Peoria Public Schools

At Manual High School, students are turning ideas into innovation, one robot at a time. For junior Denmark Thompson, team lead of the Manual Robo Rams, robotics is more than a clu...

Last weekend, the Scripps Howard Illinois Regional Spelling Bee showcased the brilliance, determination, and hard work of 60 amazing young spellers from across our region. Sixteen...

On March 26, 2026, a group of 22 students from Manual, Richwoods, and Peoria High Schools traveled to Springfield to participate in Student Advocacy Day. This inspiring event, coor...

Can you introduce yourself and tell us about Hand Up Peoria Inc.? My name is Pam Wiley, and I’m the founder of Hand Up Peoria Inc. I started this organization about six years ago...

If you were to ask Areli Gomez, a proud Peoria Public Schools alumna and graduate of Manual High School’s Class of 2020, to sum up her path to becoming a Tool Design Engineer at Ca...

Peoria Public Schools is beaming with pride after three of our incredible students participated in the Amazing Shake Global Competition at the world-famous Ron Clark Academy (RCA...

In the heart of Central Illinois, an exciting transformation is underway. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the business community, local educators, and organizations like the...

Marcus Hamilton, recently recognized as a notable alumnus for Black History Month by the Peoria Public Schools, has a story that blends ambition, setbacks, and resilience, a journ...

Chocolate is more than a sweet treat; it’s the foundation of groundbreaking research and hands-on learning for Peoria Public Schools educator Emily Dawson. Dawson, who teaches at ...

Imagine the opportunity to bring the world into your home and share your culture with a young student eager to learn and explore. Peoria Public Schools is excited to invite parents...

When Tania Perez-Galvez arrived in Peoria, Illinois, in 2021, she carried little more than a backpack and a dream of becoming a teacher. At just 16 years old, she had left behind h...

Roblox is fun for kids, but it has real dangers. Parents need to know the risks and take simple steps to help keep their children safe. What Is Roblox? Roblox is a popular...

Enhance learning at Home Now is a great time to support continued growth by making use of a variety of resources that can enhance learning at home. Peoria Public Schools studen...

In every school community, there are unsung heroes outside the classroom whose simple, steadfast acts shape the lives of our children in ways that last a lifetime. For Peoria Publi...

To celebrate Black History Month, Trewyn School is excited to welcome Carlos Walker, an inspiring author and artist from Virginia. Thanks to the Readers are Leaders – Reading Budd...

Last month, we shared the highlights from the first day of the Amazing Shake competition, where our talented 3rd and 4th graders impressed judges with their poise and professional...

Cue the celebration! Almost a thousand students from high schools across the district have earned a spot on the Honor Roll for the first semester—a remarkable achievement that hig...

When Sergeant Giselle Ochoa walks the halls of Manual and Peoria High Schools today, she doesn’t just see classrooms, she sees herself. She sees a student who once sat in those sa...

Behind the Behaviors: How PPS Board Certified Behavior Analysts Support Students and Staff By the time a classroom teacher notices a chair sliding across the floor, a student...

Parenting Corner: The Power of Following Through Lacy Haefli, a mother of two, shares a simple but powerful piece of advice: “Follow through. Don’t tell your child you're going...