We hope you can join us for a retirement celebration honoring Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat.

Click here to RSVP online.

5 months ago, PPS Communications
Kherat Retirement party invitation
Good Morning AJG Families next Wednesday May 6th on our SIP Day we will have a fundraiser at canes. 10 am to 11 pm let them know you are from AJG so we earn a portion of the earnings back into our school! No flyer needed just let them know AJG is who you are supporting. The address for cane's is 4200 N Sterling Ave, Peoria Illinois 61615 If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Kayla thank you for all your continued support!
5 months ago, KAYLA GUALANDI
Fundraiser

Looking for something fun, free, and family-friendly this weekend? Join us on Saturday at the Third Annual Multicultural Fair at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

5 months ago, PPS Communications
fair details english
fair details spanish
Ever wondered how you can support your child's house for their school? Now is your chance starting today if you go into Peoria Nutrition Spot and order a house colored drink based off which house color they are in you are helping by giving them house points. Each purchase of our house color drinks will give that house a chance to win extra house points❤️🖤💚💙 the house war drinks will run April 27th thru May 3rd & on our last day come visit PTO at Peoria Nutrition Spot for our fundraiser let them know your from AJG & we will get a portion of the funds back🫶🏻🫶🏻 have any questions please contact Ms. Kayla
5 months ago, KAYLA GUALANDI
fundraiser

📢 Join this FREE Handle With Care Webinar Series!

Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support children facing trauma and create more compassionate, resilient workplaces. Perfect for educators, law enforcement, social workers, nurses, and community professionals.

👉 Register now: chestnut.org/hwc-webinars

Let’s make a difference together!

5 months ago, PPS Communications
webinar series
First grade students at Annie Jo Gordon began a reading unit on the sky. Today they endured in good weather while observing cloud formations.
6 months ago, MINDY LAMAR
cloud observation

Hello AJG Families! Tonight is our PTO Meeting. Come join us at 4pm in the family room or you can join us virtually with the link below. We look forward to seeing you!

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/297467774917841?p=Jb8TPtx0wtkUCvec2Z

Meeting ID: 297 467 774 917 841
Passcode: 8Y6VP9bZ

6 months ago, KAYLA GUALANDI
PTO Flyer
🎉 Parent University Block Party 🎉
Calling all Pre-K–4th grade families! Join us for a day of food, music, games, and resources!
📅 Register by March 27th! Don’t wait!
⚠️ All students must be pre-registered
🎟️ Wristbands required for entry
6 months ago, PPS Communications
parent university block party
qr code parent university
👏🎵Keeping our schools in tune and on tempo. We appreciate our music directors today! Thank you for all that you do! 👏🎵
7 months ago, PPS Communications
music director appreciation day
Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
7 months ago, PPS Communications
maintenance appreciaton

Last week to register for Intercession!

Registration fees for the first week are paid by Peoria Public Schools if registration is completed by 3/12/2026. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided for those who register by March 12th. See what is available here: https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/intercession-programs

7 months ago, PPS Communications
Intercession March 30-April 2
Hats off to Fabian Daniels! 🎉

She’s one of just seven finalists chosen from nearly 100 school leaders across Illinois for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. 🌟

We’re so proud to see her leadership recognized! 👏
7 months ago, PPS Communications
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💙 This week, we celebrate the remarkable school social workers of Peoria Public Schools who support our students’ academic success, emotional well-being, and overall growth every single day!

Join us in saying THANK YOU and write a word of encouragement in the comments!
7 months ago, PPS Communications
school social work appreciation
Last Call for the Peoria County Chess Championship !!! Saturday, February 21, 2026 Hosted by Mark W. Bills Middle School Sponsored by Peoria County Regional Office of Education & Greater Peoria Chess ***Students must attend a Peoria County Public or Private school*** https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PeoriaCounty26 $5 Entry at the door (PPS playsFree) Doors Open 8am Registration Open until 8:45am First Round 9:30am All other rounds ASAP 6 Sections - Swiss System K-3 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d 4-5 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d Junior High 6, 7, & 8 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d High School 9-12 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d Awards top 10 in each division (K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, & 😎 Top 5 HS. Biggest upset in each division. Top 3 teams in each division K-3, 4-5, 6-8, HS)
7 months ago, PPS Chess
County
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
8 months ago, PPS Communications
crossing guard appreciation day
This weekend is going to be big! Three tournements in one location! Thank you to the Lincoln K8 School for being such a gracious host. PFT/PPS Championship ***PPS Students ONLY*** https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PFTPPS26 This is a K-12 Tournament!!! Come and be named the top PPS player. Doors open at 8am First Round at 9:30am Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Federation of Teachers Local 780 Peoria Public Schools District 150
8 months ago, PPS Chess
PFT
Cold day? WCTC Culinary students got you covered ❄️➡️🔥 Chili mac & cheese, cornbread, potato skins, and a delicious brookie (brownie + cookie!) are being served at the award-winning Warrior Way Café this Thursday!
8 months ago, PPS Communications
warrior way cafe

Check out the February issue of The Remarkable Times, where we celebrate student achievements, highlight inspiring stories, and share important updates from across our school district!

https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/02-2026-remarkable-times

8 months ago, PPS Communications
Remarkable Times  Masthead

Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.

8 months ago, PPS Communications
Blood Drive Flyer