Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.
17 days ago, PPS Communications
The award-winning culinary students at the Warrior Way Café served 190 patrons delicious coconut lime bars yesterday! 🍋🥥
20 days ago, PPS Communications
It might be really cold outside, but the chess will be hot this Saturday at the Mark W. Bills Middle School Winter Chess Classic.
Yes, this tournment still happening as planned!
We hope you can travel safely and join us for one of the largest local scholastic chess tournaments.
Registration is still OPEN!
Saturday, January 24, 2026.
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/MarkBills26
$5 Entry at the door (Free for PPS)
Doors Open 8am
Registration Open until 8:45am
First Round 9:30am
All other rounds ASAP
7 Sections - Swiss System
K-5 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d
Junior High 6, 7, & 8 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d
High School 9-12 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d
Grand Prix - 900 or higher live rating
Awards are presented after the last round of each section.
See the website for the full list of awards.
Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Public Schools District 150
20 days ago, Emily Dawson
Due to extreme temperatures there will be no school on Friday.
21 days ago, PPS Communications
Never miss a stop! 🚌 With BusQuest, parents and guardians can get student info, real-time alerts, and live bus tracking, all in one place. Stay connected. Stay informed. Download today!
23 days ago, PPS Communications
This Thursday at Warrior Way Café ⭐️
Our talented WCTC culinary students are serving up a bold and flavorful menu featuring:
🥕 Carrot & Ginger Soup
🍗 Korean Fried Chicken
🥥 Coconut Lime Bars
Support our students, enjoy an incredible meal, and see future chefs in action!
24 days ago, PPS Communications
There will be no school Monday, January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We honor his legacy by reflecting on justice, equity, and the power of education to uplift every student in the PPS community.
24 days ago, PPS Communications
Peoria Public Schools notifies families being considered for enrollment today.
27 days ago, PPS Communications
🎉 Way to show up, PPS! 🎉
Congratulations to the schools making big strides in attendance!
Most Improved Attendance – December
🥇 Von Steuben Middle School – Principal June Smothers
🥈 Kellar Primary – Principal Jaime Peterson
🥉 Charter Oak Primary – Principal Dr. Kathy Rodriguez
Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism
🥇 Mark Bills Middle School – Principal Tyler Hesh
🥈 Franklin Primary – Principal Dr. Amanda Brown
🥉 Von Steuben Middle School – Principal June Smothers
Your hard work is making a real difference for students every day.
Not pictured: Principal Tyler Hesh and Principal June Smothers.
30 days ago, PPS Communications
Two remarkable members of the Peoria High community received the Remarkable Spirit Award! 🎉
Congratulations to Margaret Baker, school nurse, and Matthew Shirley, PHS SRO. Your service, courage, and professionalism make an impact every day. Thank you for all you do for our students and the PPS community! 💙
30 days ago, PPS Communications
Your mental health matters 💚
Cartwheel provides FREE counseling services, and we’re hosting a FREE informational webinar on January 16th at 6 PM! Come learn how Cartwheel can support you and your student(s).
📲 Mark your calendar and join us!
https://tinyurl.com/mska8ja
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
Take your student to a Bradley Basketball game for FREE! See details below.
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
💙 Support is here for our families!
🛒 From the Heart Food Pantry
-January 8 & January 22
👶 Diaper Giveaway
-January 7 & January 21
📍 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! 🤝
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
🎉 Welcome back, students and staff!
Valeska Hinton and KCSS are back in session on January 13th. Get ready for a great semester ahead!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
As we turn the page to 2026, The Remarkable Times invites you to kickstart your January with a dose of inspiration, laughter, and a few surprises. Wishing you a brilliant start to the new year!
Click here to read the January Issue.
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
🎉 Happy New Year from Peoria Public Schools!
🏢 Offices closed: January 1
📚 Schools resume: January 6
⭐ Knoxville Center for Student Success & Valeska Hinton return: January 13
Wishing our students and staff a great start to 2026! 🎆
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
Happy Holidays from PPS! 🎄✨ Wishing our students, staff, and families a joyful season and a relaxing, well-deserved break! We'll see you next year!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
👷🏾Thanks to a River City Construction Foundation grant, our WCTC Construction students will soon be learning on a new SawStop table saw! It is designed with advanced safety technology that helps prevent serious injuries by stopping the blade on contact.
Congratulations, Mr. Brix! 🛠️👏
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
In honor of 16-year-old Colin Brown and his family’s 72 Acts of Kindness campaign, Kellar students held a pajama drive benefiting the Children’s Home. 💙
The drive also marked the school’s first house challenge, with students collecting 287 brand-new pairs of pajamas, and Altruismo collecting the most! 👏
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
WCTC hosted an alumni–student engagement conference today! Program graduates returned to share insights on the job market and life after high school, with Mayor Rita Ali joining as the keynote speaker!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
