There was no snow on the ground, but at PEEP, we loved all our snow activities inside! ❄️☃️
2 days ago, Carole Zurales

Yesterday at our Teacher Institute Day, we launched our first Big Blue-U (University), featuring keynote speaker Eric Curts, a nationally recognized educational technology leader, who introduced key concepts around AI in education. Following the keynote, teachers participated in self-selected breakout sessions led by our own staff, showcasing the incredible expertise within our district. Sessions included Teaching with Primary Sources (Patty Heron), Instructional Tech Refresher (Brian Cann), Canva 101 (Amy Sadler), Planting Possibilities with Ag in the Classroom for K-5 (Abby and Dakota Cowger and FFA Student Leaders), Learners Never Stop Learning How to Read: The Importance of Read-Alouds and Explicit Reading Instruction (Lindsay O’Neill), CKLA Make & Take with Pausing Points (Amy Sadler & Sam Sexton), Dyslexia Basics and Simulation (Everyone Reads Illinois), and The “Gem in AI”(Eric Curts).
It was exciting to see this vision come alive as we learned and grew together, while tapping into the incredible expertise within our own district!
8 days ago, Carole Zurales
PEEP Cookies with Santa Part 2
27 days ago, Carole Zurales
PEEP Cookies with Santa Part 1
27 days ago, Carole Zurales
Candy Cane Day at Connor Shaw Center!
29 days ago, Carole Zurales
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For November, our focus was "GROW AS A CRITICAL THINKER" - recognizing someone who thinks things through and solves problems in smart ways. They ask great questions, try new ideas, and aren’t afraid to think differently to figure things out.
We are proud to recognize the following staff for exemplifying “Grow as a Critical Thinker!"
29 days ago, Carole Zurales
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!🎄🎅🏻
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
We finished up “all things fall” before break! We are thankful for our little Peeps!
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For October, our focus was “Inspire with Empathy" – recognizing individuals who are kind and caring toward others. They notice how people are feeling and try to help. They make others feel seen, heard, and supported.
We are proud to recognize the following staff for exemplifying “Inspire with Empathy!”
about 2 months ago, Carole Zurales
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For October, our focus was “Inspire with Empathy" – recognizing individuals who are kind and caring toward others. They notice how people are feeling and try to help. They make others feel seen, heard, and supported.
We are proud to recognize the following students at the Board Meeting for exemplifying “Inspire with Empathy!”
about 2 months ago, Carole Zurales
Due to the Winter Storm Warning and out of an abundance of caution, Peotone CUSD 207U will implement an e-learning day on Monday, November 10th. Building-specific schedules will be sent out as soon as possible.
PreK - No e-learning assignments
PES - Grade-level choice boards
PIC/PJHS/PHS - Assignments will be posted on Google Classroom/online
All after-school activities will be canceled, and all buildings will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience; however, student and staff safety is our ultimate priority.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
2 months ago, Brandon Owens
We are aware of the winter storm warning that will be in effect late evening and tomorrow morning. We are monitoring the forecast closely and keeping in contact with area schools. With the continuous changes to the forecast, it is difficult to predict how we will be affected. Because of that, any decision will most likely be made early tomorrow morning (Monday, November 10th). If the decision is made to cancel school or transition to an e-learning day, we will share that information as soon as possible tomorrow morning. No communication means that we will be in session.
2 months ago, Brandon Owens
What a great week learning about more Community Helpers in person! School Resource Officer Stankus came to visit us along with Officer Napoli. We learned about Stranger Danger and how to stay safe. We also enjoyed a fall walk to the Peotone Post Office. We had a wonderful tour and learned all about how our mail goes from one place to another. Thank you to all our Community Helpers!!
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For September, our focus was “Begin with Goals” – recognizing individuals for working hard to reach goals, never giving up, and always striving to do their best.
We are proud to recognize the following staff members who were celebrated within their schools and departments for exemplifying “Begin with Goals”:
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
It was so exciting to see the wave of blue across the district for our Big Blue District Day on Friday! These special days are also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our amazing staff!
They started off their day with...
🍩 Morning donuts donated by Casey’s
🥤 Blue Gatorade donated from Berkots
Teachers also participated in the following to earn raffle entries....
💌 “Blue Wave” notes spreading positivity among colleagues
🎃 Fun Boo or Blue? survey. See results below!
🎁 And our favorite… raffle prizes generously donated by our community partners for this Big Blue District Day: Chambers & Sons Plumbing, Tiffany Anne's Sourdough, Village Realty: Rebecca Galvan, and Nautical Bowls!
Thank you to everyone who made this day so special — our staff truly deserve it! 💙✨
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
Blue Pride... District Wide... Go Big Blue!
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
🌊 Under the Sea... as Comfy as Can Be! 🐠💤
Thanks to all our little sea creatures who made it extra cozy and fun! 💙
📣 Reminder:
There will be no preschool on Friday, 10/10 but you can still show your school pride by wearing your Peotone Spirit as we celebrate Homecoming! 🎉
📍 Parade starts at 4:00 PM
🏈 Varsity Football Game kicks off at 7:00 PM
Let’s go Big Blue! 💙
3 months ago, Carole Zurales

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has officially launched in Will County, making it possible for parents to register their children (ages 0–5) for Dolly Parton’s FREE book-gifting program. This exciting opportunity supports early literacy development and helps prepare children for Kindergarten. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this program will have on young learners in the Peotone community.
Families are encouraged to spread the word—especially to those with new babies or children not yet in school!
The Imagination Library Program is a nonprofit organization founded by Dolly Parton in 1988. Since its launch in 1995, it has grown into the world’s leading early childhood book-gifting program. Recently celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Imagination Library has gifted more than 250 million free books to children across the globe.
Parents in Will County can now register to receive free, high-quality, age-appropriate books mailed directly to their children each month—from birth until their fifth birthday. To learn more and register, visit WillCountyImaginationLibrary.org.
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
🌊 Seas the Day in Style! 🌊
Today we showed off our Country or Country Club looks!
Tomorrow we’ll Shell-ebrate Our Schools by wearing our building colors! PEEP friends—don’t forget to wear YELLOW! 💛
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
🌊 Today we DOVE into Spirit Week with our beach and ocean-themed outfits!
Tomorrow (Tuesday 10/7), we’re ready to “Seas the Day in Style” — it’s Country or Country Club Day! 🤠⛳️
3 months ago, Carole Zurales