🏫 Peoria Public Schools' incoming superintendent, Dr. Jerry Bell, shared his vision for the future of PPS at the Peoria Area Chamber’s State of Greater Peoria Education address.
📚 His goals include improving student achievement, reducing absenteeism, building strong relationships, and ensuring every student graduates ready for success. 🌟
📚 His goals include improving student achievement, reducing absenteeism, building strong relationships, and ensuring every student graduates ready for success. 🌟
🎒 Start the 2026-27 school year off right! Don't miss these back-to-school physical events to help your student be ready for the 1st day!
🏆 Eight months in a row!
Congratulations to Principal June Smothers and the team at Von Steuben Middle School for winning the Attendance Challenge! What a remarkable streak!
👏 May Attendance Challenge Winners:
🥇 Von Steuben Middle School
🥈 Harold B. Dawson Middle School
🥉 Franklin Primary School
Congratulations to Principal June Smothers and the team at Von Steuben Middle School for winning the Attendance Challenge! What a remarkable streak!
👏 May Attendance Challenge Winners:
🥇 Von Steuben Middle School
🥈 Harold B. Dawson Middle School
🥉 Franklin Primary School
🎉 Please join us in celebrating our 2025–2026 retirees! Together, this year's retiring employees contributed a remarkable 1,407.5 years of service to Peoria Public Schools. Thank you for your commitment and lasting impact on our school community!💙🍎
Congratulations to Mr. Thomas Mosley and Pastor Cyrus Burns! They received a Community Contribution Award for their generous $2,200 donation to Manual High School teachers through Ford Chapel A.M.E. Church. Thank you for supporting education!
⛳️ The Peoria Public Schools Foundation 29th Annual Golf Outing is underway!
The foundation is on par to hit its $90,000 goal, thanks to the remarkable support of sponsors, golfers, and community partners! Thank you for helping make a difference for PPS students and staff!
The foundation is on par to hit its $90,000 goal, thanks to the remarkable support of sponsors, golfers, and community partners! Thank you for helping make a difference for PPS students and staff!
In observance of Juneteenth, all Peoria Public Schools offices will be closed.
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. We encourage our community to take time to learn, reflect, and uplift one another as we honor this important day. ❤️🖤💚
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. We encourage our community to take time to learn, reflect, and uplift one another as we honor this important day. ❤️🖤💚
Dr. Kherat dedicated 11 years to leading Peoria Public Schools as Superintendent and 24 years total in the district!
Her years of service reflect a deep commitment to our students, staff, and community. Thank you, Dr. Kherat, for the lasting legacy you've built and the countless lives you've impacted along the way.
Her years of service reflect a deep commitment to our students, staff, and community. Thank you, Dr. Kherat, for the lasting legacy you've built and the countless lives you've impacted along the way.
🍿 Grab the kids and catch a movie for just $2! 🎬 A perfect way to beat the heat without breaking the bank!
📧 Ding! Imagine receiving a new email every two minutes, day and night, for four years straight. That's intense! A true testament to what it takes to be a superintendent!
📧🤯 Dr. Kherat has sent an incredible number of emails during her time with PPS! Now that's a lot of communication, leadership, and dedication to our students, staff, and community!
🎓 Dream big and plan for your future!
ICC's Upward Bound program provides free support for first-generation and income-eligible high school students, including tutoring, college tours, academic advising, and career readiness opportunities. 🌟
ICC's Upward Bound program provides free support for first-generation and income-eligible high school students, including tutoring, college tours, academic advising, and career readiness opportunities. 🌟
As the 2025–26 school year comes to a close and Dr. Kherat prepares for retirement, we're sharing a little fun trivia to celebrate her incredible impact on Peoria Public Schools! 💙✨
🍎 We're Hiring Food Service Workers! 🍎
Help fuel student success every day while working with an amazing team.
Apply today at www.psd150.org/jobs
Help fuel student success every day while working with an amazing team.
Apply today at www.psd150.org/jobs
Save the Date!
Last day of school! 🎉
Today is a HALF DAY for all students!
❌ No school for Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center!
🕒 KCSS will still have a FULL DAY!
Have a great summer! ☀️
Today is a HALF DAY for all students!
❌ No school for Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center!
🕒 KCSS will still have a FULL DAY!
Have a great summer! ☀️
In observance of Memorial Day, all schools and district offices will be closed as we remember and honor those who served. 🇺🇸
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 💙 This month, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of AAPI communities.
🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 D2 Diploma recipients! These outstanding students earned their associate degree alongside their high school diploma — an incredible achievement! We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and dedication. 💙
Front Row L-R: Dr. Kherat, Sydney Johnson, Taylor Burke, Rita Hopson, Bruce Budde (Interim President of ICC)
Back Row L-R: Sanesa Williams, Micah Hill, Sania Paul
Not Pictured: Mireya Montesdeoca
Front Row L-R: Dr. Kherat, Sydney Johnson, Taylor Burke, Rita Hopson, Bruce Budde (Interim President of ICC)
Back Row L-R: Sanesa Williams, Micah Hill, Sania Paul
Not Pictured: Mireya Montesdeoca
🚔💙 Get ready for a night of fun, food, games, and connection at the upcoming Police Lock-In!
