We hope you can join us for a retirement celebration honoring Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat.
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Looking for something fun, free, and family-friendly this weekend? Join us on Saturday at the Third Annual Multicultural Fair at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Rhonda Smith, Work Coordinator at Peoria High School, has been honored with a Remarkable Spirit Award! 🎉
Dr. Suggs and Principal Shaun McGinnes recognized her for the care and commitment she shows to students each day. A well-earned honor! 👏
Dr. Suggs and Principal Shaun McGinnes recognized her for the care and commitment she shows to students each day. A well-earned honor! 👏
Congratulations to Principal Maureen Langholf at Jamieson on receiving the Remarkable Spirit Award! 🎉
Presented by teacher Bradley Johnson, who shared kind words about her strong, supportive leadership. Well deserved! 👏
Presented by teacher Bradley Johnson, who shared kind words about her strong, supportive leadership. Well deserved! 👏
Day 156 of the school year and still going the distance! 🚌💨
1.48M+ miles • 19,300 hours
973 athletic trips • 1,627 field trips
💛 109 drivers, 82 monitors, 10 maintenance, 12 office staff
📍 Serving 34 schools across 36.6 square miles daily
Happy School Bus Appreciation Day to the team that keeps us moving! 👏
1.48M+ miles • 19,300 hours
973 athletic trips • 1,627 field trips
💛 109 drivers, 82 monitors, 10 maintenance, 12 office staff
📍 Serving 34 schools across 36.6 square miles daily
Happy School Bus Appreciation Day to the team that keeps us moving! 👏
The Glen Oak Career Fair was a success! 🎉
Local Peoria businesses connected with 6th–8th-grade students, sharing career opportunities and inspiring them to explore their futures. 💼✨
Local Peoria businesses connected with 6th–8th-grade students, sharing career opportunities and inspiring them to explore their futures. 💼✨
Peoria High and Richwoods students explored the Mississippi River with Living Lands & Waters! They learned how cleanup efforts began, how they’re funded, and how the river supports 1.3 million jobs. 🌊
They also conducted water testing with a scientist and connected with a Conservation Officer from the Department of Natural Resources.
Even better? Several students now want to pursue careers in these fields. 👏
They also conducted water testing with a scientist and connected with a Conservation Officer from the Department of Natural Resources.
Even better? Several students now want to pursue careers in these fields. 👏
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💼✨
A big THANK YOU for all you do!
A big THANK YOU for all you do!
AVID is more than a program! It helps students stay organized, build important skills, and stay engaged.
Huge shoutout to Lincoln K-8, an AVID Showcase School, for hosting teachers and leaders from across Illinois today—including Rockford, Springfield, and Champaign—and showing these strategies in action. 👏
Huge shoutout to Lincoln K-8, an AVID Showcase School, for hosting teachers and leaders from across Illinois today—including Rockford, Springfield, and Champaign—and showing these strategies in action. 👏
📢 Join this FREE Handle With Care Webinar Series!
Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support children facing trauma and create more compassionate, resilient workplaces. Perfect for educators, law enforcement, social workers, nurses, and community professionals.
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Let’s make a difference together!
🎨✨ Celebrating Student Creativity!
Many of our schools are participating in the Gerald M. Brookhart Spring Celebration of the Arts! Join us in supporting our talented students and the fine arts across our district.
Many of our schools are participating in the Gerald M. Brookhart Spring Celebration of the Arts! Join us in supporting our talented students and the fine arts across our district.
We were honored to welcome Dr. Shawn D. Foster from South Carolina to PPS this morning! 👏
As South Carolina’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year, he delivered an encouraging message to our principals, reminding them that leaders seek solutions, not validation. 💡
Thank you, Dr. Foster, for investing in PPS and signing copies of your book Knee Deep: Dying to Lead! 💙
As South Carolina’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year, he delivered an encouraging message to our principals, reminding them that leaders seek solutions, not validation. 💡
Thank you, Dr. Foster, for investing in PPS and signing copies of your book Knee Deep: Dying to Lead! 💙
It takes a village, and ours shows up every single day. 💙
This week, we’re celebrating our remarkable school volunteers and after-school professionals who give their time and energy to support our students beyond the classroom.
Thank you for making a difference where it matters most! 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating our remarkable school volunteers and after-school professionals who give their time and energy to support our students beyond the classroom.
Thank you for making a difference where it matters most! 🌟
Every 8th grader in the district got a hands-on look at their future at Woodruff Career and Technical Center! 🎉
From exploring career pathways to experiencing real-world skills in action, students got a glimpse of what’s possible after middle school. The future is bright! ✨
From exploring career pathways to experiencing real-world skills in action, students got a glimpse of what’s possible after middle school. The future is bright! ✨
We had a great time celebrating our scholars at the Deirdre Purcell Collins Math Award Reception! 🎉➗
Two seventh-grade students from each middle school were recognized for their excellence in math👏✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor these amazing young ladies! 💙
Two seventh-grade students from each middle school were recognized for their excellence in math👏✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor these amazing young ladies! 💙
PPS’s strong culture shines through leaders like Marci Hayes 🌟
Marci, a Special Education Coordinator, was honored with an Annie Award from the Chasing Hope Foundation, which supports families of children with autism. The award, named after Ann Sullivan, recognizes outstanding special educators.
Known for her empathy and support for families and staff, Marci is a quiet leader whose impact is felt across the district. This year, she serves Rolling Acres, Mark Bills, Northmoor, and Liberty Leadership.
We are so proud of her! 💙
Marci, a Special Education Coordinator, was honored with an Annie Award from the Chasing Hope Foundation, which supports families of children with autism. The award, named after Ann Sullivan, recognizes outstanding special educators.
Known for her empathy and support for families and staff, Marci is a quiet leader whose impact is felt across the district. This year, she serves Rolling Acres, Mark Bills, Northmoor, and Liberty Leadership.
We are so proud of her! 💙
Our J-1 teachers and mentors were recognized for their impact at PPS! 🌍✨
Representing 16 countries, they bring culture and diversity into our classrooms.
Shoutout to our amazing mentors for supporting their success! 👏
Representing 16 countries, they bring culture and diversity into our classrooms.
Shoutout to our amazing mentors for supporting their success! 👏
Big wins in March attendance! 👏
🌟 Attendance Improvement Leaders
1️⃣ Von Steuben (6 MONTHS IN A ROW!) 🎉
2️⃣ Mark Bills Middle School
3️⃣ Kellar Primary
💪 Chronic Absenteeism Improvement Leaders
1️⃣ Sterling Middle School
2️⃣ Franklin Primary
3️⃣ Von Steuben Middle School
Every day counts, and our students are showing up and showing out!
Receiving their Letters of Commitment for the 2026–27 school year, PPS is so excited to welcome Ashley Stastney (Music) and Mariajose Vargas (Rolling Acres Science and Social Studies)! 🎉
Graduating this May from our Grow Your Own program, their hard work and passion are already shining! ✨
We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in their future classrooms! 📚
Graduating this May from our Grow Your Own program, their hard work and passion are already shining! ✨
We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in their future classrooms! 📚
We missed you! Let’s finish the 2025–26 school year strong! 💪
