Parkridge Elementary

Tomorrow, July 31, Peoria Unified will be closed as all staff are on a furlough day. During a furlough day, all district schools and worksites are closed to the public, employees do not work and are not paid.

Last November, the community did not approve the override funding for our schools, resulting in a loss of approximately $11 million from this year's operating budget, or our maintenance and operations fund. This, coupled with declining enrollment has caused the district to cut a total of $21 million from our current budget. One way the budget shortfall will be addressed is with three furlough days this school year: July 31, February 12 and May 12. These furlough days will result in an average pay decrease of 1.5 to 1.7% for all staff members.

All school and district offices will reopen for normal hours on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, for the first day of school.

Learn more about Peoria Unified's fiscal reality at peoriaunified.org/fiscalrealities.

We can’t wait to welcome our Parkridge families!🐾

Meet the Teacher is this Thursday, July 30! 📚Stop by to meet your child’s teacher, see the classroom, and kick off an amazing school year.

Teachers will be sending a welcome email with an introduction on Wednesday, July 29, so be sure to check your inbox!

See the flyer below for all the details. We can’t wait to see you Thursday! ❤️💙

📚✏️ School supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year are here! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome our Parkridge students back for another amazing year of learning, growth, and fun! 💙❤️

Below you’ll find the supply lists for every grade level to help you get ready for a successful start to the school year. Thank you for helping our students come prepared and ready to learn!

We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus soon! 🐾📓🍎

Happy birthday to America! 250 years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence forming the United States of America. From learning about the three branches of government to understanding the importance of voting, Peoria Unified is committed to educating our students to be civic-minded, responsible citizens.

Be sure to register, verify and update your voter registration status by visiting peoriaunified.org/vote.

Elections might not be as exciting as a grand opening, but they do serve as an important opportunity for you to make your voice heard on local, state and federal ballot initiatives. Register to vote today at peoriaunified.org/vote.

Is your child ready to leap into kindergarten? Early education is more than just learning the ABCs – it's where your child will build early literacy and math skills, and explore creativity through art, music and physical education. Ready to dive in? Visit www.peoriaunified.org/startstrong to learn more!

Today is Memorial Day, a day dedicated to honoring those we lost who served in the U.S. military. All schools and offices are closed and will reopen for normal hours tomorrow.

The countdown is over, today is the last day of school! Don’t forget, we will release today at 11:40 a.m. Thank you for another memorable school year. Have a safe and fun Summer Break!

Happy Speech-Language Pathologist Day to the ones who give our students a voice, build confidence, and celebrate every little milestone along the way. Your patience, kindness, and dedication make such a lasting impact on so many lives. We are beyond thankful for all you do for our kiddos each and every day 🤍🗣️📚

Lights, cameras, memories 🎬✨
Our 8th grade Hollywood Promotion Dance was truly a night to remember! From the decorations to every little detail, so much time, creativity, and love went into making this night special for our students. A huge thank you to all of the incredible parents who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the Hollywood magic to life. Your thoughtfulness and dedication created memories these kiddos will never forget. ❤️⭐️