🌟 PPS Attendance Shoutout! 🌟
The PPS Board of Education recognized several schools for major improvements in November!
✨ Attendance Growth
Von Steuben: +5.3%
Trewyn K-8: +3.8%
Richwoods: +3%
📉 Chronic Absenteeism Down
Mark Bills: –11.2 pts
Franklin Primary: –11 pts
Trewyn K-8: –7.4 pts
👏 Amazing work by our schools, staff, and students! Keep it going!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
🎉 Congratulations to Bianca Brown, school counselor at Annie Jo Gordon, for earning a remarkable Spirit Award at last night’s Board Meeting! 🎉
Her positivity, dedication, and heart shine bright! Thank you for all you do for PPS students!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
🇫🇷The Warrior Way Café is serving up French flavors on December 11th!
Warm up with French Onion Soup, enjoy Beef Bourguignon over rice pilaf, and finish with a Paris-Brest — a sweet, airy pastry straight from the heart of France!
🍽️ Our WCTC Culinary students cannot wait to serve you!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
On Thursday the Maude Sanders Children's Choir gave their first annual Holiday Concert. Under the direction of Mr. Lohrer, with the support of Mrs. Davis, the choir prepared a concert of both classic carols and modern favorites. In addition to sharing their beautiful space, Nurse Jen and the wonderful people at Peoria Nazarene Church fed our families and helped to create an environment of love, support, and community.
3 months ago, Josiah Lohrer
Admin is so excited for the AMAZING SHAKE tomorrow that they’ve already sorted themselves into their house! 🎉
Now we want to know… Which house are YOU repping?
🖤 Altruismo
💛 Amistad
❤️ Isibindi
💙 Rêveur
Show your house pride in the comments below!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
Bumps in the road are challenging and Cartwheel is here to help. Reach out to your school counselor or principal today for a referral to Cartwheel.
3 months ago, PPS Communications
🎊Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!
Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.🎊
3 months ago, PPS Communications
👏🏾Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that senior Kevin Liao has matched with Princeton University through the QuestBridge Scholarship! QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at top colleges and universities across the country.
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.👏🏾
3 months ago, PPS Communications
Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that senior Kevin Liao has matched with Princeton University through the QuestBridge Scholarship! QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at top colleges and universities across the country.
Kevin, a standout student in the IB Program at Richwoods High School, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue physics at Princeton.
3 months ago, PPS Communications
🎊Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!
Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.🎊
3 months ago, PPS Communications
Peoria Public Schools is proud to announce that Senior Johnny Thai has been matched with the University of Pennsylvania through the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship!
Johnny, a dedicated Richwoods IB Program student, will receive a full-ride scholarship to pursue pre-med with a specialization in neuroscience. QuestBridge connects high-achieving high school students with opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.
3 months ago, PPS Communications
Click here to unwrap the December Issue of the Remarkable Times!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
💛 To our amazing Special Education teachers across Peoria Public Schools: thank you for creating inclusive classrooms where every student can grow and shine. We are grateful for all that you do! 🌟
3 months ago, PPS Communications
This season, your generosity can change someone’s day. 🌟 Please consider donating to the Hand Up Food Pantry at the Wraparound Center. Together, we can make sure every family feels supported.
3 months ago, PPS Communications
To get connected to a Cartwheel counselor, reach out to your school principal today.
3 months ago, PPS Communications
🍂 Thanksgiving Break is here! 🍂
Take time to recharge and celebrate all the things we’re thankful for! Have a wonderful break, PPS!
3 months ago, PPS Communications
When life gets complicated Cartwheel can help. Ask your school counselor or principal for a referral today.
3 months ago, PPS Communications
The Liberty Leadership Middle School Fall Chess Classic on November 22, 2025, is just 2 days away.
Register now at
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Liberty25
This is a K-12 chess meet open to ALL Illinois students!!
5 rounds Swiss system, G/30;d5
7 sections: K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, 8, HS, Grand Prix.
Doors Open at 8am
First Round starts no later than 9:30am.
$5 if registered online by 5pm on 11/21/2025 (max. $100 per school),
$10 if registering at the Door.
The Grand Prix is only open to those with a rating of 1000 or higher.
ALL Payments will be collected at the door. School checks may be made payable to Liberty Leadership Middle School.
USCF membership required --- Memberships (1 year) will be available from the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation for $9 at the tournament, a maximum of $99 per school. GPCF will cover the cost of anyone over the 11 players. GPCF will cover the cost of any Peoria Public Schools students. Make membership checks payable to GPCF.
3 months ago, PPS Chess
🎶✨🎄 The Maude Sanders Children’s Choir is excited to present its very first annual Christmas Program at Peoria Nazarene Church on Thursday, December 4th!
Our talented kids can’t wait to share the joy of the season with you in this beautiful venue. 🎶🍪 Join us for an evening of festive music and refreshments—doors open at 5:30 PM. #HolidayMusic #PeoriaEvents
3 months ago, Michelle Hubble
Winter festival is next month on December 6th. Come enjoy some holiday shopping while listening to our amazing school choir. The Badger Holiday shop will be open for students to shop for family and friends with the help of volunteers.
#DMASWinterFestival
#BadgerscanSing
#BadgerHolidayShop
3 months ago, Christina Bryant
