College/University Reps to Visit PHS
College and university representatives will be available to speak with students at PHS on the following days. October 6: Governors State University, at 10:45 a.m. October 13: Joliet Junior College, at 10:45 a.m. and lunchroom Students must sign-up for a pass in the Guidance Office the day before the visit. Lunchroom visits do not require…
It’s Homecoming at PHS
Don’t forget, this is the big Homecoming Week at Peotone High School, and it’s chock-full of fun activities. On Friday, October 7, PHS Student Council hosts the annual Homecoming Parade, which begins at the high school at 4 p.m. and meanders through the village, ending at the junior high. Then, in the evening, the football…
Celebrate Homecoming Week at PHS
Homecoming Week for Peotone High School is right around the corner and kicks-off on October 3. The week is full of athletic competitions and exciting games throughout the week. On Wednesday, October 5, the 23rd annual Powder Puff Games will take place on the football field at Peotone Junior High School, at 7 p.m. Admission…
Homecoming Week is Upon Us
By Emma Bettenhausen, Peotone High School Guest Writer The week of October 3 is a very exciting time for Peotone High School students. It’s homecoming week! There are many activities for students to participate in throughout the week. The week starts on Friday, September 30. Students will stay after school and come throughout the weekend…
College/University Reps to Visit PHS
College and university representatives will be at Peotone High School on the following dates to speak with students and answer questions. September 6: Joliet Junior College, at 10:45 a.m. and lunchroom September 12: Eastern Illinois University, at 10:45 a.m. Students must sign-up in the guidance office at least one day prior to the college visit…
Blue Devil Volleyball on Target for an Outstanding Season
By Dennis Bowling Look for the Blue Devils to have an outstanding season, as Peotone Varsity Volleyball Coach Kathy Barger has five fabulous returning players. Returning from last year’s team, which finished with a 21-16 overall mark and a 9-5 record in the Illinois Central Eight Conference, are seniors Brooke Gwiazda, a middle hitter, Marissa…
207U Displays Budget; Excited for New School Year
By Andrea Arens Peotone School Board unanimously, with board members Tim Stoub and Roger Bettenhausen absent, approved the 2022-2023 budget to be placed on display. New Business Manager, Adrian Fulgencio, presented an overview of the budget to the board and said local revenue was expected to be $17.1M, property taxes were 99.65 percent of the…
Blue Devil Football Looking to Make It to Post Season
By Dennis Bowling Peotone Coach Tolly Tsiamas has very high expectations, especially knowing he has six highly touted returning seniors and a pair of promising sophomores that should help the Blue Devils have a memorable season. Last season, the Blue Devils finished with a 5-4 overall mark. They made it to the IHSA state playoffs…
Peotone Soccer Looking Forward to New Season
By Dennis Bowling Peotone first-year Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach Caley Michalak is no stranger to the game and has a great first impression of the Blue Devils squad. “They have all grown up together,” she said on August 12. “We have great chemistry and, with the returning core of 11 players, there is a lot…
Blue Devils Golf Looking to Rebuild this Season
By Dennis Bowling Peotone Boys’ Varsity Golf Coach Bill Sander will be in a very unfamiliar position as an underdog in area golf circles, but the Blue Devils do have a very promising campaign. “This will be a rebuilding season,” said Sander. “We have three strong players, who should score well.” The very talented returning…
District 207-U Opening Dates
The opening of schools in District 207-U is next week, and here are some important dates for one’s calendar. •August 15/16: Teacher Institute Days – No school for students •August 17-19: Common Plan in effect; Early student release •August 17: First day of school, first – 12th grades •August 19: First day of school –…
Strough Named Peotone High School Athletic Director
By Dennis Bowling Peotone Coach Steve Strough is, without a doubt, an elated person, as he recently was named the Blue Devils new Athletic Director. “I’m indeed very happy,” said Strough on August 1. “It’s a chance to do something different in the athletic arena, and I want to bring some continuity to our athletic…
Peotone 207U Opts Out of National Sex Education Standards
By Andrea Arens Illinois was the first state to adopt the National Sex Education Standards. Governor JB Pritzker signed it into law back in August of 2021. State Representative Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, wanted the sex ed curriculum mandated for schools but that was ultimately excluded. Illinois has no law requiring school districts to teach sex…
