

May 10, 2024
The Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center hosted a project-based learning, building-wide field trip centered around the famous Route 66. The entire school was transformed a...

May 8, 2024
Woodruff Career and Technical Center (WCTC) held its 3rd Annual Senior Signing Day, which took place on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, at Woodruff High School at 10:00 am. The event c...


May 6, 2024
The first annual Multicultural Fair invited the community to come together on Saturday, May 4, at the Peoria Riverfront Museum from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This event celebrated dive...

May 2, 2024
Reservoir Gifted Academy held its ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new outdoor classroom space on Wednesday, May 1st, at 11am. The project became a reality through various effor...

May 1, 2024
The "Summer Mindset Block Party" Parent University was a big success, with a fantastic turnout from the community. Families, students, community members and educators enjoyed an e...

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 ...
