Paach- Peoria Area Association of Christian Homeschoolers

09/14/2026

What if just one conversation could change their future?
The PAACH Homeschool Career Fair is the perfect chance for your high school students and recent graduates to network with more than 25 Central Illinois employers. See the full list and sign up at https://www.paach.org/career-fair
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕘 9 a.m. to noon
📍 Living Hope Community Church – Bartonville, IL
Whether they’re interested in college, trades, military service, entrepreneurship, or still figuring it all out, this event is perfect for them. And it's completely FREE!

APACHE helps parents excel in home educating their children from a Christian perspective.

09/13/2026

✨ “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” — Genesis 1:3 ✨

What a powerful reminder to begin a new week: God speaks, and things change. 💛

The same God who spoke light into the darkness is with us in our homes, our homeschool days, and every moment that feels uncertain or overwhelming.

As we teach our children about His creation, may we also teach them to recognize the Creator behind it all. 🌎☀️📚

💬 What is one way you’re seeing God’s goodness in your homeschool right now?

09/12/2026

Lots of fun at the annual Fall Kickoff! George Washington even graced us with his presence!

09/12/2026

Come join us at 4pm for our annual Fall Kick at Shore Acres in Chillicothe. This year we are celebrating our freedom to homeschool with Several door prizes including a scholarship to our Wahington DC Trip. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring a chili if you want to enter the chili contest. 🙋‍♀️ if you are coming!

09/10/2026

As homeschool parents, we spend years preparing our children academically.
The PAACH Homeschool Career Fair is a chance to prepare them for what comes next – an opportunity for students to discover careers, build confidence, develop practical skills, and begin thinking intentionally about their future.

And it's completely FREE!

We hope you'll join us – https://www.paach.org/career-fair

09/09/2026

🌟 YOU DON’T HAVE TO HOMESCHOOL ALONE! 🌟

Are you new to homeschooling? Feeling overwhelmed, looking for encouragement, or simply wishing you had someone to walk alongside you?

The PAACH Mentorship Program connects homeschool families with experienced mentors who are ready to offer encouragement, support, practical advice, and a listening ear. ❤️

Whether you’re brand new to homeschooling or just navigating a season where you could use a little extra support, we would love to connect you with a mentor!

✨ The Mentorship Program is one of the many perks included with your PAACH membership.

Homeschooling may happen at home—but it doesn’t have to happen alone. 🏡📚

👇 Interested in becoming a mentee?
Reach out to PAACH to get connected!
Email: [email protected]

09/09/2026

Think your 🌶 chili🌶 is the best? You could win this. Join us THIS Saturday for food, fun, and fellowship at our annual Fall Kickoff 4pm. This year we are celebrating America 250 and the freedom to homeschool. Other giveaways will be going on too. Sign up for this free event here: https://www.paach.org/event-6674674 Bring a dessert/side to share and let's celebrate 🎉🎊

09/08/2026

⏰🍂 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🍂⏰

PAACH’s Fall Kick-Off is THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

Grab the family and come spend the afternoon with your homeschool community enjoying great food, fellowship, friendly competition, and plenty of fun!

🌶️ CHILI COOK-OFF
Think your chili has what it takes to win? Bring a pot and put it to the test!

🍽️ POTLUCK
Not entering the cook-off? Bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share!

🥤 PAACH will provide the drinks and paper products.

📍 Shore Acres Park – North Pavilion, Chillicothe
🕓 4:00 PM

🇺🇸 Bring your family, your appetite, and your patriotic spirit—we can’t wait to kick off the fall season together!

👇 Who’s coming?! Drop a 🌶️ in the comments if we’ll see you Saturday!

👉 Register here:

PAACH hosts several family friendly events every year with the goal of encouraging you and your families toward discipleship and building Godly character.

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

Today we’re thankful for the hardworking men and women who serve their families, build their communities, and faithfully use the gifts God has given them.

Scripture reminds us in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” 🙏

Whether your work happens in an office, on a jobsite, in a classroom, around the community, or right at home raising and teaching the next generation—your work has purpose when it is done for His glory.

May today bring your family a little extra rest, time together, and gratitude for God’s many blessings. ❤️

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day!

09/06/2026

☀️ Happy Sunday, homeschool families! 🙏❤️

Before a new week of lessons, activities, appointments, and everything in between begins, today is a beautiful reminder to rest, reset, and refocus on God.

💬 Sunday Check-In: How are you feeling about the week ahead?

❤️ Ready to go!
🙏 Taking it one day at a time
📚 Still getting organized
☕ Ask me after another cup of coffee 😂

Whatever this week brings, give yourself grace, lean on the Lord, and remember—you don’t have to have every detail figured out today. ❤️

Drop an emoji below and check in with us! 👇