
📚Dive into the stories that shape our community! This Black History Month, celebrate Peoria's incredible local Black authors whose words inspire and empower. 📚



📚This Black History Month, discover the talent of Peoria’s Black authors, who are making waves with their words. Find your next favorite book, and let us know in the comments which author or story has inspired you! 📚


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Everything you need to know about the new BusQuest app!
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📚Let's celebrate Black stories and Black voices! This Black History Month, discover the talent of Peoria’s very own Black authors making waves with their words.
Have you read a book by a local Black author?


Young innovators across the district gathered at Von Steuben for the exciting Invention Convention!









♟️✨ Peoria Public Schools Invite YOU to Make Your Move This February! ✨♟️
Calling all students, families, and chess enthusiasts across the district! 📚👨👩👧👦 Join us for an exciting month of chess events designed to challenge minds and build connections. 🧠🤝
🗓️ Feb 8: PFT/PPS Chess Championship at Lincoln K-8. Registration opens soon at 🌐 www.pftd150chess.com.
🗓️ Feb 21: For the Love of Chess ❤️♟️ OPEN CHESS Night at Mark Bills Middle School, 4–6 PM. Come play, meet new friends, and share your love of the game!
🗓️ Feb 22: Peoria County Chess Championship 🏅 at Mark Bills Middle School. Be part of this county-wide showdown!
🗓️ Feb 28–Mar 1: IESA State Chess Championship 🏆 at the Peoria Civic Center. Cheer on Peoria’s best as they compete at the state level!
🎉 Get involved, represent your school, and make your move! Let’s show how Peoria Public Schools come together through the power of chess. 💪♟️#PeoriaChess #PPSProud


📚 Books can change the world; these local Black authors are leading the way! ✨ Celebrate Black History Month by exploring their powerful stories. Drop a comment with a Black author you love or a book you're excited to read next! 👇🏾


✊🏾 We are celebrating Black authors in Peoria Public Schools this Black History Month! Join us in the celebration—share your favorite local Black authors and tag them in the comments!✊🏾



👏 This week, let’s give a virtual standing ovation to our amazing school counselors! 👏 Drop a comment and tell us what you love about your counselor! 👏


Reach out to your school counselor for a referral to Cartwheel today!
#mentalhealthmatters


We are excited to welcome Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, to PPS for new teacher mentoring!


Bon Appétit! 🇫🇷
Join us on January 30th at the Warrior Way Café for a delicious French-inspired meal! 🍽️
Make your reservations at warriorwaycafe@psd150.org by noon on 1/29! C’est magnifique!


❄️Due to cold temperatures, there will be no in-person school today! Stay warm! ❄️


✊🏾In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all PPS schools and offices will be closed! ✊🏾


At last night’s board meeting, Michelle Seipel, Director of Technology, was honored with the Remarkable Spirit Award for her incredible 15 years of dedication to PPS. 💻✨


Let's give a round of applause for our December Attendance Champs! 🏆
🥇 K-8 takes 1st place for Most Improved Attendance, followed by:
🥈 Whittier Primary
🥉 Woodruff Career Technical Center
For Chronic Absenteeism Improvement:
🥇 Woodruff Career Technical Center
🥈 Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary
🥉 Northmoor Primary
Amazing job, everyone! Let’s keep it up!


🍴Join us on January 16 for the first Warrior Way Café of 2025! Enjoy Sweet and Sour Chicken, Miso Soup, and a homemade fortune cookie for dessert! 🍴
Reserve your spot by noon on January 15 at warriorwaycafe@psd150.org. Only $8 per person—don’t miss it!


Thank you to our teachers for a wonderful symposium on your Action Research Projects! We are so proud of all of our graduates: Jennifer Reeder, Ashley Ruiz, Trey Laird, Karen, Dismang, Erin McCraith-Cardin, Mary K. Mulcahey, Keva Rush, Sarah Holman, Jennifer Bessler, Madeline Wilson, Cadie Adkins, Courtney Lee. Brandi D. Brown, Atsuko Haarz, and Jacob DuPree.
We look forward to celebrating you at the board meeting.


✨Congratulations to Michelle Wolfe of Charter Oak Primary and Michaura Pittman of Manual High School for being named to WTVP's 40 Leaders Under Forty! Your leadership and impact at Peoria Public Schools is truly inspiring! ✨


Let's kick off a new year of learning and fun. Get ready to make new memories and achieve great things! 🌟 See you soon! 💼🍎
