Remarkable Times
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PPS is thrilled to introduce the remarkable December 2024 Knoxville Center For Student Success graduates! We are proud of you!

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Congrats to Kiare Shird, April Jackson, J’Air Archibald, and Patricia Gates on signing their acceptance letters! They’re taking the next big step in the Bloomberg/Peoria Public Schools Teacher Apprenticeship Program!

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Congrats to WCTC Principal Spiker for leading in attendance and cutting chronic absenteeism for two months straight! 🥇

November’s attendance runner-ups: Mark Bills 🥈 and Elise Ford Allen 🥉. For absenteeism improvement: Rolling Acres 🥈 and Dr. C.T. Vivian 🥉. Great job, everyone!

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Meet the Mark W. Bills Singing Eagles! After weeks of singing and learning sign language, they'll perform at two local nursing homes tomorrow. Thanks to Mrs. Lune for directing!

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Northmoor Primary held its 21st Annual Aaron Hunter Cuddle & Compassion Day! Students honored Aaron’s memory by wearing pajamas and raising funds for St. Jude! They raised over $900!

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PNC donated $3,000 to Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center, which will support a nature-inspired playground and gross motor activities. Thank you, PNC!

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Woodruff Career and Technical Center Health Occupations students packed over 400 lunches for the Peoria Rescue Mission, showing outstanding community service and representing WCTC with pride.

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Peoria High Anatomy students wrapped up their Nervous System unit by dissecting cow eyes and sheep brains, exploring how the eye and brain work together!

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The Kellar Kindess Club delivered gifts that they donated to the Children's Home! We love seeing the gift of giving!

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Elise Ford Allen Academy K-8 musicians lit up the stage with amazing performances in choir, band, drumline, and orchestra at the holiday concerts!

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Thanks, Liberty Leadership Middle School PTO for sponsoring a Wildlife Prairie Park presentation for fifth grade! Winter and Patrick brought an owl, salamander, turtle, snake, and skunk for students to learn about, tying into their science and ELA units.

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Santa made a special pre-Christmas stop at the PPS Transportation Department to thank the hardworking employees for an amazing year!

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Kudos to Richwoods Highschool choir students and Mr. Cole for hosting an unforgettable madrigal dinner! They served, entertained, and wowed over 100 guests with their talents and hospitality!

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PPS Where remarkable happens every day. Please submit photos, stories, and flyers to: remarkabletimes@psd150.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

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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