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Peoria Public Schools began our Dual Language Immersion Program 6 years ago at Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center! Native Spanish and native English speakers learn both languages in the SAME class at the SAME time!

Fact of the Day! Did you know that the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month theme is Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Peoria Public Schools! We'll be sharing fun facts and sentiments from students throughout the month!

Learning meets fun at the Fall Break Learning Session! Register at psd150.org/fall by Sept. 15.

Don't forget to register for the Fall Break Learning Session at psd150.org/fall by September 15th!

PPS's Fall Break Learning Session will be held from October 9-13 (the first week of fall break) with meals and transportation provided! Register at www.psd150.org/fall by Sept. 15!

Happy Labor Day! All PPS schools and offices are closed on 9/4.

After serving as Peoria High School's principal for the last 7 years, Dr. Annette Coleman is PPS's new Director of Community-Based Social-Emotional Learning! Mr. Shaun McGinnes is taking over as principal at PHS.

From practicing in a backyard in 2015 to performing for sold-out audiences in 2023, the student-led Hawley Wild Drama Club is an amazing example of what PPS students are capable of when they set their minds to it!

FREE Legal Workshop this Saturday, August 19th from 12PM-1PM at The WrapAround Center. Get FREE legal help from Peoria Attorney Yolanda Riley for cases related to family law, expungement/sealing, orders of protection, landlord/tenant negotiations, guardianship of minors, and more! RSVP by calling Kelly at 309-282-1919!

Congratulations to PPS board member Martha Ross and Superintendent Dr. Kherat for being awarded the 2023 Black History 365(BH365) Curriculum Champion for Change of the Year! PPS is proud to offer a comprehensive understanding of history to our students!

Protect yourself from the heat!☀️ Reminder that the Peoria Police Station lobby and all Peoria Fire Department Fire Stations are available as cooling centers!

Congratulations to Peoria High Performing School of the Arts senior Jesus Reyes and recent graduate Claire Cox for winning the Peoria Sky Art Competition! Their artwork will be displayed on a City billboard for one year. Check out Claire’s billboard across from the Knoxville and Lake St. intersection. Jesus’s mural is located at 116 Lourdes Street in Metamora.

This year's Backpack Peoria, hosted by Dream Center Peoria, is Saturday. July 29th from 9am - Noon! Join us for FREE back-to-school supplies, haircuts, medical & dental exams, food, uniform gift cards, and MORE! 🎒 📓 ✏️ 🍎 Child must be present.

Don't miss tomorrow's Summer Safe Zone at Woodruff Career and Technical Center from 4:30-7:30 pm! Come enjoy the bouncy houses, gaming truck, and free food!

Congratulations to Peoria High School for being named an IL High School Financial Aid Application Completion Medalist by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission!🥇🥇 Over 85% of their graduating class completed the FASFA (Financial Aid Application) for college or trade school🏆🎓😎

The first week of summer school was a SUCCESS! Students at CT Vivian finished the week with some fun STEM projects🧐💡📚

🚒Help fill the fire truck! 🚒 “Every fire station is a drop off location for donated backpacks or school supplies. Special thank you to Scott Howard with the Afro American firefighters of Peoria and VP Steve Stecher of Peoria firefighters Local 50!” 📕 ✏️ ✂️🖊️ 📏 📓 🖍️

🍎 Summer School is in full swing! ☀️ C.T. Vivian students work together on their iSTEAM activities!

📣 FREE Summer meals for ALL children 18 and younger! 📣 🍎 🥦 🍞 🥗 🧃 Per USDA regulations, children must eat their meals in the building.