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 day(s): June 19, 2025.
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 Facilities Director at (708) 258-0991 Ext. 2125
Our last day of school is this Friday, May 30th. All schools will be implementing a common plan schedule.
Last night, we had the privilege of hosting Detective Rich Wistocki, a nationally recognized expert in Child CyberSafety and Cybercrimes. His presentation, “Keeping Our Kids CyberSafe,” was eye-opening, highly informative, and incredibly relevant for today’s digital world.
We understand that May is a very busy time for families. To ensure all parents have access to this valuable information, we’re pleased to provide a recording of the presentation.
Key topics included:
“Not My Kid” – Breaking the myth and recognizing warning signs
Online safety on platforms like Roblox and other popular games
The “Gold Ticket” for technology
Practical tools and strategies for monitoring social media and digital activity
We encourage you to take some time to watch the presentation and equip yourself with strategies to help keep your children safe online.
Here is the recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/znwPMrUw78A?si=GBtTyK-5n5vP_9iv
Healthy and nutritious summer meals are available for children (18 and under) when school is out. To find a site close to you,
call or visit the website below:
https://wegotyouillinois.org/
Healthy and nutritious summer meals are available for children (18 and under) when school is out. To find a site close to you,
call or visit the website below:
https://wegotyouillinois.org/
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 day(s): May 17, 2025. 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 Facilities Director at (708) 258-0991 Ext. 2125
Please see flyer about the Will County Health Department Back to School Immunization Clinics.
Happy National School Nurse Day!
Today, Peotone CUSD 207U is proud to celebrate our amazing school nurses who go above and beyond to care for our students and staff each and every day.
From scraped knees to tough days, our nurses are a calm, caring presence in our schools. They support student success by keeping our kids healthy, safe, and ready to learn—and they do it all with compassion, professionalism, and heart.
To our incredible nurses: thank you for being the heroes of our hallways. We appreciate you more than words can say!
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the first presenter in our Peotone Parent Partnership Series on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. The event will feature Detective Rich Wistocki from the Be Sure Consulting CyberSafe Schools Team. Detective Wistocki is a nationally recognized expert in High Technology Cyber Crimes and will share proactive strategies, expert insights, and invaluable resources for ensuring children's cyber safety.
We recognize that May is a busy month, but we believe this presentation is especially important as we head into summer—a time when students’ technology usage tends to increase. Resources will be shared for those who cannot attend, but we hope to see you there!
Please see the attached flyer for all the details.
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 day(s): May 3, 2025. 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
We're Hiring Paraprofessionals!
Peotone School District is looking for substitute and full-time paraprofessionals to join our dedicated team!
Short-Term Paraprofessional approvals are available now through June 30, 2025 (non-renewable), and they’re a great way to begin working in education while completing the requirements for full licensure.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least 19 years old to work with students in grades PK–22
Must be actively pursuing full licensure while working
Approval is valid for 3 years
If you enjoy working with students and want to make a difference in our schools, we would love to connect with you!
If you're interested or have questions, please reach out to Amanda Faber at afaber@peotoneschools.org. I’d be happy to help guide you through the process of obtaining your licensing.
This is a reminder to participate in the parent survey supplement, part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey administration. A parent survey report will be generated if at least 20 percent of parents/guardians respond to the survey. While the parent data will not be made public, the parent report will be made available to the building and district administration and will enable them to make considerations based on the responses given by Peotone parents/guardians. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement.
These research-based reports will be sent to schools and districts in May and will also be included in the State School Report Card, released statewide in the fall.
Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to take the parent survey.
This Friday (March 14th) marks the end of our 3rd Quarter for Peotone Schools. As a reminder, we will be operating under a Common Plan schedule on Friday.
The 5Essentials Survey is NOW OPEN and will remain open until March 28th. We would appreciate it if you took the time to complete the Parent/Guardian Portion of the 5Essentials Survey. We need your help in getting 20% of our parents to respond to this survey for each school! You can access the survey by clicking on the following link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Reminder to Families: Peotone CUSD 207U has a School Improvement Day scheduled for tomorrow - Friday, February 14th. Due to the early release, lunch will not be served. Dismissal times are as follows:
PES: 11:50 am
PIC: 11:00 am
PJHS: 12:00 pm
PHS: 11:50 am
Due to the anticipated weather and timing of predicted snowfall that has the potential to impact travel and dismissal, Peotone CUSD 207U will be implementing an e-Learning Day for tomorrow - Wednesday, February 12th. All extra-curricular activities are canceled.
Please stay safe and have a great night!
Attention all NEW District Families! 🎉
Are you registering your preschooler or kindergarten student for the 2025-2026 school year? Don't forget to check out this update for important timelines for early registration!
We held our second District SPARK Day today, and staff members were SPARKING warmth and gratitude across Peotone 207u. It is so wonderful to have these days to connect through the entire district and show our appreciation for our staff and each other. Staff wore Spark Shirts or anything orange and visited the lounge to complete the Cups of Gratitude Activity. They enjoyed coffee, cocoa, and cookies. Staff had a chance to earn raffle tickets throughout the day for special raffle prizes. Our SPARK Survey was This or That: Winter Edition. See the Staff SPARK Survey Results below! A huge thank you to the Peotone Education Foundation for donating the raffle prizes and treats for this SPARK Day!
Due to the extremely low temperatures anticipated at the beginning of this week, all Peotone Schools will utilize an e-Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21st. Building-specific communication regarding expectations and schedules will be shared before Tuesday. Further updates on extracurricular activities will be provided as soon as possible.
The last day for Peotone students prior to Winter Break will be Friday, December 20th. On this day, the Peotone Early Education will not be in session; however, all other buildings will operate on a Common Plan Schedule.
Monday, December 23rd - Winter Break Begins
Monday, January 6th - Teacher Institute Day (No Student Attendance)
Tuesday, January 7th - Students Return after Winter Break
