Peru Elementary School District 124

Congrats Class of 2017!

Parkside Commencement Wednesday

Congratulations to the Parkside Class of 2017! Our 8th grade students are wrapping up at least nine years of their education in preparation for high school and beyond. We wish our students well and congratulate them on their success so far! Commencement ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parkside Middle School gymnasium. Doors will not open until 6:00 p.m. Best wishes to the Class of 2017!

Registration Information

School Tool Box Orders Due June 9

As we move toward the end of another year, we are also getting set for the 2017-18 school year. With that in mind, following is some information that will be helpful to you. This just includes a few key items to help in your planning, so please be sure to read all 2017-18 registration details and requirements here. Thank you, and please contact your child's school or the district office if you have any questions at all. . . .

Funding Issues Continue

#PassILBudget

Many school districts across Illinois are faced with a huge challenge, largely resulting from the inability of the state government to pass a budget. Peru Elementary District 124 is no exception to this, with a substantial amount of funding owed to the district so far this fiscal year. On top of this, we have the worst state funded public education system in the nation. Illinois ranks dead last at an embarrassing 50th out of 50 . . .