Our student leaders were hard at work today stuffing 800 eggs! We are so excited for our Egg Hunt on Friday!
20 days ago, Julie Hancock
🎉 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
👏🎵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
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
Congratulations to Aria, our building level Young Author's winner!
about 1 month ago, Julie Hancock
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
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
Congratulations to our top Young Authors! We celebrated with a sweet breakfast!
about 1 month ago, Julie Hancock
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
💙 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
Hines had their First Annual Black History Month Assembly! What a great learning opportunity for everyone!
about 2 months ago, Julie Hancock
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
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
Hines students have embraced Black History Month in art class! Amazing creativity!
about 2 months ago, Julie Hancock
Ag in the classroom visited 3rd and 4th grade today with a real live bunny!
2 months ago, Julie Hancock
Congratulations to Iniyazh! She competed in the district chess tournament and won 1st place in the K-3 Division!!
2 months ago, Julie Hancock
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
2 months ago, PPS Communications
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
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
2 months ago, PPS Communications