PJHS Parent Weekly

Hello PJHS Families,

We wrapped up last week with our PJHS 8th grade dance. A big thank you to Ms. Staley and the Student Council for planning such a memorable event for all. Also, thank you to all staff, parents, and the PTO for your volunteering and support to make this event run smoothly.

8th Grade Parents: The field trip is scheduled for this Thursday, April 30th. Please make sure if your child is attending that they bring a sack lunch for that day. Additionally, please ensure that your child arrives promptly, as the plan is to leave by 6am and return to PJHS around 7pm. Students will also have the opportunity to go into gift shops and stop at Wally's on the way home, so remind them to bring money for this if they choose. Another gentle reminder is that please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for that day, as we are visiting our Capitol building in Springfield. We are looking forward to a fun-filled day!

Below, you will see information to support PJHS through our Do-Rite Donut fundraising opportunity. The school gets proceeds from the orders to go towards funding student activities or fun events. The sale begins now, and end on May 14th. Pick up will be on May 15th. Please see details below. Here is the link for Pre-Order sales: Pre-Order Link

As always, please look at the information from the PTO regarding any activities, events, or fundraising opportunities.

Please note that 8th grade graduation for PJHS students will be on Thursday, May 21st at 7pm at Peotone High School (more information to come).

We look forward to another great week ahead,

Thank you!

We are proud that our PJHS students from the Scholastic Bowl Team represented us not only with Blue Devil Pride, but also took second place in the Kan-Will Tournament! Congrats to Ms. Fitzpatrick and the students for an amazing accomplishment!

Please scan the link below if you would like to purchase delicious donuts from the Do Rite Fundraiser. All proceeds go to the Junior High for students' activities. The Fundraiser starts now and ends on May 14th. All pick up orders will take place at the Junior High on May 15th after school. (Please see flyer below for details and code to purchase). Thank you in advance!

Please see the attachment regarding E-Learning expectations and procedures for PJHS, along with the E-Learning Schedule.

Please look over the student handbook for all policies and procedures for Peotone Junior High.

Please refer to the Chromebook policy for PJHS students. Please also try and remind your child to charge his/her Chromebook everyday to limit infractions of the policy.

1. 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week - Our Teachers Mean the World to Us!
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8th) is coming up, and the PTO is sending our staff on a weeklong “trip” filled with surprises and treats to show how much they're appreciated. Families can help by signing up to donate specific items for the “Now Boarding Brunch” on Tuesday, May 5 or by making a tax-deductible donation.
https://2026-peotonepto-teacher-appreciation-week.cheddarup.com
Flyers have been sent home with ways for your students to get involved during Teacher Appreciation Week to help celebrate their teachers and school staff! Please have your student complete the Postcard of Gratitude to be sent back to school on Tuesday, May 6th. It can also be found on our linktree if you need to print another copy.

https://linktr.ee/peotonepto

Thank you for helping us make this celebration “plane awesome” for our incredible Peotone teachers and staff!

2. Spring Flower Sale Pick-up Date

Thank you again for supporting our Spring Flower sale - it was such a success! As a reminder, the pick up will be at PES on Wednesday, May 6th from 4:30-6pm.

3. Save the date: PTO's Annual Family Fun Night

Save the Date - PTO's Annual Family Fun Night will be Thursday, May 28th at PES! Stay tuned as we share more details in the coming weeks on the different food trucks, stations, activities and vendors that will be joining us that evening.

4. Car Wash Vouchers Are Here!

The online car wash store is open! Vouchers are $10 each and cover a Graph-X4 wash (which is a $30 value) at Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Bourbonnais. You can pay online or drop off cash/check at school after ordering via the store. Vouchers will be sent home with your student and are valid until early 2027 —perfect for birthdays, gifts, or just to keep your car sparkling clean!

https://peotonepto-carwash.cheddarup.com

5. Stay Connected with Us

Stay connected to us to keep up-to-date on our upcoming fundraisers and other event details - we have so many exciting things coming up these last few months of the school year! https://linktr.ee/peotonepto and be sure to follow us on social media!

4/30-8th Grade Trip to Springfield

5/1-School Improvement Day (Noon Dismissal)-Lunch will NOT be served

5/11-PIC/PJHS Step Up Day

5/21-PJHS Graduation @7pm @PHS

5/25-Memorial Day/No School

6/3-Last Day of School (Noon Dismissal)-Lunch will NOT be served

Assistant Principal: Natalie Harden

Main Office: 708-258-3246

Location: 1 Blue Devil Dr., Peotone, IL 60468