Peoria Public Schools District 150

We are so proud! 👏👏👏👏👏

Congratulations to our amazing students

We celebrated the remarkable career of Dr. Sharon Kherat at her retirement party! During the celebration, Mayor Rita Ali presented a proclamation in her honor, recognizing her 11 years dedicated to servicing students, families, and the Peoria community!

We also proudly recognized the first recipients of the Dr. Sharon Kherat Legacy Scholarship:
🎓 Joshua Humbles, Peoria Manual High School
🎓 Altea Cameron, Peoria High School
🎓 Telaeh Moore, Richwoods High School

Thank you, Dr. Kherat, for your leadership and commitment to excellence! You have inspired many!

Dr. Kherat dedicated 11 years to leading Peoria Public Schools as Superintendent and 24 years total in the district!

Her years of service reflect a deep commitment to our students, staff, and community. Thank you, Dr. Kherat, for the lasting legacy you've built and the countless lives you've impacted along the way.

🍿 Grab the kids and catch a movie for just $2! 🎬 A perfect way to beat the heat without breaking the bank!

📧 Ding! Imagine receiving a new email every two minutes, day and night, for four years straight. That's intense! A true testament to what it takes to be a superintendent!

📧🤯 Dr. Kherat has sent an incredible number of emails during her time with PPS! Now that's a lot of communication, and dedication to our students, staff, and community!

🎓 Dream big and plan for your future!

ICC's Upward Bound program provides free support for first-generation and income-eligible high school students, including tutoring, college tours, academic advising, and career readiness opportunities. 🌟

🌱 Students in Mr. Anderson's Construction Class at Woodruff CTC built raised planter boxes for the Peoria City/County Health Department's community garden! Soon, they'll be filled with fresh vegetables and herbs to support local families through the WIC program. 💚

2026 05 Construction Class - Garden Project Mr. Anderson's Construction Class students built raised garden beds...

As the 2025–26 school year comes to a close and Dr. Kherat prepares for retirement, we're sharing a little fun trivia to celebrate her incredible impact on Peoria Public Schools! 💙✨