🎉 Congratulations to our 3rd & 4th grade Amazing Shake Champions! 🎉
We’re thrilled to celebrate these three incredible scholars who brought their confidence and professionalism to the spotlight:
🏆 1st Place: Mallorie A. — 4th grader at Northmoor Primary, proudly representing Altruismo!
🥈 2nd Place: Braylee J. — 3rd grader at Northmoor Primary, shining bright for Amistad!
🥉 3rd Place: Amaranth G. — 3rd grader, showcasing the spirit of Reveur!
These students wowed judges with their people skills, way to go!
First Parent Workshop of the Year
📅 Wednesday, December 11th
🕣 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
📍 Jamieson School
This relaxed, judgment-free meet-and-greet is the perfect way to:
✨ Meet other Jamieson parents
✨ Share experiences & tips
✨ Start building our supportive parent community
Future sessions will dive into real topics like challenging behavior, positive communication, and more – but this first one is all about coming together.
See you Thursday morning!
The PPS Board of Education recognized several schools for major improvements in November!
✨ Attendance Growth
Von Steuben: +5.3%
Trewyn K-8: +3.8%
Richwoods: +3%
📉 Chronic Absenteeism Down
Mark Bills: –11.2 pts
Franklin Primary: –11 pts
Trewyn K-8: –7.4 pts
👏 Amazing work by our schools, staff, and students! Keep it going!
Her positivity, dedication, and heart shine bright! Thank you for all you do for PPS students!
Your team brought joy with story time, crafts, and generous gifts. Our students loved it!
Grateful for your kindness and community spirit. ❤️
#RichwoodsKnights #JamiesonEagles
Warm up with French Onion Soup, enjoy Beef Bourguignon over rice pilaf, and finish with a Paris-Brest — a sweet, airy pastry straight from the heart of France!
🍽️ Our WCTC Culinary students cannot wait to serve you!
Now we want to know… Which house are YOU repping?
🖤 Altruismo
💛 Amistad
❤️ Isibindi
💙 Rêveur
Show your house pride in the comments below!
Bumps in the road are challenging and Cartwheel is here to help. Reach out to your school counselor or principal today for a referral to Cartwheel.
🎊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.🎊
👏🏾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.👏🏾
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.
🎊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.🎊
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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This presentation is designed for caregivers and professionals who want a clear, practical look at how schools understand and support student behavior. Participants will explore when and why an FBA is used, what the assessment process looks like, and how meaningful data drives the development of an effective Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BnU5BBKuQ2GW01are7Fh4A
From School to Home: Keeping Behavior Supports Consistent
Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
This presentation is designed for caregivers and school professionals who want to strengthen home–school collaboration around Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Participants will receive a brief overview of what a BIP is, how replacement behaviors are taught at school, and practical examples of how families can reinforce these new skills at home.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MuXDrOkpRJaNs4RB-oGiWw
🍂 Thanksgiving Break is here! 🍂
Take time to recharge and celebrate all the things we’re thankful for! Have a wonderful break, PPS!
