
January 1, 2026
Building Futures, One Panel at a Time: The Autobody Program at Woodruff Career and Technical Center If Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs ever took a detour to Morton, Illinois, he’d pro...

January 1, 2026
When you walk the halls of Peoria High, you might wonder: What happens to the students who once sat in these very classrooms? Today, we’re catching up with two incredible women fro...

January 1, 2026
If you ever wondered what fuels the vibrant energy behind our Special Education office, look no further than Wendy Snider. Wendy’s journey is a testament to the joy and fulfillment...

January 1, 2026
Long after the bell rings and retirement papers are signed, some educators still feel the pull of the classroom. At Hines Primary, that pull has brought retired teachers back; not...

December 8, 2025
Our 2025 Winter Classic Tournament is officially a wrap, and wow—what a day! Thank you to every student, coach, volunteer, staff member, and guest who made this event such a suc...

December 5, 2025
Peoria Public Schools is celebrating remarkable student achievement as two International Baccalaureate (IB) seniors have earned 100% full-ride scholarships to Ivy League universit...

December 4, 2025
Sarah Polnitz, Principal of Whittier Primary, has been named to WTVP’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2025 , recognizing young leaders making a difference in central Illinois. Polnitz’...

December 2, 2025
Step into Dr. Hawks’s office at Manual High School and you instantly know this is a woman who runs a school with pride and warmth. She’s on her walkie-talkie, checking the climat...

December 1, 2025
Next Level Career Pathways: Building Peoria’s Future, One Box (and Bold Graduate) at a Time If you think the only “dirty jobs” in Peoria are on TV, think again—there’s real g...

December 1, 2025
Did you know that 25 of our Peoria Public School students are spending one Saturday each month diving into the fascinating world of medicine? These dedicated 5th and 6th graders a...

December 1, 2025
A decade out of high school, the class of 2015 are living proof that ambition, flexibility, and support from teachers and peers can take you further than you ever imagined. We cau...

December 1, 2025
Northmoor Primary School students have proven that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big impact—and that sometimes, hard work ends with a pie in the face! During this ...

December 1, 2025
As parents, we all want to see our children grow into confident, responsible, and independent people. Helping kids learn these important skills starts early and can be fun for the ...

November 1, 2025
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October 31, 2025
Written by Kyana Fuchs At Richwoods High School, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is shaping students into global thinkers, critical analysts, and future leaders. For...

October 31, 2025
Written by Kyana Fuchs In every school community, there are moments when compassion and action come together to create meaningful change. Such was the case when a teacher’s obser...



