About Peoria Public Schools - District 150

Vision

WE take pride in educating and graduating each student PREPARED and INSPIRED to contribute to the world.

Mission

The mission of Peoria Public Schools, the cornerstone of academic excellence and the unifying force of our diverse community, is to ensure that each student reaches his or her full academic and personal potential and is a well-balanced citizen through an educational approach characterized by: continuously redefining teaching and learning; optimizing technology to transform the system; providing safe and nurturing environments; engaging and enabling families; effecting community partnerships; embracing and honoring all aspects of diversity; guaranteeing professional staff who are committed to students.

District Goals

1. All schools will show an incremental percentage increase on ISAT reading and math to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) or Safe Harbor.
2. We will move from Watch to Warning financial status in fiscal year 2007 and work toward Review status by 2009.
3. We will hire and retain highly qualified staff.
4. We will ensure safe and positive school environments.
5. We will promote a culture that ensures customer service at all levels.