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!
Free Summer Meals for students 18 and under - with USDA and Sun Meals To-Go!
🍎 90s Teacher Appreciation Week
🎓 Honors Day Thurs @ 9 (Doors Open 8:30)
🗓️ Honors Practice Wed @ 8:45 (ALL Seniors)
🧾 Seniors Checkout
🛥️ Jr Trip slips due
📞 Miss a day? Email/Call/Text!
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/05-04-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
Save the Date! Come learn about different cultures from our international teachers and enjoy the day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. #PeoriaPublicSchools
📝 PR4 grades go home Wed!
🚌 Freshman Field Trip Tues!
🎉 Thank you for making Prom a success!
⚡ 7Minds: Get in the Zone!
🎓 Senior Checkout starts next week!
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/04-27-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
📉 PR4 ends Fri
📝 PreACT Tues
🎟️ Prom Sat
🚌 Trip forms due
📣 Board apps due 5/1
🧠 Time is Now | 💡 Finish Elite!
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/04-20-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
🦒 Calling all future Kindergarten Superstars! Kindergarten Roundup is happening AT THE ZOO! 🐒 🌟 Meet the Kindergarten teachers! 🚌 Take a school bus ride! 🦁 Explore the zoo!
Share this post and spread the excitement with little learners you know who are ready to roar into Kindergarten! #PeoriaPublicSchools
📝 ACT Mon: Juniors N–Z
📅 PR4 ends 4/25
🎓 FAFSA = Grad req
🧢 Jostens @ lunch Wed
🎟 Prom Tickets On Sale Wed!
🚌 Jr/Sr Trip Info
🌇 Sr Sunset Wed
🏈 Sr Flag FB Thurs
❌ No School Fri
🔗: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/04-13-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
Come dine at the Warrior Way Café! 🍽️
Enjoy a gourmet lunch crafted by our award-winning WCTC culinary students:
🥣 Asparagus soup
🍖 House-smoked pork chop
🥔 Au gratin potatoes
🍅 Tomato Provençale (tomatoes baked with garlic, parsley & crunchy breadcrumbs)
🍰 Angel food cake with strawberries & vanilla whipped cream
Open 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Reserve by 4/9/25 at warriorwaycafe@psd150.org– seats fill fast!
🚀 Back at it, Lions!
📝 ACT Wed: Juniors/Seniors must attend
🚌 Senior Day Wed at Woodruff (8:30 am)
📚 Check Skyward for grades
💪 Stay focused & engaged!
More Info: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/04-07-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
✨ Today is School Librarian Appreciation Day—and we think PPS school librarians are one for the books! ✨
From helping students check out their next great read to creating a space where knowledge thrives, our librarians make every school a novel place to learn! Thank you!
🌟 Thank you to our REMARKABLE PPS Paraprofessionals! 🌟
Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Whether you're offering a helping hand, providing support, or uplifting students each day, you make a world of difference in our schools!
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
🌸 Spring Break! School resumes April 7
📚 Intersession March 24-28, 9AM-12PM
🎯 ACT for Juniors April 9
🌶️ Chili’s Night April 3 – Support PTO!
More @: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/03-23-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
🎒💻 Let's Keep Those Laptops Safe! 💻🎒
Are your kids treating their school-issued laptops like they're invincible? 🤔 It's time for a little tech TLC! 💖 Share this video with your students and start a conversation about how to protect these tech treasures so they can learn and thrive!
🎥👀 https://youtu.be/nwAkByLU0HA
📢 Senior Parents: Learn About College Scholarships!
Join ISAC’s YouTube Live on March 20 for tips on financial aid beyond FAFSA!
📅 English: 5:30-6:00 PM | Spanish: 6:30-7:00 PM
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ISACvid/streams
Don't miss this chance to find more ways to pay for college!
🥸 Staches & Lashes $2/vote!
🎓 Jostens Thurs – Seniors Pick Up & Order!
🛝 95% Attendance = Slushies Fri!
📝 ACT 4/9 – Juniors REQUIRED!
🔥 Chili’s 4/3 – 15% to PHS PTO!
More @: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/03-16-25-prideofthecity-newsletter
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat has been recognized as one of the four finalists for the National Superintendent of the Year award by AASA. This prestigious accolade was presented to her during the AASA National Conference on Education in New Orleans on March 6th, 2025. Dr. Desmoulin-Kherat is quick to credit this achievement to the dedication and hard work of our administrators, teachers, and board of education members. Their collective efforts and commitment to overcoming the challenges faced by our school district have been instrumental in our progress.
While we celebrate this national recognition, we also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the award winner, Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. of Jefferson County Schools, Alabama. This award, co-presented by AASA, Corebridge Financial, and Sourcewell, highlights the exceptional contributions of superintendents nationwide.
We are proud to have Dr. Desmoulin-Kherat represent our district and share the innovative programs and strategies from PPS on the national stage.
🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
Peoria High School is looking for some dedicated educators and leaders to join the squad for the 2025-26 school year!
We need:
🦁 Athletic Director
📚 Counselor
🇪🇸 Spanish Teacher
➗ Math Teacher
🌎 Social Studies Teacher
💥 Coaching positions are also open! If you want to make an impact in the classroom AND on the field, this is your chance!
📌 Apply now → https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/pps/page/job-openings
📩 Or send your resume to peoriahigh@psd150.org
Join the #PRIDEoftheCITY and help us keep building something special! 🦁🔥
🎉🏀 Go, Teams, Go! 🏀🎉 What an amazing moment for our district! We are thrilled to announce that both Peoria High School Lions and Manual High School Rams are moving on to the IL IHSA 2A & 3A basketball Super Sectionals! 🌟 Our Admin staff are wearing their colors today in support of our teams. It's not every day we have two teams representing our district at this level! Come out and show your team spirit! Let’s fill the arenas with our pride and support!
🦁 The PHS Lions (3A) are set to face off against Chicago Brother Rice tonight at Pontiac at 7 PM. 🐏 Meanwhile, the MHS Rams (2A) battle Williamsville at the Bank of Springfield Center at 6 PM. 🙌🏾🙌🙌🏽🙌🏼 Let's cheer them all on to victory! #GoLions #GoRams #DistrictPride #SemiFinals #HoopsMadness
