💙 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!
1 day 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 days 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.
7 days 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!
14 days 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/
27 days 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/
27 days ago, Carole Zurales
9/11 Shirt
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.
27 days ago, Carole Zurales
Reminder: Returning Student Registration Closes July 31
Back-to-School Backpack Event sponsored by Will County ROE

Due to the recent storms, the venue for our Back-to-School Backpack Event on July 31, 2026, has changed. The event will now take place at Crete-Monee High School, 1515 W. Exchange Street, Crete, IL, located near the north end of the parking lot, close to the football field.

The event will still run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as originally planned. Please note that the event will now be held outdoors, so we encourage attendees to come prepared for the weather.

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to provide the JET DENTAL service at this event. We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to a wonderful event supporting our students and families as they prepare for the new school year.
28 days ago, Carole Zurales
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All SNAP codes for returning students have been emailed.

If you have not received your SNAP code, please email registrar@peotoneschools.org with the email address where you would like it sent, along with your student's first and last name.

The returning student registration portal closes on Friday, July 31. Please complete your registration before the deadline.
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
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Come out to support the Peotone Educational Foundation Back to School Fundraiser!

Get more details below:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/phs-hall-of-fame-marquee
https://www.rocketalumnisolutions.com/
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
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Peotone CUSD 207u Strategic Planning Feedback

Thank you to the 140+ individuals who have already shared their feedback! Your voice matters, and we want to continue hearing from as many members of our community as possible.

As we navigate this new school year - including navigating our new building configurations and space planning - our primary focus is to listen, learn, and lead with complete transparency. Every decision that our District makes will be driven by what best serves our students and stakeholders. To ensure our future vision reflects the values of everyone in our community, we are launching a process to create the Blue Devil Blueprint; a strategic plan to guide the decisions made by our Board of Education and administrative team. Your voice is the most critical element of this plan.

Please take a few minutes to complete our Blue Devil Blueprint survey linked here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaeSdoMLIylXMjbM0vSSXhVwax1zHA5xON9GmG3vK2shrd8w/viewform

Your honest feedback regarding our academic programs, buildings and facilities, operations, and communication will serve as a foundation for years to come. We are also looking for community volunteers to participate in committees regarding the future path of the District. These committees are:

Blue Devil Blueprint Steering Committee: to participate in and oversee the creation of the new strategic plan

Future Configuration Committee: to discuss the current grade level configuration, building usage, and future options

Citizens Finance Committee: to learn more about and give feedback on the financial position of the District, its operations, and future planning considerations

Any community member is welcome to complete the survey or volunteer to participate on the committees.
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we wanted to share the finalized 2026–2027 Building Start and Dismissal Times. This document also includes Beginning of the Year Events and the PJHS/PHS Bell Schedules to help your family plan for the start of school.

https://www.peotoneschools.org/documents/district-calendar/2026-2027/25998368

Building-specific information, including additional logistics and back to school details, will be shared by each school in early August.
about 1 month ago, Carole Zurales
Peotone CUSD 207u Strategic Planning Feedback

As we navigate this new school year - including navigating our new building configurations and space planning - our primary focus is to listen, learn, and lead with complete transparency. Every decision that our District makes will be driven by what best serves our students and stakeholders. To ensure our future vision reflects the values of everyone in our community, we are launching a process to create the Blue Devil Blueprint; a strategic plan to guide the decisions made by our Board of Education and administrative team. Your voice is the most critical element of this plan.

Please take a few minutes to complete our Blue Devil Blueprint survey linked here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaeSdoMLIylXMjbM0vSSXhVwax1zHA5xON9GmG3vK2shrd8w/viewform

Your honest feedback regarding our academic programs, buildings and facilities, operations, and communication will serve as a foundation for years to come. We are also looking for community volunteers to participate in committees regarding the future path of the District. These committees are:

Blue Devil Blueprint Steering Committee: to participate in and oversee the creation of the new strategic plan

Future Configuration Committee: to discuss the current grade level configuration, building usage, and future options

Citizens Finance Committee: to learn more about and give feedback on the financial position of the District, its operations, and future planning considerations

Any community member is welcome to complete the survey or volunteer to participate on the committees.
about 2 months ago, Carole Zurales
Registration for returning students and new to the district students will open by mid-July. You will receive an email and other notifications when the portal is open. Thank you!
2 months ago, Carole Zurales
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A few more pics from our last week of preschool last week!
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
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Congratulations to our Preschool Graduates- Class of 2026!
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
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We had a Big Blue Day on our last full day of preschool! Go Big Blue!
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
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More Bounce House fun from Monday!
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
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The bounce house was so much fun yesterday!
3 months ago, Carole Zurales
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Enjoying stories outside in this beautiful weather!
4 months ago, Carole Zurales
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