A big congratulations to these amazing J1 international teachers! They were honored at last night’s board meeting for their leadership, perseverance, resilience, student engagement, and relationship-building skills.
Geraldine Jimenea – P.H.S.
Carmela Benosa – Sterling Middle School
Tineca Thompson – Dr. Maude Sanders
ChristineJoy Dalumpines – R.H.S.
Glecie Regner – Harold B. Dawson
Joan Bailey-Gentles – Elise Ford Allen
Shoutout to our incredible J1 mentors! At last night’s board meeting, they were recognized for their dedication and received special T-shirts as a token of appreciation!
WCTC Culinary won 1st place—9 years in a row at the ProStart State Invitational! Their Virescence restaurant concept, business plan, marketing strategy, and menu samples impressed judges! Three students will compete in the National competition in Baltimore in May!
Big wins for PPS! Peoria High and Manual battled through sectionals, and now the Manual Rams are headed to STATE on Thursday, 3/13! Admin staff are proudly repping their colors in support!
The Mayor’s Peoria Role Model Project joined us for the Superintendent Roundtable! They shared career insights, successes, and tips with our high school and middle school student leaders!
For Read Across America Week, volunteers from Valeska Hinton's Adopt-A-School partner, Church Women United, visited and read to all of the classrooms! Thank you for making the day special!
K-2 students at Hines Primary sent off 3rd and 4th graders with cheers and good luck signs as they prepared for the IAR state test!
Mrs. Reeder from CT Vivian Primary captivated our kindergarten students during Read Across America Week by reading exciting stories and sparking their imaginations!
A heartfelt thank you to Peoria Grown for sponsoring the Steven Smith Memorial Fruit Stand! Your generous support honors Steven Smith, a 2020 graduate and All-Area Manual Football player, while providing healthy options for all current and future Rams
The Glen Oak Speech and Debate Team proved big talent comes in small packages at the Mardi Gras Speech Tournament! Students showcased impressive speaking skills and returned with team medals and trophies!
Students at Elise Ford Allen had a blast celebrating literacy with a fun-filled carnival! From games to prizes, it was a day full of reading excitement and joy!
At the March 10th Board Meeting, Bus Monitor Regina Murray was presented with a Remarkable Spirit Award by the Transportation Department!
At the March 10th Board Meeting, Sally Zerfass was presented with a Remarkable Spirit Award by her co-workers at Rolling Acres Middle School!
