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!
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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. 🙌💙
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Thank you to all our school nurses and clinic nurses who support our staff and students each and every day!
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Advantage Communications presents

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

Register Today!

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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! 🍎🫶

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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

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A celebration of community and culture
Thanks for all you do at Franklin Primary!
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We hope you can join us for a retirement celebration honoring Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat.

Click here to RSVP online.

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Kherat Retirement party invitation

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.

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fair details spanish

📢 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!

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webinar series
🎉 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
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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! 👏🎵
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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!
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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

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Intercession March 30-April 2
💙 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!
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school social work appreciation
Reminder our Black History Month Showcase is TODAY! Program is at 9:15am and our gallery walk will be open from 2-3pm. Drop by to see our students' amazing and creative projects!
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picture of tribal designs in BHM colors
Students in STEM club engage in hands-on learning about bacteria and science! 🥼🧪🧬🧫🔬
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students and teacher conducting an experiment
Members of historically black fraternities and sororities read aloud at Franklin last week! Thanks to Assistant Principal Ross for coordinating these visits in celebration of Black History Month! ❤️🖤💚📖
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woman reading aloud to kindergarten class
man reading a story to fourth grade class
Congrats to Marley for his win at the Speech & Debate tournament on Saturday! We are so proud of you!!! 🎭📣🏆🎉
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