For the first time ever, PPS middle schoolers competed in the National Speech & Debate Tournament—and they crushed it! 💥🗣️
👏 Shout-out to our REMARKABLE team:
🎤 Jennyfer I. (Annie Jo Gordon) – Quarterfinalist in Storytelling, Octofinalist in Declamation
🎤 Genesis C. (Annie Jo Gordon)
🎤 Kenneth A.(Annie Jo Gordon)
🎤 Harmony M. (Sterling)
🎤 Antonio S. (Sterling) – 5th place overall in Original Oratory and Declamation
🎤 Marvin P. (Trewyn) – National Champion 🥇 in Humorous Interpretation
These six students held their own against top national competitors and proved that Peoria, Illinois, belongs on the national stage. 🌟
💉 ❤️ 🩺 Get your school physicals from Heartland Health Services’ mobile bus on June 14th from 11 AM–3 PM at the Carver Center. Heartland Health Services Community Health Workers will be on-site to help with health coverage and
financial assistance — so your school physical can stay low-cost (or even no-cost!) to you."
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/1Qc2ZFiv8CGyw7588 or just walk in!
PPS proudly honored our 38 retirees at the board meeting! 🎉With 900+ years of combined experience, these seasoned employees have shaped countless lives. Not all were able to attend, but we will still miss them and wish them all the joy and relaxation they deserve! Happy retirement! 👏🏾👏🏾
PPS is proud to celebrate Dr. Renee Andrews! 🏆 As Assistant Principal at Richwoods High School, she embodies excellence, earning a well-deserved Remarkable Spirit Award for going above and beyond for students and parents! She's a true knight in shining armor! 👏🏾👏🏾
A standing ovation for Lisa Gray and Mar Sergenti! 🎉 Their dedication in Payroll and HR earned them Remarkable Spirit Awards at the Board of Education meeting. Their commitment keeps PPS running strong! 🏃🏾♀️
Big cheers for the PPS Vision Team!👏🏾👏🏾 Their hard work and dedication earned them Remarkable Spirit awards at last night's board meeting! Thanks to Jenn Redder, Dennis Close, Val Stoddard, and Katie Renken for bringing so much clarity to our students! 👓
🎉 Double Win Alert!
Congratulations to Trewyn K-8 for crushing it in May! 🏆 Not only did they earn Most Improved Attendance, but they also took 1st place for Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism! 👏
Way to go, Trewyn — we’re beyond impressed!
After months of waiting, Valeska Hinton's Blue 3's Swallowtail finally emerged from its chrysalis — it’s been in there since September! 🐛🦋 Our scholars captured the moment with detailed drawings and proudly wrote “swallowtail butterfly” to celebrate this amazing transformation!
Happy Memorial Day! Schools and offices are closed today as we honor and remember.
We’ll see everyone back on May 27!
Congratulations to Iryna Jones, RN/BSN! 🎉
In her first year with Peoria Public Schools, Ms. Jones is already making waves! She teaches Medical Terminology and CNA dual credit courses through ICC, helping students jump-start careers in healthcare.
Her hard work was recently recognized with a $1,000 award!
🎉April Attendance Shoutout!
We're celebrating schools that made incredible strides in April attendance!
👏 Most Improved Attendance
1️⃣ Trewyn K-8 – Leading the way with strong attendance gains!
2️⃣ RISE Academy – Rising to the challenge!
3️⃣ Whittier Primary – Showing up and shining bright!
✨ Chronic Absenteeism Champions
These schools made the biggest impact in reducing chronic absenteeism:
1️⃣ RISE Academy – Outstanding work improving student presence!
2️⃣Trewyn K-8 – Keeping students connected and engaged!
3️⃣ Whittier Primary – Small steps, big difference!
Keep up the great work — every day counts!
🎓 Graduation Day is HERE!
Catch all the ceremonies LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/llMOlyHQ3f4
🕙 Peoria High – 10 AM
🕐 Manual – 1 PM
🕓 Richwoods – 4 PM
Let’s cheer on the Class of 2025! 🎉
☀️ Summer break is almost here, but the meals don’t stop!
FREE breakfast & lunch from June 2–18 at PPS!
No cost, no catch — just show up and eat if you are 18 and under!
🎓 Graduation is TOMORROW — and for the first time ever, it's happening at the Peoria Civic Center! Let's make it unforgettable for the Class of 2025! 🎉
🎓 Tomorrow is graduation day! One more sleep until you put on those robes — get ready, Class of 2025!
🎓 3 days to graduation! The finish line is in sight — let’s cross it together, seniors!
🎓3 days until the big walk! Graduation caps are ready, dreams are big, and the future is brighter than ever!
Big shoutout to the Social Emotional Team at Annie Jo Gordon CLC for receiving Remarkable Spirit Awards last night! Davion Ferrell and Demarkoe Grayer, Behavior Facilitators; Bradford McCall, Teacher Assistant; and Parish Zolicoffer, Behavior Attendant, are excellence in action. Their heart, hustle, and teamwork make a huge impact every day!
At last night’s board meeting, Mr. Wofford was celebrated for steering the Transportation Department in the right direction — a driving force behind PPS's success! 🚍
🎓Only 4 days left! Every late night, every early morning — it all led to high school graduation!
