Starting Monday April 13th....Help your homeroom collect ducks. If everyone is in homeroom when the attendance is taken (can be missing only 1 student), your homeroom will earn a duck.

Ducks will be displayed in the room....so other sections will see your progress. Homeroom with the most ducks by May 15th will earn BIG PRIZES!!!

More info will be shared soon....BE HERE AFTER BREAK FOR ALL OF THE FUN!
2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
ducks challenge
Our 5th-grade scientists just finished exploring the delicate balance of our environment. They used their creativity to design posters showing the "Bad vs. Good"—the impact of pollution and the power of conservation. Their posters are now all around the school for student and staff to see! 🎨
2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
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Dance your way into school and get a treat!

Thank you Mr. Hesh for hosting such an awesome way to start a Thursday!!
2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
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7th grade social studies made a matching game for their upcoming quiz over the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Students were engaged and having fun while learning about their amendments!
We love a friendly competition!
Let's rock this quiz!!" 
2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
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Congratulations to fifth grader, Harlea Lowery! She submitted the winning Young Authors manuscript for Mark Bills Middle School. Her beautiful manuscript called "A Viney Jungle" 🐒🌳 was presented at this week's Board of Education meeting.

Way to go, Harlea! You made your Eagle Family proud! 💛 🦅 🖤
2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
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Fifth grade took a well-deserved break on Friday from ELA IAR testing and celebrated March Madness!" 🏀

Students competed to be the first to escape from a March Madness themed Escape Room, vied to win a Rock 🪨, Paper 📄, Scissors ✂️ bracket, played a round of silent ball 🏀, and improved their compare/contrast skills 🔍 by reading about the sport of basketball in Japan.
2 months ago, LORI LAFOND
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Escape Room
Escape Room
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Escape Room
Interested in Theatre/Acting/Singing???

There is an awesome opportunity coming up at Richwoods for PSD150 2nd-8th graders.
The RHS Theatre Department is having a youth theatre workshop on April 11th, during spring break. Everyone who participates that day will also have the opportunity to be in one song during the RHS production of WONDERLAND at the end of April.

Several MBS Alumni and children of MBS staff are involved in this production!

Contact info is listed below.
3 months ago, LORI LAFOND
wonderful theatre workshop
👏🎵Keeping our schools in tune and on tempo. We appreciate our music directors today! Thank you for all that you do! 👏🎵
3 months ago, PPS Communications
music director appreciation day

Reminder to all 8th grade.....Class shirt orders are due!!! Last day to turn in forms and money is MONDAY!!

See the flyer for all of the details

3 months ago, LORI LAFOND
shirt order form
Have a Terrific Tuesday Eagles! Here is today's news

https://youtu.be/KXogYRTPuGs?si=MdJo0PNs-2W8gnnZ
3 months ago, LORI LAFOND
The WEMB news crew is back! Have a Marvelous Monday

https://youtu.be/8rIaodebakk?si=50z_Zry5Ee4snhJ4
3 months ago, LORI LAFOND
Check out the dates for upcoming SOCCER OPEN GYM
3 months ago, LORI LAFOND
soccer
Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
maintenance appreciaton
Check out the photo album from the Ebony Era event! Thank you Mrs. Stanley for capturing such great moments. https://www.facebook.com/share/1FStbjXmJm/
3 months ago, Emily Dawson
Ebony Era
Read Across America continues at Mark W. Bills Middle School. Thank you Mr. Doug Shannon for giving your time to read, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," to Mrs. Dawson's Class. Her classroom is well on their way to reading 180 read aloud books this year. The students loved seeing pictures or your bunny Queen, too! #ReadAcrossAmerica #ABookADay #GivingBack
3 months ago, Emily Dawson
Guest Reader
Doug Shannon

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

3 months ago, PPS Communications
Intercession March 30-April 2
Congratulations to our fantastic 8th grade volleyball girls!
3 months ago, KACIE SHAW
Darmani and Dad
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💙 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!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
school social work appreciation
The Ebony Era event and MBS students were showcased by WEEK. Check out the story. #ProudEagleMoments https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/26/peoria-students-showcase-talents-black-history-month-museum
3 months ago, Emily Dawson
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