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! 🚍
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Couri-Malson, Executive Director of Primary Schools, named 2025 Administrator of the Year in the Those Who Excel Awards! Her 19 years of dedication, leadership, and love for PPS are truly inspiring! 👏🎉
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!
Congratulations to Richwoods seniors Emily F., Owen C., and David (Juno) M.! These members of the 2024-2025 Education Pathway cohort received gifts and a conditional offer of employment with PPS upon completing their college program - the future of education!
🎓 5 days to go! The tassel was worth the hassle — let the countdown to graduation begin!
🤟 Happy Sign Language Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the power and importance of sign language in connecting communities and amplifying every voice!
💙 Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! THANK YOU to our 29 remarkable PPS nurses for keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day. 🩺 👇 Drop a comment to show your appreciation! #PPSProud #SchoolNurseDay
Free Summer Meals for students 18 and under - with USDA and Sun Meals To-Go!
Congratulations to the six talented students who represented PPS schools at the California's Best Foundation Michael Leigh Championship this past weekend—bringing home top honors!
Gold
Marvin P. , Trewyn – Humorous Interpretation
Silver
Marvin P., Trewyn – Storytelling
Bronze
Antonio S., Sterling – Original Oratory, Declamation
Genesis C., Annie Jo Gordon – Original Oratory
Harmony M., Sterling – Dramatic Interpretation, Declamation
Jennyfer I-H., Annie Jo Gordon – Dramatic Interpretation, Declamation
Kenneth A., Annie Jo Gordon – Declamation
Team Honor
Medium Team Bronze Award
Way to go, scholars!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚 Join us in celebrating the incredible educators of Peoria Public Schools who inspire, support, and shape the future every day. 💛 Drop a comment below and share something kind about a PPS teacher who’s made a difference in your life!
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸♀️ Thank you to our amazing school nutrition staff—you make a difference daily! We see you, we appreciate you, and today, we celebrate YOU! 💛🥪🍎
Last night, WCTC hosted its annual Construction Industry Work-Based Learning Appreciation Dinner! Students celebrated with family, received their certificates, and heard inspiring words from special guest speaker Nassir C, a senior! Alumni from past years also joined the celebration!
Are you passionate about making a difference? Become a Special Education teacher!
If you have a heart for helping students reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!
📩 Contact Linda Wilson at linda.wilson@psd150.org to learn about PPS's Bloomboard program!
This free overnight camp is open to rising 6th–9th graders. Register now at https://www.bit.ly/ckcamp2025 for an unforgettable summer experience!
Congratulations to our Remarkable Spirit Award winners!
Honored at last night’s board meeting, these remarkable team members go above and beyond every day:
✨ Gabe Romero – Head Custodian, Trewyn K–8
✨ Anthony Davis – Head Custodian, Charter Oak Primary
✨ Kashmira Bopearatchy – SEL Aide, Charter Oak Primary
Thank you for the heart and positivity you bring to our schools!
🎉 Huge congratulations to Adelyn Gruse, 2nd grade teacher at Whittier Primary! 🎉
She’s the winner of the 2025 Those Who Excel Early Career Educator of the Year Award and was celebrated at last night’s Board of Education meeting!
🎶 Richwoods High School Bands are shining! 🎶
This year’s highlights:
🏅 ILMEA District & All-State honors
🥇 IHSA “Best of Day” awards: Christian Luedtke, Starfall Ensemble, Reneau & Andrews duet
🎼 Caleb Barnes – Youth Music Illinois Concerto Winner
🎷 Jazz Ensemble:
• 2nd @ EIU, 1st in Class @ ISU (+ Jackson Andrews Outstanding Soloist)
• 🏆 Top HS Jazz Band @ Greater St. Louis Fest
🎺 Wind Ensemble: 1 of 3 bands selected for 2025 WIU Showcase + 4 WIU Honor Band selections
🎉 Congrats to our 2025 Young Author Winners! 🎉
Every K–4 student at PPS wrote a story, and 5th–8th graders could showcase their creativity. Each school picked one standout per grade, and you all amazed us! We’re so proud of your talent and imagination! ✨
🎉 Big congratulations to Amy Eichorn! 🎉
Amy, a dedicated teacher’s aide in Purple 2 at Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center, is the 2025 Those Who Excel Educational Service Personnel of the Year!
She was honored at last night’s Board of Education meeting!
🔥 Congratulations to Eric M., a junior at Manual, who brought the heat at the SkillsUSA Competition this past weekend at the Civic Center!
He welded his way into the Top 10 in the Weld/Sculpture competition!👏💥
