To get connected to a Cartwheel counselor, reach out to your school principal today.
9 days ago, PPS Communications
🍂 Thanksgiving Break is here! 🍂
Take time to recharge and celebrate all the things we’re thankful for! Have a wonderful break, PPS!
14 days ago, PPS Communications
When life gets complicated Cartwheel can help. Ask your school counselor or principal for a referral today.
16 days ago, PPS Communications
The Liberty Leadership Middle School Fall Chess Classic on November 22, 2025, is just 2 days away.
Register now at
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Liberty25
This is a K-12 chess meet open to ALL Illinois students!!
5 rounds Swiss system, G/30;d5
7 sections: K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, 8, HS, Grand Prix.
Doors Open at 8am
First Round starts no later than 9:30am.
$5 if registered online by 5pm on 11/21/2025 (max. $100 per school),
$10 if registering at the Door.
The Grand Prix is only open to those with a rating of 1000 or higher.
ALL Payments will be collected at the door. School checks may be made payable to Liberty Leadership Middle School.
USCF membership required --- Memberships (1 year) will be available from the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation for $9 at the tournament, a maximum of $99 per school. GPCF will cover the cost of anyone over the 11 players. GPCF will cover the cost of any Peoria Public Schools students. Make membership checks payable to GPCF.
20 days ago, PPS Chess
The Student Council Pet Supply Drive ends Friday at 2:30 p.m. 🐶🐱 601 is currently in the lead for the popcorn party! 🍿 See the attached flyer for accepted donations.
22 days ago, Meghan Moody
Dedicated counselors are available - reach out to your principal or school counselor for a referral to Cartwheel today!
23 days ago, PPS Communications
We're bringing back the charm bracelets! Students can earn one jibbitz charm per week for being in attendance every day that week. 💎
Bracelets will not be replaced, so students need to be responsible for them!
25 days ago, Meghan Moody
NOVEMBER OPEN CHESS NIGHT
***Special Location**** TONIGHT
November 14th - 4-7pm Pere Marquette Hotel - Marquette Ballroom
Join K-12 students from around the Tri-County area for friendly over the board play, chess puzzles, and of course PIZZA.
This is a FREE event! Pizza is FREE, just come and enjoy chess!
For questions, email Emily Dawson at
emily.dawson77@gmail.com or
emily.dawson@psd150.org.
Sponsored by the Mark W. Bills Middle School Chess Team and Greater Peoria Chess
26 days ago, PPS Chess
PPS Coaches & Parents - Use the special PPS code (GPCF2025) to register your students for the 2025 Illinois All-Grade State Championship and pay just $5 per player at the door!
We are just THREE days away from the OFFICIAL Illinois K-12 All-Grade State Chess Championship on
November 15, 2025, at the Pere Marquette Hotel, Peoria.
Great tournament for new players.
HUNDREDS of TROPHIES! Play here and claim your spot and title as the BEST in the #stateofillinois!
This is a US Chess-rated tournament sponsored by The Illinois Chess Association, & hosted by the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation! The Foundation is also sponsoring all PPS Students' US Chess memberships. If your student does not have a membership, enter 99999999 when registering, and we will take care of enrolling the student for a membership.
More information and registration can be found directly at
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/25ILAG
Doors open at 8 am at the Pere Marquette Ballroom. Check-in closes at 8:45 am. First round starts for all sections at 9 am.
Email Emily Dawson with any questions or for help with registration at
emily.dawson@psd150.org or
emily.dawson77@gmail.com. #Chess #ppschess
27 days ago, PPS Chess
Wishing our very own Mrs. Butler and Coach Will a Happy Veterans' Day! Thank you for your service!
29 days ago, Meghan Moody
29 days ago, PPS Communications
Tomorrow 11/11 is the *last day* to return your RSVP for Grandparents' Day. You can also complete the online version at the link below. We look forward to seeing our guests on Tuesday, November 25th!
https://forms.office.com/r/eisRCkeeqP30 days ago, Meghan Moody
Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
RSVPs for Grandparents' Day went home on Tuesday! Please return by Friday or complete the online version by Sunday.
We look forward to seeing our guests on Tuesday, November 25th!
about 1 month ago, Meghan Moody
HBD's PTO is selling the $1 chocolate bars again! You have 3 options for purchasing:
--Students were sent home with pre-order forms. Simply fill it out, return it to school with your cash payment, and your chocolate bars will be sent home with your student the following day.
--If you'd like to pay online, visit: https://bit.ly/HBDPTOchocolate. Your chocolate bars will be sent home with your student the following day.
--Students can purchase bars directly from Mrs. Moody throughout the day.
about 1 month ago, Meghan Moody
Hot meals for families at Hy-vee!
about 1 month ago, Meghan Moody
Schoolinks helps your student create course plans based on their career pathway 👩🏫 Learn more today!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
5 Days of Giving begins today! Help support our students in need across the district.
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
PPS Coaches & Parents - Use the special PPS code (GPCF2025) to register your students for the 2025 Illinois All-Grade State Championship and pay just $5 per player at the door!
We are just two weeks away from the OFFICIAL Illinois K-12 All-Grade State Chess Championship on
November 15, 2025, at the Pere Marquette Hotel, Peoria.
Registrations are rolling in from local teams and through online registration.
HUNDREDS of TROPHIES! Play here and claim your spot and title as the BEST in the #stateofillinois!
This is a US Chess-rated tournament sponsored by The Illinois Chess Association, & hosted by the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation! The Foundation is also sponsoring all PPS Students' US Chess memberships. If your student does not have a membership, enter 99999999 when registering, and we will take care of enrolling the student for a membership.
More information and registration can be found directly at
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/25ILAG Doors open at 8 am at the Pere Marquette Ballroom. Check-in closes at 8:45 am. First round starts for all sections at 9 am.
Email Emily Dawson with any questions or for help with registration at
emily.dawson@psd150.org or
emily.dawson77@gmail.com. #Chess #ppschess
about 1 month ago, PPS Chess
