🚙✨ Get ready, Peotone! It’s parade time! ✨🚙
The Peotone High School Student Council is thrilled to host the 4th Annual Peotone Community Golf Cart Parade on Saturday, September 27th!
📍 Line-up: 3:00 pm at the PHS Student Parking Lot
🎉 Parade Kickoff: 3:30 pm sharp
Bring your golf carts, side-by-sides, or rangers—and show them off in style! 🎨🎈 Prizes will go to the Top 3 Best-Dressed Carts, so let your creativity shine. Decorations are optional, but always encouraged, and participants are welcome to toss candy along the route! 🍬✨
After the parade rolls through town, we’ll end the fun at the Bowling Alley in downtown Peotone, where the PHS Fine Arts Booster Club will be serving up their famous Chili Cook-Off. 🍲🔥 Enjoy a warm bowl of chili while celebrating with the community!
Questions? Reach out to Billy Robinson, Student Council Advisor at wrobinson@peotoneschools.org.
Parade Route Directions:
Begin in the PHS Student Parking Lot
Head Straight on The Hague
Turn left onto Hans Brinker Dr.
Turn left onto Corning Ave.
Turn left onto N. West St.
Turn Right onto E. Main St.
Turn left onto N. 2nd St.
End at the Peotone Bowling Alley
The Peotone High School Student Council is thrilled to host the 4th Annual Peotone Community Golf Cart Parade on Saturday, September 27th!
📍 Line-up: 3:00 pm at the PHS Student Parking Lot
🎉 Parade Kickoff: 3:30 pm sharp
Bring your golf carts, side-by-sides, or rangers—and show them off in style! 🎨🎈 Prizes will go to the Top 3 Best-Dressed Carts, so let your creativity shine. Decorations are optional, but always encouraged, and participants are welcome to toss candy along the route! 🍬✨
After the parade rolls through town, we’ll end the fun at the Bowling Alley in downtown Peotone, where the PHS Fine Arts Booster Club will be serving up their famous Chili Cook-Off. 🍲🔥 Enjoy a warm bowl of chili while celebrating with the community!
Questions? Reach out to Billy Robinson, Student Council Advisor at wrobinson@peotoneschools.org.
Parade Route Directions:
Begin in the PHS Student Parking Lot
Head Straight on The Hague
Turn left onto Hans Brinker Dr.
Turn left onto Corning Ave.
Turn left onto N. West St.
Turn Right onto E. Main St.
Turn left onto N. 2nd St.
End at the Peotone Bowling Alley
A big THANK YOU to our first two Go BIG BLUE Sponsors – Demas and Sons Concrete and Lori Bonarek Realty! 💙 Your support makes a difference for our students and schools!
We’re already halfway to our sponsorship goal and are looking for a few more amazing partners to join us. Check out the details below to see how you can help us reach the finish line!
We’re already halfway to our sponsorship goal and are looking for a few more amazing partners to join us. Check out the details below to see how you can help us reach the finish line!
A big THANK YOU to our first two Go BIG BLUE Sponsors – Demas and Sons Concrete and Lori Bonarek Realty! 💙 Your support makes a difference for our students and schools!
We’re already halfway to our sponsorship goal and are looking for a few more amazing partners to join us. Check out the details below to see how you can help us reach the finish line!
Peotone 207u Families,
I wanted to share an update on Mr. Owens. He continues to make progress each day and is currently recovering at home. Please keep him in your thoughts as he moves forward in his recovery journey.
During his leave, I will be stepping in as DeFacto Superintendent, carrying out both the superintendent and assistant superintendent responsibilities. Lisa Harrod, Superintendent of Manteno, has generously donated her time to serve in a consulting role during this interim period. While she won’t be working directly with students and staff, she will be an additional resource for me during this time. Thank you as well to our dedicated administrative team for working together to ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year.
We are excited to welcome our students back this week!
First Day of School (Grades 1–12): Thursday, August 21 (Common Plan Early Release—students will eat lunch at school)
Meet and Greet Appointments (PreK & Kindergarten): Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22 (by appointment only)
First Day of School (PreK & Kindergarten): Monday, August 25
In my welcome message to staff yesterday, I closed with a sentiment I’d like to share with you, our families, as we start the year:
Here in Peotone, we have something truly special. This is a community that rallies together—as we are right now for Mr. Owens—that takes pride in its schools and lifts one another up. This is our moment. Our moment to do something incredible, not just as individual teachers or schools, but as one united district.
That’s why our theme this year, Go Big Blue, is more than just a slogan. It’s a call to bring our very best every single day and to go big in everything we do.
Let’s make this a year filled with unforgettable moments—for our students, for one another, and for our community. Together, let’s Go Big Blue!
Looking forward to a great school year!
Carole Zurales
I wanted to share an update on Mr. Owens. He continues to make progress each day and is currently recovering at home. Please keep him in your thoughts as he moves forward in his recovery journey.
During his leave, I will be stepping in as DeFacto Superintendent, carrying out both the superintendent and assistant superintendent responsibilities. Lisa Harrod, Superintendent of Manteno, has generously donated her time to serve in a consulting role during this interim period. While she won’t be working directly with students and staff, she will be an additional resource for me during this time. Thank you as well to our dedicated administrative team for working together to ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year.
We are excited to welcome our students back this week!
First Day of School (Grades 1–12): Thursday, August 21 (Common Plan Early Release—students will eat lunch at school)
Meet and Greet Appointments (PreK & Kindergarten): Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22 (by appointment only)
First Day of School (PreK & Kindergarten): Monday, August 25
In my welcome message to staff yesterday, I closed with a sentiment I’d like to share with you, our families, as we start the year:
Here in Peotone, we have something truly special. This is a community that rallies together—as we are right now for Mr. Owens—that takes pride in its schools and lifts one another up. This is our moment. Our moment to do something incredible, not just as individual teachers or schools, but as one united district.
That’s why our theme this year, Go Big Blue, is more than just a slogan. It’s a call to bring our very best every single day and to go big in everything we do.
Let’s make this a year filled with unforgettable moments—for our students, for one another, and for our community. Together, let’s Go Big Blue!
Looking forward to a great school year!
Carole Zurales
On Tuesday, we had our all-staff District Kick Off at Institute Day!💙 It was an incredible time of connection and celebration. Our admin team proudly launched this year’s Go Big Blue focus, and a special shoutout to Mr. McGovern for being our very own Blue Devil! We recognized the hard work of those that worked this summer to prepare for a successful start of the year, heard a welcome message from Board Member Ashley Stachniak, introduced our new staff, enjoyed games like Name that BLUE Tune and Which Came First, received important safety reminders from Officer Stankus, and listened to closing inspirational message from Mrs. Zurales! This is the only time each year our entire staff gathers together, and we loved sharing great conversations and lots of smiles over a delicious lunch from Del Santos. Now we’re ready to welcome students (Grades 1–12) on Thursday and our PreK/Kindergarten on Monday. Let’s Go BIG BLUE! 💙📘
Help us give a big Blue Devil welcome to our newest 207U teaching staff!
Over the past two days, these incredible educators participated in our New Teacher Orientation as part of the Blueprint Program—designed to ensure a successful start as a Blue Devil.
They enjoyed breakfast with our administrative team, learned about the district with Mrs. Zurales, set up their technology, completed onboarding with Mrs. Faber, explored 403b and insurance benefits, participated in breakout sessions with our instructional coaches, met with union leadership, had safety training with the MFPD, and spent their afternoons with their building administrators, building mentors, and department teams to prepare for the year ahead.
We are thrilled to have them join the Blue Devil community and can’t wait to see the amazing impact they will have on our students this year! 💙
Support Our 2025–2026 Go BIG BLUE Initiative!
At Peotone CUSD 207U, our focus for the 2025–2026 school year is Go BIG BLUE—a district-wide initiative rooted in our Portrait of a Graduate. This campaign is designed to build unity, create consistent messaging, and celebrate the shared values that make our district strong!
DONATE HERE- https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/peotoneschools/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzcy
What is Go BIG BLUE?
Go BIG BLUE is more than a slogan- it is a focus that fosters pride, character, and community across our schools. Key components include:
-Monthly Character Traits aligned with our Portrait of a Graduate
-Monthly Student & Staff Recognition Programs to highlight positive impact
-Coordinated Spirit Weeks across all schools to strengthen school pride
-District-wide Big Blue Days to promote collaboration and celebrate our amazing staff
-Go BIG BLUE T-Shirts for every student and staff member to visually unite our community
How You Can Help
We are seeking business sponsors and individual donors to help us provide Go BIG BLUE shirts to all students.
Business Sponsorships
Sponsor our shirts and have your business logo proudly displayed on the back of all student shirts, visible across the district all year long! Sponsors should NOT use HomeTown ticketing link and need to reach out directly to Carole Zurales:
Interested in Sponsoring? Please contact:
Carole Zurales
📧 czurales@peotoneschools.org
📞 708-258-0991 x3108
Individual Donations
Would you be willing to cover the cost of your student’s shirt—and maybe two more?
Just a $20 donation through Hometown Ticketing will make that happen! Every contribution counts, and any additional funds will support our Big Blue District Days—special events dedicated to celebrating our dedicated teachers and staff.
DONATE HERE- https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/peotoneschools/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzcy
At Peotone CUSD 207U, our focus for the 2025–2026 school year is Go BIG BLUE—a district-wide initiative rooted in our Portrait of a Graduate. This campaign is designed to build unity, create consistent messaging, and celebrate the shared values that make our district strong!
DONATE HERE- https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/peotoneschools/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzcy
What is Go BIG BLUE?
Go BIG BLUE is more than a slogan- it is a focus that fosters pride, character, and community across our schools. Key components include:
-Monthly Character Traits aligned with our Portrait of a Graduate
-Monthly Student & Staff Recognition Programs to highlight positive impact
-Coordinated Spirit Weeks across all schools to strengthen school pride
-District-wide Big Blue Days to promote collaboration and celebrate our amazing staff
-Go BIG BLUE T-Shirts for every student and staff member to visually unite our community
How You Can Help
We are seeking business sponsors and individual donors to help us provide Go BIG BLUE shirts to all students.
Business Sponsorships
Sponsor our shirts and have your business logo proudly displayed on the back of all student shirts, visible across the district all year long! Sponsors should NOT use HomeTown ticketing link and need to reach out directly to Carole Zurales:
Interested in Sponsoring? Please contact:
Carole Zurales
📧 czurales@peotoneschools.org
📞 708-258-0991 x3108
Individual Donations
Would you be willing to cover the cost of your student’s shirt—and maybe two more?
Just a $20 donation through Hometown Ticketing will make that happen! Every contribution counts, and any additional funds will support our Big Blue District Days—special events dedicated to celebrating our dedicated teachers and staff.
DONATE HERE- https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/peotoneschools/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzcy
Your Peotone 207u Admin Team spent the week diving into school improvement planning, aligning goals, collaborating, and preparing for a strong start to the year! Each activity—from planning to building connections—was centered on moving our district ahead!
We wrapped up the week in our favorite sports gear, celebrating the same teamwork and dedication we’ll bring into the school year!
Here’s to a year of growth, goals, and Go Big Blue! 💙
We wrapped up the week in our favorite sports gear, celebrating the same teamwork and dedication we’ll bring into the school year!
Here’s to a year of growth, goals, and Go Big Blue! 💙
Your Peotone 207U Admin Team kicked off their summer Admin Retreat yesterday!
This dedicated group is spending the week collaborating, aligning, and planning with purpose to ensure a strong start to the school year.
👏 Take a moment to give a shoutout to an admin you recognize in the photo! Please also help us give a warm welcome to Mrs. JIllian Sosnowski, stepping into her new role as PES Principal (familiar face, new title!) and to Mrs. Alicia Jakubek, the newest member of our team as the PHS Assistant Principal.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from their week and for this upcoming school year!
This dedicated group is spending the week collaborating, aligning, and planning with purpose to ensure a strong start to the school year.
👏 Take a moment to give a shoutout to an admin you recognize in the photo! Please also help us give a warm welcome to Mrs. JIllian Sosnowski, stepping into her new role as PES Principal (familiar face, new title!) and to Mrs. Alicia Jakubek, the newest member of our team as the PHS Assistant Principal.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from their week and for this upcoming school year!
Reminder to Peotone Families: Any required physical & immunizations for the 2025-2026 school year are due PRIOR to the first day of school.
You can find all the appropriate forms needed for your student on the district website under the parent tab in Health Services Department > Health Service Documents.
https://www.peotoneschools.org/page/health-services
Here is the PEEP Supply List for 2025-2026.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17NkyrDVFrAGQVkP1o2R6uewIaZF9I676/view?usp=drive_link
Our last day of school is this Friday, May 30th. All schools will be implementing a common plan schedule.
Last night, we had the privilege of hosting Detective Rich Wistocki, a nationally recognized expert in Child CyberSafety and Cybercrimes. His presentation, “Keeping Our Kids CyberSafe,” was eye-opening, highly informative, and incredibly relevant for today’s digital world.
We understand that May is a very busy time for families. To ensure all parents have access to this valuable information, we’re pleased to provide a recording of the presentation.
Key topics included:
“Not My Kid” – Breaking the myth and recognizing warning signs
Online safety on platforms like Roblox and other popular games
The “Gold Ticket” for technology
Practical tools and strategies for monitoring social media and digital activity
We encourage you to take some time to watch the presentation and equip yourself with strategies to help keep your children safe online.
Here is the recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/znwPMrUw78A?si=GBtTyK-5n5vP_9iv
Healthy and nutritious summer meals are available for children (18 and under) when school is out. To find a site close to you,
call or visit the website below:
https://wegotyouillinois.org/
Please see flyer about the Will County Health Department Back to School Immunization Clinics.
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the first presenter in our Peotone Parent Partnership Series on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. The event will feature Detective Rich Wistocki from the Be Sure Consulting CyberSafe Schools Team. Detective Wistocki is a nationally recognized expert in High Technology Cyber Crimes and will share proactive strategies, expert insights, and invaluable resources for ensuring children's cyber safety.
We recognize that May is a busy month, but we believe this presentation is especially important as we head into summer—a time when students’ technology usage tends to increase. Resources will be shared for those who cannot attend, but we hope to see you there!
Please see the attached flyer for all the details.
This Friday (March 14th) marks the end of our 3rd Quarter for Peotone Schools. As a reminder, we will be operating under a Common Plan schedule on Friday.
Reminder to Families: Peotone CUSD 207U has a School Improvement Day scheduled for tomorrow - Friday, February 14th. Due to the early release, lunch will not be served. Dismissal times are as follows:
PES: 11:50 am
PIC: 11:00 am
PJHS: 12:00 pm
PHS: 11:50 am
Due to the anticipated weather and timing of predicted snowfall that has the potential to impact travel and dismissal, Peotone CUSD 207U will be implementing an e-Learning Day for tomorrow - Wednesday, February 12th. All extra-curricular activities are canceled.
Please stay safe and have a great night!
Attention all NEW District Families! 🎉
Are you registering your preschooler or kindergarten student for the 2025-2026 school year? Don't forget to check out this update for important timelines for early registration!
