This week is all about the people who make Peoria High what it is. We’re throwing it back 90s-style to show love to our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week—with dress-up days based on your favorite 90s jams, snacks to keep us going, and shoutouts for the folks who show up every single day.
And on Thursday, it’s time to honor the seniors who’ve done it right—students who’ve excelled in and out of the classroom for the last four years. Honors Day is about lifting up the Lions who’ve led the way and left a legacy. This week is a celebration of growth, impact, and the village that makes it all happen.
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week – 90s Style
We’re bringing back all the 90s energy to celebrate our staff. Each day is a nod to a classic 90s song and the people who make PHS run:
Monday – “Sippin' on Coffee and Juice” – PJ Day (sponsored by the Sophomores)
Tuesday – “You're All That and a Bag of Popcorn” – 90s Music/TV/Movie Day (sponsored by PRIDE Team)
Wednesday – “Sugar, Sugar, How’d Ya Get So Fly?” – 90s Workout Day
⏰ Early Dismissal – 10:30 AMThursday – “When I Dip, You Dip, We Dip” – Dress Up to Impress for Honors Day (sponsored by PPTO)
Friday – “OMG Becky Look at That Lunchable!” – PHS Spirit Wear (sponsored by Admin Team)
🎓 HONORS DAY – Thursday, May 8 @ 9:00 AM
We’re celebrating seniors who’ve excelled in and out of the classroom over their four years at Peoria High. These students have earned it—on the field, in the halls, and in the books.
🕣 Doors open at 8:30 AM
🚗 Families should park in the Pool Lot and enter through the Complex Gym doors on Richmond
👩🎓 Honored seniors and their guests will attend in person
📺 9th–11th graders will stream the event in their 2nd-hour classrooms
🎥 Streaming link coming soon!
📌 Honors Day Practice – Wednesday, May 7 @ 8:45 AM in the Wrestling Room (Mandatory for all seniors)
🛥️ Junior Class Trip
Juniors going on the trip must pick up and return their permission slip from Dr. Tate. Any questions? Call the office.
✅ Senior Checkout Week
Seniors should be checking off the following:
Turn in textbooks, STREAMs, and Yondr pouch
Complete FAFSA
Submit all required School Links items
Knock out any missing work
Don't leave any loose ends.
🧠 7 Mindsets – The Time is Now: Let Yourself Be Vulnerable
This week’s mindset encourages students to take risks, open up, and keep growing—even when it’s uncomfortable.
How you can help at home:
Ask them what they’re nervous to try but want to do
Share a time you had to step out of your comfort zone
Celebrate small wins when they show courage—big or small
Confidence comes from trying. Let’s help them build it.
🚨 Attendance Reminder
We’ve improved 3.92% in attendance from last year. Let’s hold steady and hit that 5% goal by the end of May.
📞 If your student misses 2+ days, please email, call or text us. Let's continue to move the needle!
Let’s celebrate our teachers, show love to our seniors, and keep all students focused. We’re not done yet.
Onward. Forward. 🐾
