The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has honored more than 500 Illinoisans for their extraordinary contributions to education across the state.
Congratulations to Katie Welch and all other Peoria County awardees!
View the entire list at https://bit.ly/isbetoy
The Lincoln Senior Award selection from Limestone Community High School is Victoria Bartolo who is always doing something to improve herself and the world. Congratulations, Victoria!
Shout out to Seth Green! He was selected as the Lincoln Senior Award from Illinois Valley Central High School for his hard work and achievement particularly in history and government and for hist belief in the values of America!
Elseth Hailu was selected by Peoria Christian High School for the Lincoln Senior Award based on her academic performance and dedication to understanding the world. Thanks for being a great example, Elseth!
Join us next week for our interactive "Cultivating Belonging in Schools," World Cafe session with the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood!
Please register today at https://forms.gle/JuJNNZ9MshuSpe3F6
Shamrock Shake's are back at McDonald's! For every purchase of the Shamrock Shake or OREO Shamrock McFlurry, $0.25 will be donated to the Peoria Ronald McDonald House! Get a great treat for a great cause today!
Princeville High School chose Jack Lied as their Lincoln Senior Award recipient for this year. He is a determined, hardworking student and works well with others. Congratulations Jack!
Shout out to Will George from Illini Bluffs High School! He was selected as their Lincoln Senior Award recipient for the combination of being self-directed, a solid student, a strong athlete, and an actor.
Meaghan Carpenter was chosen as the Lincoln Senior Award winner at Farmington Central High School for her leadership in her American Government class and the National Honors Society! Way to go Meaghan!
Congratulations to Cameron Ahart for being selected as Peoria Heights High School's Lincoln Senior Award winner for 2025! He participates in service organizations while taking honors and AP classes!
This year's Lincoln Senior Award at Elwood High School goes to Valedictorian Kaylin Williams, who is involved in athletics and the fine arts and is a leader in various organizations. Congratulations, Kaylin!
We will have 5 spaces available for teachers in Peoria County to join our Computer Science Cohort for Spring 2025!
Members will receive free training from ASCD/ISTE and coaching from a local computer science integration specialist. Register now at https://bit.ly/csscohort
Congratulations to Ethan Tortat, this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from the Peoria Regional Learning Center! He is a leader and a role model and celebrates the accomplishments of his classmates!
Peoria Notre Dame High School selected Allison (Alli) Sticklemaier as their Lincoln Senior this year for her strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity. Congratulations, Alli!
We'd like to congratulate Kathryn McMeyer who was chosen as Lincoln Senior Award recipient for Dunlap High School! Continue to excel in all you do!
Congratulations to Christine Huston from the ROE Early Learning for All program for receiving the Award of Special Recognition from ISBE!
Huge shout out to Gabe Martinez from Richwoods High School for being selected as their Lincoln Senior Award recipient! He has demonstrated leadership in the classroom and in sports!
“Have a vision. Be demanding.” - Colin L. Powell , the first African American to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first African American to serve as Secretary of State.
We are happy to share that Brimfield High School chose Conner Moody as their Lincoln Senior Award recipient due to his 4.O GPA, National Honor Society Membership and personal qualities!
Congratulations to Zkiyah Richardson for being selected as Peoria High School’s Lincoln Senior Award winner for 2025 because of her civic mindedness and school spirit!
