🎉 Congrats to WCTC for winning Most Improved Attendance and Most Improved Chronic Absenteeism for October! 👏
2nd Place Attendance: Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary
3rd Place Attendance: Dr. Maude Sanders Primary
2nd Place Absenteeism: Rolling Acres Middle School
3rd Place Absenteeism: Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary
Great job, everyone! 🌟
🍽️ The first award-winning Warrior Way Cafe of the 2024-25 school year is serving up something delicious this Thursday, November 14! 🍽️
📧 Please send your reservations by Wednesday at noon to warriorwaycafe@psd150.org.
🏆 The 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachel Mahmood, toured Peoria Public Schools, connecting with our inspiring educators and encouraging the exceptional work they are doing!👏✨
Congratulations to our December 2024 Grow Your Own graduates—Kennedy Pacey, Victoria Jackson, and Sobia Paul! 🎓👏 They’ve just signed letters of intent to teach at PPS, and we’re excited to see the impact that they’ll make in the classroom and with our students! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Principal Thomas at Knoxville Center for Student Success for earning the title of Most Improved Attendance for September!
⏰Time to fall back! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour for daylight saving time! ⏰ 🍂
⭐Heads up! No school for students on Monday, November 4 (except KCSS), and all schools and offices are closed on Tuesday, November 5. ⭐
Happy Halloween! 🎃 Stay safe and have fun trick-or-treating! 🍬👻 #HalloweenSafety
Tonight's School Board Meeting has been cancelled. Please join us Nov. 11th.
🎉 A huge thank you to Forrest Hill and our surrounding Methodist Churches! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of 250 crew neck sweatshirts to Von Steuben Middle School as part of the adopt-a-school program!
🌟Let’s celebrate Principal Thomas of the Knoxville Center for Student Success! 🌟He’s dedicated to creating a learning environment that adapts to his students’ unique needs, empowering each of them to succeed. His commitment to flexibility and support helps make Knoxville a place where every student can thrive.
🌟Let’s give a shout-out to Principal Rodriguez of Charter Oak Primary! 🌟Her heart is overflowing with love and gratitude for her amazing staff, students, and families who make Charter Oak a special place. Every day she is inspired by the commitment that shines through the Charter Oak community!
🏫Let’s celebrate Principal Rodgers of Elise Ford Allen Academy!🏫 She loves seeing siblings and families together under one roof, building a strong sense of community, pride, and connection. It’s all about family and unity at Elise Ford Allen!
🎉Let’s applaud Principal Spiker of Woodruff Career and Technical Center! 🎉 He’s passionate about WCTC because it opens doors, offering students endless options and opportunities to build bright futures. Here’s to all the career pathways WCTC creates!
📚Let’s celebrate Principal Smothers of Von Steuben Middle School! 📚She’s all in for her school because of the amazing students, staff, and parents who are always ready to step up and work together toward their goals. It’s the teamwork that makes Von Steuben shine
🌟Let’s give a huge shout-out to Principal Sack of Northmoor Primary! 🌟She believes Northmoor is an amazing school because of the incredible students, teachers, and staff she gets to work with every day. It’s the people who make Northmoor shine
🎉 Let’s give a big shoutout to Principal Polnitz of Whittier Primary! 🎉Her contagious positive energy and the heartfelt theme of “Love ya, Bye” is what makes Whittier Primary so special! Principal Polnitz has created a school culture where everyone feels valued and connected, and it shows in every hallway, classroom, and smile. 💛 Now it’s your turn—share in the comments how Principal Polnitz and the “Love ya, Bye” spirit have made a difference for you or your student!
🎉 Let’s celebrate Principal Peterson of Kellar Primary! 🎉 Principal Peterson lives by the motto "Kellar is kind," and she’s made kindness the heart of everything at Kellar Primary. From encouraging students to help one another to fostering a supportive school culture, she has created a place where kindness is more than just a word—it’s a way of life! In the comments, share how Principal Peterson has inspired you or your child to live by the "Kellar is kind" motto.
🎉 Let’s celebrate Principal Monast of Lincoln K-8! 🎉Principal Monast lights up when she sees her students having fun while learning something new. Whether it's hands-on projects or creative classroom activities, she’s all about making education exciting and engaging for everyone. Her passion for joyful learning makes Lincoln K-8 a vibrant place to grow! Show your love for Principal Monast by sharing your favorite learning moments from Lincoln K-8 in the comments!
🌟It's time to celebrate Principal McGinnes!🌟 His passion for seeing students express their creativity and individuality is unmatched. Whether it's on the field, on stage, or through art, Principal McGinnes is always there, cheering everyone on. Thanks to his leadership, Peoria High is where students are empowered to thrive, dream big, and be unapologetically themselves! In the comments, tell us how Principal McGinnes has inspired you or your student!
