Join us for lunch and AMAZING student performances at the Riverfront Museum’s Sun Plaza on May 14th! Food trucks will be on site, so bring your appetite, too! Let’s come together to support our talented young artists and show our appreciation for the arts in education!
7 days ago, PPS Communications
Arts in Education
Shoutout to our amazing Sign Language Interpreters for bridging the gap between the hearing world and our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students! Your work empowers, connects, and inspires every day. 🙌💙
8 days ago, PPS Communications
interpreter thankyou
Thank you to all our school nurses and clinic nurses who support our staff and students each and every day!
8 days ago, PPS Communications
nurses

Advantage Communications presents

Speech & Debate Camp June 1-18 for grades 3-8.

Register Today!

9 days ago, PPS Communications
Camp flyer

🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of our schools—our incredible teachers!

📢 Here's what YOU can do
1. Encourage your kids to write a note, draw a picture, or simply say “thank you” to their teacher this week.
2. Let’s flood this feed with gratitude, appreciation, and love for the educators who make a difference every day. Tag your school and your favorite teacher in the comments and share a memory or a "thank you" message! 🍎🫶

10 days ago, PPS Communications
Thank you teachers

What an incredible celebration of diversity! The 3rd Annual Multicultural Fair brought together teachers from 17 different countries to share their vibrant cultures with students, families, and the Peoria community. Peoria Public Schools proudly participates in the J-1 Visa program, welcoming global talent to enrich our classrooms and foster cultural exchange. Take a look back at this unforgettable event!

🎥 Watch the recap here!
https://youtu.be/OJZeESvuuM0

10 days ago, PPS Communications
A celebration of community and culture
Thanks for all you do at Annie Joe Gordon!
13 days ago, PPS Communications
Fabian Daniels

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

Click here to RSVP online.

13 days 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!
14 days 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.

14 days 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
17 days 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!

23 days 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.
27 days 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

29 days 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
about 2 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! 👏🎵
about 2 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!
2 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

2 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! 👏
2 months ago, PPS Communications
fabian daniels

🍀 Spring into action and check out the March edition of The Remarkable Times!

https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/03-2026-remarkable-times

2 months ago, PPS Communications
The Remarkable Times - March 2026