Recent News

Spirit Wear Online Store

We are excited to share our new 24/7 spirit wear store. This store is officially open (CLICK HERE) and will remain open and available at all times with delivery options both to the school (free) or directly to your house (for a small delivery fee). We will continue to work to add new items as time goes on to ensure we are offering a variety of choices. This store is the same company that runs the PND spirit wear store so we expect high quality products from what we have heard from those at PND. 

Questions should be directed to the school office: 309-685-1208 or school@stphils.com

St. Philomena Items for Sale

(Dec. 2, 2022) We are happy to announce that we now offer St. Philomena branded and specialty items for sale through the parish office. Car magnets, license plate frames, umbrellas, stickers, ornaments and more. To see the list of items and prices, or to place your order, click here.

Sorry, we cannot ship items. If you are not in the Peoria area and would like to purchase something, please make arrangements for it to be picked up by someone local. Thank you.

BTS Used Uniform and Sports Equipment Sale

(July 10, 2024) — It’s time to dig out those school uniforms that don’t fit and that sports equipment your kiddos have outgrown for the PTO Used Uniform and Sports Equipment Sale! Drop off your items from July 20-August 4, 2024 in the marked bins in the link between the church and parish center. All items should be clean and gently used. Allowed sports donations are those which we offer here at St. Philomena School: softball, soccer, golf, wrestling, volleyball, track, cross country and basketball. Sports shoes are accepted if they are in good, usable condition.

The sale will take place on August 8 in the school cafeteria from 5 – 8 p.m.

Help is needed sorting items before the sale on August 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. and assisting at the sale August 8 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. If you would like to help with the sale, CLICK HERE for the Sign Up Genius.

Third Grade Service

For their service project, third grade helped support our fellow classmates’ annual lemonade stand that raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To help them, we made over 80 bracelets they will sell, promoted the event with a flyer and presentations to students in grades K-2, wrote letters to reach more sponsors, and raised $200 that was then also matched by a local business.

The lemonade stand will officially take place on June 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in The Knolls neighborhood. Paws Up!

Tiger Tales Podcast: Episode 18

(May 15, 2024) – Click here for Episode 18 of the Tiger Tales Podcast, hosted by principal, Mr. Jack Dippold.

Spring Student Showcases

(April 25, 2024) — The month of May brings us several opportunities to experience what our students have been learning this year.

May 8, 2024

Generational Journey, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Junior High Hallway. This school year, 7th grade students have been focusing on the corporal work of mercy, visiting the sick. Students have been writing letters to shut-ins, visiting people at Buehler Home, and interviewing Buehler residents about their lives.  The 7th graders will present their project, “Generational Journey,” to their families on May 8.  They will share what they have learned about themselves as well as have conversations about what we can learn from other generations.

States Fair, 6:00 -7:00 p.m., School Gym. Our 4th graders present their final projects on our states. Learn sneaky smart facts and taste test some food from our 50 states.

May 9, 2024

Capstone Community Night, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., School Gym. Our 8th graders will show case their capstone service projects conducted this school year. Learn about our community and how we can do more for those in need around us.