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7th Grade Pop Tab Collection

7th Grade Way of the Cross

On March 13, 2026, our 7th graders presented The Way of the Cross during school prayer time and also for the public later that evening. In addition to writing the reflections, creating the artwork and choosing the music, they also created a website as a one-stop-shop for their event. On this website you can also watch a video of the evening presentation.

CLICK HERE to visit their website.

Newsies, Jr., Show Tickets

(March 2, 2026) – CLICK HERE for the ticket purchase link.

(February 25, 2026) — Tickets for the SPS spring musical, Newsies, Jr., will go on sale on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8 a.m. An email will be sent to parish and school families with a link to purchase tickets online when the sale opens. The production will take place at Peoria Players Theatre (4300 N University, Peoria) with four performances:

• Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 with a $1.50 processing fee per ticket. All four shows have sold out for the past several years, so keep an eye out for the email on Monday, March 2, 2026 and don’t miss your chance to see our St. Philomena students shine on stage!

2026 Sweetheart Ball

The St. Philomena School PTO’s Sweetheart Ball (Father/Special Guy-Daughter Dance) is on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 6-8pm in the school gym. Cost is $20 per couple and $5 for each additional girl, with a maximum of $40 per family.

This event is open to all St. Philomena Church and School families, it is not a public activity. Please register and pay by Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12pm. CLICK HERE for the online registration form. 

All girls attending should be accompanied by an adult: father, uncle, grandfather, special family friend, etc. Please, do not drop off students unattended and unaccounted for without an adult. All girls must ARRIVE with a registered adult who will remain for the entirety of the event.