At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, the following students were recognized as our September Big Blue Student Spotlight recipients!

They were nominated for "Begin with Goals" for working hard, never giving up, and always striving to do their best.

Help us celebrate these outstanding students and recognize their hard work and dedication! Congratulations!
4 days ago, Carole Zurales
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The School Board and Administration of Peotone 207U is beginning the task of developing a strategic blueprint for the District. The Blue Devil Blueprint will help guide future decision making in all areas of District operations including academics, finance, building facilities, human resources, and communication.
The work in this area began July 1st when we sent out a survey accessible to all stakeholders asking for their feedback on the current condition of the District. The survey results were presented publicly to the Board of Education at our August meeting and can be found HERE.
Here is where we need your help! On Monday November 9th at 6:30 p.m. we are inviting all community stakeholders to come together to dive deeper into these 5 areas and create a vision for Peotone 207U moving forward. If you are interested in participating please fill out the interest form on the Blue Devil Blueprint website: https://www.peotoneschools.org/page/blue-devil-blueprint

Thank you for your partnership, and we look forward to seeing you on November 9th!

12 days ago, Mark Cohen
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A few more pictures from our Fire Safety visit with the Manhattan Fire Protection District!
19 days ago, Carole Zurales
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Our preschoolers had an exciting visit from our local firefighters! 🚒 🧑🏻‍🚒 They learned about fire safety, explored the fire truck and ambulance, and got to meet some real-life community helpers. It was a memorable day.
19 days ago, Carole Zurales
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We had a fun-filled week in preschool! Our little learners stayed busy exploring, creating, playing, and learning together. So many smiles, giggles, and happy moments!💕
21 days ago, Carole Zurales
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Let the good times GLOW! Homecoming Spirit Week continued with Neon and Glow Day!
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
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Seeing double in yellow! Our preschool friends are twinning and bringing the sunshine to Homecoming Spirit Week! 💛
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
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Cozy start to Homecoming Spirit Week and the first day of fall with Pajama Day!
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
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Week 3 and we are continuing to learn through play every day!
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
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Another week of learning and growing! 🎨✂️🖍️
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
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We’re excited to celebrate our Homecoming Spirit Week across the district the week of September 21! Here is the Homecoming Spirit Week for Preschool, PES, and PJHS.! The daily themes align with the PHS Student Council Homecoming Week with a few adjustments for PK-8.
about 2 months ago, Carole Zurales
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Welcome to Preschool! 🍎📚 We had an exciting first week of school filled with many different activities! ✏️✂️🚌
about 2 months ago, Carole Zurales
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Keep the Imagination Growing 📚💙

Dolly Parton believed in the power of a book to spark a child’s imagination, inspire a lifelong love of reading, and open the door to endless possibilities. Her incredible legacy continues through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

As a reminder, the Will County Imagination Library is available to families with children birth through age 5. Registered children receive a FREE, high-quality, age-appropriate book mailed directly to them each month until their fifth birthday.

This is a wonderful opportunity to build early literacy skills, encourage reading together at home, and help prepare young learners for kindergarten.

If you have a young child—or know a family with a little one who would benefit—be sure to spread the word!

📖 Learn more and register: https://willcountyillinois.org/imagination-library/

In memory of Dolly Parton and her remarkable legacy, we celebrate the simple but powerful gift she gave to children everywhere: a book, a little imagination, and a love of reading that can last a lifetime. 💙📚
2 months ago, Carole Zurales
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💙 Peotone CUSD 207U is the Heart of Big Blue! 💙

What a great start to the school year! We’re excited for all that’s ahead and looking forward to a great year in Peotone 207u!
2 months ago, Carole Zurales
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The first day of school for students in Grades 1–12 is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25! We are excited to welcome our students back for the 2026–2027 school year.

Tuesday, August 25 – Common Plan Dismissal

Tuesday will be a Common Plan Dismissal day. Approximate dismissal times are:

PES: 1:25 p.m.
PJHS: 1:35 p.m.
PHS: 1:25 p.m.

Beginning Wednesday, August 26 – Full School Day

Beginning Wednesday, all buildings will follow their regular full-day schedule. Approximate dismissal times are:

PES: 3:00 p.m.
PJHS: 3:08 p.m.
PHS: 2:57 p.m.

Please remember that buses may run later than usual during the first few days of school as students and drivers become familiar with routes and schedules. All students in Grades K–2 are required to have a parent/guardian present at the bus stop.

Kindergarten Meet & Greet

Meet & Greets are by appointment only on Tuesday, August 25, and Wednesday, August 26.
The first day of school for kindergarten is Thursday, August 27.

Preschool Meet & Greet

Meet & Greets are by appointment only on Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27.
The first day of school for preschool is Monday, August 31.

We look forward to a great start to the 2026–2027 school year and are excited to see our students return this week!
2 months ago, Carole Zurales
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Transportation routes have been finalized; however, we are currently experiencing an issue with the route information transferring between our transportation software and PowerSchool.

Our technology and transportation teams are working closely with the software company to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We will share transportation information with families as soon as the issue is resolved.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2 months ago, Carole Zurales
We are working to finalize transportation routes and plan to email bus schedules to families by Wednesday, August 19. We will send an updated email on Monday, August 24 with any adjustments to pickup and drop-off times.

With the changes to our transportation routes this year, we are making some adjustments to help keep routes as efficient as possible. One of these changes will be fewer stops within town and increased use of corner stops. As a result, some students may need to walk a little farther to reach their bus stop.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these changes. There may be additional adjustments during the first few weeks of school as we monitor routes and make changes as needed.

As a reminder, students in 2nd grade and younger are required to have a parent or guardian present to meet them at their bus stop.

If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 708-258-9605.

Thank you for your patience and support as we prepare for a great school year. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
2 months ago, Carole Zurales
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As we approach the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, we pause to remember the lives that were lost and to honor the extraordinary courage of those who answered the call without hesitation. On one of the darkest days in our nation's history, countless first responders, service members, healthcare professionals, and ordinary citizens demonstrated remarkable bravery and selflessness. Though our nation was tested that September morning, it also revealed the resilience, unity, and strength that define the American spirit.

Twenty-five years later, we remain deeply grateful for the men and women who continue to serve our communities each day. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Manhattan Fire Protection District and the Peotone Police Department for their unwavering commitment to protecting our community. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting our schools, or serving our residents, they willingly sacrifice time with their own families to ensure the safety of ours. While no words can fully express our gratitude, we hope they know how much their service and sacrifice mean to our community.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Peotone High School Student Council is proud to offer a special commemorative T-shirt fundraiser. One hundred percent of the proceeds from every shirt sold will be donated to the Manhattan Fire Protection District and the Peotone Police Department as a small token of our appreciation for all they do to keep our community safe.

The online store will close at midnight on Thursday, August 20. Orders may be shipped directly to your home for an additional shipping fee, or you may choose to have them delivered to any Peotone School District building for free pickup. This fundraiser is open to the entire Peotone community, and we encourage everyone to join us in honoring the heroes of September 11 while supporting the first responders who continue to serve our community each and every day.

Together, we remember. Together, we honor. Together, we give back. 🇺🇲🗽🧑‍🚒👮🏥🎖️

https://phs911apparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/
3 months ago, Brian Cann
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As we approach the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, we pause to remember the lives that were lost and to honor the extraordinary courage of those who answered the call without hesitation. On one of the darkest days in our nation's history, countless first responders, service members, healthcare professionals, and ordinary citizens demonstrated remarkable bravery and selflessness. Though our nation was tested that September morning, it also revealed the resilience, unity, and strength that define the American spirit.

Twenty-five years later, we remain deeply grateful for the men and women who continue to serve our communities each day. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Manhattan Fire Protection District and the Peotone Police Department for their unwavering commitment to protecting our community. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting our schools, or serving our residents, they willingly sacrifice time with their own families to ensure the safety of ours. While no words can fully express our gratitude, we hope they know how much their service and sacrifice mean to our community.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Peotone High School Student Council is proud to offer a special commemorative T-shirt fundraiser. One hundred percent of the proceeds from every shirt sold will be donated to the Manhattan Fire Protection District and the Peotone Police Department as a small token of our appreciation for all they do to keep our community safe.

The online store will close at midnight on Thursday, August 20. Orders may be shipped directly to your home for an additional shipping fee, or you may choose to have them delivered to any Peotone School District building for free pickup. This fundraiser is open to the entire Peotone community, and we encourage everyone to join us in honoring the heroes of September 11 while supporting the first responders who continue to serve our community each and every day.

Together, we remember. Together, we honor. Together, we give back. 🇺🇲🗽🧑‍🚒👮🏥🎖️

https://phs911apparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
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The Returning Student Registration Portal closes today, Friday, July 31.

All SNAP codes for returning students have been emailed. If you have not received your SNAP code or need assistance with registration, please email registrar@peotoneschools.org.
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
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