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)
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🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
24 days ago, PPS Communications
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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. Register for ONLY one! PFT/PPS Championship ***PPS Students ONLY*** https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PFTPPS26 Peoria Area Private Schools Championship *** Students MUST be enrolled in a private school in Peoria, Tazewell, or Woodford Counties. *** https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PAPSCC26 Lincoln Open Open to all students K-12 (who don't qualify for the other two) https://www.kingregistration.com/event/LincolnOpen26 Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Federation of Teachers Local 780 Peoria Public Schools District 150
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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!
27 days ago, PPS Communications
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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

28 days ago, PPS Communications
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Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.

about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
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It might be really cold outside, but the chess will be hot this Saturday at the Mark W. Bills Middle School Winter Chess Classic. Yes, this tournment still happening as planned! We hope you can travel safely and join us for one of the largest local scholastic chess tournaments. Registration is still OPEN! Saturday, January 24, 2026. https://www.kingregistration.com/event/MarkBills26 $5 Entry at the door (Free for PPS) Doors Open 8am Registration Open until 8:45am First Round 9:30am All other rounds ASAP 7 Sections - Swiss System K-5 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d Junior High 6, 7, & 8 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d High School 9-12 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d Grand Prix - 900 or higher live rating Awards are presented after the last round of each section. See the website for the full list of awards. Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Public Schools District 150
about 1 month ago, PPS Chess
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Never miss a stop! 🚌 With BusQuest, parents and guardians can get student info, real-time alerts, and live bus tracking, all in one place. Stay connected. Stay informed. Download today!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
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This Thursday at Warrior Way Café ⭐️

Our talented WCTC culinary students are serving up a bold and flavorful menu featuring:
🥕 Carrot & Ginger Soup
🍗 Korean Fried Chicken
🥥 Coconut Lime Bars

Support our students, enjoy an incredible meal, and see future chefs in action!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
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There will be no school Monday, January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We honor his legacy by reflecting on justice, equity, and the power of education to uplift every student in the PPS community.
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
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🎉 Welcome back, students and staff!
Valeska Hinton and KCSS are back in session on January 13th. Get ready for a great semester ahead!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
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Happy Holidays from PPS! 🎄✨ Wishing our students, staff, and families a joyful season and a relaxing, well-deserved break! We'll see you next year!
2 months ago, PPS Communications
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🎉 Congratulations to our 5th & 6th grade Amazing Shake Champions! 🎉
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!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
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🎉 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!

3 months ago, PPS Communications
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🌟 PPS Attendance Shoutout! 🌟
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!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
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🎉 Congratulations to Bianca Brown, school counselor at Annie Jo Gordon, for earning a remarkable Spirit Award at last night’s Board Meeting! 🎉
Her positivity, dedication, and heart shine bright! Thank you for all you do for PPS students!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
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🇫🇷The Warrior Way Café is serving up French flavors on December 11th!
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!

3 months ago, PPS Communications
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Admin is so excited for the AMAZING SHAKE tomorrow that they’ve already sorted themselves into their house! 🎉

Now we want to know… Which house are YOU repping?
🖤 Altruismo
💛 Amistad
❤️ Isibindi
💙 Rêveur

Show your house pride in the comments below!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
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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.

3 months ago, PPS Communications
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🎊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.🎊

3 months ago, PPS Communications
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