
May 1, 2024
The Manual High School Rammy Awards, a tradition celebrating student achievements, will mark its 10th anniversary this year!. Established in 2014 by former students Keanna Nichels...

April 30, 2024
On Tuesday, April 30th at 9 am, eight students from Manual High School's Manufacturing and Welding program began their careers by signing letters of intent with Caterpillar. Five ...

April 29, 2024
Hundreds of students and businesses participated in this year's Skills USA Competition at the Civic Center. Career and Technical Education students from a variety of industries co...

April 29, 2024
The Woodruff Career and Technical Center Hair Braiding program hosted The Now's and Later's Showcase, featuring upcycled fashion and protective hairstyles, emphasizing envir...

April 29, 2024
Peoria Public Schools welcomed all parents and guardians of students in the Class of 2036 to the annual Kindergarten Roundup at the Peoria Zoo on April 27th from 10 am to 1 pm. Th...

April 29, 2024
Valeska Hinton E.C.E.C hosted its annual Preschool Showcase on Thursday, April 26th from 5-6:30 pm, displaying what students had been learning in every classroom. Families were in...



April 22, 2024
The Peoria Public School Foundation recognized 24 7th-grade girls who excel in mathematics! They received certificates and medals in recognition of their math skills and potenti...

April 22, 2024
The PNC Foundation visited Valeska Hinton ECEC, presenting the school with an outdoor classroom grant from PNC Grow Up Great. This $75,000 grant will f und an outdoor classroo...

April 22, 2024
Whittier Primary hosted its 3rd Annual Earth Day Parade. The entire school walked together to Bradley University while carrying signs advocating for environmental conservation a...


April 15, 2024
The Freedom School, an after-school program focused on promoting in-depth learning of African American and Hispanic history, serves over 100 students at Manual High School and ...

April 15, 2024
Students district-wide enjoyed the 2024 solar eclipse with over 13,000 protective glasses provided by the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The next solar eclipse will happen in 2044.

April 12, 2024
5th-grade students unleashed their creativity at their annual Renew, Reuse, Recycle Cardboard Arcade Science Night! This was a night of sustainability and innovation as studen...

April 8, 2024
Peoria Public Schools is pleased to announce the official opening of its state-of-the-art music lab at Peoria High School. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today in celebrat...


March 25, 2024
Joanna A, Jakiya J, and Stephen M, Peoria High students from Mrs. Pergler's and Mrs. Garrett's Science classes were accepted and attended the Student Researcher Day at the Ag Lab!...

March 25, 2024
Robot Casserole, with over 20 students from Richwoods, performed remarkably well at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science Technology Robotics Competition. Richwoods' stu...

