Peotone High School

Board of Education Meeting: May 20th @ 6:00pm PHS Media Center Board Meeting YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vTDknGOgHB9uUUHu1spdQ OR http://bit.ly/peotone207u

The 2024-2025 District Calendar and Important Dates can be found on our District Website (www.peotoneschools.org) under the District Calendar tab. You can also use the direct link to access the Calendar Documents page: https://www.peotoneschools.org/documents/calendar-of-important-events/446050

"We would like to welcome everyone to the first Peotone Fine Arts Festival this Saturday, May 4th. Opening at 9am, there will be a theatre production of David Ives All in the Timing, Live Music, Art Show, and Live Art Demonstrations. There is a $10 fee to enter the Festival but you are welcome to leave and come back! The fee covers everything! There are only 40 seats per show of All in the Timing so, if you are interested in reserving tickets please reach out to Mr. Diaz at sdiaz@peotoneschools.org. We would love your support and look forward to seeing you there! -Peotone Fine Arts"

As we near the end of April and with warmer temperatures ahead, we wanted to let you know that we will officially be shutting down the boilers in all of our buildings today, April 26th.

Congratulations to Avery Postma and Colin Emsweller for receiving the Illinois Principal’s Association’s Award at the IPA Student Recognition Breakfast! Congratulations!!!

Happy Administrative Assistant's Appreciation Day! Mrs. Bartels, Mrs. Derkacy, and Mrs. Evans are crucial (and amazing) members of our team who do so much behind the scenes to ensure our days function smoothly. We could not do it without them! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication. We appreciate you! 💙💙💙

Last week the PHS Renaissance Club celebrated some Very Happy Birthdays with a few staff members. Emily Johnson (Science), Colleen Crabbe (SI), and Abby Jacobs (Ag). Enjoy your favorite snacks on your Birthday!!!

Juniors & Seniors: JJC Chef for a Day field trip is on April 25th and is a great opportunity for students interested in the culinary arts and hospitality field. The field trip leaves at 8:30 and returns approximately 2:00. Sign up on the Google Form that was sent to your student email on 4/15 & get your field trip form and pre-excused absence form in the Student Services Department. Space is limited and preference will be given to students who have not attended this amazing opportunity previously. Any questions see your School Counselor. You are responsible for any missed assignments and having your pre-excused absence request form completed. Field trip & pre-excused absence forms are due back signed by 4/19.

Board of Education Meeting: April 15th @ 6:00pm PHS Media Center Board Meeting YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vTDknGOgHB9uUUHu1spdQ OR http://bit.ly/peotone207u

Congratulations to Tony Nardi who is the recipient of the Game On PHS Teacher of the Month Award for April. Mr. Nardi also received a Game On gift certificate for lunch. Thank you Game On for sponsoring our Teacher of the Month Award!!

CONGRATULATIONS KOLTEN KOEHN! 💙 PEOTONE HIGH SCHOOL APRIL 2024 BOARD OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC STUDENT OF THE MONTH It is an honor to recognize and bring before the Board, April’s Board of Education Academic Student of the Month, Kolten Koehn. Kolten is the son of Kevin and Jenny Koehn of Peotone and is currently a freshman at Peotone High School with a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 grading scale. At Peotone High School, Kolten is on PHS' Football and Basketball teams and is also involved in FFA. He is part of the FFA’s Code of Conduct Team that recently qualified as a top 10 team in the state and they are headed to the State Competition in May. Outside of high school, Kolten works at Game-On and works with his father as a bricklayer. In his spare time, Kolten likes to spend time with friends. After graduating from high school, Kolten would like to attend college or trade school.

Student Council is hosting a Bags Tournament on Wednesday, April 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the PHS Gym. All high school students are welcome to participate! Grab a partner and come play! The winning team will receive a gift card of their choosing. Cost: &5 per team. See Mr. Robinson with questions.

All Peotone District and School Offices will be closed on Friday, March 29th, and Monday, April 1st. We hope you all have a great Spring Break!

The PHS Student Council is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at Peotone High School on Wednesday, April 10th from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. Sign up using the link below. Anyone is welcome to donate! Donors 16 years of age must complete the parental consent form before donating. The consent form is attached to this post. Each donor will receive a free shirt while supplies last! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BLUEDEVILS

Board of Education Meeting: March 18th @ 6:00pm PHS Media Center Board Meeting YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vTDknGOgHB9uUUHu1spdQ OR http://bit.ly/peotone207u

Come join us for our Annual PHS Unified Basketball Game ~ Staff vs Players ~ March 13th @ 7:00pm ~ Unified Basketball Senior Night for Jack Klawitter and Ethan Ferrier. FREE ADMISSION! Let's cheer on our Unified Team! Photo Credit: Image Group Photography

CHANGE OF DATE! The PHS College Planning Night is now on April 10th at 6:00pm. The Student Services Department will host a "College Planning" presentation in the Media Center on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00pm. An admissions representative from Joliet Junior College and a financial aid specialist from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be presenting important information. This presentation is for those students thinking about attending a two or four year college/university. Families are encouraged to attend this free event.

Congratulations to our PHS Scholastic Bowl Team on winning the Illinois Central Eight Conference Scholastic Bowl Tournament!

The PHS Student Council will be hosting a 3 v. 3 basketball tournament and 3 point contest for any interested PHS Students on Monday, March 11th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the PHS Gym! Please refer to the flyer below for more information. Sign up using the Google Form that was sent to your student email. The sign up form will close Friday, March 8th at 3:00 pm. All students are welcome to participate! Reach out to Mr. Robinson with any questions.

March is National Athletic Training Month! We would like to show our deepest appreciation for our Athletic Trainer, Neisha Mason. Thank you for all that you do for our athletes!