Our students were so excited to have the library open again! 📚
Come out to school next Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for our annual Open House!
Bonus: Students who attend with their grown-ups can earn a free dress pass!
Bonus: Students who attend with their grown-ups can earn a free dress pass!
Eligibility Requirements
If you have a student athlete, please be sure to familiarize yourself with the requirements to participate. There is a new attendance element that requires students have 90% attendance or better to be eligible.
If you have a student athlete, please be sure to familiarize yourself with the requirements to participate. There is a new attendance element that requires students have 90% attendance or better to be eligible.
Reminder: Our 21st Century After School Program begins on Tuesday, September 8th. Register your child now to ensure they can take advantage of all the fun clubs we have coming to HBD this year! Click the link below or grab a form from the front office.
https://bit.ly/HBD21C2627
https://bit.ly/HBD21C2627
Check your email for this week's Raider Review!
Two months from today is the deadline for medical compliance! 💉
This especially affects our 6th grade students; however, students who are new to the district may also have requirements to be met.
For more info: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3309/Pps/b36ab24f-32f0-4e7f-ac8e-35a4432aeaef/Health-Compliance-Requirements-2026-2027-%28English%29.pdf?disposition=inline
This especially affects our 6th grade students; however, students who are new to the district may also have requirements to be met.
For more info: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3309/Pps/b36ab24f-32f0-4e7f-ac8e-35a4432aeaef/Health-Compliance-Requirements-2026-2027-%28English%29.pdf?disposition=inline
Please use the following link to sign up for the bus app: https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/o/pps/page/school-bus-links
The Bus Quest App allows parents to:
-Receive notifications when the bus arrives at their students' stop.
-Access their student's transportation information 24/7.
-Get important bus-related updates without having to call the Transportation Department.
The Bus Quest App allows parents to:
-Receive notifications when the bus arrives at their students' stop.
-Access their student's transportation information 24/7.
-Get important bus-related updates without having to call the Transportation Department.
Registration for our new 21st Century Afterschool Program is live!
Paper copies were sent home with students today, but you can register yourself online here: https://bit.ly/HBD21C2627
Paper copies were sent home with students today, but you can register yourself online here: https://bit.ly/HBD21C2627
8/9 Raider Review: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/newsletters/harold-b-dawson-jr-middle-school/newsletters/hbd-raider-review-8-9-26
📚 As students set sail on a new school year, our community is answering the call to Stand Up. Show Up. Be There.
Join us in cheering on our scholars and helping them start the school year strong!⚓ #AnchoredInExcellence
Save the Date for our Unpack Your Backpack event - Tuesday, August 4th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Students can drop off their school supplies, chat with some staff, and tour the school building. See you there!
🎒 Start the 2026-27 school year off right! Don't miss these back-to-school physical events to help your student be ready for the 1st day!
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!!
