The Houses of Amistad and Altruismo are partnering up to host our Mark Bills Food Drive from November 3rd to November 21st

All of the details are below. Please consider donating non-perishable, non-expired food items.

There will be a house competition to see who can bring in the most items. The winning house will earn house points toward their total AND will be listed on a permanent wall plaque in the school. All donations will be donated to the Wrap Around Center to be shared among our district 150 community

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Monday Morning News Cast - Let's have a great week

https://youtu.be/-L6FcTSgudc
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Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!
about 9 hours ago, PPS Communications
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Congratulations to the 12 - 8th graders who did ALL their math homework this week! They enjoyed a doughnut this morning! Mrs. Dare is proud of you! #IfYouAreHereBeHere #GettingItDone
3 days ago, PPS Chess
8th grade Dare's class
Thank you, PTC for this amazing Pop-up treat day! What a great way to start a Friday!! #Beautiful #Grateful #Friday
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let's strive for 100% attendance on Friday
4 days ago, LORI LAFOND
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Thursday Student News - The Book Fair is happening now....watch the broadcast for all of the details


https://youtu.be/fRzUOvFBuLc
4 days ago, LORI LAFOND
Picture Retake Day is on November 17th. If you need a new picture taken or if you were absent on Picture, please make sure you are at school on 11-17
5 days ago, LORI LAFOND
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Wonderful Wednesday Student News

https://youtu.be/m4NKxf7Pszk?si=hdQ3L01tUGZQFq79
5 days ago, LORI LAFOND

Schoolinks helps your student create course plans based on their career pathway 👩‍🏫 Learn more today!

6 days ago, PPS Communications
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5 Days of Giving begins today! Help support our students in need across the district.

7 days ago, PPS Communications
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Altruismo House is hosting a BLACK OUT DAY on Tuesday 11-4.

All students can wear all black tomorrow. To be out of uniform you MUST be dressed in mostly black.
School appropriate attire and shoes are expected.
7 days ago, LORI LAFOND
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Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!
7 days ago, PPS Communications
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PPS Coaches & Parents - Use the special PPS code (GPCF2025) to register your students for the 2025 Illinois All-Grade State Championship and pay just $5 per player at the door!

We are just two weeks away from the OFFICIAL Illinois K-12 All-Grade State Chess Championship on
November 15, 2025, at the Pere Marquette Hotel, Peoria.

Registrations are rolling in from local teams and through online registration.
HUNDREDS of TROPHIES! Play here and claim your spot and title as the BEST in the #stateofillinois!

This is a US Chess-rated tournament sponsored by The Illinois Chess Association, & hosted by the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation! The Foundation is also sponsoring all PPS Students' US Chess memberships. If your student does not have a membership, enter 99999999 when registering, and we will take care of enrolling the student for a membership.

More information and registration can be found directly at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/25ILAG

Doors open at 8 am at the Pere Marquette Ballroom. Check-in closes at 8:45 am. First round starts for all sections at 9 am.

Email Emily Dawson with any questions or for help with registration at emily.dawson@psd150.org or emily.dawson77@gmail.com. #Chess #ppschess
8 days ago, PPS Chess
All Grade 2025
The Mark Bills PTC is having a family fun night ... Join us for the Ornament Party! Check out all of the details below.
11 days ago, LORI LAFOND
Mark Bills Ornament Flyer

All of SchooLinks’ features are designed to help you plan for your future step-by-step. Learn more today!

13 days ago, PPS Communications
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A couple of Eagles were spoted in the wild this past weekend at the St. Phils Chess Tournement! Way to represent our Black & Gold. Catch more of us this weekend at the @Reservoir Fall Chess Classic. @PPSChess @GreaterPeoriaChess
13 days ago, Emily Dawson
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13 days ago, PPS Communications
Legal workshop invitation
Fabulous Friday - 10.24
We had an all-house assembly to wrap up Point Palooza. We also celebrated our fearless leader Mr. Hesh during National School Principal's Week!!
14 days ago, LORI LAFOND
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Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral today!
14 days ago, PPS Communications
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