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STATE FINALISTS. School history could be made tomorrow. A Peoria Lion has never medaled at state in Class 3A but that could all change as two Lions have made it to Saturday.
Malik Johnson is currently winning the triple jump after preliminaries while Cam Gunn is seeded fifth in high jump.
Keep your eyes on those results and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our track and field athletes.
The men are READY to compete on the blue track. Thank you to Anita Tutt, the mother of Coach Daubs for feeding our state qualifiers!
The girls track and field season officially came to a close today. Jamiya Jones wrapped up her first ever appearance at state with a 27th overall finish in the triple jump with a mark of 34-feet, 9.75 inches. She also finished 34th in the long jump with a mark of 16-feet. 3.25 inches.
The boys track team had a busy Thursday.
Both Cam Gunn and Malik Johnson received a state sendoff, along with Jamiya Jones, who competes tomorrow. In addition, the team held their end of the season awards night. As the team celebrated their success, the following received individual awards:
Courage Award: Mark Richmond
Hustle Award: Christian Hannah & Charles Barnes
Most Improved: Jayleon Williams
Most Outstanding Field Event: Cam Gunn & Malik Johnson
Most Outstanding Runner: Melvin Jenkins
The boys track team had their final team dinner of the year. They head to Rock Island today for Sectionals and look to qualify for state or set their final PR of the season.
The Peoria Park District came alive with energy and excitement as the Peoria High School Drumline performed at the annual National Day of Play celebration at Glen Oak Park. Sponsored by PNC Bank, the event brought families, students, and community members together for a day of fun! Keep up with Peoria High School by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik-Tok!
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CALLING ALL ART GUILDERS!! Do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity below!
The Peace Plays mural project brought together students from across Peoria Public Schools, giving them the chance to work together on a public piece centered around hope, community, and civic pride. Peoria High School students helped lead the project while mentoring younger artists from Trewyn, Sterling, Lincoln, and Von Steuben throughout the creation of the mural.
The project was led by Peoria High School art instructors Joe Orteza and Meredith Popp through the Peace Plays in Peoria initiative, which uses art and collaboration to encourage conversations about community, leadership, and violence prevention. Incoming Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon accepted the mural on behalf of the Peoria Police Department and shared his appreciation for the students’ work and message.
Students will visit Peoria Police Headquarters next week to meet with Chief Dixon, tour the building, and continue conversations about leadership, community involvement, and how art can help bring people together. The mural now stands as a lasting reminder of the impact young people can have on their city through creativity, collaboration, and service.
Band, soccer, and softball have wrapped it up!
The Peace Plays in Peoria event celebrates the power of the arts to bring people together through creativity, understanding, and collaboration.
On May 14th, more than 500 students from various Peoria Public Schools and Morton Junior High School came together for this incredible event, representing band, orchestra, choir, and visual art.
In other news, the Peoria softball and girls soccer team wrapped up their season last week. The soccer team battled Urbana to a 9-0 loss, while ending their season with a 7-0 defeat to Bloomington. The softball team ended their season 0-11. The softball team wrapped up their season with a 17-0 defeat to Bloomington. Their record was 1-12.
Graduation is a significant milestone, and we’re excited to celebrate this special moment with you. Tickets are not required. Join us in person or online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtnhgzZrWRg
Not ranked, no problem.
Jamiya Jones jumped her way onto the scene after being ranked in the lower half of her flight. The sophomore bounced past the odds by jumping state-qualifying standards in the long jump, clinching an 18-foot-4.75 inch jump to claim fourth place.
However, that’s not all Jones will be doing as her 36-foot-6.50 inch jump in the triple jump will send her to state, and also clinched second place overall. Jones, who was a state qualifier during indoor season, will compete at the 3A State Championships for the first time in her career next Friday.
The Lions placed 16th as a team at the Rock Island Sectional. Other performances included Amari Williams with a personal best 7:44.98 in the 1600-meter run and an 11th-place finish by the 4×200-meter relay, which consisted of Jones, Niara Young, Shanavia McGhee, and Cha’Mya Winters.
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Don’t miss your chance to apply for this amazing scholarship opportunity! ✨ The application deadline is May 15, so be sure to get your materials submitted on time!
Sophomore Jamiya Jones could be heard walking from afar after her three medal evening at the Big 12 Conference Championships.
Jones took second in the triple jump and sixth in the long jump. Meanwhile, Jones helped the 4×200-meter relay team race to a fifth place. Niara Young, Shanavia McGhee, and Cha’Miya Winters were the other members of the relay.
In addition, Quinaya Randle took ninth place in the 100-meter hurdles and eighth place in the 300-meter hurdles. Nyla Turner set a new PR in the 800-meter run, while Amari Williams set a new PR i the 400-meter dash. In her fourth event, Jones set a new PR in the 200-meter dash at 27.05.
The arts were alive with energy, creativity, and school pride at the Gerald M. Brookhart Spring Celebration of the Arts as students from the Preparatory School for the Arts at Peoria High School showcased the incredible talent found across the fine arts programs. From powerful musical performances to captivating visual displays, the event highlighted the passion and dedication of PHS students and staff.
The Gerald M. Brookhart Spring Celebration of the Arts served as a powerful reminder of the importance of arts education and the incredible impact the fine arts have on students and the school community. The afternoon celebrated not only student achievement, but also the creativity, collaboration, and pride that continue to define the arts at Peoria High School.
Join us for lunch and AMAZING student performances at the Riverfront Museum’s Sun Plaza on May 14th! Food trucks will be on site, so bring your appetite, too! Let’s come together to support our talented young artists and show our appreciation for the arts in education!
Shoutout to our amazing Sign Language Interpreters for bridging the gap between the hearing world and our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students! Your work empowers, connects, and inspires every day. 🙌💙
Thank you to all our school nurses and clinic nurses who support our staff and students each and every day!
Know BEFORE you GO! Get all the details about graduation ceremonies here:
www.psd150.org/graduation
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