
Enjoy Worldwide Day of Play on May 13 at the Glen Oak Park from 10am-2pm. Face painting, bounce house, carnival games, and more!



Come on down to the Courthouse Plaza on this beautiful day. We have IVC, Mossville, and CEC performing in the Circle Stage and Reservoir Gifted Academy and Quest Academy at the Monument Stage. We'd love to see you during lunch today!

Oak Grove, Farmington, and Spoon River Valley students will all be performing today at the Courthouse Plaza as we continue to celebrate the GMB Arts in Education. View pics and video from each day at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsSpringCelebration


Are you interested in pursuing National Board Certification? Join the National Board Resource Center on May 04 at 7:00 pm for an informational webinar! Contact the NBRC for more information at (309) 438-1835 or nbrc@illinoisstate.edu.


Join us at lunch time as we continue to celebrate the GMB Spring Celebration on the Courthouse Plaza. Today, the students from Elise Ford Allen Academy, Hollis School, and Putnam County. Come by and listen to the bands, choirs, and view the amazing art from these students!

ATTENTION TEACHERS! There's still time to submit to our drawing!
ROE 48 wants to express gratitude to our area teachers with a Teacher Appreciation Week Basket Giveaway.
Enter the drawing by May 9 by completing this form: https://forms.gle/yNzKE6Ynx2dUqbEc8


On May 3rd from 7-8pm, Omni's Prescription Playbook will be hosting a free webinar on the ways in which adults can be a strong resource to adolescents who are dealing with mental or physical pain. We have an exciting board of panelists ranging from former NFL Chief's player Ryan O'Callaghan, Northwestern University's lead Sport Psychologist, a mother who lost her son to a substance use disorder, and more. We will also have time for Q&A after! Here is the link to our website where you can get more information and register:
https://ilhpp.org/events/spring-athletic-clinic-2023


Appreciate the student talents of Richwoods and Peoria Notre Dame on the Courthouse Plaza during lunch today. There will be vendors onsite or enjoy the restaurants nearby. Come enjoy the bands, choirs, and art as we continue our GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration!

The @PeoriaROE48 Spotlight Education for this month is Lyn Bergman from @IVCUSD High School!
Lyn was nominated by a community member that stated "Lyn is one of the most positive people I have ever met and is such a huge blessing for our students! She is incredibly patient and kind, but also pushes our students to do the best they can with such grace and understanding. She is an expert at communicating with families and an amazing advocate for our students!"
Congratulations, Lyn! Thank you for all you do for students and the teaching profession.


Today is International Jazz Day! Celebrate by listening to the ICC Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Whittier Primary School at the Courthouse Plaza for the GMB Spring Celebration. Lots of lunch options onsite and near the square!


Join us for lunch today at the Courthouse Plaza and listen to the student talents from Peoria High School, Norwood School, and the Hosanna Homeschool Choir. Grab a bite from the vendors and enjoy the shows!

Huge thanks to Jennifer, Matt, Renee, and Teresa their extraordinary service to the ROE. We appreciate all you do!


Teachers make a huge difference in our children’s lives. They help to form their minds, hearts, character, and inspire them to be their best selves every day. ROE 48 wants to express our gratitude to our area teachers with a Teacher Appreciation Week Basket Giveaway. If you are a practicing teacher within Peoria County, enter the drawing by completing the form today! https://forms.gle/36BwXzJnAWXhXEds6


Come on down to the Courthouse Plaza today for lunch and a show! St. Philomena's Drama and Choir will be at the Circle Stage and Monroe School's Band, Jazz Band, and Choir will be at the Monument Stage. Vendors are onsite as we continue the GMB Spring Celebration!


The University of Illinois Springfield at Peoria is seeking current Peoria-area paraprofessionals interested in joining a Fall 2023 cohort. The cohort will work through curriculum together to achieve a Professional Educators License in Elementary Education Grades 1–6.


Mark your calendars! OSF is hosting a walk-in clinic for school and sports physicals at OSFMG Pediatrics on Knoxville Ave., Peoria on Saturday, July 22.


There are no performances today on the Courthouse Plaza. Be sure to come the rest of the week because the talented students of St. Philomena, Monroe, Peoria High School, Norwood, and Hosanna Homeschool Choir will be on display.
View the entire GMB schedule at https://springcelebration.org/scheduled-performances/


Come on down and have lunch on the Courthouse Plaza and watch talented youth perform. Vendors onsite today include The Station Grill, Cookie Shack, and Jane's Sweet Addictions Starting this Friday, Dos Hermanos will be their with their food truck.

Come by the Courthouse Plaza for lunch and enjoy the Elmwood Grade School Band, High School Band, and Chorus perform between 11am and 1pm on the Circle Stage. From 11:30am-12:30pm, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will perform on the Monument Stage for the GMB.


@PeoriaROE48 was excited to be with the Quest staff today engaging in learning surrounding equity. We were thrilled to have @309Allen join us and bring thoughtful conversation about diversity and inclusion.



