Multicultural Dual Language Academy

Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!

Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.

A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Bush, the K–4 counselor at Glen Oak Community Learning Center, for coming today and talking to us about bullying! We had a great time learning all the do’s and don’ts!

¡Un GRAN agradecimiento para la Sra. Bush, consejera de K–4 en Glen Oak Community Learning Center, por venir hoy y hablar con nosotros sobre el acoso escolar! ¡La pasamos muy bien aprendiendo lo que se debe y no se debe hacer!

December school event calendar is here! Thank you for staying connected!

¡Ya esta el calendario escolar de diciembre! ¡Gracias por mantenerse conectados!

💛 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.

Mr.Arenas amazing 4th grade students raised $845.52 by creating and selling their own products and donated every dollar to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. We are so proud of their hard work and generosity!

Los increíbles estudiantes de Mr. Arenas de 4.º grado recaudaron $845.52 creando y vendiendo sus propios productos y donaron cada dólar al Hospital St. Jude. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo y generosidad!

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/peoria-students-raise-money/

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

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

NOVEMBER OPEN CHESS NIGHT ***Special Location**** TONIGHT November 14th - 4-7pm Pere Marquette Hotel - Marquette Ballroom 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

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 THREE days away from the OFFICIAL Illinois K-12 All-Grade State Chess Championship on November 15, 2025, at the Pere Marquette Hotel, Peoria. Great tournament for new players. 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

Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!

REMINDER PTO POPCORN FRIDAY!

¡RECORDATORIO VIERNES DE PALOMITAS DE PTO!

🥪🍎 Hey families! Attached is this month’s breakfast and lunch menu. Check it out to see what’s cooking at school! 🥞🍕

🥪🍎 ¡Hola familias! Aquí está el menú de desayuno y almuerzo de este mes. ¡Denle un vistazo para ver lo que se cocina en la escuela! 🥞🍕

November school event calendar is here! Thank you for staying connected!

¡Ya esta el calendario escolar de noviembre! ¡Gracias por mantenerse conectados!

PTO Meeting @ 5 pm Today at the School.
Reunión de Padres a las 5 pm Hoy en la escuela.

Buenos Dias,

The 4th grade market on November 13 will be at 5 pm here at the Academy.
El mercado de 4 grado sera le 13 de Noviembre a las 5 pm aquí en la Academia.

Gracias