PJHS Parent Weekly

Hello PJHS Families,

This week, PJHS will be hosting their first St. Baldrick's fundraising opportunity on March 17th. Please consider coming out to support a great cause, while also participating in some family fun! Details for this event are included below.

Also this week, 8th grade students will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment. Students will take this test during ELA classes, to allow sufficient time to finish each test. Please see the attached letter for more information.

Furthermore, all students in 6th through 8th grade will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness starting on Tuesday March 30th, through Thursday April 2nd. All students will need headphones for this test. Please see the attached letter for more information.

Every year, we are required to participate in the 5Essentials Survey. To generate the family involvement portion of the report, we must have 20% of our parents complete the survey. Right now, we have 14% response for the parent portion. The survey closes on Friday 3/13. Please take about 10 minutes to complete the survey below. Thank you in advance for your time and feedback!!

To take the survey please visit http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Make sure to choose Peotone Jr High School.

This month, we have Miles of Smiles coming to the Jr. High on March 18th. If you would like your child to take advantage of this opportunity, please see the information below regarding details.

We look forward to another great week ahead,

Thank you!

Please read the attached letter from the district regarding the Illinois Science Assessment.

Please read the attached letter from the district regarding the Illinois Assessment of Readiness.

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

We are pleased to inform you that the Miles for Smiles Program will be back sometime in March (exact date to be determined) to PJHS! Please look at the attached documents regarding information about the program and how to sign up. Any student that signs up will receive free dental service, but permission slips have to be completed.

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. New Spirit Wear is Live

We've got new designs and lots of new types of items - crossbody bags, totes, hats and jackets. The store is open now until March 15th with delivery to the schools on April 2nd.

https://peotoneptospring2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

2. 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 November 2026—perfect for birthdays, gifts, or just to keep your car sparkling clean!

https://peotonepto-carwash.cheddarup.com

3. Help Make It Happen

Join us for our next PTO meeting in-person on Monday, March 9th at PES at 6pm (there will be a virtual link too). Kids are always welcome! For March, we'll be making lucky charm bracelets and talking about our great year-end fundraisers and events like the Spring Flower Sale, Teacher Appreciation Week and Family Fun Night!

4. Stay Connected with Us

Stay connected to us to keep up-to-date on our upcoming fundraisers and other event details! https://linktr.ee/peotonepto and be sure to follow us on social media! For every 50 new followers on facebook or instagram we will be raffling off a spiritwear item!

3/9-PTO Meeting @ PES @ 6pm

3/12-5th-12th Band Concert at PHS @ 7pm

3/13-Common Plan Dismissal @ 1:40pm (lunch WILL be served)

3/13-Disrict Wide GO BIG BLUE DAY

3/16-4th Quarter Begins

3/16-Board of Education Meeting @ PHS @ 6pm

3/17-Scholastic Bowl @ PJHS

3/18-Miles for Smiles @ PJHS

3/20-Spring PBIS Dodgeball Event

3/23-3/27- Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

Assistant Principal: Natalie Harden

Main Office: 708-258-3246

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