PPS Foundation Scholarship Applications are open now through March 1, 2026. Awards of $500 to $4,000 are made possible through the generosity of donors and community partners who believe in the potential of PPS students.
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5 Days of Giving begins today! Help support our students in need across the district.
We are just two weeks away from the OFFICIAL Illinois K-12 All-Grade State Chess Championship on
November 15, 2025, at the Pere Marquette Hotel, Peoria.
Registrations are rolling in from local teams and through online registration.
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
🏈 Playoffs Week 2 – Round 2 of the IHSA State Playoffs this Saturday at 7 PM vs. Morton!
🎉 Spirit Week – Sports Jerseys, Neon, Swap Day, Game Day Fits, & Montgomery Day!
🎓 Two Weeks Left in Quarter 2 – Check grades, turn in missing work, and finish strong!
📚 Eligibility Reminder – All-school eligibility is based on Quarter 2 grades.
🎓 Seniors – Jostens Meeting Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:45 AM (Auditorium) for cap & gown info.
📱 Phones Out of Sight – Students can use their Yondr pouch or turn in phones each morning.
💪 Let’s keep showing up, owning everything, and hunting excellence.
#IAmPeoria | #PrideOfTheCity | #HuntExcellence
🔗 https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/11-02-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
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10.26.25 PRIDE of the CITY Newsletter 🦁
What a week to be a Lion! Our football team beat Normal Community to win the Big 12 Conference Championship and is Playoff Bound! 🎉
🏈 Round 1: Peoria High vs. Decatur MacArthur
📍 Peoria Stadium | 🗓️ Sat, Nov 1 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
Pack the stands!
🎓 DIGIM Field Trip: Arrive by 7:00 AM Monday
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts: Oct 28–30, 5:30 PM, Complex Gym.
❄️ Winter Sports: Sign up now for basketball, wrestling or swim!
📚 Q2 Grades: Check Skyward for missing work and talk with teachers early.
👵 Grandparents Day: Nov 25 – more details soon!
🔗 Full Newsletter https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/10-26-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
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Welcome Back PRIDE! 🦁
Hope everyone had a relaxing Fall Break — we’re rolling into Week 2 of Quarter 2 ready to reconnect and restart strong.
🔥 Football on a 3-game winning streak
🎁 3 Amazon Fire HD tablets for Perfect Attendance this week
🎒 Clear Bag Policy now in effect
💉 Freshman physicals and senior immunizations due now!
🎓 ACT Practice Week coming soon
Read the full update here ⬇️
👉 https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/10-17-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
#HuntExcellence #PrideOfTheCity #WeAreConnected
Tag another family who loves learning, and show us your weekend study setup! 📷👇 #PPSFallBreak #FamilyGoals
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📢 Attention Parents & Guardians!
Carle Health will be at Manual High School on Wednesday, October 15th, from 9:30 am–3:30 pm.
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th & 12th graders need to be up to date on physicals & vaccines to return to school after Fall Break!
Can’t make it? Call or make an appointment at Heartland Health: 309-680-7600.
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