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January 23, 2025
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.
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September 3, 2024
Read all about this year's sports at Peoria High Peoria High Sports Page
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May 1, 2024
The "Summer Mindset Block Party" Parent University was a big success, with a fantastic turnout from the community. Families, students, community members and educators enjoyed an e...
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November 9, 2023
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...
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November 1, 2023
Please see attached letter detailing our accomplishments at Peoria High!
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September 29, 2023
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...
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September 28, 2023
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...
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September 28, 2023
Special thanks to Valeska Hinton teacher, Ms. Jeanelle Valdovinos for starting the amazing tradition!
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September 28, 2023
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...
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September 28, 2023
LINK TO DHH STUDENT VIDEO : https://www.wevideo.com/view/31
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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...
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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....
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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...