Peoria Public Schools

Grateful for the meals that fuel our minds and warm our hearts. Thank you Cafeteria Staff! 🍎🥪

💭The 1st Annual Illinois Student Invention Convention was hosted today at the Administrative Building. Middle school students across PSS shared their inventions and how they would improve an everyday product! 💭

🌠The Wrap Around Center is located at 1419 S. Folkers Ave, Peoria, IL, 61605, and it is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, including during the summer! 🌠

🌞 **Dive into Summer Learning! 🌞 Hi, parents and guardians! Ready to give your 6-8th graders an amazing summer experience? Sign them up for our optional learning session with new camp-like activities! Go to www.psd150.org/summer to learn more and register before May 1st!

The Peoria County Farm Bureau's Ag In The Classroom program introduced Von Steuben Middle School students to livestock animals and discussed the main farm products in Peoria: corn, soybeans, and beef cattle.

🌟This is a safe place for students to showcase their leadership, creativity, and passion for protecting their friends, schools, and communities from violence before it happens!🌟

🌞 **Experience Summer Learning with Us! 🌞 Hello, 3rd-5th grade parents and guardians! Are you looking for an exciting summer opportunity for your kids? Sign them up for our optional learning session with new camp-like activities! Go to www.psd150.org/summer to learn more and register before May 1st!

🏛️ Students in Skills U.S.A. recently visited the state capital to advocate for continued funding for career and technical courses! 🏛️

🌟 Happy Administrative Professional/Secretary Day! 🌟Today, let's give a shoutout to those who make sure everything runs smoothly in the office!

🌞 **Join Us for Summer Learning Fun! 🌞 Hey K-2nd grade parents and guardians! Ready to give your kids an amazing summer experience? Sign them up for our optional learning session with new camp-like activities! Go to www.psd150.org/summer to learn more and register before May 1st!

🌍 Prepare to celebrate diversity at PPS's First Annual Multicultural Fair, hosted by our international teachers! 🌍

⭐Congratulations to Anna Brown, who was honored as Peoria Public Schools Teacher of the Year and awarded the Donald M. Phares Excellence in Education Award at last night's board meeting⭐

🏆Congratulations to Dr. Ann Bond, who was recognized as Peoria Public Schools Administrator of the Year at last night's board meeting! Mrs. Skahill, Special Education Coordinator, and Mrs. Hawks, Principal of Manual, were runners-up! 🏆

🌟Thanks to donations from the PPS Foundation, 100 students will be heading to City Kids Camp this year from June 10-14! 🌟

⚡The solar panels on the Woodruff Career and Technical Center roof can power 17 houses!⚡

👍 8th graders at Lincoln K-8 held a bake sale and raised $631 to donate to human trafficking victims at The Center for Prevention of Abuse! 👍

🌟Glen Oak CLC hosted a college and career fair for 5th-8th graders where various employers including Bradley University, ICC, and the City of Peoria helped guide students in exploring their futures! 🌟

Students often graduate with full-time job offers! The next signing day is Wednesday, May 8th!

🍴The Woodruff Culinary presentation at the Peoria Women's Club luncheon, where seniors served a meal to over 100 guests, has led to a $7,000 donation for upcoming national competitions! 🍴

This week, Kellar Primary hosted "Muffins with Misses," allowing students to enjoy breakfast with their female parent or guardian before school!