Whittier Primary School

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...

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’...

Leaf through the newly revamped November Remarkable Times!” Click here!

Read this month's district news here!

We are thrilled to introduce the Peoria Public Schools app for mobile phones! In our app, you can access school events, news from administrators, student stories, and emergency no...

https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/pps/newsletters/2-10-remarkable-times

Adam Arenas' 4th grade students at Whittier recite the "I have a dream" speech. Click here to enjoy!

Please click HERE to review the PPS Safe Haven Resolution in English. Haga clic AQUÍ para revisar la Resolución de PPS Safe Haven en español.

Complete your grade level's challenge by spring break to earn some amazing prizes! Please reach out to your teacher or school principal or click here for more information! ...

The Peoria Regional Office of Education Spotlight Educator for November is Mrs. Michelle Henderson from PPS's Northmoor Primary School! The community member who nominated Mr...

Manual High School was the place to be last night! Their student-led program honored and celebrated Hispanic heritage with performances, art displays, cultural dances, a Quinceane...

The 9.25.23 Board Meeting was full of celebrations: Richwoods High School was recognized as one of the best schools in the area and country! Sterling Middle School went from...

Special thanks to Valeska Hinton teacher, Ms. Jeanelle Valdovinos for starting the amazing tradition!

Valeska Hinton Teacher, Mrs. Lynne Gilles was presented with a $1000 check from 25News last week! The money was awarded as a part of their "One Class at a Time" series. Watch the...

Mr. Shaun McGinnes is now Peoria High School's new principal! McGinnes worked his way up from being a teacher's aide in 2010 to full-time teacher and coach to assistant principal ...

Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center, in collaboration with the Central Illinois Monarch Task Force, hosted its inaugural Monarch Festival on Wednesday, September 20th...