👏🎵Keeping our schools in tune and on tempo. We appreciate our music directors today! Thank you for all that you do! 👏🎵
1 day ago, PPS Communications
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Knight out for trivia! 🧠⚔️
Join the Richwoods music department for a night of fun, facts, and friendly competition.
2 days ago, PPS Communications
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Rain 🌧️, snow ❄️, or shine ☀️—our crossing guards show up every day and keep our students safe. Please join us in celebrating these dedicated team members for their years of service to our school community:

👏 Wendy Granand – 18 years
👏 Charles Thomas – 12 years
👏 Percy Peyton – 11 years
👏 Michael Williams – 11 years
👏 Edward Banks – 9 years
👏 Matthew Baskin – 9 years
👏 Angela Combs – 9 years
9 days ago, PPS Communications
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RHS JROTC took on Colorado, competing against colleges across the country as the only high school team! 💪🇺🇸

Cadets trekked 20+ miles with weighted packs and climbed 8,000+ feet to a Boulder summit, finishing in 7 hours 55 minutes.

We are proud of their discipline and grit! Way to go, cadets! 👏
11 days ago, PPS Communications
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Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
14 days ago, PPS Communications
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💙 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!
18 days ago, PPS Communications
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Last Call for the Peoria County Chess Championship !!! Saturday, February 21, 2026 Hosted by Mark W. Bills Middle School Sponsored by Peoria County Regional Office of Education & Greater Peoria Chess ***Students must attend a Peoria County Public or Private school*** https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PeoriaCounty26 $5 Entry at the door (PPS playsFree) Doors Open 8am Registration Open until 8:45am First Round 9:30am All other rounds ASAP 6 Sections - Swiss System K-3 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d 4-5 - 5 Rounds - G30/5d Junior High 6, 7, & 8 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d High School 9-12 - 4 Rounds - G30/5d Awards top 10 in each division (K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, & 😎 Top 5 HS. Biggest upset in each division. Top 3 teams in each division K-3, 4-5, 6-8, HS)
28 days ago, PPS Chess
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Richwoods juniors in the IB Program visited the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield recently as guests of Travis Weaver 🏛️. They toured the building, observed a live House session 👀, and met with Ryan Spain and Dave Koehler to discuss government and leadership 🇺🇸.

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🎓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 1 month ago, PPS Communications
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🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
about 1 month ago, PPS Communications
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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
about 1 month ago, PPS Chess
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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!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
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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

about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
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Come a little early, give the gift of blood, and then join us for the school board meeting afterwards.

about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
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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!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
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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!
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
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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.
2 months ago, PPS Communications
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🎉 Welcome back, students and staff!
Valeska Hinton and KCSS are back in session on January 13th. Get ready for a great semester ahead!
2 months ago, PPS Communications
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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!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
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