Woodruff Career & Technical Center

Some of the most important people in education work quietly behind the scenes every day. Special education coordinators are among them, supporting students, families, and staff in...

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Setting the Stage: A Goal Beyond the Ordinary When Dr. Kherat addressed the staff at convocation; she set a tone of ambition and unity for her final year: "Mission Possible: Cra...

For most seventh graders, creating an app might seem impossible. For Kimberli R, it became personal. The Von Steuben Middle School student developed a mental health app designe...

As this school year draws to a close, Peoria Public Schools bids a heartfelt farewell to an extraordinary group of international teachers participating in the J-1 teaching program....

Summer can bring big changes for students. Without the routines, friendships, and structure of the school year, some kids may find it harder to manage anxiety, emotions, or transi...

By Meg Partington Driven by a desire to challenge themselves, three recent Richwoods High School graduates are heading to the East Coast to begin Ivy League educations. Kevin ...

If you were to ask Areli Gomez, a proud Peoria Public Schools alumna and graduate of Manual High School’s Class of 2020, to sum up her path to becoming a Tool Design Engineer at Ca...

In the heart of Central Illinois, an exciting transformation is underway. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the business community, local educators, and organizations like the...

Enhance learning at Home Now is a great time to support continued growth by making use of a variety of resources that can enhance learning at home. Peoria Public Schools studen...

Last month, we shared the highlights from the first day of the Amazing Shake competition, where our talented 3rd and 4th graders impressed judges with their poise and professional...

Ms. Genusa’s Health Occupations Class spent class session at Easter Seals Gymnasium engaging and supporting their students through various activities. This hands on experience all...

Nurse Jones posing with a student turned CNA. Congratulations!

Our 2025 Winter Classic Tournament is officially a wrap, and wow—what a day! Thank you to every student, coach, volunteer, staff member, and guest who made this event such a suc...

Peoria Public Schools is celebrating remarkable student achievement as two International Baccalaureate (IB) seniors have earned 100% full-ride scholarships to Ivy League universit...

Sarah Polnitz, Principal of Whittier Primary, has been named to WTVP’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2025 , recognizing young leaders making a difference in central Illinois. Polnitz’...

Next Level Career Pathways: Building Peoria’s Future, One Box (and Bold Graduate) at a Time If you think the only “dirty jobs” in Peoria are on TV, think again—there’s real g...

As a part of Ms. Genusa's Health Occupations class, students are encouraged to explore the medical community we live. Recently, the class toured the Comprehensive Prosthetics and ...

Ms. Genusa's#104 Class Prepared for STEAM Lab. The class performed dissections with steam kits provided by OSF Steam Lab. The kits included fish/animal organs (lungs, brain, eyes,...

Ms. Genusa’s Health Occupations' Class #104 Lab Day performed dissections steam kits provided by OSF Steam Lab. The kits included fish/animal organs (lungs, brain, eyes, liver, he...