🚔 Guess who dropped by our kindergarten classes this week? Some real-life superheroes from the Peoria Police Department! 👮♂️
Our students got an up-close look at what it means to protect and serve our community. Officer Birris and Officer Fuller shared about their jobs and showed us the cool tools they use to keep our neighborhoods safe! 🌟
Our very own Officer Parker also shared how his role at school is similar and different than the PPD! 🏫
It was an amazing week of learning as our students dove into understanding the wonderful world of community helpers.✨
These are the moments that make learning come alive! Who knows? We might have some future officers in our classroom🚓
👻 Don't ghost us - Give blood 🩸 and save a life!
Join us for the American Red Cross Blood Drive
🕑 Monday, October 27 | 2–6 PM
📍 Peoria Public School Admin Building
✨ Richwoods Knights Cheer Clinic ✨
Learn. Cheer. Shine under the Friday Night Lights! 🌟 Join us Thursday, October 2nd from 4–6 PM in the Richwoods Gym for a fun clinic where participants will learn a sideline cheer, a band dance, and stunts with the Knights Cheerleaders. Then on Friday, October 3rd, come back for the full game day experience, starting with a Psych-Up Party at 4:30 PM to eat and bond with the cheerleaders, warm-ups at 6 PM, and a performance during the first and second quarter of the varsity football game! 💚 Each participant will be paired with a Varsity Cheer Buddy, get a clinic t-shirt, and make unforgettable memories for just $30. Don’t miss this chance to shine under the lights with Richwoods Cheer!
Register at:
https://manage.snap.app/register/richwoodsknights/dashboard/catalog?fbclid=PAZnRzaANCNGFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxmcWxRm7CcnbPZQ6WjajInGgVYECMIQueUq8Lqj44gXdzano8fF1r61kOWq_aem_wZ1od_ZbEGei22wIoR8rhA
Learn. Cheer. Shine under the Friday Night Lights! 🌟 Join us Thursday, October 2nd from 4–6 PM in the Richwoods Gym for a fun clinic where participants will learn a sideline cheer, a band dance, and stunts with the Knights Cheerleaders. Then on Friday, October 3rd, come back for the full game day experience, starting with a Psych-Up Party at 4:30 PM to eat and bond with the cheerleaders, warm-ups at 6 PM, and a performance during the first and second quarter of the varsity football game! 💚 Each participant will be paired with a Varsity Cheer Buddy, get a clinic t-shirt, and make unforgettable memories for just $30. Don’t miss this chance to shine under the lights with Richwoods Cheer!
Register at:
https://manage.snap.app/register/richwoodsknights/dashboard/catalog?fbclid=PAZnRzaANCNGFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxmcWxRm7CcnbPZQ6WjajInGgVYECMIQueUq8Lqj44gXdzano8fF1r61kOWq_aem_wZ1od_ZbEGei22wIoR8rhA
🐾 Big news from Northmoor! Our beloved therapy dog Solo just got sorted into a House! The sorting wheel spun with anticipation... and drumroll please... 🥁
Solo is officially a proud member of AMISTAD! 🌟
Looks like our four-legged friend knows exactly where he belongs - in the House of friendship and kindness! Watch out for those extra tail wags in the hallway! 🐕✨
Solo is officially a proud member of AMISTAD! 🌟
Looks like our four-legged friend knows exactly where he belongs - in the House of friendship and kindness! Watch out for those extra tail wags in the hallway! 🐕✨
Our Navigators brought the energy on our first annual House Activity Day! We kicked off our first Early Dismissal day with students joining their House Teams for a very special activity. Students were paired with Bigs and Littles, fostering connections and teamwork.
Each team engaged in unique and exciting activities:
*Reveur showcased their creativity with mural decorating.
*Isibindi had a fun-filled time with Minute to Win It games.
*Amistad embarked on an adventurous Scavenger Hunt.
*Altruismo expressed their artistic flair by creating Yarn Art, forming their Team name out of twigs.
The energy was contagious, and the students had a blast!
Each team engaged in unique and exciting activities:
*Reveur showcased their creativity with mural decorating.
*Isibindi had a fun-filled time with Minute to Win It games.
*Amistad embarked on an adventurous Scavenger Hunt.
*Altruismo expressed their artistic flair by creating Yarn Art, forming their Team name out of twigs.
The energy was contagious, and the students had a blast!
Northmoor Primary third grade students had some very special virtual guests last Friday! They welcomed Sergeant O'Reilly and his lovable retired K-9 Radar.
The duo joined Northmoor all the way from Oregon to talk about the training K-9s go through before joining the police force. The students learned about Sergeant O'Reilly and Radar throughout the week to go along with a story they read in class.
The third graders were surprised with a virtual meeting. Students were also able to ask some questions. Sergeant O'Reilly and Radar have become Instagram famous over the last couple of years across the globe for the snacks they share while they are on or off duty.
Missing a vaccine? It’s like turning in homework half-finished. Let’s complete the assignment!
Missing a vaccine? It’s like turning in homework half-finished. Let’s complete the assignment!
Paraeducators with an associate degree are invited to apply by Sept. 30th.
Join us for the Schoolhouse Open - a fundraising event for the PPS Foundation. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uvpr8t7/lp/7888bc10-01bb-4634-bc26-f3828cd34094
Free Summer Meals for students 18 and under - with USDA and Sun Meals To-Go!
Save the Date! Come learn about different cultures from our international teachers and enjoy the day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. #PeoriaPublicSchools
🦒 Calling all future Kindergarten Superstars! Kindergarten Roundup is happening AT THE ZOO! 🐒 🌟 Meet the Kindergarten teachers! 🚌 Take a school bus ride! 🦁 Explore the zoo!
Share this post and spread the excitement with little learners you know who are ready to roar into Kindergarten! #PeoriaPublicSchools
This Friday, April 11th is the deadline for Early Entrance applications..
• Children who turn five years old on or between September 2 and October 31 may qualify for early entrance to Kindergarten.
• Children who turn six years old on or between September 2 and October 31 may qualify for early entrance to First Grade.
Get details and apply here: https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/o/pps/page/early-entrance
Come dine at the Warrior Way Café! 🍽️
Enjoy a gourmet lunch crafted by our award-winning WCTC culinary students:
🥣 Asparagus soup
🍖 House-smoked pork chop
🥔 Au gratin potatoes
🍅 Tomato Provençale (tomatoes baked with garlic, parsley & crunchy breadcrumbs)
🍰 Angel food cake with strawberries & vanilla whipped cream
Open 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Reserve by 4/9/25 at warriorwaycafe@psd150.org– seats fill fast!
✨ Today is School Librarian Appreciation Day—and we think PPS school librarians are one for the books! ✨
From helping students check out their next great read to creating a space where knowledge thrives, our librarians make every school a novel place to learn! Thank you!
🌟 Thank you to our REMARKABLE PPS Paraprofessionals! 🌟
Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Whether you're offering a helping hand, providing support, or uplifting students each day, you make a world of difference in our schools!
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
🎒💻 Let's Keep Those Laptops Safe! 💻🎒
Are your kids treating their school-issued laptops like they're invincible? 🤔 It's time for a little tech TLC! 💖 Share this video with your students and start a conversation about how to protect these tech treasures so they can learn and thrive!
🎥👀 https://youtu.be/nwAkByLU0HA
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat has been recognized as one of the four finalists for the National Superintendent of the Year award by AASA. This prestigious accolade was presented to her during the AASA National Conference on Education in New Orleans on March 6th, 2025. Dr. Desmoulin-Kherat is quick to credit this achievement to the dedication and hard work of our administrators, teachers, and board of education members. Their collective efforts and commitment to overcoming the challenges faced by our school district have been instrumental in our progress.
While we celebrate this national recognition, we also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the award winner, Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. of Jefferson County Schools, Alabama. This award, co-presented by AASA, Corebridge Financial, and Sourcewell, highlights the exceptional contributions of superintendents nationwide.
We are proud to have Dr. Desmoulin-Kherat represent our district and share the innovative programs and strategies from PPS on the national stage.
