OCTOBER OPEN CHESS NIGHT October 24th - 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
6 months ago, PPS Chess
October Flyer

Hines 1st and 2nd graders had an amazing time exploring the Peoria Riverfront Museum this week! 🏛️✨ They learned so much and were fantastic visitors. Check out our group photo—can you spot someone you know? 📸What’s your favorite memory from a museum visit? Share with us in the comments below! 👇😊 #HinesSchool #FieldTripFun #PeoriaRiverfrontMuseum #YoungExplorers

6 months ago, Julie Hancock
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Ask your school counselor or principal for a referral today.
6 months ago, PPS Communications
Brains need breaks
Don't let fall break slow you down! 🛋️💡 Make your weekends count with our free online curriculum—perfect for bite-sized family learning. Even a little practice each week can spark BIG results! https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/learning-at-home-resources

Tag another family who loves learning, and show us your weekend study setup! 📷👇 #PPSFallBreak #FamilyGoals
6 months ago, PPS Communications
weekend study living room

📢 Attention Parents & Guardians!

Carle Health will be at Manual High School on Wednesday, October 15th, from 9:30 am–3:30 pm.

Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th & 12th graders need to be up to date on physicals & vaccines to return to school after Fall Break!

Can’t make it? Call or make an appointment at Heartland Health: 309-680-7600.

6 months ago, PPS Communications
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🍂 Fall break is here! Why not snuggle up, grab a snack, and help your family’s minds grow with our FREE online curriculum? Just a few evenings or a little weekend time can make a BIG difference. 📚✨
Who’s ready to make cozy memories and boost those brain cells?

👉 Try it now and share your family’s learning moments below!
https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/learning-at-home-resources
6 months ago, PPS Communications
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Can you believe it? The first quarter grading period officially wrapped up last Friday, and your student is now one-fourth of the way through the school year (time flies when you’re learning, right?).
7 months ago, PPS Communications
conferences reminder

👻 Don't ghost us - Give blood 🩸 and save a life!
Join us for the American Red Cross Blood Drive
🕑 Monday, October 27 | 2–6 PM
📍 Peoria Public School Admin Building

7 months ago, PPS Communications
Blood drive info
Congratulations to our Dream Big poster contest winners!!
8 months ago, Julie Hancock
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Hines K, 3 & 4 went to the Peoria Museum this week! They learned so much!!
8 months ago, Julie Hancock
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Paraeducators with an associate degree are invited to apply by Sept. 30th.
8 months ago, PPS Communications
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Our summer readers had a special lunch today!
8 months ago, Julie Hancock
Summer Readers are Leaders!
Join us for the Schoolhouse Open - a fundraising event for the PPS Foundation. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uvpr8t7/lp/7888bc10-01bb-4634-bc26-f3828cd34094
8 months ago, PPS Communications
Schoolhouse open info
Free Summer Meals for students 18 and under - with USDA and Sun Meals To-Go!
11 months ago, PPS Communications
free summer meals promo
Save the Date! Come learn about different cultures from our international teachers and enjoy the day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. #PeoriaPublicSchools
12 months ago, PPS Communications
Multicultural Fair event info
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🦒 Calling all future Kindergarten Superstars! Kindergarten Roundup is happening AT THE ZOO! 🐒 🌟 Meet the Kindergarten teachers! 🚌 Take a school bus ride! 🦁 Explore the zoo! Share this post and spread the excitement with little learners you know who are ready to roar into Kindergarten! #PeoriaPublicSchools
about 1 year ago, PPS Communications
Kindergarten Roundup Event
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Congratulations to Leila Johnson - our first kindergartener whose parent signed off on her knowing her Critical Benchmarks! We are so proud of her!
about 1 year ago, Julie Hancock
Leila Johnson knows all of her Critical Benchmarks!
This Friday, April 11th is the deadline for Early Entrance applications.. • Children who turn five years old on or between September 2 and October 31 may qualify for early entrance to Kindergarten. • Children who turn six years old on or between September 2 and October 31 may qualify for early entrance to First Grade. Get details and apply here: https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/o/pps/page/early-entrance
about 1 year ago, PPS Communications
early entrance info
Come dine at the Warrior Way Café! 🍽️ Enjoy a gourmet lunch crafted by our award-winning WCTC culinary students: 🥣 Asparagus soup 🍖 House-smoked pork chop 🥔 Au gratin potatoes 🍅 Tomato Provençale (tomatoes baked with garlic, parsley & crunchy breadcrumbs) 🍰 Angel food cake with strawberries & vanilla whipped cream Open 11 AM – 1:30 PM Reserve by 4/9/25 at warriorwaycafe@psd150.org– seats fill fast!
about 1 year ago, PPS Communications
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✨ Today is School Librarian Appreciation Day—and we think PPS school librarians are one for the books! ✨ From helping students check out their next great read to creating a space where knowledge thrives, our librarians make every school a novel place to learn! Thank you!
about 1 year ago, PPS Communications
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