Join us for lunch and AMAZING student performances at the Riverfront Museum’s Sun Plaza on May 14th! Food trucks will be on site, so bring your appetite, too! Let’s come together to support our talented young artists and show our appreciation for the arts in education!
6 days ago, PPS Communications
Shoutout to our amazing Sign Language Interpreters for bridging the gap between the hearing world and our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students! Your work empowers, connects, and inspires every day. 🙌💙
7 days ago, PPS Communications
Thank you to all our school nurses and clinic nurses who support our staff and students each and every day!
7 days ago, PPS Communications
Advantage Communications presents
Speech & Debate Camp June 1-18 for grades 3-8.
Register Today!
8 days ago, PPS Communications
🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of our schools—our incredible teachers!
📢 Here's what YOU can do
1. Encourage your kids to write a note, draw a picture, or simply say “thank you” to their teacher this week.
2. Let’s flood this feed with gratitude, appreciation, and love for the educators who make a difference every day. Tag your school and your favorite teacher in the comments and share a memory or a "thank you" message! 🍎🫶
9 days ago, PPS Communications
What an incredible celebration of diversity! The 3rd Annual Multicultural Fair brought together teachers from 17 different countries to share their vibrant cultures with students, families, and the Peoria community. Peoria Public Schools proudly participates in the J-1 Visa program, welcoming global talent to enrich our classrooms and foster cultural exchange. Take a look back at this unforgettable event!
🎥 Watch the recap here!
https://youtu.be/OJZeESvuuM0
9 days ago, PPS Communications
Thanks for all you do at Trewyn K-8 School!
12 days ago, PPS Communications
12 days ago, PPS Communications
Looking for something fun, free, and family-friendly this weekend? Join us on Saturday at the Third Annual Multicultural Fair at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
13 days ago, PPS Communications
Check out the Summer Intercession Opportunities!
15 days ago, CORY BROWN
📢 Join this FREE Handle With Care Webinar Series!
Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support children facing trauma and create more compassionate, resilient workplaces. Perfect for educators, law enforcement, social workers, nurses, and community professionals.
👉 Register now: chestnut.org/hwc-webinars
Let’s make a difference together!
22 days ago, PPS Communications
🎉 Parent University Block Party 🎉
Calling all Pre-K–4th grade families! Join us for a day of food, music, games, and resources!
📅 Register by March 27th! Don’t wait!
⚠️ All students must be pre-registered
🎟️ Wristbands required for entry
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
👏🎵Keeping our schools in tune and on tempo. We appreciate our music directors today! Thank you for all that you do! 👏🎵
about 2 months ago, PPS Communications
Our schools run smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing maintenance team! 🛠️ Thank you for all that you do!
2 months ago, PPS Communications
Last week to register for Intercession!
Registration fees for the first week are paid by Peoria Public Schools if registration is completed by 3/12/2026. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided for those who register by March 12th. See what is available here: https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/intercession-programs
2 months ago, PPS Communications
2 months ago, PPS Communications
💙 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!
2 months ago, PPS Communications
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)
3 months ago, PPS Chess
🚸🦺Thank you to our PPS crossing guards for protecting our students and making safety a priority every single day!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
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
3 months ago, PPS Chess
