🎉 Happy Technology Support and Attendance & Registrar Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the amazing teams who keep our schools connected and running smoothly. From solving technology challenges to keeping attendance and records organized, their behind-the-scenes work has a big impact!
🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with PPS! 🎉
🎉 ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con PPS! 🎉
We’re honoring the rich culture, history, and contributions of our Hispanic community all month long. ❤️💃🎶
👉 In the comments, share how YOU and your family will be celebrating—whether it’s through food, music, art, or traditions. Let’s celebrate together!
🎉 ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con PPS! 🎉
We’re honoring the rich culture, history, and contributions of our Hispanic community all month long. ❤️💃🎶
👉 In the comments, share how YOU and your family will be celebrating—whether it’s through food, music, art, or traditions. Let’s celebrate together!
👏 At last night’s Board Meeting, we celebrated schools making HUGE strides in attendance for August!
🏆 Most Improved Attendance
🥇 Franklin Primary – 2.5%
🥈 Richwoods High – 1.9%
🥉 Mark Bills Middle – 1.7%
🏆 Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism
🥇 Franklin Primary – 13.1%
🥈 Trewyn K-8 – 9.7%
🥉 Northmoor Primary – 9.6%
🌟 Congratulations to our students, staff, and families for making attendance a priority—every day counts!
🏆 Most Improved Attendance
🥇 Franklin Primary – 2.5%
🥈 Richwoods High – 1.9%
🥉 Mark Bills Middle – 1.7%
🏆 Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism
🥇 Franklin Primary – 13.1%
🥈 Trewyn K-8 – 9.7%
🥉 Northmoor Primary – 9.6%
🌟 Congratulations to our students, staff, and families for making attendance a priority—every day counts!
🧵✂️ Franklin Primary students teamed up with Bradley University’s Sewsational Club to learn how to sew a button and practice sustainability! 🌍♻️🌍♻️
Food should not be an impossible choice. One in seven children in the tri-county area face hunger. Donate to a food pantry and wear orange to show your support.
It was great to see so many of our schools participate in the Labor Day parade! #PeoriaProud #LaborDayParade
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
A friendly reminder that all PPS schools and offices are closed today as we honor the hard work of our staff, families, and community.
Enjoy the day—you’ve earned it!
A friendly reminder that all PPS schools and offices are closed today as we honor the hard work of our staff, families, and community.
Enjoy the day—you’ve earned it!
📢 Reminder, PPS Families!
Wednesday, August 27th is a SIP Day!
⏰ Students will have a half day of school.
🚸 Please plan accordingly for early dismissal.
🏫 There is no school for Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center.
Wednesday, August 27th is a SIP Day!
⏰ Students will have a half day of school.
🚸 Please plan accordingly for early dismissal.
🏫 There is no school for Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center.
🏆 We want to celebrate Alantis M., Jennifer E., Jermany A., Delilah L., and Mya Watkins—winners of the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award!
Out of 867 submissions from 187 schools, these five students—four from Whittier Primary and one from Harold B. Dawson Middle School—were selected as the top poems in Illinois! 🙌🏆
Five grade levels, five PPS poets, one incredible honor!
Out of 867 submissions from 187 schools, these five students—four from Whittier Primary and one from Harold B. Dawson Middle School—were selected as the top poems in Illinois! 🙌🏆
Five grade levels, five PPS poets, one incredible honor!
🚍👏 Congratulations to Sara Brill, General Education Transportation Supervisor, for steering her way to a Remarkable Spirit Award at yesterday’s Board meeting! 🎉
Her dedication keeps PPS moving in the right direction—and we’re grateful she’s always going the extra mile for our students and families!
Her dedication keeps PPS moving in the right direction—and we’re grateful she’s always going the extra mile for our students and families!
Missing a vaccine? It’s like turning in homework half-finished. Let’s complete the assignment!
Paraeducators with an associate degree are invited to apply by Sept. 30th.
Join us for the Schoolhouse Open - a fundraising event for the PPS Foundation. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uvpr8t7/lp/7888bc10-01bb-4634-bc26-f3828cd34094
🎉 Community Contribution Award Winner! 🎉
We’re beyond thrilled to honor the Dream Center for giving 2,000 backpacks to the PPS community! Thanks to their amazing Backpack Peoria event, our students are starting the school year fully equipped and ready to learn. 🎒
We’re beyond thrilled to honor the Dream Center for giving 2,000 backpacks to the PPS community! Thanks to their amazing Backpack Peoria event, our students are starting the school year fully equipped and ready to learn. 🎒
🎉 Community Contribution Award Winner🎉
At last night's board meeting, we proudly celebrated Komatsu volunteers who have adopted Lincoln K-8 — generously giving their time and resources to support our students and school community. Their dedication truly makes a difference! 🙌
At last night's board meeting, we proudly celebrated Komatsu volunteers who have adopted Lincoln K-8 — generously giving their time and resources to support our students and school community. Their dedication truly makes a difference! 🙌
🌟 Senior Fenix F., PPS 7 Mindsets Student Ambassador for Peoria High, was featured at the Board Meeting for representing us at the 7 Mindsets Ultimate Life Summit in Orlando, FL! PHS staff say he was the clear choice because of his positive mindset, strong accountability for himself and his classmates, and the way he carries himself with top-tier character both in and out of the classroom. 💪
🎉 Congratulations to Maria Rodriguez, our amazing Records Clerk at Administration, for receiving the Remarkable Spirit Award! 🌟 Your positivity always brightens our day — way to go, Maria! 🙌
Shoutout to our Remarkable Spirit Award winners! 🎉
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Stephanie Hanselman (Northmoor Kindergarten teacher), Katie Cobb (Valeska Hinton Principal), and Susan Klesath (Valeska Hinton Administrator) were recognized for leading the Waterford Upstart Program—helping preschoolers get kindergarten-ready!
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Stephanie Hanselman (Northmoor Kindergarten teacher), Katie Cobb (Valeska Hinton Principal), and Susan Klesath (Valeska Hinton Administrator) were recognized for leading the Waterford Upstart Program—helping preschoolers get kindergarten-ready!
Harold B. Dawson Jr. Middle School celebrated its namesake's legacy on August 5th! Mrs. Lori Dawson and her family honored his birthday by bringing 130 pizzas for everyone to enjoy — a delicious tribute to a life that continues to inspire!
🎉 Welcome back, Peoria Public Schools! 🎉
We’ve missed you and can’t wait to kick off an amazing 2025–26 school year! 📚
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: make this year the best one yet!
We’ve missed you and can’t wait to kick off an amazing 2025–26 school year! 📚
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: make this year the best one yet!
