Last Call for the Peoria County Chess Championship !!!
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Hosted by Mark W. Bills Middle School
Sponsored by Peoria County Regional Office of Education & Greater Peoria Chess
***Students must attend a Peoria County Public or Private school***
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PeoriaCounty26
$5 Entry at the door (PPS playsFree)
Doors Open 8am
Registration Open until 8:45am
First Round 9:30am
All other rounds ASAP
6 Sections - Swiss System
K-3 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d
4-5 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d
Junior High 6, 7, & 8 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d
High School 9-12 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d
Awards top 10 in each division (K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, & 😎 Top 5 HS. Biggest upset in each division. Top 3 teams in each division K-3, 4-5, 6-8, HS)
Black History Month Celebrated Through Art
Northmoor students have been studying a variety of black history artists in the art classroom this month and Mrs. Lindahl displayed many artists with a sample of their artwork in the hallway. Students have learned about Alma Thomas, Jean-Michel Basquiat and will be wrapping up the month with local artist Preston Eugene Jackson. In week one, they learned about artist Sam Gilliam. He was an abstract artist who made many drape paintings using large canvases. Students had a chance in all grade levels to create their own inspired piece by painting on an unstretched canvas. The students' artwork was then put on display for all to enjoy.
Northmoor students have been studying a variety of black history artists in the art classroom this month and Mrs. Lindahl displayed many artists with a sample of their artwork in the hallway. Students have learned about Alma Thomas, Jean-Michel Basquiat and will be wrapping up the month with local artist Preston Eugene Jackson. In week one, they learned about artist Sam Gilliam. He was an abstract artist who made many drape paintings using large canvases. Students had a chance in all grade levels to create their own inspired piece by painting on an unstretched canvas. The students' artwork was then put on display for all to enjoy.
Come join us for a Northmoor PTO Fundraiser at Monical's Pizza on February 18th!
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
This weekend is going to be big!
Three tournements in one location! Thank you to the Lincoln K8 School for being such a gracious host.
PFT/PPS Championship
***PPS Students ONLY***
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PFTPPS26
This is a K-12 Tournament!!!
Come and be named the top PPS player.
Doors open at 8am
First Round at 9:30am
Greater Peoria Chess Peoria Federation of Teachers Local 780 Peoria Public Schools District 150
Cold day? WCTC Culinary students got you covered ❄️➡️🔥 Chili mac & cheese, cornbread, potato skins, and a delicious brookie (brownie + cookie!) are being served at the award-winning Warrior Way Café this Thursday!
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
Hi Northmoor Families,
We’re looking for local business sponsors to support our spring production of Annie Jr! Can you help spread the word to some of your favorite local businesses? (We would also welcome Northmoor family businesses as well!) Sponsorship funds will help with stage production, costumes, etc! (Every little bit helps.)
Sponsor Link: https://forms.gle/VHP48Ej3b7p2TUnS6
We’re looking for local business sponsors to support our spring production of Annie Jr! Can you help spread the word to some of your favorite local businesses? (We would also welcome Northmoor family businesses as well!) Sponsorship funds will help with stage production, costumes, etc! (Every little bit helps.)
Sponsor Link: https://forms.gle/VHP48Ej3b7p2TUnS6
Come join on Tuesday, January 27th from 4:00-8:00 at the West Lake Panera location for a Northmoor PTO Fundraiser. Show this Flyer on your phone and use the code FUND4U at check out. We hope to see you there!
Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.
Due to forecasted wind chill values of –17 and ongoing concerns for student safety—particularly for those who walk to school and must navigate sidewalks in many areas—there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
Although temperatures have slightly improved, conditions remain unsafe, and we anticipate significantly low student attendance. Out of an abundance of caution, and to ensure equitable and safe access for all students, we have made the decision to cancel school for the day.
Please note: This day will be made up at a later date. Additional information regarding the makeup day will be shared once it is confirmed. In addition, the School Board Meeting will proceed as scheduled.
Thank you for your flexibility and your continued commitment to student safety. Stay warm and safe!
Although temperatures have slightly improved, conditions remain unsafe, and we anticipate significantly low student attendance. Out of an abundance of caution, and to ensure equitable and safe access for all students, we have made the decision to cancel school for the day.
Please note: This day will be made up at a later date. Additional information regarding the makeup day will be shared once it is confirmed. In addition, the School Board Meeting will proceed as scheduled.
Thank you for your flexibility and your continued commitment to student safety. Stay warm and safe!
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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!
There will be no school Monday, January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We honor his legacy by reflecting on justice, equity, and the power of education to uplift every student in the PPS community.
We honor his legacy by reflecting on justice, equity, and the power of education to uplift every student in the PPS community.
Click on the link for this week's Northmoor Weekly update!
Watch for a a flyer coming home in your student's backpack. The PTO is offering a School-Supply Restock Kit for the Spring semester. This is an easy way to restock our your classroom with much-needed school supplies.
You can easily order a Restock Kit online, and supplies will be delivered directly to your student's classroom in early February. As a bonus, it also supports our school, 20% of proceeds from each order will come back to the Northmoor PTO!
Order Deadline: Friday, January 16th
Link to Order: https://mwsupplycentral.com/product/northmoor-primary-mid-year-restock-kit/
You can easily order a Restock Kit online, and supplies will be delivered directly to your student's classroom in early February. As a bonus, it also supports our school, 20% of proceeds from each order will come back to the Northmoor PTO!
Order Deadline: Friday, January 16th
Link to Order: https://mwsupplycentral.com/product/northmoor-primary-mid-year-restock-kit/
🎉 Welcome back, students and staff!
Valeska Hinton and KCSS are back in session on January 13th. Get ready for a great semester ahead!
Valeska Hinton and KCSS are back in session on January 13th. Get ready for a great semester ahead!
Happy Holidays from PPS! 🎄✨ Wishing our students, staff, and families a joyful season and a relaxing, well-deserved break! We'll see you next year!
Reminder that Northmoor students will dismiss at 2:30 on Friday, December 19th. There will also be another candy cane sale. Candy canes will be sold by PTO for $0.50. Limit is 4. Happy Holidays!
