We are now accepting applications for the Pepper Ridge Elementary School scholarship. This is eligible to any 2023 graduating senior from Normal Community or Normal West high school who is also a graduate of Pepper Ridge Elementary. This student must have the intention of immediately pursuing higher education through either college, a vocational program or an apprenticeship. We will be accepting applications until April 10. Please pass along this information to any 2023 graduate who meets these qualifications. See the attached application for additional information.

Click here for the application.

 Spring Break

Spring Break is March 27 - March 31.  School resumes on April 3.  Enjoy your week with family and friends!!

5 Essentials Survey is Open!  

The 5Essentials Survey is now open. The 5Essentials Survey is the foundation of the school improvement process. This survey is designed to help us improve our school. All responses are confidential and survey responses will not be connected to you or your child. School reports will only present summary information of how parents feel as a whole about Pepper Ridge Elementary School. 

In order for Pepper Ridge to have parents' responses reflect on our 5 Essentials we need to have 20% of our parents respond. Please take a minute to take the survey by March 31, 2023. Thank you, in advance, for your help. Parents can access the survey at the following site:  http://survey.5-essentials. org/illinois/survey/parent/

Kindergarten Registration

Children reaching the age of five (5) on or before September 1, 2023, will be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten.  If you have an incoming Kindergarten student who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2023 please call our school office at (309) 557-4423.  We look forward to meeting our new Pumas!

REGISTRATION FOR 2023-2024

Online registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  This online registration is for returning and new students to Pepper Ridge.  Please take the time to register your students on the Infinite Campus parent portal.  Visit this website for more information. 

A great way to remember the 22/23 school year at Pepper Ridge School by ordering a yearbook!  Yearbooks are $15 each.  All orders are due by April 1.  Use this link to order ONLINE! 

Click on the blue 'Order Now' bar, enter the school name, and enter your student's name.

Principal March Update. In this update, you'll learn about this year's school improvement goal and upcoming events sponsored by the PTO.

 23/24 Unit 5 School Year Master Calendar

 Link to next year's school calendar can be found here. 

State Farm Grant Program 

Do you work for State Farm and volunteer 40 or more hours in a calendar year at Pepper Ridge Elementary?  Or would a team of State Farm employees be willing to work together and volunteer for 40 hours at Pepper Ridge Elementary to earn money for our school?
 
Through the Good Neighbor Grant Program, the State Farm Companies Foundation awards a $500 grant on behalf of each eligible State Farm® associate (active employee, agent, or retiree) who volunteered a minimum of 40 hours per calendar year to an eligible school or nonprofit organization. For more program information including eligibility requirements and the link to the application, visit their info page. Good Neighbor Grants are a great way to support your child’s teacher and school!