👏🏾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!
5 Days of Giving begins today! Help support our students in need across the district.
We are just two weeks away from the OFFICIAL Illinois K-12 All-Grade State Chess Championship on
November 15, 2025, at the Pere Marquette Hotel, Peoria.
Registrations are rolling in from local teams and through online registration.
HUNDREDS of TROPHIES! Play here and claim your spot and title as the BEST in the #stateofillinois!
This is a US Chess-rated tournament sponsored by The Illinois Chess Association, & hosted by the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation! The Foundation is also sponsoring all PPS Students' US Chess memberships. If your student does not have a membership, enter 99999999 when registering, and we will take care of enrolling the student for a membership.
More information and registration can be found directly at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/25ILAG
Doors open at 8 am at the Pere Marquette Ballroom. Check-in closes at 8:45 am. First round starts for all sections at 9 am.
Email Emily Dawson with any questions or for help with registration at emily.dawson@psd150.org or emily.dawson77@gmail.com. #Chess #ppschess
