The Panther Post

Hello Pleasant Hill Staff, Students, & Families~

I hope 2026 is off to a wonderful start for everyone! As we begin the new year together, I’d like to highlight a special opportunity for our community to come together and spread positivity through simple acts of kindness.

February 14-20 is National Random Acts of Kindness Week, culminating with National Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17. This week is dedicated to encouraging everyone to take part in small, meaningful gestures that promote compassion, connection, and care for others. Even the simplest act can brighten someone’s day and make a lasting difference.

Here are a few ways you might choose to celebrate:

• Perform a random act of kindness for someone

• Share your stories of kindness on social media

• Visit a senior home with a small surprise

• Donate a book to a library

• Write a handwritten letter

• Leave a positive note for someone to find

• Reach out and support a neighbor

• Offer a genuine compliment

• Cook or provide a meal for someone in need

I encourage you to visit the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Website for additional activities, stories, quotes, and resources that can be used at home, work, or school to help promote kindness all year long.

I look forward to seeing you all in the month of February at conferences and our Family Paint Night on February 17th from 4:30-6:00.

Yours in Education~

Dr. Lisa Weaver

Superintendent

The Pleasant Hill Track & Field team is kicking off a “Poppin’ Popcorn” fundraiser, and we’d love your support! This delicious fundraiser features a variety of sweet, salty, and savory gourmet popcorn flavors — perfect for sharing with family, friends, or coworkers.

Proceeds will help support:

• Uniforms and equipment

• Meet fees and transportation

• Team events and season needs

Every purchase helps our student-athletes grow, compete, and represent Pleasant Hill with pride!

How to order:

• Orders can be placed through any Track & Field athlete

• Orders can be placed by stopping by the front office of the school

• ORDER ONLINE HERE

• Order deadline: FEBRUARY 9, 2026

• Pickup/delivery: FEBRUARY 26, 2026

Thank you for supporting our athletes and helping make this season a success. Let’s make this fundraiser POP!

Pleasant Hill School District 69 is developing a strategic plan to guide our work over the next several years. Your feedback will help us identify priorities, strengthen programs, and ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families. All responses are confidential.

POWER LUNCHES-The Peoria Park District Power Lunches are a community initiative connecting local students with professionals and mentors during lunch hours. These programs, often held at schools throughout Peoria feature interactive mentoring and fun activities to inspire students and foster community connection.

Community volunteers came in to Pleasant Hill on Friday and spent time with students at all three lunch periods (K-2, 3-5, and 6-8). The students had an opportunity to meet a DJ, musicians, and several other community volunteers. They had an absolute blast. We are thrilled to have had this opportunity for our students.

Please join us in welcoming our new Cross Cat Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Vilshanetska!!!

Important Reminders:

~Get your Flu shot and get your children their flu shots! Flu season is here!

~If you got a notice that medical records or a dental exam is needed for your student, please make those appointments and get them taken care of ASAP!

~If your child is in need of clothing or hygiene supplies, please let me know. We now have a store called the Panther Den with FREE items for those in need! :)

As always, please contact me for any of your needs or your student's needs. I am here to help!

Ms. K Naugle, BSN, RN, NCSN

District Nurse

Policy reminder ~ What to do when your student is sick

Please remember that our policy states that all students must be kept home if they have FLU, COVID symptoms, or a fever of 100.0 or higher. Please do not give your child fever reducing medication and send them to school. They are generally miserable, unable to learn, and spreading illness to others. If you are unsure if you should keep them home, please call me :) Thank you so much for your help in our efforts to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible.

• Student led conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12 from 4:00-7:00 PM. All conferences will be held in person, unless you request a conference be held via Google Meets or a phone call. We make every attempt to meet with all families in person. This is a great time for students to share the progress they have made thus far with you. Your child's classroom teacher will be reaching out to you to sign up for a conference time.
• There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, Friday, February 13 or Monday, February 16.
• Don't forget that school does not begin until 7:30 AM. Therefore, students should not arrive before that time, as there is NO supervision and this can be a safety concern. The first bus will drop students off at 7:30 AM and then families will follow in their cars to drop their children off.
• If your child is a bus rider, please be sure he/she is out at their bus stop and ready for pickup. The bus driver cannot wait on students who are not at their stops, as it makes them late for other pickups on their route.
• If your child is going to be absent from school, you MUST call the office (309) 637-6829 or email Mrs. Dimmitt sdimmitt@phill69.com to let her know that your child will be absent and why they will be missing from school. If Mrs. Dimmitt does not receive a call or email from a parent/guardian, your child will be marked absent unexcused. Thanks for helping us out with this.

Administrative STAR Students: Harmonee Blackwell & Londan Page

Daveontae Smolley

Harrison Wilson

Maylie Minton

Heaven Bennett

Michael Clark

Jamira Johnson

TJ Buckley

Charles Jefferson

Paityn Zombro

Andrew Bennett

Wearing RED on Fridays in February means YOU get to wear jeans, too!

And start saving those coins for the final week -- winning class will receive either a Donut or Pizza party!

• February 1-Happy Birthday Ahnastatia (2nd)
• February 3-Happy Birthday Mrs. Dimmitt & Ethan (8th)
• February 6-Happy Birthday Bentley (1st)
• February 8-Happy Birthday Starr (2nd)
• February 9-NO SCHOOL-Happy Birthday Shaylah (1st)
• February 11 & 12-Student Led Conferences 4:00-7:00 PM-Progress Reports Sent Home
• February 13-NO SCHOOL
• February 14- 💕💕Happy Valentines Day 💕 💕
• February 16-President's Day-NO SCHOOL- Happy Birthday Ariya (5th)
• February 17-LCHS Band, Choir, Color Guard, Performance 8:15 AM-Family Paint Night 4:30-6:00-Board of Education Meeting 6:00
• February 19-Happy Birthday Jamira (4th)
• February 24-Happy Birthday River (1st) & Tre'Viar (PK)
• February 26-Happy Birthday Kyle (1st) & Eviana (2nd)
• February 28-Happy Birthday Ms. Bilgri & Bria (3rd)

Email: lweaver@phill69.com
Website: www.phill69.com
Location: Pleasant Hill Elementary School, West Malone Street, Peoria, IL, United States
Phone: 309.637.6829
Facebook: facebook.com/PleasantHillElementarySchool
Twitter: @PHillPanthers