As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we wanted to share the finalized 2026–2027 Building Start and Dismissal Times. This document also includes Beginning of the Year Events and the PJHS/PHS Bell Schedules to help your family plan for the start of school.
https://www.peotoneschools.org/documents/district-calendar/2026-2027/25998368
Building-specific information, including additional logistics and back to school details, will be shared by each school in early August.
https://www.peotoneschools.org/documents/district-calendar/2026-2027/25998368
Building-specific information, including additional logistics and back to school details, will be shared by each school in early August.
Peotone CUSD 207u Strategic Planning Feedback
As we navigate this new school year - including navigating our new building configurations and space planning - our primary focus is to listen, learn, and lead with complete transparency. Every decision that our District makes will be driven by what best serves our students and stakeholders. To ensure our future vision reflects the values of everyone in our community, we are launching a process to create the Blue Devil Blueprint; a strategic plan to guide the decisions made by our Board of Education and administrative team. Your voice is the most critical element of this plan.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Blue Devil Blueprint survey linked here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaeSdoMLIylXMjbM0vSSXhVwax1zHA5xON9GmG3vK2shrd8w/viewform
Your honest feedback regarding our academic programs, buildings and facilities, operations, and communication will serve as a foundation for years to come. We are also looking for community volunteers to participate in committees regarding the future path of the District. These committees are:
Blue Devil Blueprint Steering Committee: to participate in and oversee the creation of the new strategic plan
Future Configuration Committee: to discuss the current grade level configuration, building usage, and future options
Citizens Finance Committee: to learn more about and give feedback on the financial position of the District, its operations, and future planning considerations
Any community member is welcome to complete the survey or volunteer to participate on the committees.
As we navigate this new school year - including navigating our new building configurations and space planning - our primary focus is to listen, learn, and lead with complete transparency. Every decision that our District makes will be driven by what best serves our students and stakeholders. To ensure our future vision reflects the values of everyone in our community, we are launching a process to create the Blue Devil Blueprint; a strategic plan to guide the decisions made by our Board of Education and administrative team. Your voice is the most critical element of this plan.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Blue Devil Blueprint survey linked here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaeSdoMLIylXMjbM0vSSXhVwax1zHA5xON9GmG3vK2shrd8w/viewform
Your honest feedback regarding our academic programs, buildings and facilities, operations, and communication will serve as a foundation for years to come. We are also looking for community volunteers to participate in committees regarding the future path of the District. These committees are:
Blue Devil Blueprint Steering Committee: to participate in and oversee the creation of the new strategic plan
Future Configuration Committee: to discuss the current grade level configuration, building usage, and future options
Citizens Finance Committee: to learn more about and give feedback on the financial position of the District, its operations, and future planning considerations
Any community member is welcome to complete the survey or volunteer to participate on the committees.
Registration for returning students and new to the district students will open by mid-July. You will receive an email and other notifications when the portal is open. Thank you!
On Monday, May 4th, we celebrated School Lunch Hero Day! We would like to thank our School Lunch Heroes for their hard work, patience, and dedication to our students. You are the true heart of the school!
PJHS 8th grade students had a blast exploring Springfield today! So much to see and learn about!
Peotone CUSD 207U is pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Cohen as the next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Cohen was officially approved at the April 27, 2026 Board Meeting and will begin leading our district on July 1, 2026. Dr. Cohen joins us from Naperville Community Unit School District 203, where he serves as the Deputy Superintendent for High Schools. With a Doctorate in Education from Loyola University Chicago and a career spanning 27 years in Illinois public schools, Dr. Cohen comes to Peotone with experience in strategic planning and academic innovation.
Dr. Cohen spent much of his career in Lincoln-Way High School District 210, beginning as a science teacher and rising to the level of Principal of Lincoln-Way North High School. Later as the Superintendent in Mokena 159, he facilitated a comprehensive 5-year Strategic Plan and led the schools to significantly higher levels of academic performance. Dr. Cohen has significant experience with academic innovation, Human Resources administration, and leading the implementation of technology initiatives. We are confident that his experience has prepared him to lead Peotone CUSD 207U with a focus on both our immediate needs and our long-term vision. We look forward to the energy and insight he will bring to our district as we continue to advance our educational mission. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cohen to the Peotone community!
Dr. Cohen spent much of his career in Lincoln-Way High School District 210, beginning as a science teacher and rising to the level of Principal of Lincoln-Way North High School. Later as the Superintendent in Mokena 159, he facilitated a comprehensive 5-year Strategic Plan and led the schools to significantly higher levels of academic performance. Dr. Cohen has significant experience with academic innovation, Human Resources administration, and leading the implementation of technology initiatives. We are confident that his experience has prepared him to lead Peotone CUSD 207U with a focus on both our immediate needs and our long-term vision. We look forward to the energy and insight he will bring to our district as we continue to advance our educational mission. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cohen to the Peotone community!
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For March, our focus was "Encourage Effective Communication." This recognition honors someone who speaks clearly, listens to others, and shares their ideas in a kind and respectful way. This person helps everyone work better together. These staff members were recognized at their buildings this past month.
For March, our focus was "Encourage Effective Communication." This recognition honors someone who speaks clearly, listens to others, and shares their ideas in a kind and respectful way. This person helps everyone work better together. These staff members were recognized at their buildings this past month.
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For March, our focus was "Encourage Effective Communication." This recognition honors someone who speaks clearly, listens to others, and shares their ideas in a kind and respectful way. This person helps everyone work better together. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday night.
For March, our focus was "Encourage Effective Communication." This recognition honors someone who speaks clearly, listens to others, and shares their ideas in a kind and respectful way. This person helps everyone work better together. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday night.
New to district PreK/Kindergarten 2026-2027 is now open!
https://www.peotoneschools.org/page/registration
Click the tab and link for PreK/Kindergarten 26-27 to start registration!
https://www.peotoneschools.org/page/registration
Click the tab and link for PreK/Kindergarten 26-27 to start registration!
Please share with any future Pre-K/Kindergarten students!
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For February, our focus was "Unite with Respect." This recognition honors someone who treats everyone kindly. They listen and include others. This person shows that they care about how people are treated—no matter who they are..
For February, our focus was "Unite with Respect." This recognition honors someone who treats everyone kindly. They listen and include others. This person shows that they care about how people are treated—no matter who they are..
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For February, our focus was "Unite with Respect." This recognition honors someone who treats everyone kindly. They listen and include others. This person shows that they care about how people are treated—no matter who they are.. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday night.
For February, our focus was "Unite with Respect." This recognition honors someone who treats everyone kindly. They listen and include others. This person shows that they care about how people are treated—no matter who they are.. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday night.
For today (Tuesday, March 10), all after-school events and activities have been cancelled.
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For January, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting last week!
For January, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do. These students were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting last week!
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For January, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do.
For January, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do.
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For January,, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do. These students were honored at the Board Meeting last week!
For January,, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do. These students were honored at the Board Meeting last week!
This year, our district-wide focus is GO BIG BLUE, a theme that aligns with our Peotone High School vision and our Portrait of a Graduate. Each month, we spotlight one key aspect of GO BIG BLUE and celebrate the students and staff who truly exemplify it through our GO BIG BLUE Spotlight Recognition Program.
For January,, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do.
For January,, our focus was "Lead with Integrity." This recognition honors someone who consistently does the right thing, even when no one is watching. They are honest, fair, and trustworthy, and they lead by example in all they do.
We have been informed that the voice messaging for our Thrillshare notification system is currently experiencing delays in the roll-out to parents. We sent an audio message out to parents about 20 minutes ago regarding tomorrow's e-learning day, but as of now, it has not been received. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have the message delivered to you shortly.
Due to the anticipated low wind chills and potential for hazardous travel, all Peotone Schools will implement an e-Learning Day tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Building-specific communication regarding expectations and schedules will be shared. Coaches/sponsors will be in contact regarding afternoon/evening activities.
We will have an official decision regarding tomorrow night’s Community Engagement Meeting on Facilities by noon tomorrow.
Thank you and be safe!
We will have an official decision regarding tomorrow night’s Community Engagement Meeting on Facilities by noon tomorrow.
Thank you and be safe!
Due to the anticipated low temperatures and the Extreme Cold Warning, all Peotone Schools will implement an e-Learning Day tomorrow (Friday, January 23). Building-specific communication regarding expectations and schedules will be shared. In addition, all extracurricular activities are cancelled for tomorrow.
Please be aware all activities taking place this evening and on Saturday will run as normal.
Thank You and Stay Warm!
Please be aware all activities taking place this evening and on Saturday will run as normal.
Thank You and Stay Warm!
