An epic day of chess in Peoria! Three exciting tournaments in one location—the PFT/PPS Chess Championship, Peoria Area Private Schools Championship, and the Lincoln Open! A big thank you to Lincoln K-8 and our sponsors: PFT Local 780, PPS District 150, and Greater Peoria Chess!
Student innovators across the district gathered at Von Steuben Middle School for the exciting Invention Convention! Here, they showed off how they put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with their inventions!
Terrell Ford, Manual High School’s drumline teacher, just drummed up a big win—the $1,000 One Classroom at a Time grant! With his rhythm and passion, he’s using percussion to instill powerful skills like discipline, time management, and communication. Keep rocking it, Terrell—you're a true role model for these students!
Ms. Duke, a J-1 teacher at Trewyn K-8, gave her 8th graders a taste of Africa! Students sampled plantain marigolds and sweet vermicelli—an unforgettable culinary adventure from Guyana!
Woodruff Career and Technical Center students learned lifesaving CPR from Ms. Genusa, practicing on life-like mannequins to build confidence in skills that could save lives!
At the Sojourner Truth Black History Program, Glen Oak CLC 8th graders Shamiya A. and Evonne N. impressed the crowd! With Ms. Brown by their side, they delivered powerful speeches on how Kamala Harris inspires them to work hard and never give up!
Dr. Brown, Assistant Principal, brought Dr. C.T. Vivian's legacy to life for K-4 students by teaching them about the man their school is named after!
Thanks to Mrs. Reeder’s connection with "Knit for a Unique Fit," Mrs. Wolfe measured a DHH/Vision student's hands, and a knitter from Indiana created custom gloves. Adryianna H. was gifted a pair and the smile says it all!
The PAT Academy got creative for the "Letter Drive," making 118 Valentine's day cards and 79 soaps to brighten the lives of people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities across Central Illinois!
Ms. Alonso’s students at Lincoln K-8 explored the Solar System with Ms. Rivera, diving into a hands-on activity with inflatable planets, orbits, and writing about their favorite planet!
Mrs. Roton, the technology teacher at Whittier Primary, is bringing coding to life with fun, creative, hands-on learning!
Students from Peoria High’s Visual Arts Preparatory School teamed up with Big Picture Peoria to create natural, non-petroleum-based paints and help elementary students design a mural highlighting the importance of clean water.
Way to go, Lions!
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