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/
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/
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/
🎓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/
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/
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
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
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!
Check out the February issue of The Remarkable Times, where we celebrate student achievements, highlight inspiring stories, and share important updates from across our school district!
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/02-2026-remarkable-times
Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.
Never miss a stop! 🚌 With BusQuest, parents and guardians can get student info, real-time alerts, and live bus tracking, all in one place. Stay connected. Stay informed. Download today!
This Thursday at Warrior Way Café ⭐️
Our talented WCTC culinary students are serving up a bold and flavorful menu featuring:
🥕 Carrot & Ginger Soup
🍗 Korean Fried Chicken
🥥 Coconut Lime Bars
Support our students, enjoy an incredible meal, and see future chefs in action!
Our talented WCTC culinary students are serving up a bold and flavorful menu featuring:
🥕 Carrot & Ginger Soup
🍗 Korean Fried Chicken
🥥 Coconut Lime Bars
Support our students, enjoy an incredible meal, and see future chefs in action!
There will be no school Monday, January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We honor his legacy by reflecting on justice, equity, and the power of education to uplift every student in the PPS community.
We honor his legacy by reflecting on justice, equity, and the power of education to uplift every student in the PPS community.
🦁 Peoria High Weekly Update
Here’s what’s happening this week at PHS. Full details are in the newsletter linked below 👇
📚 Class Meetings & Student Planning – Grade-level meetings this week + Thursday grades 9–11 to complete School Links
🧠 7 Mindsets: Treasure Yourself – Helping students build confidence and make strong daily choices
🎓 Prom (4/25) & Graduation (5/16) – These milestones are earned daily through attendance, grades, and behavior
🏫 Student Opportunities – ACT-SO, Peoria Park District Ambassadors, and Bradley/DAPCEP STEM & ACT/SAT programs
🏀🔥 PHS Athletics – Big wins for boys basketball, first win for girls basketball, and dance team champions
📣 Student Recognition – ICCA cheer honors and Peoria Art Guild MAP selections
👥 PPTO Meeting Tuesday – Families welcome, enter through the foyer
👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/01-11-26-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
🎯 Hunt Excellence.
Here’s what’s happening this week at PHS. Full details are in the newsletter linked below 👇
📚 Class Meetings & Student Planning – Grade-level meetings this week + Thursday grades 9–11 to complete School Links
🧠 7 Mindsets: Treasure Yourself – Helping students build confidence and make strong daily choices
🎓 Prom (4/25) & Graduation (5/16) – These milestones are earned daily through attendance, grades, and behavior
🏫 Student Opportunities – ACT-SO, Peoria Park District Ambassadors, and Bradley/DAPCEP STEM & ACT/SAT programs
🏀🔥 PHS Athletics – Big wins for boys basketball, first win for girls basketball, and dance team champions
📣 Student Recognition – ICCA cheer honors and Peoria Art Guild MAP selections
👥 PPTO Meeting Tuesday – Families welcome, enter through the foyer
👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/01-11-26-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
🎯 Hunt Excellence.
🎉 Welcome back, students and staff!
Valeska Hinton and KCSS are back in session on January 13th. Get ready for a great semester ahead!
Valeska Hinton and KCSS are back in session on January 13th. Get ready for a great semester ahead!
Welcome back, Peoria High families!
🎒 Students return Tuesday
📄 Report Cards issued Friday
📅 Attendance matters
🦁 Big Lions Basketball Win
📈 ACT tutoring + Bootcamp
👉 Full newsletter: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/01-02-26-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
🎒 Students return Tuesday
📄 Report Cards issued Friday
📅 Attendance matters
🦁 Big Lions Basketball Win
📈 ACT tutoring + Bootcamp
👉 Full newsletter: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/01-02-26-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
Happy Holidays from PPS! 🎄✨ Wishing our students, staff, and families a joyful season and a relaxing, well-deserved break! We'll see you next year!
🎯 PRIDE of the CITY Newsletter
🚌 Attendance matters most this week
⏰ Early dismissals Wed 1:30 pm, Thurs and Fri 10:30 am
📚 Finals Wed, Thurs, Fri wrap up Quarter 2
🎯 ACT tutoring begins in January
🎉 Attendance celebration at lunches Wed
🎄 Spirit Week all week
❄️ Winter Break through Jan 6
Full details here: https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/peoria-high-school/newsletters/12-14-25-pride-of-the-city-newsletter
🎉 Congratulations to our 5th & 6th grade Amazing Shake Champions! 🎉
We’re excited to honor these three outstanding scholars who brought confidence and professionalism to the stage:
🏆 1st Place: De'Angela W — 6th grader at Mark Bills Middle School, representing Amistad!
🥈 2nd Place: Armani G — 5th grader at Rolling Acres, representing Isbindi!
🥉 3rd Place: Tyland J — 5th grader at Reservoir Gifted Academy, representing Altruismo!
Fantastic job to all three!
We’re excited to honor these three outstanding scholars who brought confidence and professionalism to the stage:
🏆 1st Place: De'Angela W — 6th grader at Mark Bills Middle School, representing Amistad!
🥈 2nd Place: Armani G — 5th grader at Rolling Acres, representing Isbindi!
🥉 3rd Place: Tyland J — 5th grader at Reservoir Gifted Academy, representing Altruismo!
Fantastic job to all three!
🎉 Congratulations to our 3rd & 4th grade Amazing Shake Champions! 🎉
We’re thrilled to celebrate these three incredible scholars who brought their confidence and professionalism to the spotlight:
🏆 1st Place: Mallorie A. — 4th grader at Northmoor Primary, proudly representing Altruismo!
🥈 2nd Place: Braylee J. — 3rd grader at Northmoor Primary, shining bright for Amistad!
🥉 3rd Place: Amaranth G. — 3rd grader, showcasing the spirit of Reveur!
These students wowed judges with their people skills, way to go!
🌟 PPS Attendance Shoutout! 🌟
The PPS Board of Education recognized several schools for major improvements in November!
✨ Attendance Growth
Von Steuben: +5.3%
Trewyn K-8: +3.8%
Richwoods: +3%
📉 Chronic Absenteeism Down
Mark Bills: –11.2 pts
Franklin Primary: –11 pts
Trewyn K-8: –7.4 pts
👏 Amazing work by our schools, staff, and students! Keep it going!
The PPS Board of Education recognized several schools for major improvements in November!
✨ Attendance Growth
Von Steuben: +5.3%
Trewyn K-8: +3.8%
Richwoods: +3%
📉 Chronic Absenteeism Down
Mark Bills: –11.2 pts
Franklin Primary: –11 pts
Trewyn K-8: –7.4 pts
👏 Amazing work by our schools, staff, and students! Keep it going!
🎉 Congratulations to Bianca Brown, school counselor at Annie Jo Gordon, for earning a remarkable Spirit Award at last night’s Board Meeting! 🎉
Her positivity, dedication, and heart shine bright! Thank you for all you do for PPS students!
Her positivity, dedication, and heart shine bright! Thank you for all you do for PPS students!
