In observance of Juneteenth, all Peoria Public Schools offices will be closed.
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. We encourage our community to take time to learn, reflect, and uplift one another as we honor this important day. ❤️🖤💚
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. We encourage our community to take time to learn, reflect, and uplift one another as we honor this important day. ❤️🖤💚

Save the Date!

Thank you to Peoria Instrument Project for giving our band instruments the TLC they need! 🎼

Reminders for our promotion ceremony... 🎓
If you're unable to attend, you can live-stream it here: https://bit.ly/2026HBDpromotion

Students can be out of uniform the rest of the year if they participate in each day's theme... Let's finish this year with some fun!

Our last PTO meeting of the school year is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. We will also hold PTO elections for next year's executive board. See you there!

Thank you for being heroes of communication! Your work makes a lasting difference and we are SO grateful for all that you do!

Congratulations to Ms. Carol on her retirement at the end of this year! We'll miss you!!




Our 8th graders will be promoted one week from today! 🎓

Students can purchase their yearbook from Mrs. Moody or Ms. Wake for $5. Limited supplies!

We missed a few pictures of our Alphabet Countdown to Summer, but last week was: Fancy, Green, House, Inside Out, Jerseys



5-10 Raider Review: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/harold-b-dawson-jr-middle-school/newsletters/raider-review-5-10

Are you interested in getting more involved? Run for our PTO board ! No experience is needed.
Nominate yourself (or someone else) here: https://forms.gle/KvtbMResUn28aa3WA
Nominate yourself (or someone else) here: https://forms.gle/KvtbMResUn28aa3WA

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!

Students can pre-order their yearbook from Mrs. Moody or Ms. Wake for $5.

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. 🙌💙

Thank you to all our school nurses and clinic nurses who support our staff and students each and every day!

Contact the Summer Intercession Partner of your choice by May 6th to register. These programs are FREE June 1st-18th plus provide transportation, breakfast, and lunch.

Advantage Communications presents
Speech & Debate Camp June 1-18 for grades 3-8.
Register Today!

If you stopped by the Multicultural Fair this past weekend, you may have seen some of our international teachers - Mr. Mamo (Ethiopia 🇪🇹), Mrs. Regner (Philippines 🇵🇭), and Ms. Ekowa (Nigeria 🇳🇬).



