This week is about being Lion Strong. Not just on the field but in the classroom and in life. Our 7 Mindsets focus is Focus on Your Strengths — helping students use what they do best to push through challenges.
Our athletes showed it last week with Freshman and Varsity Football wins and Flag Football going 2–0. The same mindset works in class: focus on strengths, raise grades, and stay on track.
📞 Attendance: We are at 89% (down 1%) and chronic absenteeism is up. Every day matters. Call in absences to avoid unexcused marks.
✅ Eligibility: Run again for Homecoming on Sept. 15. Ds, Fs, unexcused absences, and behavior all impact eligibility.
🎉 Homecoming Guest Forms: Available with Mr. Laird or in the front office.
📱 Phones: All phones must be in Yondr pouches or secured at arrival. Hidden or seen phones = parent pick up. Headphones and iPads must stay in bookbags.
🩺 Health: Freshman physicals and senior immunizations are due by Oct. 15.
Let’s keep stacking positive days together. Show Up. Own Everything. Hunt Excellence.
Full Newsletter: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/09-07-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
This week is a big one at Peoria High! Progress Reports go home Wednesday and it is the perfect checkpoint for students to Act and Adjust. Our PRIDE Team flipped every negative into a positive to design a spirit week because PRIDE beats Negativity.
Friday night is our first home football game after a 42 to 0 road win at Centennial. Let’s pack Peoria Stadium in maroon and black and celebrate our school, our students, and our community standing together.
✅ Attendance is climbing. We’ve hit 90 percent school-wide. Every day in class matters.
📱 Phones must be in pouches or secured at arrival. Headphones and iPads stay in bookbags.
👥 Fighting and major disruptions will be taken seriously. Students need to go to an adult if there is an issue.
Full Newsletter: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/08-31-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
SHOW UP. OWN EVERYTHING. HUNT EXCELLENCE.
🌟 Think Positive at the PRIDE! 🌟
Big things are happening this week at Peoria High:
✅ SIP Day Wednesday – 10:30 dismissal
✅ Progress Report 1 ends Friday – check Skyward and finish strong
✅ Eligibility checks start now (BAG: Behavior, Attendance, Grades)
✅ Fan Bus Friday to Centennial – $5 to Mrs. Dailey, space is limited
✅ Senior Krispy Kreme Fundraiser – now through Oct. 8
✅ TRIO Talent Search Open House – Wed. at Noon, ICC Peoria Campus
✅ Freshman Physicals & Senior Immunizations due by Oct. 15
✅ Attendance Matters – let’s keep climbing past 87.5%
Full Newsletter: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/08-24-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
Missing a vaccine? It’s like turning in homework half-finished. Let’s complete the assignment!
08.17.25 PRIDE of the CITY Newsletter
💡 Creativity fuels growth! This week we’re asking students to think differently, take risks, and learn from mistakes.
✍️ SAT Sign-Ups – Juniors & Seniors, sign up with your counselor! Test date: October 22.
📓 Progress Report 1 – Ends Friday, Aug. 29. Check Skyward and stay on top of grades.
📸 Picture Retakes – Tuesday, Aug. 19 during English classes.
🏀 Sports Media Day – Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2:45 pm in the Complex Gym.
🎓 Senior Sunrise – Friday, Aug. 22, 5:50 am on the new track.
🎓 Senior Fundraiser – Krispy Kreme Digital Dozen begins Monday, Aug. 25.
🏈 Meet the Lions Scrimmage – Friday, Aug. 22, 4:00 pm @ Peoria Stadium. Support Girls Flag Football + Freshman, Sophomore & Varsity Football.
🩺 Health Records – Freshman physicals & Senior immunizations due Oct. 15.
📞 Attendance Matters – We’re at 87.1%. Goal = 95%! Call absences in: 309-672-6630 ext. 40096 or email angela.sierra@psd150.org.
FULL NEWSLETTER: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/08-17-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
Dream Big at Peoria High ✨💭
🦁 PPTO Meeting – Tuesday, 6:00 PM
📞 Attendance Matters
🦁 Senior Sunrise Shirts – due TOMORROW
🩺 Fresh & Senior Forms – Due by October 15
Full newsletter? https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/08-10-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
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📈 We’re stacking days and building momentum!
🗓️ Class Meetings Tues
🚪 Sweeps start this week
🩺 Physicals/shots due 10/15
🎨 Ignite Peoria Sat
Full Newsletter? Check your email or visit https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/08-02-25
Dear Peoria High Families,
We’re excited to welcome our newest Lions! Our Freshman Orientation and SMART Start Day are just around the corner and designed to help your student feel confident and prepared for the school year.
📅 Freshman Orientation
🕚 Thursday, July 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Students will:
Meet teachers and admin
Tour the building
Take their school ID photo
Sign up for sports & clubs
Pick up their schedule
Find their locker
Enjoy food and baked goods
🍪 The Peoria High PPTO will be hosting a Bake Sale, and
🌮 The Senior Class will be selling $5 lunches – Tacos in a Bag!
📅 SMART Start Day
🕐 Thursday, July 24 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Students will attend readiness sessions to start the year strong.
🚪 First Day of School: Wednesday, July 30 | Doors open at 7:00 a.m.
We can’t wait to see the Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Class of 2028, and Class of 2029 in the building! Let’s start the year with energy at the PRIDE!
