Check out the Thursday News Cast....be sure to watch it all so you can see Mr. Hesh turn into a ninja ballerina

https://youtu.be/Y68UKoCsR5A?si=ECBecQS1vyKqVoqi

Also, don't forget....HOUSE FRIDAY TOMORROW. Wear your house shirts with uniform bottoms to celebrate WE ARE ALL CONNECTED
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
Check out the info for the Soccer Camp at Richwoods this summer!
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
soccer camp
Thursday's theme is 100% Accountable
Students and staff can dress in 100% ALL ONE COLOR! So pick your favorite color and dress head to toe!
Students must be dressed in the day's theme to be out of uniform. Theme day dress code rules apply.

about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
all one color dress up day
VIP BREAKFAST FORMS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY May 1st. Please return them to the office by the end of the day on Friday. Late forms cannot be accepted. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the events
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
VIP INVITE
Tuesday's Mindset - Everything is Possible. Students and staff dressed as their future self!

#7mindsetsweek
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
J dressed as Mr. Hesh
teachers
7th
8th grade
Welcome to 7 Mindsets Week! Check out today's newscast for all of the details.

https://youtu.be/TFcNWlureik?si=DKN3RyA3TGYCAgdh
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
Next week is 7 mindsets week....WE HAVE A THEME DAY EVERY DAY!!! Check out all of the details on the flyer!
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
7 mindsets
It's Teacher Student Swap Day ~ Always a Mark Bills Favorite.

Keep checking the post. We will add photos throughout the day :-)
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
teachers
kids dressed as teacher

Check out the Thursday News from the WEMB News team!

Great info about upcoming theme days next week!

https://youtu.be/F5AyliSgX64?si=mRcmsiy6wmBUQPmo

about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
Tomorrow 4/23/26 is TEACHER STUDENT SWAP THEME DAY

Students may dress up as their favorite teacher or member of staff. Staff and teachers can dress like students.
Students must be appropriately dressed for the day's theme to be out of uniform.
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
swap day
Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Shaw!

Mrs. Shaw was recognized today by the Kiwanis Club of Peoria and the Peoria Federation of Teachers as a TEACHER OF THE YEAR in Peoria!

This award recognizes exemplary teachers who go above and beyond for our students. Mrs. Shaw has shared her passion for teaching with our Eagle community for over a decade. She works hard every day to make sure all of our students feel loved and supported. Mrs. Shaw is also a Head of House for Amistad, the Mark Bills Volleyball coach and works on many committees throughout the year to make Mark Bills the best school it can be.

Thank you Mrs. Shaw for being a compassionate leader in our school.
We are SO glad you are a part of the Mark Bills Family!!


about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
Hesh and Shaw

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about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
webinar series
Some Terrific Tuesday News from the WEMB News Team! Check out all of the details about upcoming events and theme days!

https://youtu.be/7R0zjOSzDv0?si=9QysRoCgg46YAG2t
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
Eagles who are looking for some fun this summer....check out this baseball info!
about 1 month ago, LORI LAFOND
youth summer baseball
CONGRATULATIONS to two of our 7th grade Eagles! Mackenna and Kaitlyn are the 2026 recipients of the Dierdre Purcell Collins Math Award. This award is presented by the Peoria Pubic Schools Foundation each year to 7th grade girls who excel in math! 2 winners from each school were recognized at a special event on 4/15/26 and all recipients have the opportunity to apply for a grant to attend College for Kids this summer at Illinois Central College.

Shout out to our math teachers - Ms. Clark, Ms. Glasper, Mrs. Reno & Mrs. Dare for all they do to set our students up for success!

We are so proud of you, MacKenna & Kaitlyn ! Keep soaring high!!
about 2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
winners
students and teacher

8th grade students and parents - check out this opportunity at the Mayor's Office this summer!

Information packets and applications are in the main office

about 2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
summer student job
The Mark Bills Annual Red Cross Blood Drive is April 27th
Blood Drive is being hosted by The House of Amistad
Check out all of the details on the flyer

All students, teachers and staff can WEAR RED that day to support this effort.
about 2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
blood drive flyer
First Soccer Games of the Season are TODAY at the new Dome at Peoria Public Schools Fields
315 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61614

Girls @ 4:30
Boys @ 5:30
about 2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
soccer
Track Schedule Update:
Today's Track Meet is moved to Thursday 4/16/26 at 4:00pm Richwoods High School

about 2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
schedule update
It's another Fabulous Friday at Mark Bills. Check this awesome news cast from the WEMB news team!!!

HAVE A GREAT BREAK EVERYONE!!!

https://youtu.be/4AbxTP6VQ7o?si=l8-ubkurkPmP-axR
2 months ago, LORI LAFOND