Mark Bills Middle School

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.

👏🎵Keeping our schools in tune and on tempo. We appreciate our music directors today! Thank you for all that you do! 👏🎵

Have a Terrific Tuesday Eagles! Here is today's news

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The WEMB news crew is back! Have a Marvelous Monday

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Check out the dates for upcoming SOCCER OPEN GYM

Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!

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

Congratulations to our fantastic 8th grade volleyball girls!

💙 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!

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)