🎉 Congratulations to our 3rd & 4th grade Amazing Shake Champions! 🎉

We’re thrilled to celebrate these three incredible scholars who brought their confidence and professionalism to the spotlight:

🏆 1st Place: Mallorie A. — 4th grader at Northmoor Primary, proudly representing Altruismo!

🥈 2nd Place: Braylee J. — 3rd grader at Northmoor Primary, shining bright for Amistad!

🥉 3rd Place: Amaranth G. — 3rd grader, showcasing the spirit of Reveur!

These students wowed judges with their people skills, way to go!

about 14 hours ago, PPS Communications
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Our monthly PTO is meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. on MS Teams (bit.ly/HBDPTO2526). We will not be meeting in person this month. Students earn a free dress pass if their grown-up attends virtually!

about 20 hours ago, Meghan Moody
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🌟 PPS Attendance Shoutout! 🌟
The PPS Board of Education recognized several schools for major improvements in November!

✨ Attendance Growth

Von Steuben: +5.3%

Trewyn K-8: +3.8%

Richwoods: +3%

📉 Chronic Absenteeism Down

Mark Bills: –11.2 pts

Franklin Primary: –11 pts

Trewyn K-8: –7.4 pts

👏 Amazing work by our schools, staff, and students! Keep it going!
about 23 hours ago, PPS Communications
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🎉 Congratulations to Bianca Brown, school counselor at Annie Jo Gordon, for earning a remarkable Spirit Award at last night’s Board Meeting! 🎉
Her positivity, dedication, and heart shine bright! Thank you for all you do for PPS students!
about 23 hours ago, PPS Communications
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🇫🇷The Warrior Way Café is serving up French flavors on December 11th!
Warm up with French Onion Soup, enjoy Beef Bourguignon over rice pilaf, and finish with a Paris-Brest — a sweet, airy pastry straight from the heart of France!
🍽️ Our WCTC Culinary students cannot wait to serve you!

2 days ago, PPS Communications
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Come out and support our boys basketball team at their first game of the season this afternoon, then hang around for our Parent University event from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Dinner is on us, and you can earn your student up to two free dress passes! You'll also be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to Hy-Vee (one winner per grade level)!

2 days ago, Meghan Moody
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Admin is so excited for the AMAZING SHAKE tomorrow that they’ve already sorted themselves into their house! 🎉

Now we want to know… Which house are YOU repping?
🖤 Altruismo
💛 Amistad
❤️ Isibindi
💙 Rêveur

Show your house pride in the comments below!
2 days ago, PPS Communications
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Bumps in the road are challenging and Cartwheel is here to help. Reach out to your school counselor or principal today for a referral to Cartwheel.

2 days ago, PPS Communications
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This Monday, come out and support our boys basketball team at their first game of the season, then hang around for our Parent University event from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Dinner is on us, and you can earn your student up to two free dress passes! You'll also be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to Hy-Vee (one winner per grade level)! See you Monday evening!

5 days ago, Meghan Moody
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🎊Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!

Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.🎊

5 days ago, PPS Communications
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👏🏾Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that senior Kevin Liao has matched with Princeton University through the QuestBridge Scholarship! QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at top colleges and universities across the country.
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.👏🏾

5 days ago, PPS Communications
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Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that senior Kevin Liao has matched with Princeton University through the QuestBridge Scholarship! QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at top colleges and universities across the country.
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.
5 days ago, PPS Communications
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🎊Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!

Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.🎊

5 days ago, PPS Communications
johnny thai
Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!

Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.
5 days ago, PPS Communications
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❄️🔥 We're heating things up on this cold day! 🔥❄️
All students can come out of uniform tomorrow (school-appropriate; no hoodies or blankets). Homerooms will also compete against each other for the highest attendance in their grade level!
7 days ago, Meghan Moody
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Click here to unwrap the December Issue of the Remarkable Times!

8 days ago, PPS Communications
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💛 To our amazing Special Education teachers across Peoria Public Schools: thank you for creating inclusive classrooms where every student can grow and shine. We are grateful for all that you do! 🌟
8 days ago, PPS Communications
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Future Teacher Club and Student Council are cancelled for this afternoon. ❄️
9 days ago, Meghan Moody
This season, your generosity can change someone’s day. 🌟 Please consider donating to the Hand Up Food Pantry at the Wraparound Center. Together, we can make sure every family feels supported.
9 days ago, PPS Communications
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