Schools

The Prophetstown Fire Protection District hosted Prophetstown Elementary students recently at the Prophetstown Station to review fire safety tips, demonstrate equipment, tour the facility, and try on firefighting equipment.

"The fifth graders helped us come up with stations, gave ideas for prizes, made all of the posters, and made the flyer that we sent home to the students. The day of the carnival, they spent the morning helping us get everything set up. They also each worked at a station for half of the time," Grady said.

The Cub Scouts made 64 goodie bags with candy treats inside for each staff member along with a fun saying that explains the meaning behind the types of candy included. 

This year's event was changed from the traditional Halloween costume dance. Having the dance outside allowed for social distancing without the need to mask.

Lunch will be available at the Rock River bin sites in Tampico and Prophetstown today (Monday) from 11-1.

For the week ending on Friday, October 8th the PLT #3 School District reported 27 total COVID related exclusions for the week.

"People are just in a hurry, if everyone could be just a little more patient you can avoid putting yourself in a situation where you might have an accident trying to pass someone," Smith told the students.

150 “limited-edition” Christmas ornaments will be produced annually and handed out on a first come, first serve basis the night of the Prophetstown Lighted Christmas Parade.

The winning school will receive a prize package from the Illinois Pork Producers Association that includes a $500 reimbursement on their pork purchase for next season, a state championship banner, and a golden spatula for the winner.

Wearing the crowns this year are Emma Davis and Kolby Franks.