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Numerous LaSalle-Peru Township High School graduating seniors received special awards and scholarships during the annual Senior Awards Program on April 24, 2025.
The 55th Annual Northern Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Cultural Interpretation Contest was held on Saturday, May 3 2025, in the LPHS Matthiessen Auditorium. Over 75 students from LaSalle-Peru Township High School, (LPHS) Mendota High School (MHS) and Shepherd Middle School in Ottawa (SMS) participated in the Cultural Interpretation Contest. The contest is an excellent opportunity for students to experience culture outside the classroom. The contest includes categories in poetry recitation, music-vocal or instrumental, and art-replica/creative work/model.
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., a Timely & Meaningful Consultation meeting, conducted by LaSalle-Peru Township High School District #120, will take place at LaSalle-Peru Township High School. The objective of this meeting is to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services for students with disabilities who attend private or home schools within the district for the 2025-26 academic year.
The LaSalle-Peru Township High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, April 30.
Students recognized this month were Cadence Martinez, Reese Poole, Addyson Ciesielski, Emma Short, Gabe Arevalo, Sophia Carreon, Audrey Olson, Paige Picco, Madelaine Johns, and Daniel Cruz. Students are nominated for this honor by LPHS teachers, coaches and staff. Arevalo also was chosen to receive a Central Bank Illinois Renaissance Student of the Month prize, a $50 gift card.
The ceremony was sponsored by the Renaissance Program and Kmetz Architects.