Peotone Community Unit School District 207U

At our October Board Meeting, we recognized over 40 students for their achievement on the Spring Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) State Assessment. All of these students received a 5 (exceeds expectations) in Math, ELA, or both areas. Congratulations! State and Benchmark Assessment reports will be sent home with students tomorrow. Please check your email for details regarding these assessment reports.

Miles for Smiles will be coming to Peotone Schools once again. Please find the attached image regarding the upcoming event and be on the lookout for future updates coming home with your student.

A message from Helping Hands Food Pantry:

Miles of Smiles will be coming to Peotone CUSD 207u on November 7 and 8. Here are the forms if you would like to sign up your child for these free dental services. Paper forms will be going home later this week. English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKOC8ia6qGXiQyvS0OgBSwBZEwkL48S3/view?usp=sharing Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uq4eJIyUswql01Yqw49f5lpg7KhlgZtJ/view?usp=sharing

Dear Parent, Guardian, or Staff Member, Illinois law (Lawn Care Products Application and Notification Act) requires all school districts to notify students and staff when lawn care chemicals are used in or around school facilities. Please be aware that weed control and/or fertilization of the lawns/hardscape areas at all District 207U schools will take place on the following days: October 14, 2024 - Columbus Day (No School) We are committed to minimizing the use of chemicals for weed control and lawn care, but at times, it is necessary for the proper maintenance of the facility. If you have any questions about the application, please contact the Director of Buildings & Grounds at (708) 258-0991 Ext. 2125

Here are the details for the NHS Fun Fair on Saturday, October 26.

Peotone High School Student Council hosts Homecoming Week October 7 - 11, 2024. Save the date for the PHS Homecoming Parade!

Due to the Excessive Heat Warning that will be in effect tomorrow afternoon, Peotone Schools will be implementing a Common Plan Schedule on Tuesday, August 27th. Because of this change, the Peotone Early Education Program will run its AM session only. Additionally, all outdoor after-school activities will be canceled for tomorrow afternoon and evening. The PJHS Open House will also be postponed and rescheduled to a later date.

The Blue Devils went Orange for our District Opening Day as we welcomed back all our staff on Friday! Thank you to the Will County ROE for partnering with Peotone 207u to bring an incredible Keynote Speaker, Kim Tufnell, from The Happiness Advantage/ORANGE Frog to our district. It was fun, engaging, and actionable! We are so excited to welcome students back this week! #betheSPARK

We are looking forward to welcoming back our 1st-12th grade students on Monday, August 19th. As a reminder to families, our first day of school will be a Common Plan Early Release; you can find your building schedule for Common Plan and School Improvement Days by clicking on the following link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3767/PCUSD/4549203/2024-2025_District_Calendar_-_Important_Dates.pdf We hope you all have a great weekend, and we look forward to having you back in the buildings on Monday!

Dear Parent, Guardian, or Staff Member, Illinois law (Lawn Care Products Application and Notification Act) requires all school districts to notify students and staff when lawn care chemicals are used in or around school facilities. Please be aware that weed control and fertilization of the lawns/hardscape areas at all District 207U schools will take place on the following days: August 17th, 2024. We are committed to minimizing the use of chemicals for weed control and lawn care, but at times, it is necessary for the proper maintenance of the facility. If you have any questions about the application, please contact the Director of Buildings & Grounds at (708) 258-0991 Ext. 2125

Teachers across the district from preschool through high school came to our first Open Curriculum Planning Sessions! Teachers were given time to work on exploring our new K-12 math curriculum, planning units of instruction for this upcoming school year, designing department common assessments, and so much more! It was a valuable time to collaborate and connect with colleagues to get a jump start on the great year ahead!

PHS Student Council is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at Peotone High School on Tuesday, August 13th, from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. Participants can park in the student parking lot and enter through #1 (Main Entrance) or #2 (Event Entrance). Walk-in appointments are welcome. Participants can also book a donation time by using the following link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BLUEDEVILS All participants will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last) AND a $20 Amazon e-gift card! SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY: Any PHS student who donates will receive 3 hours of community service! Questions? Contact Billy Robinson, PHS Student Council Advisor, at wrobinson@peotoneschools.org.

Peotone 207u Families- Please check your email for the Back to School Packet from your building admin.

The District Office at the Connor Shaw Center will be closed on Friday, August 2nd. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the PHS Main Office - 708-258-0991.

Peotone CUSD 207U is seeking qualified applicants for the open teaching positions of PES 3rd Grade Teacher, PES Specialized Instruction Teacher, PJHS 21st Century Skills Teacher, PJHS Physical Education Long-Term Substitute Teacher (FY 24-25), PJHS Special Education Teacher, and PHS Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested candidates contact Mr. Brandon Owens, Superintendent, at bowens@peotoneschools.org to learn more about opportunities to join our team! PES 3rd Grade Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1724 PES Specialized Instruction Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1621 PJHS 21st Century Skills Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1733 PJHS Physical Education Long-Term Substitute Teacher (FY 24-25) - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1643 PJHS Special Education Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1719 PJHS/PHS Permanent Substitute Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1727 PHS Math Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1619

Dear Parent, Guardian, or Staff Member, Illinois law (Lawn Care Products Application and Notification Act) requires all school districts to notify students and staff when lawn care chemicals are used in or around school facilities. Please be aware that weed control and fertilization of the lawns/hardscape areas at all District 207U schools will take place on the following days: July 19th and July 20th, 2024. We are committed to minimizing the use of chemicals for weed control and lawn care, but at times, it is necessary for the proper maintenance of the facility. If you have any questions about the application, please contact the Director of Buildings & Grounds at (708) 258-0991 Ext. 2125

REMINDER: Returning Student Registration is open through July 26th! Registration details have been emailed to the primary email address in Powerschool. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Swanson, District Registrar, at 708-258-0991 ext. 3112 or jswanson@peotoneschools.org.

Here is the 2024-2025 PES School Supply List. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FAIeqjkL7qSWhuwkHrqfc9JfoBYdWhMz/view?usp=sharing

Peotone CUSD 207U is seeking qualified applicants for the open teaching positions of PES Specialized Instruction Teacher, PIC Physical Education Teacher, PJHS 6th Grade Case Manager, and PHS Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested candidates contact Mr. Brandon Owens, Superintendent, at bowens@peotoneschools.org to learn more about opportunities to join our team! PES Specialized Instruction Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1621 PIC Physical Education Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1689 PJHS 6th Grade Case Manager - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1699 PHS Math Teacher - Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1619