Let's show our support for MHS by wearing orange and black tomorrow! 🧡🏀🖤
about 17 hours ago, Meghan Moody
Manual
👏🎵Keeping our schools in tune and on tempo. We appreciate our music directors today! Thank you for all that you do! 👏🎵
1 day ago, PPS Communications
music director appreciation day

Our spring spirit wear sale has begun! This season's items will be heather gray with a navy and red Raiders logo.
Order forms were sent home with students this week, but you can also purchase online here.
All orders and money are due by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27th. Items will be delivered to the school after Spring Break.

1 day ago, Meghan Moody
spirit wear
Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day! Students can wear a green top with uniform bottoms.
This is not a free dress day. Students who come fully out of uniform will call home for a change of clothes.
4 days ago, Meghan Moody
stpats
3/15 Raider Review: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/harold-b-dawson-jr-middle-school/newsletters/raider-review-3-15
5 days ago, Meghan Moody
315

It's PI DAY! Due to state testing, we will be celebrating at the end of the month. Students with zero major referrals between now and then can earn the chance to pie their favorite (or least favorite?) staff member in the face! 🥧

6 days ago, Meghan Moody
pie a teacher
Our PTO meeting is tonight. Start time was supposed to be 5:30, but the volleyball game is running later. We should start by 6:00 p.m.
8 days ago, Meghan Moody
PTO Reminder (3)
Per the district, ALL after-school activities for today (Tues. March 10) are cancelled. Stay safe indoors!
10 days ago, Meghan Moody
31026 All afterschool activities have been cancelled
Corrections for this week:
Tuesday's volleyball game at Trewyn is at 4:30 pm.
Thursday's volleyball game vs. Glen Oak is at 4:00 pm. The PTO meeting has been moved to 5:30 pm on Thursday. Come cheer on our Raiders and stay to support our school!
11 days ago, Meghan Moody
HBD Weekly Schedule (40)
Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
14 days 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

15 days ago, PPS Communications
Intercession March 30-April 2

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

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

18 days ago, PPS Communications
The Remarkable Times - March 2026
💙 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!
18 days ago, PPS Communications
school social work appreciation
Here's the lineup for our Black History Month Spirit Week!
28 days ago, Meghan Moody
Red and Yellow Modern Black History Month Poster (3)
Last Call for the Peoria County Chess Championship !!! Saturday, February 21, 2026 Hosted by Mark W. Bills Middle School Sponsored by Peoria County Regional Office of Education & Greater Peoria Chess ***Students must attend a Peoria County Public or Private school*** https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PeoriaCounty26 $5 Entry at the door (PPS playsFree) Doors Open 8am Registration Open until 8:45am First Round 9:30am All other rounds ASAP 6 Sections - Swiss System K-3 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d 4-5 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d Junior High 6, 7, & 8 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d High School 9-12 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d Awards top 10 in each division (K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, & 😎 Top 5 HS. Biggest upset in each division. Top 3 teams in each division K-3, 4-5, 6-8, HS)
28 days ago, PPS Chess
County
Your voice matters!
Please complete the Cognia Parent Survey by clicking the link below and selecting Harold B. Dawson Middle School: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299851/692/1
After submitting, fill out this form *or* send a note to school saying you completed the survey - doing so will earn your child a FREE DRESS PASS! https://forms.office.com/r/SqNdqL1z0t
about 1 month ago, Meghan Moody
cognia
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
crossing guard appreciation day
This weekend is going to be big! Three tournements in one location! Thank you to the Lincoln K8 School for being such a gracious host. PFT/PPS Championship ***PPS Students ONLY*** https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PFTPPS26 This is a K-12 Tournament!!! Come and be named the top PPS player. Doors open at 8am First Round at 9:30am Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Federation of Teachers Local 780 Peoria Public Schools District 150
about 1 month ago, PPS Chess
PFT
Cold day? WCTC Culinary students got you covered ❄️➡️🔥 Chili mac & cheese, cornbread, potato skins, and a delicious brookie (brownie + cookie!) are being served at the award-winning Warrior Way Café this Thursday!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
warrior way cafe

Check out the February issue of The Remarkable Times, where we celebrate student achievements, highlight inspiring stories, and share important updates from across our school district!

https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/02-2026-remarkable-times

about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
Remarkable Times Masthead