👏🏿 October Attendance Highlights 👏🏿
Most Improved Attendance
Von Steuben Middle School: +4.02%
Lincoln K-8 School: +3.34%
Franklin Primary School: +2.73%
Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism
Mark Bills Middle School: down 11.34 points
Franklin Primary School: down 9.85 points
Reservoir Gifted Academy: down 7.06 points
Most Improved Attendance
Von Steuben Middle School: +4.02%
Lincoln K-8 School: +3.34%
Franklin Primary School: +2.73%
Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism
Mark Bills Middle School: down 11.34 points
Franklin Primary School: down 9.85 points
Reservoir Gifted Academy: down 7.06 points
🎊 Congratulations, Dr. Sharonda Buckner! A counselor at Glen Oak CLC, she was presented with a Remarkable Spirit Award in recognition of her consistent support and leadership within the PPS community.
🇺🇸This Veteran's Day, we proudly thank our veterans for their service, courage, and sacrifice. PPS schools and offices are open today! 🦅
⚖️⚖️ Justice in action! Our free legal clinic at the Wraparound Center served 19 community members (and we’re following up with 3 more!) Huge thanks to our community partners for representing and supporting our community, one case at a time! 💼
Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!
PPS Foundation Scholarship Applications are open now through March 1, 2026. Awards of $500 to $4,000 are made possible through the generosity of donors and community partners who believe in the potential of PPS students.
🧠✨ Did you know Peoria Public Schools is supported by 15 REMARKABLE school psychologists? They’re superheroes behind the scenes, helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally every day! We appreciate you!
🍽️ Two Warrior Way Cafés back-to-back? We’re definitely spoiled!
Join us this Thursday for another incredible meal prepared by our talented WCTC Culinary students.
On the menu:
🥣 Beer & smoked cheddar cheese soup
🍖 Pork tenderloin medallions with mushroom sauce
🥔 Mashed potatoes & green beans
🍒 Cherry cheesecake for dessert!
Come hungry and support our future chefs!
Join us this Thursday for another incredible meal prepared by our talented WCTC Culinary students.
On the menu:
🥣 Beer & smoked cheddar cheese soup
🍖 Pork tenderloin medallions with mushroom sauce
🥔 Mashed potatoes & green beans
🍒 Cherry cheesecake for dessert!
Come hungry and support our future chefs!
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🎵 They hit all the right notes! Eight PPS students have been selected for the ILMEA District Orchestra following a highly competitive audition process that included over 18 school districts! We're so proud of their hard work and talent! 🎻
5 Days of Giving begins today! Help support our students in need across the district.
Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!
The PPS administrative building got a spooky surprise! 🎃 A big thank-you to our AVID students for sharing their pumpkin creations and adding a festive Halloween touch to the office!
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🎉 Congrats, Minnie Alexander! 🎉
🚍 Our Transportation Head Dispatch Supervisor received a Remarkable Spirit Award at last night's Board of Education Meeting!
Minnie’s dedication keeps our buses and our district running smoothly every day! Her whole family came out to cheer her on, proof that it takes a village! 🚍
🚍 Our Transportation Head Dispatch Supervisor received a Remarkable Spirit Award at last night's Board of Education Meeting!
Minnie’s dedication keeps our buses and our district running smoothly every day! Her whole family came out to cheer her on, proof that it takes a village! 🚍
🏈📣 Let's fill the stands to support our PHS Lions Saturday night!
👏 Congratulations to our schools that made incredible strides in attendance during September!
🏫 Most Improved Attendance
🥇 Reservoir Gifted Academy — up 3.15% (Principal Susan Martin)
🥈 Von Steuben Middle School — up 2.55% (Principal June Smothers)
🥉 Trewyn K-8 School — up 1.54% (Principal Cory Brown)
💪 Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism
⭐ Franklin Primary — down 8.7 points (Principal Amanda Brown)
⭐ Reservoir Gifted Academy — down 7.9 points (Principal Susan Martin)
⭐ Mark Bills Middle School — down 6.6 points (Principal Tyler Hesh)
Every day counts, and these schools are proving it!
🏫 Most Improved Attendance
🥇 Reservoir Gifted Academy — up 3.15% (Principal Susan Martin)
🥈 Von Steuben Middle School — up 2.55% (Principal June Smothers)
🥉 Trewyn K-8 School — up 1.54% (Principal Cory Brown)
💪 Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism
⭐ Franklin Primary — down 8.7 points (Principal Amanda Brown)
⭐ Reservoir Gifted Academy — down 7.9 points (Principal Susan Martin)
⭐ Mark Bills Middle School — down 6.6 points (Principal Tyler Hesh)
Every day counts, and these schools are proving it!
The Jamieson School Future Farmers of America (FFA) raised over $100 during their second sale of the year! 🙌
Students showcased their green thumbs and entrepreneurial spirit by selling:
🎃 Big pumpkins
🍂 Small ornamental pumpkins
🌵 Large aloe plants
🌽 Corn plants
🌿 Fresh basil
🐾 Cat grass for furry friends
What an a-maize-ing job by our young agricultural leaders! 🌻
Students showcased their green thumbs and entrepreneurial spirit by selling:
🎃 Big pumpkins
🍂 Small ornamental pumpkins
🌵 Large aloe plants
🌽 Corn plants
🌿 Fresh basil
🐾 Cat grass for furry friends
What an a-maize-ing job by our young agricultural leaders! 🌻
