The drive also marked the school’s first house challenge, with students collecting 287 brand-new pairs of pajamas, and Altruismo collecting the most! 👏
We’re excited to honor these three outstanding scholars who brought confidence and professionalism to the stage:
🏆 1st Place: De'Angela W — 6th grader at Mark Bills Middle School, representing Amistad!
🥈 2nd Place: Armani G — 5th grader at Rolling Acres, representing Isbindi!
🥉 3rd Place: Tyland J — 5th grader at Reservoir Gifted Academy, representing Altruismo!
Fantastic job to all three!
🎉 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!
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!
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.
Boundary Waiver Information
Good evening, Kellar Families!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! We are so grateful for our caring and supportive Kellar community. This month, we enjoyed an amazing Grandparents Week, collected non-perishable food items for Sophia’s Kitchen, and continue to gather cozy PJs for our 72 Acts of Kindness challenge.
I’m also excited to share that our attendance has held steady at 95%, and our Chronic Absenteeism rate continues to improve, with recent weeks at 9% and 10%. With just three short weeks left in December before Winter Break, I’m hopeful we can keep this positive trend going and finish 2025 strong with continued growth and improvement.
As many of you know, December can be a challenging month for behavior. To support positive choices, we will once again be using our Giving Tree. Students who show that they are respectful, responsible, engaged, and safe may be randomly selected to choose a special gift to take home.
A reminder that the Boundary Waiver window opens December 1st. Please note that the criteria for waivers is changing, and waivers are reviewed mid-year. They may be revoked for concerns related to attendance and/or discipline. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. We appreciate you!
PTO Updates:
Monday, 12/8 - December Stock the Lounge is 2nd grade. Please keep an eye out for the sign up genius!
Everyone have a great week and SHINE YOUR KELLAR PRIDE!!!
🍂 Thanksgiving Break is here! 🍂
Take time to recharge and celebrate all the things we’re thankful for! Have a wonderful break, PPS!
