Peoria Public Schools

What is Adopt-A-School?

The Adopt-A-School program is an effective partnership between education and the business and private sectors of Peoria. The purpose of the program is to use the vast amounts of human resources and talents of our community to strengthen, enhance, and enrich the quality of education in the Peoria Public Schools.

Businesses and organizations may choose to participate in the program as an Adopter by partnering with a school, by sponsoring the overall program financially, by in-kind donations or by mentoring/tutoring.

When you participate in the Adopt-a-School program “YOU” teach, “YOU” mentor, “YOU” coach and “YOU” inspire every student. Yes, this is a community-based program and you participate as a unit but your contribution to the program comes from within. The quality of your time greatly surpasses the quantity.

What do Adopters Do?

Adopt-A-School partners set realistic goals that are agreeable to all involved. The overall objectives of the partnership are flexible in order to utilize the resources of the adopter to meet the needs of the school, and each partnership is uniquely designed to bring about positive outcomes for all those involved.

Adopters initiate activities that encourage students and enrich their educational experiences. While developing strong person-to-person relationships, Adopt-A-School partners engage in a variety of projects.

Why Have an Adopt-A-School Program?

A strong public school system is basic to the health and growth of a community. Quality schools attract people to live in the area. The Adopt-A-School program strengthens and improves our schools, creates a climate of involvement and interaction between businesses/organizations and schools and involves the community in preparing for its own economic future. We are working to make a positive impact in our community.

Adopt-A-School is the commitment of time, energy, and expertise of a business or organization to an individual school. The overall objectives of each partnership are flexible, and the relationships grow and flourish through a climate of active involvement and interaction between the school and the adopter.

How Can I Help Today?

Many Peoria Public Schools have Little Free Pantries located outside the building which are kept stocked with non-perishable food donations and toiletries.  The pantries are located outside of the following schools: Charter Oak, Dr. Maude A. Sanders, Franklin, Glen Oak, Annie Jo Gordon CLC, Hines, Kellar, Lincoln, Liberty Leadership, Manual, Northmoor, Elise Ford Allen Academy, Dr. CT Vivian, Trewyn, and Whittier.  These pantries allow the community to give or take non-perishable foods and other items of necessity when needed. 

For information on Adopt-A-School or sponsoring a Little Free Pantry, please contact send email to janet.ham@psd150.org