Click this link to see a video showcasing our February Reading Leaders!
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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
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
Congratulations to Aria, our building level Young Author's winner!
Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
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
Congratulations to our top Young Authors! We celebrated with a sweet breakfast!
🍀 Spring into action and check out the March edition of The Remarkable Times!
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/03-2026-remarkable-times
💙 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!
Join us in saying THANK YOU and write a word of encouragement in the comments!
Hines had their First Annual Black History Month Assembly! What a great learning opportunity for everyone!
Congratulations to Xander and Messiah our top 2 Spelling Bee participants! Xander will be moving on to the District championship in March
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)
Hines students have embraced Black History Month in art class! Amazing creativity!
Ag in the classroom visited 3rd and 4th grade today with a real live bunny!
Congratulations to Iniyazh! She competed in the district chess tournament and won 1st place in the K-3 Division!!
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single 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
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!
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
JANUARY OPEN CHESS NIGHT
January 30th - 4-6pm Mark W. Bills Middle School
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
Peoria Public Schools District 150
Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.
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