PIC Parent Update
April 24, 2026
Message from Principal Tekiela
Happy Friday! Thank you to all who donated to our Helping Hands Saucy Spice Drive.
Have a good weekend,
Principal Tekiela
5th Grade Band Award Night
We’re excited to invite you to PIC Band Award Night and Showcase on Thursday, April 30th! This special event will take place at Peotone Intermediate Center at 5 p.m!
During the showcase, you’ll get a chance to:
See the development of your students since the start of beginning of the year
Hear the new music they have been working on
Awards will be presented to students who have demonstrated exceptional effort, growth, and achievement this year.
If you plan on coming, we ask that you please fill out the Google form so we know how many chairs we will need to set up.
Bus Transportation Change Update 9/22/25
With the increase in students on bus routes this year, we are no longer able to allow extra passengers to ride home with other students. Families will need to make alternate arrangements for these situations.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and support.
School Attendance
We encourage families to ensure that their students arrive at school on time every day. We recognize that there are valid reasons for students to miss school occasionally. To help keep everyone informed, we send attendance reminder letters at 7, 10, and 14 absences. Additionally, we collaborate with Will County Truancy Officers to provide extra support services for families in need. The attendance team at PIC is dedicated to partnering with families for their success. Please feel free to reach out to our office or Principal Tekiela with any questions or concerns.
PTO News
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.
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!
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!
**To include for PES ONLY**
6. Hey PES, who is ready to CUT THE LINE?!
The Peotone PTO is raffling off a VIP Priority Pick-Up Pass that lets lucky winners skip the car line and pick up their kids right after bus dismissal.
Walkers welcome too! If your child is a walker and you win, you'll pick up before car rider dismissal even begins.
**How It Works**
$5 per ticket
- Each ticket = one entry
- Weekly winner drawn every FRIDAY morning
- VIP placard will be sent home with your student on Friday
- Pass is valid for the following school week
Purchase your entries at the link below. Drawings will take place every Friday and your car placard will be sent home with your child for use the next week of school.
Office Communication
Please remember to contact the PIC office if your student is going to be absent or late. If your child is changing their route home, please call the office no later than 1:00 pm.
Important Dates
April 30- 5th Grade Band Award Night at 5:00 p.m. at PIC
May 1 - School Improvement Day 11:oo Dismissal
May 4 - 8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 18-22 - Spring NWEA MAP Testing
May 27 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Naper Settlement
June 1 - Field Day
June 3 - Last Day of School/Report Cards/PIC Bash
Peotone Intermediate Center
Principal: Jennifer Tekiela (jtekiela@peotoneschools.org)
School Secretary: Miss Trish Brott (pbrott@peotoneschools.org)
Main Office: 815-469-5744
Email: jtekiela@peotoneschools.org
Website: https://www.peotoneschools.org/
Location: 9526 W Monee Manhattan Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
Office Phone Number 815-469-5744