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

¡Ya esta el calendario escolar de diciembre! ¡Gracias por mantenerse conectados!
8 days ago, CHRISTIE ALANIS
December
December

🎉 Congratulations to our 3rd & 4th grade Amazing Shake Champions! 🎉

We’re thrilled to celebrate these three incredible scholars who brought their confidence and professionalism to the spotlight:

🏆 1st Place: Mallorie A. — 4th grader at Northmoor Primary, proudly representing Altruismo!

🥈 2nd Place: Braylee J. — 3rd grader at Northmoor Primary, shining bright for Amistad!

🥉 3rd Place: Amaranth G. — 3rd grader, showcasing the spirit of Reveur!

These students wowed judges with their people skills, way to go!

about 14 hours ago, PPS Communications
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🌟 PPS Attendance Shoutout! 🌟
The PPS Board of Education recognized several schools for major improvements in November!

✨ Attendance Growth

Von Steuben: +5.3%

Trewyn K-8: +3.8%

Richwoods: +3%

📉 Chronic Absenteeism Down

Mark Bills: –11.2 pts

Franklin Primary: –11 pts

Trewyn K-8: –7.4 pts

👏 Amazing work by our schools, staff, and students! Keep it going!
about 22 hours ago, PPS Communications
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🎉 Congratulations to Bianca Brown, school counselor at Annie Jo Gordon, for earning a remarkable Spirit Award at last night’s Board Meeting! 🎉
Her positivity, dedication, and heart shine bright! Thank you for all you do for PPS students!
about 23 hours ago, PPS Communications
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🇫🇷The Warrior Way Café is serving up French flavors on December 11th!
Warm up with French Onion Soup, enjoy Beef Bourguignon over rice pilaf, and finish with a Paris-Brest — a sweet, airy pastry straight from the heart of France!
🍽️ Our WCTC Culinary students cannot wait to serve you!

2 days ago, PPS Communications
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Admin is so excited for the AMAZING SHAKE tomorrow that they’ve already sorted themselves into their house! 🎉

Now we want to know… Which house are YOU repping?
🖤 Altruismo
💛 Amistad
❤️ Isibindi
💙 Rêveur

Show your house pride in the comments below!
2 days ago, PPS Communications
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Bumps in the road are challenging and Cartwheel is here to help. Reach out to your school counselor or principal today for a referral to Cartwheel.

2 days ago, PPS Communications
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At MDLA, coming to school really pays off!

3 days ago, Sonia Culbertson
MDLA Pie the Staff

🎊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.🎊

5 days ago, PPS Communications
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👏🏾Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that senior Kevin Liao has matched with Princeton University through the QuestBridge Scholarship! QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at top colleges and universities across the country.
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.👏🏾

5 days ago, PPS Communications
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Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that senior Kevin Liao has matched with Princeton University through the QuestBridge Scholarship! QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at top colleges and universities across the country.
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.
5 days ago, PPS Communications
kevin liao

🎊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.🎊

5 days ago, PPS Communications
johnny thai
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.
5 days ago, PPS Communications
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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!
8 days ago, CHRISTIE ALANIS
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Stop Bullying

Click here to unwrap the December Issue of the Remarkable Times!

8 days ago, PPS Communications
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💛 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! 🌟
8 days ago, PPS Communications
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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.
9 days ago, PPS Communications
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To get connected to a Cartwheel counselor, reach out to your school principal today.
9 days ago, PPS Communications
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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/
10 days ago, CHRISTIE ALANIS
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🍂 Thanksgiving Break is here! 🍂
Take time to recharge and celebrate all the things we’re thankful for! Have a wonderful break, PPS!

14 days ago, PPS Communications
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