PJHS Parent Weekly

Hello PJHS Families,

We ended this past week at PJHS with all Blue Devil Pride wearing our GO BIG BLUE shirts! As the year continues, we look forward to more of these district wide GO BIG BLUE days.

The second quarter begins this week on Monday, October 20th. Student specials will rotate so they will have a new special this quarter. It is also a good time to remind your child of expectations regarding coming to class prepared and ready to learn. Expectations should include having their Chromebook charged for class, bringing required materials to class, handing in work on time, and completing their homework. We always thank you for your support at home working together with us to ensure success for your child.

Also, there was an email sent out last week regarding ordering Class of 2026 spirit wear. So any 8th graders or families that want to order, the link is included down below. Please note that the deadline is approaching and orders will need to be in by October 19th.

This week, we will be having our Fall Dance. All details for the Fall Dance are included below in this newsletter. In addition, there is a link provided from the PTO to volunteer if you are interested in helping out for this event. We are exciting to see everyone dance and glow!

Also this week is Red Ribbon Week. Please refer to the information below regarding dress-up theme days!

Another reminder is that if your child needs to do picture re-takes, that date is scheduled at PJHS for November 12th. Please call the front office if you have any questions.

Please note that parent sign-ups for conferences went out this past Friday. If you were not able to secure a spot for a conference for your child, please click on the link below. Conferences are scheduled for October 30th.

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Special Note:

PIC and PJHS are excited to pilot digital report cards this school year! Report cards will be emailed directly to the parent contact associated with the student's PowerSchool Parent Account at noon on Friday, October 24.

If any technical issues arise with this new system, we will send out a follow-up communication to keep families informed. If you do not receive an email that afternoon, please contact your building office. As always, you can view your child’s grades anytime through the PowerSchool app.

We are looking forward to another great week ahead!

Thank you!

If you are interested in ordering a 2026 class logo shirt, please click on the link below. Orders are due by October 19th. https://pjhsgradshirts2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

All Peotone family and friends are invited to attend the Chicago Wolves game on Sunday, November 9th as we support the PIC and PJHS choirs who will be singing in the stadium right before the game begins! Choir sings at 2:45pm. Puck drops at 3:00pm.

In order to sit in the Peotone section of the stadium (right behind our choirs!) you must order your tickets online here NO LATER THAN October 20th (firm deadline!). If you have a choir member, do not purchase them a ticket because choir members receive a free ticket.

Wear red, white and blue at the game since the afternoon will include time to honor Veterans -- or wear Peotone blue!

https://signup.com/go/QnmzJfG

Please look at the attached document for reference on how you can help donate to the Fall Food Drive to help support Helping Hands Food Pantry. The dates for donations are included in the letter.

If you are not directly certified and believe you would qualify for free/reduced lunch and fee waivers, please fill out both applications below for full benefits by the end of the first quarter.

Household & Income Application (Fee Waiver) - 2025-20226

Household & Income Application (Fee Waiver) Spanish - 2025-2026
National School Lunch Program Waiver Application (Free/Reduced) - 2025-2026

National School Lunch Program Waiver Application (Free/Reduced) Spanish - 2025-2026

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.

Click below for the PTO linktree, which will be updated throughout the year with the latest information, fundraisers, and event details!

Spooky season is here!

There are so many great fall and Halloween events happening in and around Peotone over the next few weeks.

Come visit the PTO at the Peotone Trunk or Treat on Sunday 10/26 from 11am-2pm on Main Street near Cornerstone Coffee House.

Pancake Breakfast Planning Meeting

Join us on Monday, October 20th at 8pm - this will be a virtual-only meeting - as we start our planning for our biggest fundraiser of the year, our annual Pancake Breakfast.

We have so many ways you can get involved and help - whether it's prep/planning, making raffle baskets or volunteering the day of - this event literally "takes a village" to make happen.

Check out our linktree for the google meet link.

If you are dropping off any items for your child:

• The exterior door closest to the buzzer will be unlocked. You may enter using this door without needing to be buzzed in.
• There is a table set up on the right to place items being dropped off for your child. Please write their first and last name, and grade level on a sticky note and leave the item on the table.

If you are entering the building for any reason during the school day, you will need your ID to scan in through our Raptor system.

10/20-2nd Quarter Begins

10/20-Board of Education Meeting @6pm @ PHS

10/24-1st Quarter Report Cards Released Digitally

10/24-PJHS School Fall Dance

10/29-Common Plan Dismissal/Early Release @1:40 (students will have lunch)

10/30-Parent Teacher Conferences

10/31-NO SCHOOL

11/10-PTO Meeting at Peotone Elementary @6pm

11/12-PJHS Picture Retakes

11/17-Board of Education Meeting @ 6pm @PHS

11/24 to 11/28- Thanksgiving Break

Assistant Principal: Natalie Harden

Main Office: 708-258-3246

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