Peoria Public Schools Foundation

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to our amazing leader, Cindy Morris. So grateful for you!

10/15/2026

Peoria Public Schools is excited to bring back the Amazing Shake competition at Woodruff Career and Technical Center and we invite YOU to be part of this dynamic event on December 1st, 2nd & 3rd! The Amazing Shake is a fast-paced competition and life skills program developed by The Ron Clark Academy to teach students manners, discipline, respect, and professionalism through engaging stations that simulate real-world professional interactions and high-pressure situations. For more information about this event, please read the attached letter. Contact Laura Rodgers at [email protected] if you have any questions or DM us for a link!

10/13/2026

We are so excited about our 12th Annual 365 Breakfast, Thursday, January 7th. Here some of our committee members strategizing the new format. Kim Armstrong has been a great addition to our group. 🌟 Sign up today!

10/12/2026

Thank you so much to the Community Foundation for their support of PPS students.

We’re thrilled to announce that CFCI has awarded over $356,000 in our 2026 Fall Community Needs Grants! 🌟

This year, 28 outstanding nonprofit organizations across Central Illinois will receive vital funding to support their missions and create lasting change. From empowering youth and supporting families to advancing health, education, and community development, these organizations are making a real difference every day.

Thank you to every nonprofit that applied and to all who work tirelessly to strengthen our region. Together, we’re building a brighter, more vibrant Central Illinois! 👏

Congratulations to our 2026 Fall Community Needs Grant recipients!

10/08/2026

Join Peoria Public Schools Foundation in giving blood! We are hosting a Blood Drive on October 26th, 2026 from 2-6 PM. Give blood from Oct. 19- Nov. 22 for a $10 Amazon gift card. To sign up, scan the QR code in this post or DM us for a link!

10/01/2026

Save the date! Our 12th Annual 365 Breakfast is coming up!

Join us Thursday, January 7 at 7:30 AM at the Dome at Peoria Stadium for our annual 365 Breakfast! This year, we’ll celebrate the past, present and future of Peoria Public Schools and the impact our community continues to make for PPS students.

If you’re ready to reserve your spot, registration is open now! Seats can be reserved with a donation of $75 or more, and every dollar raised supports Peoria Public Schools students through the programs of the PPS Foundation.

Want to make an even bigger impact? A gift of $365 — just $1 a day — helps us continue this work all year long.

Reserve your seat here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eq5j73p

Event sponsorship opportunities are also available and can be found at the registration link.

We hope you’ll save the date and join us on January 7! ❤️

09/30/2026

Happy Birthday Frankie Junior We love your energy and support at the PPSF. Hope you have a great day and year! ❤️ 🌟

09/28/2026

Hats Off to our guest principals for the day: Andres Diaz and Sarah Howard

We are so thankful to Lincoln K-8 and Franklin Primary School for opening their doors this morning for the Principal Experience. New PPS Board of Education Members Andres Diaz and Sarah Howard were up for the challenge of shadowing Ms Monast and Dr Brown at their respective schools, experiencing first hard the day in a life of a principal and checking out all the amazing learning that is happening. The experience is followed by a recap meeting. Thank you to Dr Andrews for making time to chat and explore the takeaway.

What a great morning.