Peotone CUSD 207U is pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Cohen as the next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Cohen was officially approved at the April 27, 2026 Board Meeting and will begin leading our district on July 1, 2026. Dr. Cohen joins us from Naperville Community Unit School District 203, where he serves as the Deputy Superintendent for High Schools. With a Doctorate in Education from Loyola University Chicago and a career spanning 27 years in Illinois public schools, Dr. Cohen comes to Peotone with experience in strategic planning and academic innovation.
Dr. Cohen spent much of his career in Lincoln-Way High School District 210, beginning as a science teacher and rising to the level of Principal of Lincoln-Way North High School. Later as the Superintendent in Mokena 159, he facilitated a comprehensive 5-year Strategic Plan and led the schools to significantly higher levels of academic performance. Dr. Cohen has significant experience with academic innovation, Human Resources administration, and leading the implementation of technology initiatives. We are confident that his experience has prepared him to lead Peotone CUSD 207U with a focus on both our immediate needs and our long-term vision. We look forward to the energy and insight he will bring to our district as we continue to advance our educational mission. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cohen to the Peotone community!
Dr. Cohen spent much of his career in Lincoln-Way High School District 210, beginning as a science teacher and rising to the level of Principal of Lincoln-Way North High School. Later as the Superintendent in Mokena 159, he facilitated a comprehensive 5-year Strategic Plan and led the schools to significantly higher levels of academic performance. Dr. Cohen has significant experience with academic innovation, Human Resources administration, and leading the implementation of technology initiatives. We are confident that his experience has prepared him to lead Peotone CUSD 207U with a focus on both our immediate needs and our long-term vision. We look forward to the energy and insight he will bring to our district as we continue to advance our educational mission. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cohen to the Peotone community!
PEEP loves "Learn not to Burn" Lessons with Firefighter Jackie!
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For March, our focus was "Encourage Effective Communication." This recognition honors someone who speaks clearly, listens to others, and shares their ideas in a kind and respectful way. This person helps everyone work better together. These staff members were recognized at their buildings this past month.
For March, our focus was "Encourage Effective Communication." This recognition honors someone who speaks clearly, listens to others, and shares their ideas in a kind and respectful way. This person helps everyone work better together. These staff members were recognized at their buildings this past month.
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For March, our focus was "Encourage Effective Communication." This recognition honors someone who speaks clearly, listens to others, and shares their ideas in a kind and respectful way. This person helps everyone work better together. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday night.
For March, our focus was "Encourage Effective Communication." This recognition honors someone who speaks clearly, listens to others, and shares their ideas in a kind and respectful way. This person helps everyone work better together. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday night.
Early registration for new-to-the-district PreK and Kindergarten students for the 2026–2027 school year closes tomorrow!
Be sure to complete the registration process before the portal closes.
Be sure to complete the registration process before the portal closes.
New to district PreK/Kindergarten 2026-2027 is now open!
https://www.peotoneschools.org/page/registration
Click the tab and link for PreK/Kindergarten 26-27 to start registration!
https://www.peotoneschools.org/page/registration
Click the tab and link for PreK/Kindergarten 26-27 to start registration!
Please share with any future Pre-K/Kindergarten students!
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For February, our focus was "Unite with Respect." This recognition honors someone who treats everyone kindly. They listen and include others. This person shows that they care about how people are treated—no matter who they are..
For February, our focus was "Unite with Respect." This recognition honors someone who treats everyone kindly. They listen and include others. This person shows that they care about how people are treated—no matter who they are..
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For February, our focus was "Unite with Respect." This recognition honors someone who treats everyone kindly. They listen and include others. This person shows that they care about how people are treated—no matter who they are.. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday night.
For February, our focus was "Unite with Respect." This recognition honors someone who treats everyone kindly. They listen and include others. This person shows that they care about how people are treated—no matter who they are.. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday night.
For today (Tuesday, March 10), all after-school events and activities have been cancelled.
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For January, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting last week!
For January, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting last week!
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For January, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do.
For January, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do.
Peotone School District’s next Big Blue District Day is this Friday, January 30, 2026!
All students and staff are invited to wear their Big Blue shirts they received this fall.
It may be cold outside, but let’s show our BLUE PRIDE district-wide!
All students and staff are invited to wear their Big Blue shirts they received this fall.
It may be cold outside, but let’s show our BLUE PRIDE district-wide!
We have been informed that the voice messaging for our Thrillshare notification system is currently experiencing delays in the roll-out to parents. We sent an audio message out to parents about 20 minutes ago regarding tomorrow's e-learning day, but as of now, it has not been received. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have the message delivered to you shortly.
Due to the anticipated low wind chills and potential for hazardous travel, all Peotone Schools will implement an e-Learning Day tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Building-specific communication regarding expectations and schedules will be shared. Coaches/sponsors will be in contact regarding afternoon/evening activities.
We will have an official decision regarding tomorrow night’s Community Engagement Meeting on Facilities by noon tomorrow.
Thank you and be safe!
We will have an official decision regarding tomorrow night’s Community Engagement Meeting on Facilities by noon tomorrow.
Thank you and be safe!
Due to the anticipated low temperatures and the Extreme Cold Warning, all Peotone Schools will implement an e-Learning Day tomorrow (Friday, January 23). Building-specific communication regarding expectations and schedules will be shared. In addition, all extracurricular activities are cancelled for tomorrow.
Please be aware all activities taking place this evening and on Saturday will run as normal.
Thank You and Stay Warm!
Please be aware all activities taking place this evening and on Saturday will run as normal.
Thank You and Stay Warm!
Yesterday at our Teacher Institute Day, we launched our first Big Blue-U (University), featuring keynote speaker Eric Curts, a nationally recognized educational technology leader, who introduced key concepts around AI in education. Following the keynote, teachers participated in self-selected breakout sessions led by our own staff, showcasing the incredible expertise within our district. Sessions included Teaching with Primary Sources (Patty Heron), Instructional Tech Refresher (Brian Cann), Canva 101 (Amy Sadler), Planting Possibilities with Ag in the Classroom for K-5 (Abby and Dakota Cowger and FFA Student Leaders), Learners Never Stop Learning How to Read: The Importance of Read-Alouds and Explicit Reading Instruction (Lindsay O’Neill), CKLA Make & Take with Pausing Points (Amy Sadler & Sam Sexton), Dyslexia Basics and Simulation (Everyone Reads Illinois), and The “Gem in AI”(Eric Curts).
It was exciting to see this vision come alive as we learned and grew together, while tapping into the incredible expertise within our own district!
It was exciting to see this vision come alive as we learned and grew together, while tapping into the incredible expertise within our own district!
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For November, our focus was "GROW AS A CRITICAL THINKER" - recognizing someone who thinks things through and solves problems in smart ways. They ask great questions, try new ideas, and aren’t afraid to think differently to figure things out.
We are proud to recognize the following students for exemplifying “Grow as a Critical Thinker!" They were recognized at the Board Meeting last night.
For November, our focus was "GROW AS A CRITICAL THINKER" - recognizing someone who thinks things through and solves problems in smart ways. They ask great questions, try new ideas, and aren’t afraid to think differently to figure things out.
We are proud to recognize the following students for exemplifying “Grow as a Critical Thinker!" They were recognized at the Board Meeting last night.
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For November, our focus was "GROW AS A CRITICAL THINKER" - recognizing someone who thinks things through and solves problems in smart ways. They ask great questions, try new ideas, and aren’t afraid to think differently to figure things out.
We are proud to recognize the following staff for exemplifying “Grow as a Critical Thinker!"
For November, our focus was "GROW AS A CRITICAL THINKER" - recognizing someone who thinks things through and solves problems in smart ways. They ask great questions, try new ideas, and aren’t afraid to think differently to figure things out.
We are proud to recognize the following staff for exemplifying “Grow as a Critical Thinker!"
