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September 28, 2023
LINK TO DHH STUDENT VIDEO : https://www.wevideo.com/view/31
![Shaun McGinnes Headshot](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/peoria_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b1ef54d7-19b2-40a7-9c26-d3d5af61010a.png)
September 22, 2023
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 ...
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September 22, 2023
Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center, in collaboration with the Central Illinois Monarch Task Force, hosted its inaugural Monarch Festival on Wednesday, September 20th...
![ruthie bolton with two students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/peoria_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3c2e8c50-1a33-4fde-b82e-356b4b5cf23b.jpg)
September 21, 2023
This week Northmoor 3 rd and 4 th grade students had a very special guest - Ruthie Bolton! Ruthie is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and former WNBA player with many more bas...
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September 21, 2023
SchooLinks is a modern, college and career readiness platform to prepare students for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks helps students discover their interests and strengt...
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September 21, 2023
The Pride of the City is preparing for a bright future! Over 60 colleges, universities, organizations, and military representatives attended Peoria High School's College and Ca...
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September 21, 2023
Former NFL player, Andre Fluellen spoke to Annie Jo Gordon CLC students yesterday about making positive choices, achieving their dreams, and the importance of academic excellence....
![adult and student looking at eachother](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/peoria_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_81c89243-c6e2-4730-89e9-c257fd74919a.jpg)
September 20, 2023
The Peoria Public Schools Foundation hosted 4 community leaders to be Principal of the Day! Dr. Bernice Gordon-Young, Peoria City Council At-Large Member, was at Manual High Sc...
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September 18, 2023
Peoria High School's Interact Club and Key Club collaborated to hold their 2nd Annual "Take Back the Community" Night this past Saturday, September 16th. The event was complete wi...
![two people covered in ice cream smiling in front of a crowd](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/peoria_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ef195e00-9a83-4878-8b40-03919f6402ed.png)
September 15, 2023
What happens when your school raises a record-breaking $25,000 in donations? You turn your principal and secretary into human ice cream sundaes!
Thank you to Kellar Primary Sc...
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![now accepting those who excel nominations](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/peoria_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_968f4910-53e8-4192-9595-48277876e5d3.png)
![four people smiling for a photo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/peoria_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_6f648072-1fdb-4478-a37a-ab37e4c26541.jpeg)
August 28, 2023
Last Thursday, 50 local professionals (including 8 PPS staff members!) committed to mentoring 150 Peoria Public Schools students as part of the new Peoria Role Model Project. Elev...
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August 16, 2023
Peoria's first preseason tailgate for the Chicago Bears was kicked off by Manual High School's drumline followed by performances from Manual, Peoria High, and Richwoods cheerleade...
![everything is possible](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/peoria_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9349e480-00a5-45c5-b8aa-9b312afe9104.jpg)
August 14, 2023
The Everything Is Possible Mindset teaches that we are all capable of living extraordinary lives! Students learn that everything which exists today was once just an idea until ...
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![students sleeping in hammocks](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/peoria_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ff65e718-5202-4717-bcc3-2f7e637d77e2.jpg)
July 25, 2023
What do 14 donors, one Foundation, 33 kids, and 5 adults equal? An amazing week of fun team-building activities, and meeting kids from another city while experiencing the outdoor...
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July 18, 2023
We often get asked, how can I help? Below are wish list items that help support our staff and students:
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We are undergoing a courtyard rev...
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June 13, 2023
58 PPS retirees were recognized at last night's Board meeting! They have worked a combined 1,460 years for the District. Congratulations retirees on your new chapter, and th...