Remarkable Times
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Huge congratulations to Dr. Desmoulin-Kherat, our 2025 Illinois Superintendent of the Year! Your leadership inspires us all!

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The "Make Your Marq" leadership program is live! Students at Elise Ford Allen Academy, with staff support, are now running a weekly 10-minute news broadcast, spotlighting school events, sports updates, and special interviews. It’s student-powered and full of EFAA pride!

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Seventy students in Ms. Walker’s Success Class dove into financial literacy at CEFCU’s Reality Fair, learning to budget for careers, families, and unexpected expenses. With hands-on activities led by 25 CEFCU employees, students mastered money management while discovering the challenges—and fun—of balancing real-world responsibilities!

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The 2nd Warrior Way Café of 2024-25 was a hit! Guests enjoyed delicious chicken pasta primavera, all prepared by our talented culinary students. Make a reservation to join us on December 5th: warriorwaycafe@psd150.org

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Mrs. Larson’s first-grade class at Kellar Primary crafted bird feeders during their camping unit—peanut butter, birdseed, and creativity in action! Now the birds are feasting!

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Shoutout to Peoria Juvenile Probation Officers and Pam Wiley of Hand Up Peoria for teaming up to distribute food boxes! Together, they supported nearly 100 PPS families through the Wraparound Center!

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A huge thank you to Mr. B for striking the perfect chord with Harold B. Dawson Middle School by donating instruments to Mr. Mamo's music class! Your generosity hits all the right notes!

Click here for Thank You video!

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Sophomore Rain S. from Richwoods suited up in firefighter gear during last week’s visit to Woodruff Career & Technical Center, where students from all three PPS high schools and KCSS explored hands-on career programs!

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Grandparents Day has been taking over PPS! Over 400 grandparents had breakfast at Lincoln K-8 to celebrate their Mustangs! Thank you for your amazing support!

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Over 100 Sterling Middle School Jaguars cheered on Bradley Women’s Basketball last week! Huge thanks to Bradley University for an awesome experience and PPS Transportation for top-notch service!

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Richwoods AVID students and families came together Thursday to connect, explore the program, and discover how AVID drives college and career success—inspiring futures, together!

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5th graders from Liberty Leadership Middle School visited the HULT Center where they learned about healthy lifestyles and how to live their best lives!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

American Red Cross GIVE SOMETHING THAT Means Something GIVE BLOOD Peoria Public Schools Blood Drive Hosted by the Peoria Public Schools Foundation Peoria Public School District Building - Meeting Room 3202 N Wisconsin Ave Peoria, IL 61603 Monday, December 2, 2024 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information. Give Nov 18 to Dec 8 for two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks, Itd qty. Keep one, gift one! peoria public schools foundation   Schedule your blood donation appointment today! 1-800-RED CROSS | RedCrossBlood.org | Download the Blood Donor App © 2024 Tho Amarican National Rod Cross| 469801-3 CW (4191- Code 10: 035484- Jenn 10:8609 19 - Cly: 1c/ 1- 215301- 2024 APL 3577 - APCS - 246019
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Celebrating 10 Years! JOIN US FOR THE 365 Brealefast THURSDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2025 AT 7:30AM Hosted at Woodruff Career & Technical Center
PPS Where remarkable happens every day. Please submit photos, stories, and flyers to: remarkabletimes@psd150.org