State Report Cards Reveal Chronic Absenteeism a Concern
By Andrea Arens The state report cards were released this week and, while there were gains in academic achievement, it revealed the state still has a chronic absenteeism issue. Pre-pandemic absenteeism was at 17.5 percent. Currently, the rate is 28.7 percent, which is down slightly from last year’s 30 percent. Illinois state superintendent Tony Sanders…
PHS Senior Night Honors Band Members
Matt Gromala is the son of Kim and Dan Gromala and a four-year member of the marching band. One of Matt’s favorite memories was being able to play in the Jazz band. After high school, he plans on going into the trades. Finn Malloy, son of Victoria and Luke Malloy, is a four-year member of…
Blue Devil Dance, Football Managers Honored at Senior Night
Dance Molly Hennke is the daughter of Jeannette and Robert Hennke and is a three-year member of the dance team. Molly’s favorite memory always will be having danced with her good friends. After high school, Molly wants to be a singer and dancer. Football – Managers Payton Bean is the daughter of Wendy and Shawn…
PHS Best Buddies Brought Home the Hardware
The PHS Best Buddies competed October 3, in The BBCHS Boilermaker Games and brought home the hardware! Let’s go through their amazing accomplishments. They won the 2023 Team Banner Award and came in first place in the Team Relay Competition, which consisted of Charlie “The Jet” Tucker, Mark Jones, Alicia Hunding, and Mariah “Wheels” Young!…
207-U Superintendent Announces Retirement and Replacement
By Andrea Arens Superintendent Steve Stein announced his retirement commencing on July 1, 2024, at the September 25 board meeting. Stein has been with the district for 11 years. Current Director of Curriculum and Instruction Brandon Owens will step into the role as Superintendent. Current Peotone Elementary Principal Carol Zurales will step into Owens’ role…
Letter to Ed: Chisausky
Dear Editor: I just watched the Peotone School Board meeting from August 21 and am horrified by what I saw. Multiple English teachers spoke about a situation at the school where books they have been teaching are now being challenged as inappropriate. Three of my children attended Peotone schools, and I always was pleased with…
Notification of Purging Records – PHS Class of 2018
School records for the Peotone High School Class of 2018 will be purged beginning Monday, July 24. If you would like to retrieve information from your files, please leave a message on the high school voicemail (708-258-3236, ext. 1006). You may pick up the files in the office upon completion. Summer office hours are from…
PJHS Students Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event
Career and technical students in Illinois earned national recognition and a medal at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, June 21-22. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to…
Peotone FFA Chapter Honored at State Convention
Members of the Peotone FFA chapter attended the 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15, along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a theme of “Electrify,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture. During the convention, the…
PHS Class of ’63 Holding 60th Reunion
The Peotone High School Class of 1963 will hold its 60th reunion on August 19. A casual get-together will be held at Brian’s Place in Monee, from 4 to 7 p.m. No reservations are necessary, with food and drinks on your own. Members of other PHS classes also are welcome to attend.
PHS Announces Honor Rolls
Peotone High School recently announced students named to its honor rolls at the close of the school year. Congratulations to the following students! Superior Honor Roll, 4.0 and above Seniors: Yosef Abdeh, Kyle Gaidamavice, Julia Giese, William Graffeo, Cameron Greenquist, Aiden Hamm, Miles Heflin, Yailin Hernandez, Isabella Johnson, Madyson Kibelkis, Eris Lanclos, James Martin, Connor…