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!
3 months ago, Meghan Moody
🎊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.🎊
3 months ago, PPS Communications
👏🏾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.👏🏾
3 months ago, PPS Communications
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.
3 months ago, PPS Communications
🎊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.🎊
3 months ago, PPS Communications
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.
3 months ago, PPS Communications
❄️🔥 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!
4 months ago, Meghan Moody
Click here to unwrap the December Issue of the Remarkable Times!
4 months ago, PPS Communications
💛 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! 🌟
4 months ago, PPS Communications
Future Teacher Club and Student Council are cancelled for this afternoon. ❄️
4 months 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.
4 months ago, PPS Communications
To get connected to a Cartwheel counselor, reach out to your school principal today.
4 months 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!
4 months ago, PPS Communications
When life gets complicated Cartwheel can help. Ask your school counselor or principal for a referral today.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months ago, Meghan Moody
Dedicated counselors are available - reach out to your principal or school counselor for a referral to Cartwheel today!
4 months 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!
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago, PPS Chess
