
February 26, 2024
On Monday, February 26th, the rich legacy of beloved Manual High School teacher and Coach Larry Hendricks was celebrated. Mr. Hendricks was an art teacher, coach, and mentor, who ...

February 23, 2024
On February 23rd, a special Black History Month assembly happened at Peoria High School for juniors and seniors. The event was organized by the Shaun and Reggie Livingston Found...


February 16, 2024
The scholars at Mark Bills Middle School made ice cream with Mrs. Lune’s Life Skills classroom for Black History Month to celebrate Augustus Jackson, who was a famous African Ameri...

February 16, 2024
Jamieson’s Desktop Daisies project was a success! There were lots of jobs and tasks involved in this project that each student had the opportunity to participate in – developing an...

February 15, 2024
Peoria Public Schools celebrated Valentine's Day in a variety of ways! From the Charter Oak Primary Sweetheart Dance to the staff at Peoria High handing out treats, and using ...

February 14, 2024
PPS had 11 Woodruff Career and Technical Center students complete their CNA certification last December. All students participated in a 2-year dual credit program with Illinois Cen...

February 13, 2024
Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Expansion Campus students have been learning about famous Black Americans in a way that’s meaningful, appropriate, and reflective of the Black e...


February 9, 2024
Last night, Peoria Public Schools hosted an Open House to welcome incoming Quest students at Richwoods! 57 students and their families from Quest attended to learn more about...

February 8, 2024
Peoria Public Schools wants to congratulate its first winner of the Superintendent Challenge! Congratulations, Angel H. from Liberty Leadership, for completing the challenge and...

February 8, 2024
Congratulations to the six scholars who attended the Mardi Gras Speech and Debate Tournament in Santa Ana, California. Peoria Public Schools received the 4th Place Small Scho...

February 7, 2024
Don't forget to register for Peoria Public School's Spring Break Learning Session! This will be a fun week of small groups, science projects, and reading and writing activities...


January 31, 2024
Complete your grade level's challenge by spring break to earn some amazing prizes! Please reach out to your teacher or school principal or click here for more information! ...

January 12, 2024
The Annual PPS Foundation Breakfast was hosted today at Woodruff Career and Technical Center. Attendees were serenaded by Mrs. Laird's 4th-grade class from Charter O...

January 8, 2024
Peoria Public Schools will receive nearly $6 million to purchase 15 clean school buses. These low and zero-emission vehicles will enhance air quality for students. This transition...


December 8, 2023
Students at Northmoor Primary School in Peoria attended class in their pajamas on Friday to raise funds for St. Jude. This event marks the 20th annual Aaron Hunter Cuddle Compassi...

December 7, 2023
Lincoln K-8 School 3rd grade dual language students and Metamora High School students enrolled in Honors Spanish came together to sing Christmas songs, play games, decorate ginger...
