📊 January Attendance & Absenteeism Spotlight!
Shoutout to our schools showing up strong! 👏
✅ Top Attendance Schools
1️⃣ Von Steuben
2️⃣ Franklin
3️⃣ Whittier
💪 Top Absenteeism Schools
1️⃣ Mark Bills
2️⃣ Von Steuben
3️⃣ Sterling
Shoutout to our schools showing up strong! 👏
✅ Top Attendance Schools
1️⃣ Von Steuben
2️⃣ Franklin
3️⃣ Whittier
💪 Top Absenteeism Schools
1️⃣ Mark Bills
2️⃣ Von Steuben
3️⃣ Sterling
Shoutout to Henry Bolden, Parent Advocate at Mark Bills Middle School, who received a Remarkable Spirit Award for being a consistent positive influence on our families, students, and staff! 🌟
Mr. Bolden shows up every day to support our school community, and it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for being someone people can always count on! 💙
Mr. Bolden shows up every day to support our school community, and it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for being someone people can always count on! 💙
👏🏾❤️ Honoring a true “village!”
Dr. Bernice Gordon Young and her mother, Gloria Franklin-Wilson (Mama G) were presented with the It Takes A Village Award!
Together, they run a store at Manual High School every Friday, providing students and families with clothing, supplies, and other essentials! 🛍️✨
Thank you for making a difference, one Friday at a time!
Dr. Bernice Gordon Young and her mother, Gloria Franklin-Wilson (Mama G) were presented with the It Takes A Village Award!
Together, they run a store at Manual High School every Friday, providing students and families with clothing, supplies, and other essentials! 🛍️✨
Thank you for making a difference, one Friday at a time!
💙 Support is here for our families!
🛒 From the Heart Food Pantry
-February 12 & February 26 from 10 am - 12 pm
👶 Diaper Giveaway
-February 11 & February 25 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 families with the resources they need! 🤝
Mayor Rita Ali visited Mrs. Schwegel’s 2nd-grade class and read The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss, sparking smiles all around! She also brought along City of Peoria coloring books, giving students a fun way to learn more about their community.
We love seeing our schools celebrate Black History Month ❤️🖤💚
How is your school celebrating Black History Month? Share your stories and photos with us at remarkabletimes@psd150.org, so we can highlight what’s happening across the district!
We love seeing our schools celebrate Black History Month ❤️🖤💚
How is your school celebrating Black History Month? Share your stories and photos with us at remarkabletimes@psd150.org, so we can highlight what’s happening across the district!
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
This weekend is going to be big!
Three tournements in one location! Thank you to the Lincoln K8 School for being such a gracious host.
PFT/PPS Championship
***PPS Students ONLY***
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PFTPPS26
This is a K-12 Tournament!!!
Come and be named the top PPS player.
Doors open at 8am
First Round at 9:30am
Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Federation of Teachers Local 780 Peoria Public Schools District 150
🍽️ Shoutout to our culinary students at the Warrior Way Café!
They did a fantastic job serving up comfort food favorites: twice-baked potatoes 🥔 and chili mac, today! 🌶️🧀
They did a fantastic job serving up comfort food favorites: twice-baked potatoes 🥔 and chili mac, today! 🌶️🧀
✨ The 3rd Annual Invention Convention! 💡
Middle school students from across the district came together to showcase their creativity, presenting ideas designed to improve everyday items and solve real-world problems. 👏
From Heartwear ❤️, sustainable hair wraps, to a mental health support app 📱🧠, our students proved that great ideas can come from young minds! 🚀
Middle school students from across the district came together to showcase their creativity, presenting ideas designed to improve everyday items and solve real-world problems. 👏
From Heartwear ❤️, sustainable hair wraps, to a mental health support app 📱🧠, our students proved that great ideas can come from young minds! 🚀
🍲 Want to support WCTC Culinary students as they head to the National Restaurant Show in Chicago this spring? Stop by the Warrior Way Café tomorrow and buy a bowl of chili! 🔥
🗣️Stand up! Show up and be there for our students!
As part of Black History Month, Trewyn students welcomed Carlos Walker, a New York City–based author and artist, who read The Autobiography of the Butterfly to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders. Students enjoyed a powerful story of growth and resilience and received an autographed copy of the book to take home.
Cold day? WCTC Culinary students got you covered ❄️➡️🔥 Chili mac & cheese, cornbread, potato skins, and a delicious brookie (brownie + cookie!) are being served at the award-winning Warrior Way Café this Thursday!
Behind every confident student is a school counselor who cares! 💙 Thank you for the guidance, encouragement, and support you give daily. Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week!
Check out the February issue of The Remarkable Times, where we celebrate student achievements, highlight inspiring stories, and share important updates from across our school district!
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/02-2026-remarkable-times
🖤✨ Black History Month ✨🖤
This month, we honor Black history by uplifting voices and committing to equity. Our schools stand for dismantling systems rooted in oppression and ensuring every student, of every race, is treated with dignity, respect, and opportunity.
Peoria Public Schools proudly celebrated Rev. Dr. Arthur S. Williams, a pillar of the Peoria community, in recognition of his historic contributions and lifelong service during a celebration of his 100th birthday.
Throughout his life, Rev. Dr. Williams broke racial barriers while faithfully serving at Ward Chapel Church. A World War II veteran, he also dedicated 18 years as a crossing guard for Peoria Public Schools, putting the safety and well-being of students first.
His enduring commitment to the PPS community continues to inspire generations. Rev. Dr. Williams received a Remarkable Spirit Award and will be featured in February’s Remarkable Times.
Throughout his life, Rev. Dr. Williams broke racial barriers while faithfully serving at Ward Chapel Church. A World War II veteran, he also dedicated 18 years as a crossing guard for Peoria Public Schools, putting the safety and well-being of students first.
His enduring commitment to the PPS community continues to inspire generations. Rev. Dr. Williams received a Remarkable Spirit Award and will be featured in February’s Remarkable Times.
Thank you to Mr. Thomas Mosley and Pastor Cyrus Burns of Ward Chapel Church for their generous $2,000 community contribution to Manual High School. 📚✏️
This donation will help provide classroom supplies that support teachers’ success and enhance students’ learning experience. Your continued commitment to uplifting the community and empowering our educators is truly appreciated 🙏
This donation will help provide classroom supplies that support teachers’ success and enhance students’ learning experience. Your continued commitment to uplifting the community and empowering our educators is truly appreciated 🙏
🎉 Congratulations to Trent Johnson, Family School Liaison with Family Core at Franklin Primary, on receiving a Remarkable Spirit Award! 🌟
For 14 years, Trent has been an impactful servant leader in the Franklin community, consistently leading with integrity and the belief that no task is too great when it comes to supporting students and families. 👏
For 14 years, Trent has been an impactful servant leader in the Franklin community, consistently leading with integrity and the belief that no task is too great when it comes to supporting students and families. 👏
The Peoria Public Schools Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerry Bell as the next Superintendent of Peoria Public Schools, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Renee Andrews will join him as Deputy Superintendent, marking a new era of leadership and commitment to educational excellence in the district.
