Mark Bills Middle School

💛 To our amazing Special Education teachers across Peoria Public Schools: thank you for creating inclusive classrooms where every student can grow and shine. We are grateful for all that you do! 🌟

This season, your generosity can change someone’s day. 🌟 Please consider donating to the Hand Up Food Pantry at the Wraparound Center. Together, we can make sure every family feels supported.

To get connected to a Cartwheel counselor, reach out to your school principal today.

The Mark Bills PTC is hosting a Uniform Buy Out Day on MONDAY 12-1.
Students can wear Pajamas to school for just $1.
All money raised goes to support out school

REMINDERS
NO SLIPPERS, BLANKETS OR HOODIES!

The Amazing Shake is happening tomorrow! Our finalists are getting ready!

Principal Hesh painted us a football field over the weekend. Recess at MBS has been elevated to an all new level! THANK YOU MR. HESH

When life gets complicated Cartwheel can help. Ask your school counselor or principal for a referral today.

The House of Amistad had a house meeting last week. Students got to know their Heads of House, House staff, Students leaders and other members.

Our Fun Friday News Broadcast - Check out all that is happening around the nest!

https://youtu.be/4fz5N2DBOCk?si=2QvFQ8koFdihpQYu

The Liberty Leadership Middle School Winter Chess Classic on November 22, 2025, is just 2 days away. Register now at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Liberty25 This is a K-12 chess meet open to ALL Illinois students!! 5 rounds Swiss system, G/30;d5 7 sections: K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, 8, HS, Grand Prix. Doors Open at 8am First Round starts no later than 9:30am. $5 if registered online by 5pm on 11/21/2025 (max. $100 per school), $10 if registering at the Door. The Grand Prix is only open to those with a rating of 1000 or higher. ALL Payments will be collected at the door. School checks may be made payable to Liberty Leadership Middle School. USCF membership required --- Memberships (1 year) will be available from the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation for $9 at the tournament, a maximum of $99 per school. GPCF will cover the cost of anyone over the 11 players. GPCF will cover the cost of any Peoria Public Schools students. Make membership checks payable to GPCF.

FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE TO OUR "FILL THE PANTRY FOOD DRIVE"

All students and staff can bring NON-EXPIRED food items . The house that collects the most items will receive house points.

Wear your house t shirts tomorrow!

Tonight is Illinois family reading night! We encourage you to take 20 minutes out of your evening to read together!
Need a suggestion? Click the below link to listen to the book, Giving Thanks How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBUsSc2Nc1k

House points will be awarded to those that take a photo of their families reading together and post it here, or show Mrs. Shaffer tomorrow at school.
Don't have a phone, tell Mrs. Shaffer what you read together!

Check out the Thursday News

https://youtu.be/cuetsYlAPA4?si=5N5AEJsU4QmJT9KK

Reminder to 8th grade students who are applying to AVID at Richwoods......Applications are due on Friday! You must have the applications and your two recommendations to Mrs. LaFond by 10am.

Have a Marvelous Monday!

https://youtu.be/qxe0UrsAoZ8?si=pd-X5vhkahCb4f8r

Dedicated counselors are available - reach out to your principal or school counselor for a referral to Cartwheel today!

Reminder: NO Chess Practice tonight! Players should travel down to the Pere Marquette Hotel & Ballroom for the Open Chess night and All-Grade setup. Open Chess is 4-7pm tonight. Pizza will be served! Coach Dawson