Peoria High School

🎊Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!

Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.🎊

4 months ago, PPS Communications

Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!

Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.

4 months ago, PPS Communications

Click here to unwrap the December Issue of the Remarkable Times!

4 months ago, PPS Communications

💛 To our amazing Special Education teachers across Peoria Public Schools: thank you for creating inclusive classrooms where every student can grow and shine. We are grateful for all that you do! 🌟

4 months ago, PPS Communications

This season, your generosity can change someone’s day. 🌟 Please consider donating to the Hand Up Food Pantry at the Wraparound Center. Together, we can make sure every family feels supported.

4 months ago, PPS Communications

To get connected to a Cartwheel counselor, reach out to your school principal today.

4 months ago, PPS Communications

🔥🦁Peoria High Update!
We are heading into December focused on Behavior, Attendance, and Grades as we prepare for final exams.
🔥❄️ Heat Up the Holidays Attendance Challenge
📚 Finals are coming!
🎯 ACT Habits
🎓 Senior Trip deposit is due Dec 5.
💬 7 Mindsets: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
🎄 Christmas Spirit Days This Week
🧦 Mon: Fuzzy Socks
🎄 Tue: Christmas Headwear
❄️ Wed: Winter White
❤️💚 Thu: Red or Green
⛷️ Fri: Winter Sports Day

Full Newsletter 👉🏾 https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/11-30-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter

4 months ago, SHAUN MCGINNES

🍂 Thanksgiving Break is here! 🍂
Take time to recharge and celebrate all the things we’re thankful for! Have a wonderful break, PPS!

5 months ago, PPS Communications

When life gets complicated Cartwheel can help. Ask your school counselor or principal for a referral today.

5 months ago, PPS Communications

Thankful For Our Village 🦁
We’ve got a big start to Thanksgiving Week at Peoria High! YES — we have school Monday and Tuesday, and attendance is important as we prepare for the last stretch of the semester.

📌 Highlights This Week:
🏅 National Honor Society Breakfast – Monday, 8:30 AM
👵👴 Grandparents Day Breakfast – Tuesday, 8:30 AM
🏀 Basketball teams on the road all week
🎯 ACT Prep Over Break for 9–11th grade
Practice link: https://quizme.act.org/
🎓 Senior Chicago Trip – Registration EXTENDED to Dec 4
⭐ John Lewis Youth Leadership Award — nominate a student
🎄 December Christmas Countdown Spirit Days ALL DECEMBER LONG!

Full Newsletter: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/11-23-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter

5 months ago, SHAUN MCGINNES

The Liberty Leadership Middle School Fall Chess Classic on November 22, 2025, is just 2 days away. Register now at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Liberty25 This is a K-12 chess meet open to ALL Illinois students!! 5 rounds Swiss system, G/30;d5 7 sections: K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, 8, HS, Grand Prix. Doors Open at 8am First Round starts no later than 9:30am. $5 if registered online by 5pm on 11/21/2025 (max. $100 per school), $10 if registering at the Door. The Grand Prix is only open to those with a rating of 1000 or higher. ALL Payments will be collected at the door. School checks may be made payable to Liberty Leadership Middle School. USCF membership required --- Memberships (1 year) will be available from the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation for $9 at the tournament, a maximum of $99 per school. GPCF will cover the cost of anyone over the 11 players. GPCF will cover the cost of any Peoria Public Schools students. Make membership checks payable to GPCF.

5 months ago, PPS Chess

Dedicated counselors are available - reach out to your principal or school counselor for a referral to Cartwheel today!

5 months ago, PPS Communications

This Week at Peoria High – Highlights 🦁
🎓 Senior Jostens Make-Up Orders this Friday during all lunches
🏀 Meet the Lions Basketball Buyout Friday during 7th hour (Boys and Girls Scrimmage)
🎉 FriendsGiving on Thursday at 6:00 PM
🎒 Senior Trip Deadline is November 21 ($49 deposit)
💻 Summer 2026 Pre-College Virtual Fair on Wednesday
👑 Girls Lead Program applications due December 1
📅 Upcoming Events: NHS Breakfast, Sundaes @ Lunch Freshman Celebration, Grandparents Day

Lead With Value. Hunt Excellence. 🦁

Full Details: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/11-16-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter

5 months ago, SHAUN MCGINNES

NOVEMBER OPEN CHESS NIGHT ***Special Location**** TONIGHT November 14th - 4-7pm Pere Marquette Hotel - Marquette Ballroom Join K-12 students from around the Tri-County area for friendly over the board play, chess puzzles, and of course PIZZA. This is a FREE event! Pizza is FREE, just come and enjoy chess! For questions, email Emily Dawson at emily.dawson77@gmail.com or emily.dawson@psd150.org. Sponsored by the Mark W. Bills Middle School Chess Team and Greater Peoria Chess

5 months ago, PPS Chess

Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!

5 months ago, PPS Communications

Peoria High Dream Team Weekly Highlights 🦁

🏈 Lions defeated Morton 38–34 in a thrilling comeback led by “Big Baby” Jaquarius Green
🔥 Next Stop: Oak Forest – Playoff Game this Saturday at 3 PM (Fan Bus info coming soon)
🧓 Grandparents Day Forms due Nov 19 (check Microsoft Teams)
🎤 Lunchtime Karaoke – $1 event Tues & Wed, sponsored by the Senior Class of 2026
🦃 FriendsGiving – Nov 20, see Ms. Young to participate
🎓 Jostens Orders – Fri, Nov 14, 7 AM–1 PM in the Foyer
🎓 FAFSA Night – Wed, Nov 12, 5–7 PM at PHS
🎓 Senior Scholarships – Updated monthly on Microsoft Teams
🧭 School Links Registration – Now open for course planning
📘 TRIO Talent Search – Free college & career prep at go.icc.edu/TrioTalent

📍 Read the full Parent Newsletter here → https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/11-09-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
#DreamTeam #PrideOfTheCity #HuntExcellence

5 months ago, SHAUN MCGINNES

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.

https://ppsfoundation.org/scholarships/applications

5 months ago, PPS Communications