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/
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
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
Congratulations to our fantastic 8th grade volleyball girls!
🍀 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!
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
The Ebony Era event and MBS students were showcased by WCBU. Check out the story. #ProudEagleMoments
https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-02-26/the-ebony-era-students-at-peorias-mark-bills-middle-school-celebrate-black-history-month
These are the amazing MBS students attending the IESA State Chess Tournament this weekend.
#GoEaglesGo
#Checkmate
#Chess
Volleyball practice will be 2:45-4:30 for everyone on Wednesday, February 25th to accommodate our Ebony Event decorating the following day.
The Ebony Era event schedule
February 26, 2026
@Mark W Bills Middle School
OPEN CHESS Night - For the Love of the Game Edition
TONIGHT!!!!!
February 20, 2026 - 4-6pm
Mark W. Bills Middle School
Join K-12 students from around the Tri-County area for friendly over-the-board play, chess puzzles, and of course, PIZZA.
This is a FREE event! Pizza is FREE, just come and enjoy chess!
Questions, email Emily Dawson at emily.dawson77@gmail.com or emily.dawson@psd150.org.
Sponsored by the Mark W. Bills Middle School Chess Team and Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Public Schools District 150
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)
Let’s get the ball rolling with Future Teacher Club Black History Month event “The Ebony Era” with our second year of Door Decoration Contest.
Please vote for your favorite door- Comment the number of the door in the post.
Winning class will get their choice of a pizza or ice cream party ..... and that teacher gets lunch on us!!!
Judging period February 20- February 26.
Come see The Ebony Event Thursday February 26, 2026, at 8:00 am- 9:30 am.
Please vote for your favorite door- Comment the number of the door in the post.
Winning class will get their choice of a pizza or ice cream party ..... and that teacher gets lunch on us!!!
Judging period February 20- February 26.
Come see The Ebony Event Thursday February 26, 2026, at 8:00 am- 9:30 am.
SAVE ATHE DATE.....Mark Bills Day at Raising Canes is MARCH 4th.
15% of net sales will be donated to the MBS PTC to benefit all of our students, teachers and staff.
YOU MUST MENTION THIS FLYER FOR THE DONATION. See the flyer for all of the details.
15% of net sales will be donated to the MBS PTC to benefit all of our students, teachers and staff.
YOU MUST MENTION THIS FLYER FOR THE DONATION. See the flyer for all of the details.
PTC Meeting minutes from 2-17
All parents are welcome to attend meetings - Next meeting April 21, 5:30 in the library
Tomorrow is our first WINNING WEDNESDAY RAFFLE.
Throughout the day, we will be calling names of students to win! 40 winners!!
Cane's, Arby's, Casey's, Pizza Ranch.....you get to pick your reward!
Let's have 100% attendance tomorrow
Throughout the day, we will be calling names of students to win! 40 winners!!
Cane's, Arby's, Casey's, Pizza Ranch.....you get to pick your reward!
Let's have 100% attendance tomorrow
WINNING WEDNESDAYS RAFFLES ARE COMING!!
Be at school on Wednesday Feb 18th and Feb 25th to win your choice of pizza from Casey's or a kids combo meal from Cane's or Hardees!
40 winning students will be chosen on each day. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
We are shooting for 100% attendance on those days!! LET'S GO EAGLES!!
Be at school on Wednesday Feb 18th and Feb 25th to win your choice of pizza from Casey's or a kids combo meal from Cane's or Hardees!
40 winning students will be chosen on each day. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
We are shooting for 100% attendance on those days!! LET'S GO EAGLES!!
Due to basketball, volleyball practice has been cancelled for all grades today (Feb. 10). We apologize for the inconvenience!
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Trivia Night!
