PHS Holds Annual Senior Awards Night
Peotone High School held its annual Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2024 on May 14. In a statement made by Principal Jason Spang: “On behalf of our board of education, administration, faculty, and staff, we sincerely appreciate your hard work and dedication during your tenure here at Peotone High School. The incredible achievements…
Postma, Emsweller, Ferrier Top PHS Class of 2024
The Peotone High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony was held on Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m., at the high school. Honored speakers were Valedictorian Avery Postma and Co-Salutatorians Colin Emsweller and Ethan Ferrier. Avery is the daughter of Christie and Jason Postma, Colin is the son of Caitlin and Matthew Emsweller, and Ethan…
Register Now for Peotone Boys Summer Basketball Camp
Last summer, more than 100 boys attended the summer basketball camp. This summer’s camp forms may be picked up at any of the district schools, but they need to be turned in by Friday, May 24, so camp shirts can be ordered. Contact Coach Ron Oloffson for additional information at roloffson@peotoneschools.org. The camp schedule includes…
PHS Honors Athletes at Soccer Senior Night
On Thursday, April 25, Peotone High School honored its seniors at Soccer Senior Night. Congratulations and good luck to the following ladies! Zoie Balaskas, daughter of Nicole and Dino Balaskas, is a four-year member of the soccer team. One of Zoie’s favorite team memories occurred during a regional game when rain washed off one of…
No More Potholes on Blue Devil Drive
By Andrea Arens The meme is there’s two seasons in Illinois – winter and construction. That also will hold true for the Peotone School District but, unlike Chicago, many will appreciate the improvements. Blue Devil Drive, the street in front of the junior high that also provides access to the football field, baseball fields, and…
Kennedy Plays with OP Vikings 16U National Hockey Championship Team
For Connor Kennedy, a 16-year-old junior at Peotone High School, holding a hockey stick is as natural as breathing. Connor, the son of Peotone residents Marcia and Tim Kennedy, has been in love with the sport since he was three and has been playing, in one way or another, since that very young age. Around…
Brianna Schubbe District FFA Proficiency Winner
Brianna Schubbe was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Landscape Management and is a member of the Peotone FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 48 different areas, based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills…
Emma Bialko Takes FFA’s State Proficiency, District Star Wins
A member of the Peotone FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA, Emma Bialko was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Equine Science Placement. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 48 different areas based on their work-based learning (SAEs). FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic…
Peotone School Board Celebrates Students and Teachers, Adopts Updated Handbooks, Amended 2024 Budget
By: Stephanie Irvine The bulk of the March 18 Peotone 207-U Board of Education’s regularly scheduled meeting centered around good news, with several awards handed out to students. Following the awards, some standard business was tended to before concluding. The meeting began with a presentation from Peotone High School’s Athletic Director and Dean of Students…
Will County Regional Spelling Bee Winners Announced
Ribhu Chaher, a student at Channahon Junior High, is the champion of the Will County Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by the Regional Office of Education and Exxon-Mobile. His winning word was ignominious. The competition, involving 32 spellers from 32 local schools, lasted 17 rounds. Honorable mention went to the second and third place winners: Second…
PJHS’s Jonah Young Takes First in State!
Recently, Blue Devil and PJHS student Jonah Young took his place at the top of the podium after taking first place in the 119-pound weight class at the IESA Wrestling Tourney. The state tourney was held at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb March 8 and 9. Jonah finished his seventh grade season with a…
PHS Unified Basketball Game Provides Big Win for Students, Honors Seniors!
Recently Peotone High School held its annual Unified Basketball Game, with the students trouncing the high school staff, 60-29. In addition to taking home a very lopsided win, it also was a time to honor seniors Jack Klawitter and Ethan Ferrier. Ethan Ferrier is the son of Tara and Matthew Ferrier and a two-year member…
PHS Softball Senior Night
Amanda Hasse is the daughter of Andrea and Steven Hasse and is a two-year member of the softball team. Amanda’s favorite memory from softball was talking with Alyssa between innings and trying to figure out the score or what inning it was. After high school, Amanda plans to continue her volleyball and academic careers at…
Devils Fall to Coalers in Post Season
By Dennis Bowling Peotone coach Keith Coppens remembers quite well that during the past regular season, Coal City did win a pair of ICE contests. The Blue Devils in the post season, were looking to turn the tables on the Coalers. But that did not happen on May 19. Peotone’s bright spots were Kade Hupe,…
Peotone Girls Soccer Loses to Chicago U, 4-2
By Dennis Bowling Peotone’s Girl Varsity Soccer Team, who is an area power, will have to wait until 2023 to win an IHSA sectional title. The Blue Devils gave their best effort of the season on May 17, but fell short against Chicago U-High. Peotone’s Danielle Piper, who is the Blue Devils senior leader and…
Peotone High School Coach Updates
The Varsity Soccer team started playoffs with a 4-0 victory over Coal City. Allie Walsh opened up the scoring with the lone goal in the first half. Madi Schroeder scored two quick goals to open up the second half, with Dani Piper putting the game away with a strike of her own. Addie Graffeo, Madi…
Lady Devils Win Soccer Regional
By Dennis Bowling Peotone senior Danielle Piper is not quite ready to hang up her soccer spikes just yet, and was she ever amped up and in unstoppable form on May 13. Piper, who is a very talented forward, scored her second three-goal hat trick of the season. That action played a pivotal role in…
Peotone Devils Baseball Outslug Manteno, 6-4
By Dennis Bowling Peotone Coach Keith Coppens has spent countless hours working with freshman hurler Joe Hasse on the different aspects of his game, with Hasse turning on an outstanding performance on May 12. Hasse, with his very supportive family looking on, had five strikeouts and allowed eight hits. Peotone out-slugged Manteno, 6-4, in an…
Peotone Boys Basketball Camp Available
Boys’ Basketball Camp Information Registration for Boys’ Basketball Camp is still available. Camp Forms can be picked up at any of the schools. Contact Coach Oloffson at roloffson@peotoneschools.org if any questions. Information is also available on the Peotone Blue Devils Boys’ Basketball Facebook Page. Dates of the Camps: May 31-June 3:Boys completing grades 2-6, May 31-June 3: Boys completing…
Peotone High School Girls Soccer Senior Night
Esmy Diaz is the daughter of Susana and Reggie Diaz and is a two-year member of the soccer team. Esmy’s favorite soccer memories include being knocked down like dominoes by the wind during practice and being able to spend time playing alongside her close friends. After high school, Esmy plans to attend the University of…
Peotone High School Track and Field Senior Night
Mia Kuypers is the daughter of Emily and Doug Kuypers and is a four-year member of the Track and Field team. Mia’s favorite memory from Track and Field is laughing with her coaches and Grace, as she crosses the finish line for a sprinting event at their meets. After high school, Mia plans to attend…
Lady Devils Soccer Shuts Out the Coalers
By Dennis Bowling Peotone Coach Justin Meyers knows every time the Blue Devils play Coal City, it’s always a low scoring affair, but the Blue Devils were able to raise their offensive level of play against the Coalers on May 10. It was a very successful high scoring contest for Peotone, with the 4-0 victory.…
Blue Devil Congrats!
Congratulations to Amanda Hasse on signing her commitment to play volleyball at Purdue University Northwest!
Panthers Softball Wins Over Devils, 10-1
“Playing Peotone is always special. The rivalry is intense, and our girls relish the opportunity to play this game each year. Tonight was our senior night, and our seniors did a nice job,” commented Coach Josh Carlile, after the lopsided 10-1 win on Monday, May 2. Offensively the Panthers were led by four players who…
Malone Receives Medical Degree from SIU School of Medicine
New physicians at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine received their diplomas Saturday, May 18, at the school’s 50th annual…
College News
Graduations Reise Malone, of Manteno, received her Medical Degree on May 18, from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine at…
Beecher’s Maddie Boley on Top at Monmouth
Monmouth College thrower, Greek life leader Maddie Boley is in rare air. Beecher student a standout on Fighting Scots and…
Donate Music Items to Support WCSF-FM’s Mega Music Rummage Sale
Do you have a collection of music, movies, audio equipment, or instruments to pass on for someone else to enjoy?…
College News
The Millikin University community, in Decatur, held its annual Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Thursday, April 25, at…
Alice Tysse Graduates Cum Laude from ONU
Alice Tysse graduated cum laude with two Bachelor of Science Degrees from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, at the school’s…
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