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  • Saturday University offered to students in grades 3 and 6

    This month Peoria Public Schools introduces Saturday University, a new learning opportunity for third and sixth grade students to sharpen and strengthen math and reading skills. Beginning October 21 and meeting from 9 a.m. to noon on 20 Saturday mornings through April 14, Saturday University will be open to 100 students. The program will be held at Glen Oak Community Learning Center and bus transportation will be provided. Bradley University students and Caterpillar Inc. volunteers will work with students, as well as certified teachers and teacher aides. The program will include field trip opportunities, prizes and other incentives. Click on this story for the links to register and for the full list of program dates.

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  • Triple P Final Celebration

    On Monday May 15, the Triple P Program had their end of the year celebration. The student buddies ate pizza, made crafts, and spent some time together.

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  • 4th Grade AVID Retreat

    On Tuesday May 16, 20 4th grade students from Whittier Primary, Franklin Primary and Peoria High School students for a retreat at Bradley Park. During the retreat the students shared about their plans for the future, how to achieve their goals, and played team building games. The event was a success, and the schools look forward to making this a annual event.

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  • Principal for the Day

    During the week of 5/15-5/19, Whittier will celebrate the AR winners from each grade level with the privilege of being Principal for the day. Each student takes one day of the week, and mandates no homework, distributes 'Dream Dollars', and has the freedom to travel throughout the building and each classroom. The students do a great job, and have a lot of fun.

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  • Forest Park Nature Center's 'Habitats' Program visits 1st Grade Students

    On Wednesday May 10, the Forest Park Nature Center visited Whittier Primary School's 1st Grade students. The presenters discussed the different type of habitats and species that live in the environment.

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  • Peoria Zoo visits Whittier

    Peoria Zoo brought animals and excitement to Whittier Primary on May 8. The event was sponsored by the Whittier PTO. All students enjoyed learning about a number of animals and seeing them up close.

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  • 2017 Spring Concert

    On Monday May 6, Whittier Primary held their Spring Concert called "A Night at the Movies". The concert was held in the Manual High School auditorium.

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  • IPA Student Recognition

    On Monday, May 1st, over 575 individuals from 91 Central Illinois Schools convened to celebrate the success and achievement of area students in grades K-12 in Washington, Illinois with a Recognition Breakfast and Banquet. This unique and remarkable event was sponsored by the Central Illinois Valley Region of the Illinois Principal’s Association and featured WEEK News 25 Anchor, Caitlyn Knute as the Keynote Speaker. This event is put on each year and has grown to include school districts from Fulton, Mason, Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria Counties. This event is one-of-a-kind as local area educational leaders work together to collaboratively recognize our best and brightest students. Whittier students who were recognized at this event were Brenna Huff and Lydia Lynn. Congratulations to these students for their remarkable accomplishments.

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  • Chuck E. Cheese Family Night

    On Wednesday May 3, Whittier Primary hosted Family Night at Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. The event was organized by Mrs. Pelphrey and the 1st grade team to raise money for Whittier. Chuck E. Cheese's mascot came to school during the day visiting the students during lunch to promote the event. Whittier had a great turnout at the event and look forward to future events with Chuck E. Cheese in the future.

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  • Peoria Medical Society Alliance Officially joins the Whittier Family as an Adopt-A-School Partner.

    On April 18 Peoria Medical Society Alliance officially became an Adopt-A-School. The alliance has provided support to Whittier over the years with volunteers and student supplies. The official partnership will see an increased collaboration between the two groups.

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    PTO party in the Park!  August 8, 6:00 PM at Laura Bradley Park.

    Enjoy Whittier families, see school friends and meet Ms. Deignan, our new principal.  PTO will provide the main food!  Bring an extra something yummy to share!

    We hope to see you there!
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    It is our goal to see every student in every class, everyday! Help us meet our school attendance goal.
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    Normal Hours of Operation:

    School Hour:

    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    Teachers/Supervision:

    8:15 AM - 3:45 PM

    Early Release (Sip Days):

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Office Hours: Phones are not answered after buses have delivered all students.

    7:30 AM - 4:15 PM

     
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