Our student leaders were hard at work today stuffing 800 eggs! We are so excited for our Egg Hunt on Friday!
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🎉 Parent University Block Party 🎉
Calling all Pre-K–4th grade families! Join us for a day of food, music, games, and resources!
📅 Register by March 27th! Don’t wait!
⚠️ All students must be pre-registered
🎟️ Wristbands required for entry
22 days ago, PPS Communications
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👏🎵Keeping our schools in tune and on tempo. We appreciate our music directors today! Thank you for all that you do! 👏🎵
26 days ago, PPS Communications
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Click this link to see a video showcasing our February Reading Leaders!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDfGTcPlc/5q61lrzUZebdNmD2u6jQtQ/watch?utm_content=DAHDfGTcPlc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h31d634fa4d

Mr. Tua's Class: Jackson and Mi'Sheal

Kindergarten: Luca, Londyn, Meliki, Sabrina, Ace, Aiden, Scottie, Ezra, Treasure, Giovonni, Jouriee, Yuna, Liam, Enoch, Serena, Zion, Kemoni, Iker, Lucca, Michaela, Jae'Marie, Oakley, Keanu, L'Oreal, Camden, Jaidyn, Marquis, Jasper, Lawante, and Parker

1st Grade: Calliope, Michael, Angel V., Angel H., Harmony, Iniyazh, Grettell, Kamarion, Tyree, Lea, Ella, Jayveair, Ja'Marien, Nathan, Leila, Azaya, Zariah, and Dax

2nd Grade: Oliver, Raymond, Nykoli, and Tony

3rd Grade: Aidan, Mattyx, Alessia, Theodore, Syncere, Luis, Ahsha, Noah H., Ainsley, Messiah, and Giovanni

4th Grade: Laylah, Wyntur, Lela, Aria, and Emma
about 1 month ago, JENNA STANCIL
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Congratulations to Aria, our building level Young Author's winner!
about 1 month ago, Julie Hancock
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Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
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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

about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
Intercession March 30-April 2
Congratulations to our top Young Authors! We celebrated with a sweet breakfast!
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💙 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!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
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Hines had their First Annual Black History Month Assembly! What a great learning opportunity for everyone!
about 2 months ago, Julie Hancock
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Congratulations to Xander and Messiah our top 2 Spelling Bee participants! Xander will be moving on to the District championship in March
about 2 months ago, Julie Hancock
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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)
about 2 months ago, PPS Chess
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Hines students have embraced Black History Month in art class! Amazing creativity!
about 2 months ago, Julie Hancock
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Ag in the classroom visited 3rd and 4th grade today with a real live bunny!
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Congratulations to Iniyazh! She competed in the district chess tournament and won 1st place in the K-3 Division!!
2 months ago, Julie Hancock
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🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
2 months 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
2 months ago, PPS Chess
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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!
2 months ago, PPS Communications
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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

2 months ago, PPS Communications
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