If you missed the season preview, no worries, click below.
Peoria High hosted a spring media day for all spring sports. More spring sports previews will be posted in the next few weeks. For now, here is your 2025-26 girls track team that boasts some solid numbers.
https://peoriahighnews.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/1678/about 1 month ago, KYLE DAUBS
🎨✨ Students from the Visual Arts program in the Preparatory School of the Arts from Peoria High School recently traveled to Sterling Middle School for our annual Paint Day, a tradition that connects future artists with the high school program.
PSA high school students partnered with middle schoolers to guide them through painting techniques such as color mixing, brush control, and layering while also giving them a glimpse into what life is like as a high school art student.
The day is part art lesson and part mentorship, with our students sharing advice, answering questions, and helping younger artists build confidence. This year’s paintings were inspired by Ron Clark’s House system, so each group created artwork representing the spirit, colors, and energy of the different houses, turning the day into a fun mix of creativity, teamwork, and future Lion pride. 🦁
#PaintDay #FutureArtists #PeoriaHighSchool #Mentorship
about 1 month ago, KYLE DAUBS
about 1 month ago, KYLE DAUBS
CONGRATULATIONS to super sophomore Jamiyah Jones for WINNING the triple jump at Illinois College. A full recap of the girls competing will be dropped later but for now enjoy that gold and way to represent PHS Jamiyah!!
about 1 month ago, KYLE DAUBS
Symone Jackson was synonymous with the girls’ track and field team last season.
Now, the 110-meter and 300-meter school record holder is running her freshman season at Livingston College. A new face of the program will need to emerge, and there are plenty of candidates.
The Peoria High girls’ track and field team will begin their indoor competition tomorrow at Illinois College. Take a look at what to expect from the 2026 squad.
https://peoriahighnews.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/1678/about 1 month ago, KYLE DAUBS
Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
The half day at PHS was full of excitement in the end. The staff versus student volleyball game featured some bumps, dives, and spikes. Both teams left it all on the floor!
about 1 month ago, KYLE DAUBS
Peoria High senior Kiara J. was recently honored with an a scholarship from the AA Hall of Fame Museum and her essay had a major part to do with it.
In Ms. Tracy Riebel and Sara Ridley’s English class, Jordan wrote about the Peoria Redwings, a former women’s professional baseball team based right here in Peoria, Illinois.
Jordan is a member of the softball team coached by Maddie McGinness. All three teachers expressed that “Kiara has grown so much from her freshman year. She puts in A+ work and effort, and that they could not be more proud of her.”
If you would like to read the essay, it is published down below.
https://peoriahighnews.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/phs-student-uses-softball-to-secure-scholarship-thanks-to-well-written-essay/
about 1 month ago, KYLE DAUBS
Coach Daubs writes:
"We could all be wondering what could have been. Sure, making a trip to Ottawa to watch Peoria High take on Kankakee High School would have been great. The amount of college basketball prospective talent on that court mirrors the talent that East Peoria is going to bring instead. It didn’t happen, though, and that is just sports. While the Lions fell short of being a Regional Champion, this team is still a winner."
Take a read on our WINNING boys basketball team that had a great season and own a very bright future up ahead!
https://peoriahighnews.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/even-in-a-loss-peoria-high-basketball-is-still-a-winner/about 1 month ago, KYLE DAUBS
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
💙 This week, we celebrate the remarkable school social workers of Peoria Public Schools who support our students’ academic success, emotional well-being, and overall growth every single day!
Join us in saying THANK YOU and write a word of encouragement in the comments!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
about 2 months ago, KYLE DAUBS
about 2 months ago, KYLE DAUBS
The final score does not fully show how much fight Galesburg had.
The Silver Streaks cut the Lions lead to three points in the third quarter, but your Peoria High Lions found a way to blaze through the final 10 minutes to take a 68-44 win in the semi-final round of the IHSA Class 3A Regional.
Kayden Turner led all scorers with 20 points, including five 3-point shots. Meanwhile, Nigel Moore came off of the bench with 18 points.
This sets up a Regional Championship showdown against East Peoria on Friday at Galesburg.
https://peoriahighnews.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/lions-use-late-surge-to-blow-out-galesburg/
about 2 months ago, KYLE DAUBS
The Peoria High School Band has received $20,000.00 from the Illinois Arts Council to fund their Creative Learning Grant! This grant will be used to provide private and small group instruction as well as update instruments and purchase new equipment.
The drumline also capped off the day with a day at Valeska Hinton! The PHS Drumline performed for the students and spent time letting the students explore and try out the drums! They also led the parade celebrating Black History Month! Lots of amazing future music as in the works!
https://peoriahighnews.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/phs-band-lands-20000-grant-marches-their-way-through-black-history-month/about 2 months ago, KYLE DAUBS
🎓Reminder: Foundation Scholarship Applications are Due March 1! 🎓
Calling all seniors! Don’t miss your chance to earn money for college! 💰Peoria Public Schools Foundation scholarship applications are due March 1!
Apply today and invest in your future!
https://ppsfoundation.org/scholarships/about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
2 months ago, PPS Communications
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
2 months ago, PPS Chess
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!
2 months ago, PPS Communications
2 months ago, PPS Communications
