🎊Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!
Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.🎊
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that senior Kevin Liao has matched with Princeton University through the QuestBridge Scholarship! QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at top colleges and universities across the country.
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
👏🏾Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that senior Kevin Liao has matched with Princeton University through the QuestBridge Scholarship! QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at top colleges and universities across the country.
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.👏🏾
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
🎊Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!
Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.🎊
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!
Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
Dr. C.T. Vivian’s 4th graders had an exciting surprise today! Dr. Wilson, President of the PPS Board of Education, stopped by to share his love of reading. He visited Ms. Berryhill’s and Ms. Calzavara’s classes and read them books!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
🎉 Congratulations to Sarah Polnitz, Principal of Whittier Primary, for being named to WTVP’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2025!
From Pre-K2 teacher to principal at 29, Sarah leads with heart: “Cultivating belonging, uplifting one another, and believing wholeheartedly in every child.” She says this honor is “a reminder that my work matters and that I am contributing to shaping the future of education.
We’re so proud of her leadership and the impact on our students and community!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
Click here to unwrap the December Issue of the Remarkable Times!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
💛 To our amazing Special Education teachers across Peoria Public Schools: thank you for creating inclusive classrooms where every student can grow and shine. We are grateful for all that you do! 🌟
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
This season, your generosity can change someone’s day. 🌟 Please consider donating to the Hand Up Food Pantry at the Wraparound Center. Together, we can make sure every family feels supported.
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
To get connected to a Cartwheel counselor, reach out to your school principal today.
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
🍂 Thanksgiving Break is here! 🍂
Take time to recharge and celebrate all the things we’re thankful for! Have a wonderful break, PPS!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
Last night, Brien Dunphy, who’s retiring this year, received a Remarkable Spirit Award! After 25 years in PPS and 15 years as Peoria High’s athletic director, he’s known as “the calm in the chaos.” He always makes sure kids are taken care of and is famous for organizing the IHSA Cross Country Meet hosted at Peoria High. A remarkable career with incredible impact! Congratulations!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
🎉 Congrats to Stacy Peyton! At last night's board meeting, she was honored with the Remarkable Spirit Award! Students and staff at Whittier Primary know her classroom as Peyton’s Positive Palace, where attendance is 97% and kids lift each other every day! She even received a special thank-you from Ron Clark of Ron Clark Academy! 👏
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
CT. Vivian Primary School kindergarteners celebrated Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving this week! They shared what they were thankful for, wrote about it, and then came together to enjoy a special treat. We’re so thankful for all our students!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
When life gets complicated Cartwheel can help. Ask your school counselor or principal for a referral today.
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
Shoutout to our amazing PPS substitute teachers! ✨
Thank you for being the backup that always brings us forward!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
The Liberty Leadership Middle School Winter Chess Classic on November 22, 2025, is just 2 days away.
Register now at
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Liberty25
This is a K-12 chess meet open to ALL Illinois students!!
5 rounds Swiss system, G/30;d5
7 sections: K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, 8, HS, Grand Prix.
Doors Open at 8am
First Round starts no later than 9:30am.
$5 if registered online by 5pm on 11/21/2025 (max. $100 per school),
$10 if registering at the Door.
The Grand Prix is only open to those with a rating of 1000 or higher.
ALL Payments will be collected at the door. School checks may be made payable to Liberty Leadership Middle School.
USCF membership required --- Memberships (1 year) will be available from the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation for $9 at the tournament, a maximum of $99 per school. GPCF will cover the cost of anyone over the 11 players. GPCF will cover the cost of any Peoria Public Schools students. Make membership checks payable to GPCF.
about 2 months ago, PPS Chess
🏀 Basketball signups start December 1st!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
