Let's give Mr. Ama a huge congratulations for being named Teacher of the Year (Donald M. Phares Award)!! We appreciate all that you do, and Maude Sanders is lucky to have you.
🎉 Parent University Block Party 🎉
Calling all Pre-K–4th grade families! Join us for a day of food, music, games, and resources!
📅 Register by March 27th! Don’t wait!
⚠️ All students must be pre-registered
🎟️ Wristbands required for entry
Calling all Pre-K–4th grade families! Join us for a day of food, music, games, and resources!
📅 Register by March 27th! Don’t wait!
⚠️ All students must be pre-registered
🎟️ Wristbands required for entry
Thank you so much to all the parents who have supported our after-school choir program through donations, fundraisers, and time. Through your support we were able to purchase these amazing t-shirts for our students to wear on their field trips, and show their DMAS pride!
This is a big semester for our choir kids.
In April we will be traveling to Bradley University to sing with Dr. Boulton and the Bradley Chorale.
On May 12th we will be performing at the Riverfront Museum for Arts in the Park, and on May 14th Imago Dei Church will be hosting our first annual Spring Choir Concert. Mark those dates on your calendar and come out to support our choir program if you can!
As they say on Sesame Street, "One small voice can teach the world to sing."
👏🎵Keeping our schools in tune and on tempo. We appreciate our music directors today! Thank you for all that you do! 👏🎵
Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
Last week to register for Intercession!
Registration fees for the first week are paid by Peoria Public Schools if registration is completed by 3/12/2026. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided for those who register by March 12th. See what is available here: https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/intercession-programs
🍀 Spring into action and check out the March edition of The Remarkable Times!
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/03-2026-remarkable-times
💙 This week, we celebrate the remarkable school social workers of Peoria Public Schools who support our students’ academic success, emotional well-being, and overall growth every single day!
Join us in saying THANK YOU and write a word of encouragement in the comments!
Join us in saying THANK YOU and write a word of encouragement in the comments!
Today we celebrated black history month with our annual Black History museum. Members of our speech and debate team prepared speeches about some very influential African Americans to share, and did amazing. We also welcomed a very special guest Dr. Maude Sanders daughter, Carol Caldwell-Graham to share her mother's story. Carol also brought some of her mothers memorabilia to show and donate to the school.
Hope to see you there!
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)
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
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.
PFT/PPS Championship
***PPS Students ONLY***
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PFTPPS26
This is a K-12 Tournament!!!
Come and be named the top PPS player.
Doors open at 8am
First Round at 9:30am
Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Federation of Teachers Local 780 Peoria Public Schools District 150
Our little friends at circle time. We are learning to be attentive while learning. With small steps we will get there.
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!
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
Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.
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!
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!
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!
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.
We honor his legacy by reflecting on justice, equity, and the power of education to uplift every student in the PPS community.
