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2025 Maintenance & Operations Override Election

The deadline for submitting arguments for or against the override is August 8th, 2025. This spring, the Peoria Unified Governing Board voted unanimously to order all matters necessary for a 15% maintenance and operations budget override election to be held on November 4, 2025. The current override was approved in 2020 and provides approximately $33 million dollars of funding annually. If approved by voters, the increase to a 15% override would provide approximately $5 million dollars of additional funding that would allow the district to provide enhanced safety and special education programs.

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Our District is A Rated!

Peoria Unified celebrates the release of school letter grades for its 42 graded schools, with 95 percent, or 40 schools, receiving an A or B label. This means that Peoria Unified is once again an A-Rated School District!

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Patriotic Speech Contest

Four Peoria Unified students emerged as first-place winners in the district’s 38th Annual Patriotic Speech Contest held on Thursday, March 6. These students competed in front of their peers at their school sites earlier in the spring semester and advanced to the district level competition where they delivered their presentation in front of an esteemed group of judges. The top winners in the 5th and 6th grade division are Harlow F. from Vistancia and Emilyn S. from Lake Pleasant. The top winners in the 7th and 8th grade division are Yasmeen B. from Oakwood and Lauren T. from Lake Pleasant.

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Enrollment is Open for the 2025-2026 School Year!

An exceptional experience awaits in the A-rated Peoria Unified School District! Enrollment is now open for the 2025-26 school year. Peoria Unified has highly-qualified teachers who prioritize your child's safety and give them an exceptional learning experience. Our caring staff help meet the needs of all students. Discover the difference in Peoria Unified’s classrooms. Enroll now at www.peoriaunified.org/enrollment. The first day of school for the 2025-26 school year is Thursday, July 31.

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Step Aside March Madness

Over 60 talented high school mathletes gathered at the District Administration Center for a thrilling day of mathematical challenges. Students from Centennial, Ironwood, Liberty, Peoria, and Raymond S. Kellis High Schools first showcased their skills at their respective campuses to earn a spot in the district competition. The competition tested their mastery of mathematical theorems and formulas, spanning from basic algebra to advanced calculus. In the afternoon, teamwork took center stage as students collaborated to solve more complex mathematical puzzles. Ironwood High School emerged victoriously, clinching the championship trophy.

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We Never Stop Thinking About Safety

Whether you are enrolling a new kindergartener or you’ve been a part of our Peoria Unified family for a while, we want you to know the number one thing we are focused on is school safety. Safe and Welcoming Schools is a key focus in our Strategic Plan and as a dedicated member of this community, you should know exactly what that means to us. Visit www.peoriaunified.org/safety to learn more about how we prioritize safety in the district.

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Clear Bag Guidelines

In alignment with many other of our peer school districts, Peoria Unified will implement a requirement that only clear bags may be used at all after-school sports and extracurricular events held at any Peoria Unified high school beginning in 2024-25 school year. Using clear bags enhances safety measures which is a shared responsibility for everyone who attends district’s events at our high schools. It will also streamline the entry process for guests attending these events.

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ParentSquare

Want to stay in the loop with your child’s school and the district? Download the ParentSquare app and seamlessly receive updates, crisis communication and messages from your child’s principal, teacher or coach! Find the ParentSquare app in the App Store or Google Play store today.

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2025 Spelling Bee Winners

Argot! That was the winning word in today's annual District Spelling Bee, correctly spelled by Riki Gross, an 8th-grader from Oasis Elementary School in the 11th round.

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Enroll Now for 2025-26

Peoria Unified students start their day with the Pledge of Allegiance and end their day with the confidence that they have the resources and support to be successful. Students have opportunities for STEM education, physical education, music and arts education. In Peoria Unified, we encourage parent involvement to help us ensure every child is prepared to shape tomorrow.

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Peoria Unified Implements Bond Refunding to Benefit Community Taxpayers

At the March 14, 2024, Governing Board meeting, the Peoria Unified Governing Board voted 4-0 to approve the district to pursue a bond refunding related to prior bond sales in 2012, 2013 and 2014 that have become callable for early redemption.

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