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! 💪
Today, we celebrate our Occupational and Physical Therapists who help our students move and grow! 💙
Thank you for helping our students build strength, confidence, and independence! We appreciate you!
Thank you for helping our students build strength, confidence, and independence! We appreciate you!
Booked and busy celebrating our amazing librarians today! 📚✨
They always check out the best ways to inspire a love of reading in our students!
Keep the story going! Read 30 minutes a day! 📖
Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🎉🍎
We are celebrating the difference you make every day!
Thank you for your leadership and support of our school communities!
We are celebrating the difference you make every day!
Thank you for your leadership and support of our school communities!
Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🎉🍎
Thank you to our incredible assistant principals for your leadership and support to our students and staff every day! We appreciate all you do to keep our schools running strong!
Thank you to our incredible assistant principals for your leadership and support to our students and staff every day! We appreciate all you do to keep our schools running strong!
Wishing our students, families, and staff a joyful Easter Break! 🌷🐣
Please note: Schools and offices will be closed on April 3 and April 6.
Please note: Schools and offices will be closed on April 3 and April 6.
💙 Support is available for all families!
🛒 Hand Up Peoria Inc. Food Pantry
April 9 & April 23 from 10 AM – 12 PM
👶 Diaper Giveaway
April 8 & April 22 from 10 AM – 11 AM
📍 Wraparound Center
1419 S. Folker Ave.
Door 15 (Laramie & Latrobe side of Trewyn School)
We’re here to help connect you with the resources you need! 🤝
🛒 Hand Up Peoria Inc. Food Pantry
April 9 & April 23 from 10 AM – 12 PM
👶 Diaper Giveaway
April 8 & April 22 from 10 AM – 11 AM
📍 Wraparound Center
1419 S. Folker Ave.
Door 15 (Laramie & Latrobe side of Trewyn School)
We’re here to help connect you with the resources you need! 🤝
They’re the calm in the chaos, the extra set of hands, and the steady support behind so many student successes. We can't thank our paraprofessionals at PPS enough!
Gillian E. did it! 🐝🎉
Congratulations to Reservoir Gifted Academy’s spelling star for buzzing her way into the Top 3 at the Scripps-Howard Illinois Regional Spelling Bee!
What a sweet success! 🍯👏
Congratulations to Reservoir Gifted Academy’s spelling star for buzzing her way into the Top 3 at the Scripps-Howard Illinois Regional Spelling Bee!
What a sweet success! 🍯👏
Our construction and autobody students had an amazing day at Komatsu! 🚧🔧
They explored the factory, learned about the world of mining, and discovered exciting opportunities in skilled trades careers. 👷♂️✨
They explored the factory, learned about the world of mining, and discovered exciting opportunities in skilled trades careers. 👷♂️✨
60 students from Richwoods, Manual, and Peoria High explored Northern Illinois University through an incredible partnership with TRIO, DIGIM, and Yani Collective. They also wrapped up the trip with a visit to the Shedd Aquarium 🐠
This is what opportunity and exposure looks like! 💙
This is what opportunity and exposure looks like! 💙
Spring Break is here! ☀️🌸
Wishing all our students, families, and staff a safe and relaxing break.
Enjoy the time to recharge!
We’ll see you soon! 💛
Wishing all our students, families, and staff a safe and relaxing break.
Enjoy the time to recharge!
We’ll see you soon! 💛
A time was had! 🎉
PPS proudly celebrated our new teachers of the 2025–26 school year as they completed their first year in the classroom!
A special shoutout to the mentors who showed up, poured in, and supported them every step of the way!
PPS proudly celebrated our new teachers of the 2025–26 school year as they completed their first year in the classroom!
A special shoutout to the mentors who showed up, poured in, and supported them every step of the way!
Serve. Protect. Lead. 🚔
Discover the Criminal Justice pathway at Woodruff CTC!
Learn more at www.psd150.org/nextlevel
#WoodruffCTC #NextLevelProgram #CareerReady #PPSProud
Discover the Criminal Justice pathway at Woodruff CTC!
Learn more at www.psd150.org/nextlevel
#WoodruffCTC #NextLevelProgram #CareerReady #PPSProud
