Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) evaluates schools on academics, climate, and culture, assigning one of five designations.
This year, all three PPS high schools received the designation of commendable among having the highest graduation rate in a decade!
Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education visited WCTC on his five-state bus tour to promote career and technical education in high schools!
The Richwoods boys' basketball team finished 3rd place in the Class 3A State Tournament!
Peoria High School held a ribbon cutting for their new state-of-the-art music studio!
The 10th Annual Manual Rammy Awards celebrated the achievements of students and staff with a fashion show and live performances!
Over 1000 students and families attended PPS's 1st annual Parent University Summer Mindset Block Party at the Von Steuben field!
Valeska Hinton ECEC students and staff members showcased their cultural wear during their 2nd annual Hispanic Heritage Month Parade!
Woodruff Culinary students won the Illinois Restaurant Association's restaurant management State competition for the 8th year in a row!
After completing their trade internships, 31 graduating seniors at Woodruff Career and Technical Center signed full-time job offers with local companies including Catepiller, Rivian, and more!
Hines teacher Mrs. Causley started a Cosmetology Exploration Career After-School Club to teach students the basics of cosmetology and hair braiding!
Richwoods alumna, Dr. Tristen Brenea' Johnson read her book Black History Explorer: My Name, My Power! Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary and Whittier Primary students during Black History Month!
Franklin Primary 3rd and 4th graders became Double Dutch pros after school each week with teacher Mrs. Todd!
Students district-wide watched the solar eclipse thanks to a generous donation of over 700 protective glasses from the Peoria Riverfront!
PPS's over 75 international teachers showcased their talents and traditions at our 1st Annual Multicultural Fair!
1353 PPS students completed the Superintendents Challenge!
782 gift cards, 207 iPads, 33 bikes, and 259 Amazon Fire tablets were won!
Northmoor students pied 9 staff members to celebrate raising over $24,000 in their first annual Hope-A-Thon! The money went towards creating 1,200 cards to spread hope throughout the community!
PPS was awarded a $6 million federal grant to fund 15 electric school buses! These buses will run routes in the 61603 and 61605 area codes to help combat pollution!
Reservoir Gifted Academy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new outdoor classroom! Contributions to this project were through a Help-A-Thon fundraiser and many RGA families!
Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School unveiled its new inclusive playground! The equipment is designed for children of all abilities to enjoy!
Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center teamed up with the Central Illinois Monarch Task Force and raised and released over 600 monarch butterflies.
Forty-six Mark Bills Middle School students who met their quarter 3 accelerated reading goals earned a visit to the Museum of Science in Chicago, where they explored a coal mine and toured a WWII submarine!
Peoria Public Schools celebrated its first annual Alumni Day! PPS's over 700 alumni staff members wore their alumni shirts to show their school pride!
The Peoria City/County Health Department received 500 cable gun locks from the Illinois Department of Public Health as part of their beSMART campaign to promote the safe storage of firearms!
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