Elise Ford Allen Academy

Some of the most important people in education work quietly behind the scenes every day. Special education coordinators are among them, supporting students, families, and staff in...

Setting the Stage: A Goal Beyond the Ordinary When Dr. Kherat addressed the staff at convocation; she set a tone of ambition and unity for her final year: "Mission Possible: Cra...

For most seventh graders, creating an app might seem impossible. For Kimberli R, it became personal. The Von Steuben Middle School student developed a mental health app designe...

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As this school year draws to a close, Peoria Public Schools bids a heartfelt farewell to an extraordinary group of international teachers participating in the J-1 teaching program....

Summer can bring big changes for students. Without the routines, friendships, and structure of the school year, some kids may find it harder to manage anxiety, emotions, or transi...

By Meg Partington Driven by a desire to challenge themselves, three recent Richwoods High School graduates are heading to the East Coast to begin Ivy League educations. Kevin ...

NEWSLETTER FOR APRIL 13-17

Peoria Public Schools is beaming with pride after three of our incredible students participated in the Amazing Shake Global Competition at the world-famous Ron Clark Academy (RCA...

Last weekend, the Scripps Howard Illinois Regional Spelling Bee showcased the brilliance, determination, and hard work of 60 amazing young spellers from across our region. Sixteen...

MARCH 16-27

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Enhance learning at Home Now is a great time to support continued growth by making use of a variety of resources that can enhance learning at home. Peoria Public Schools studen...

Last month, we shared the highlights from the first day of the Amazing Shake competition, where our talented 3rd and 4th graders impressed judges with their poise and professional...

JAN 26-30

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Our 2025 Winter Classic Tournament is officially a wrap, and wow—what a day! Thank you to every student, coach, volunteer, staff member, and guest who made this event such a suc...

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Peoria Public Schools is celebrating remarkable student achievement as two International Baccalaureate (IB) seniors have earned 100% full-ride scholarships to Ivy League universit...