.
For more information, please check your email or contact:
Baseball Coach: Matt Schopp – schoppmat@pontiac429.org
Softball Coach: Presley DiNardi – dinardipre@pontiac429.org
Athletic Director: Matt Christensen – athleticdirector@pontiac429.org
9 months ago, Jayce Sorrentino
The track meet for tonight has been cancelled. 8th grade night will be Monday, May 5th.
12 months ago, Elizabeth Legner