Peoria Unified’s Academic Growth is Real and it’s Accelerating Dr. Teresa Hernandez, Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services Peoria Unified School District is demonstrating what is possible when a community aligns around one clear goal: Every Student, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow.
Colorful ‘Leap into Kindergarten’ graphic with a green frog jumping above the word ‘Leap.’ Four circular icons highlight kindergarten readiness: a pink icon that says ‘Get a tour of the school,’ a green icon that says ‘Meet the school’s kindergarten team,’ a blue icon that says ‘Learn what to expect in Kindergarten,’ and an orange icon that says ‘Get your questions answered about how to prepare your child for school.
school closures repurposing and boundary changes
Peoria Unified Hosts Tolleson Union Educators for Professional Development: Highlighting Power of District Partnership and Arts Education
Graphic with a blue gradient background featuring the Peoria Unified School District logo at the top. Large white text reads: ‘Annual Survey Now Open.’
Collage of photos showing students participating in outdoor team‑building activities during the Peoria High School FFA Leadership Mini Camp. Students work together in groups on the track and field, completing challenges, holding ropes, and cheering each other on. The center banner reads ‘Peoria High School Hosts FFA Leadership Mini Camp’ with the FFA emblem displayed.
Five students stand in a row holding awards and ribbons in front of a Peoria Unified School District backdrop. Blue and silver star-shaped balloons are displayed behind them, and a table with the Peoria logo is visible in front.
Promotional graphic for the Peoria Arts Festival featuring colorful event lettering in the center with the words ‘Free Event!’ on a bright badge. Photos along the sides show students engaging in various arts activities, including performing music, painting, drawing, and participating in outdoor art experiences.
Group photo of students and staff standing in a district office space, holding certificates and trophies during an academic recognition event, with a Peoria Unified School District backdrop and flags visible behind them.
Peoria Unified School District graphic announcing ‘2026 Flinn Scholarship Semifinalists,’ featuring individual student portraits displayed beneath the headline.
Somers' Spotlight
winter sports are back
Graphic with a blue background featuring a calendar illustration in the center. Large green bold text over the calendar reads: 'Calendar Update.'
Graphic with the Peoria Unified School District logo at the top, featuring a colorful square grid design. Below the logo, large bold text reads: 'Fiscal Realities & Budget Implications' on a light gray background with diagonal lines and subtle dotted patterns.
Promotional graphic for “Future Freshman Night” featuring bold black text centered on a grayscale collage of high school activities, including sports, band, and academic events. Along the bottom, there are seven colorful school mascots/logos representing different teams or institutions.
Chef Poe's Cucumber Salsa
A cardboard box filled with fresh groceries, including lettuce, bell peppers, oranges, bananas, pasta, and herbs, against a bright yellow background. Above the box, large red text reads “COMMUNITY FOOD SERVICES & RESOURCES.”
A Cinderella Story: Math Madness
Graphic with a blue background. An image that says Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial reporting. In bold white text: Peoria Unified Recieves 36th Consecutive Award for Commitment to Financial Transparency. The Peoria Unified School District Logo is present.
Veterans Honoring Veterans