Can you believe it? The first quarter grading period officially wrapped up last Friday, and your student is now one-fourth of the way through the school year (time flies when you’re learning, right?).
👻 Don't ghost us - Give blood 🩸 and save a life!
Join us for the American Red Cross Blood Drive
🕑 Monday, October 27 | 2–6 PM
📍 Peoria Public School Admin Building
Richwoods students celebrated National AVID Day on Friday 9/12 by exploring how AVID has given each of them a leg up. #OurRemarkableStory
Richwoods AVID visited the University of Illinois last week for a campus tour and admissions counseling presentation. They had a blast learning about life for the ILL-INI! #OurRemarkableStory #Richwoods
Richwoods AVID visited the University of Illinois last week for a campus tour and admissions counseling presentation. They had a blast learning about life for the ILL-INI!
🏆 CLASS B 1ST PLACE!
Congrats to The Marching Knights who took first place in Class B at the Washington Panther Marching Invitational on Saturday! This is the Marching Knights highest finish since they began competing! #weRrichwoods | #thestandardofexcellence
Big News from Richwoods MCJROTC!
For the 6th year in a row, our cadets have earned the prestigious Naval Honor School distinction.
This year’s highlights include:
Advocating for immigration reform and helping families gain citizenship
Raising $40,000 to fund national competition trips
Cadet 1st Sgt. Desmond Richardson named the #1 Male Athlete in the nation
Completing 3,400 service hours and earning $1.3M in scholarships
We are proud of our cadets, staff, and community for making this achievement possible. Together, we’re building tomorrow’s leaders!
For the 6th year in a row, our cadets have earned the prestigious Naval Honor School distinction.
This year’s highlights include:
Advocating for immigration reform and helping families gain citizenship
Raising $40,000 to fund national competition trips
Cadet 1st Sgt. Desmond Richardson named the #1 Male Athlete in the nation
Completing 3,400 service hours and earning $1.3M in scholarships
We are proud of our cadets, staff, and community for making this achievement possible. Together, we’re building tomorrow’s leaders!
Missing a vaccine? It’s like turning in homework half-finished. Let’s complete the assignment!
Missing a vaccine? It’s like turning in homework half-finished. Let’s complete the assignment!
Paraeducators with an associate degree are invited to apply by Sept. 30th.
Join us for the Schoolhouse Open - a fundraising event for the PPS Foundation. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uvpr8t7/lp/7888bc10-01bb-4634-bc26-f3828cd34094
Free Summer Meals for students 18 and under - with USDA and Sun Meals To-Go!
Save the Date! Come learn about different cultures from our international teachers and enjoy the day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. #PeoriaPublicSchools
🦒 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
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!
✨ 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!
🎒💻 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
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.
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