Our MBS Soup-er Bowl ends on THURSDAY FEB 5th.
The House Standings as of today are:
1st - Altruismo
2nd - Reveur
3rd - Isibindi
4th - Amistad
Please donate soup, bowls and spoons to help others in our PSD150 community.
The House Standings as of today are:
1st - Altruismo
2nd - Reveur
3rd - Isibindi
4th - Amistad
Please donate soup, bowls and spoons to help others in our PSD150 community.

Tomorrow is TASTY TREAT TUESDAY! Make sure you are here ON TIME to get a special sweet treat from Mrs. LaFond and Ms. Page, in celebration of National School Counseling Week.

Have a marvelous Monday.... So much fun coming up this week!
https://youtu.be/wXePv9o6toc?si=KzihzZ1sPXTu8mnu
https://youtu.be/wXePv9o6toc?si=KzihzZ1sPXTu8mnu
Check out the February issue of The Remarkable Times, where we celebrate student achievements, highlight inspiring stories, and share important updates from across our school district!
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/02-2026-remarkable-times

Have a Fabulous Friday Eagles!
So many great things are happening around the nest. Volleyball....Craft Club....Soup-er Bowl.....House meetings.....Trivia Night.....the list goes on and on! Watch today's newscast for all of the details
https://youtu.be/ok9gd_B4iPw?si=7lmfaPHNiir_Mb28
So many great things are happening around the nest. Volleyball....Craft Club....Soup-er Bowl.....House meetings.....Trivia Night.....the list goes on and on! Watch today's newscast for all of the details
https://youtu.be/ok9gd_B4iPw?si=7lmfaPHNiir_Mb28
It's cold outside......we need some soup to warm things up!!
We have one week left in our Soup-er Bowl....just in time for the actual Super Bowl
Help us stock the pantry at the Wrap Around Center. All students and staff are asked to donate to the Soup-er Bowl. Placed any items in your house box. Winning house will get a Slushy party, House Points and a Trophy.
We have one week left in our Soup-er Bowl....just in time for the actual Super Bowl
Help us stock the pantry at the Wrap Around Center. All students and staff are asked to donate to the Soup-er Bowl. Placed any items in your house box. Winning house will get a Slushy party, House Points and a Trophy.

It's another Thrilling Thursday at MBS. Check out today's news!!
https://youtu.be/5dCwmjCROnY?si=YLFwknc7MK-Kmxvl
https://youtu.be/5dCwmjCROnY?si=YLFwknc7MK-Kmxvl
JANUARY OPEN CHESS NIGHT
January 30th - 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!
For 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

Look at this awesome group of 7th graders working concessions at the boys basketball game for 8th grade night. All concessions proceeds were donated to the 8th grade class for their end of festivities.
#Eagles


Here is what is happening Around the Nest!!

Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.

Hello all families of Peoria Public Schools and surrounding area schools , for all interested parties... the Mark Bills Winter Chess Classic is still on for tomorrow. Doors open at 8:00am
It might be really cold outside, but the chess will be hot this Saturday at the Mark W Bills Winter Chess Classic.
Yes, this tournment still happening as planned!
We hope you can travel safely and join us for one of the largest local scholastic chess tournaments.
Registration is still OPEN !
Saturday, January 24, 2026.
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/MarkBills26
$5 Entry at the door
Doors Open 8am
Registration Open until 8:45am
First Round 9:30am
All other rounds ASAP
7 Sections - Swiss System
K-5 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d
Junior High 6, 7, & 8 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d
High School 9-12 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d
Grand Prix - 900 or higher live rating
Awards are presented after the last round of each section.
See the website for the full list of awards.
Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Public Schools District 150
Yes, this tournment still happening as planned!
We hope you can travel safely and join us for one of the largest local scholastic chess tournaments.
Registration is still OPEN !
Saturday, January 24, 2026.
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/MarkBills26
$5 Entry at the door
Doors Open 8am
Registration Open until 8:45am
First Round 9:30am
All other rounds ASAP
7 Sections - Swiss System
K-5 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d
Junior High 6, 7, & 8 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d
High School 9-12 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d
Grand Prix - 900 or higher live rating
Awards are presented after the last round of each section.
See the website for the full list of awards.
Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Public Schools District 150

The 2nd Annual MBS Trivia Night is only a few weeks away!!
Check out all of the details. Can't wait to see you there :-)
Friday February 6th - 6pm


Starting Monday......It's the Mark Bills SOUP-ER BOWL!!
Reveur house is hosting a "Soup-er Bowl". This service project is a chance for you to give back to those in need in our PSD150 Community. From 1-26 thru 2-5, please bring donations of the following:
*Cans of soup
*Ramen/Cup-o-noodles
*Dry soup packets
*Unused/New bowls & spoons
*Boxes of crackers
All donations can be placed in your house bins in the front hallway.
Winning house will receive a Trophy, a Slushie Party and House Points
Let's help keep our community fed and warm with Soup.....just in time for the Super Bowl
Reveur house is hosting a "Soup-er Bowl". This service project is a chance for you to give back to those in need in our PSD150 Community. From 1-26 thru 2-5, please bring donations of the following:
*Cans of soup
*Ramen/Cup-o-noodles
*Dry soup packets
*Unused/New bowls & spoons
*Boxes of crackers
All donations can be placed in your house bins in the front hallway.
Winning house will receive a Trophy, a Slushie Party and House Points
Let's help keep our community fed and warm with Soup.....just in time for the Super Bowl

Wednesday's Wonderful WEMB News Broadcast
Have a great day Eagles!!
https://youtu.be/Ogt5hqkOPJc?si=m4Q04rMS3VUdp2x-
Have a great day Eagles!!
https://youtu.be/Ogt5hqkOPJc?si=m4Q04rMS3VUdp2x-
All Mark Bills Parents are invited to attend tonight's Parent Teacher Committee meeting
Tuesday January 20th
5:30pm in the MBS library
Tuesday January 20th
5:30pm in the MBS library
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This Thursday at Warrior Way Café ⭐️
Our talented WCTC culinary students are serving up a bold and flavorful menu featuring:
🥕 Carrot & Ginger Soup
🍗 Korean Fried Chicken
🥥 Coconut Lime Bars
Support our students, enjoy an incredible meal, and see future chefs in action!
Our talented WCTC culinary students are serving up a bold and flavorful menu featuring:
🥕 Carrot & Ginger Soup
🍗 Korean Fried Chicken
🥥 Coconut Lime Bars
Support our students, enjoy an incredible meal, and see future chefs in action!

