Join | Support - Every Student Initiative - Peoria Riverfront Museum
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Join | Support - Every Student Initiative - Peoria Riverfront Museum
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Every Student Initiative
Peoria Riverfront Museum's Every Student Initiative
Established in 2017, the Every Student Initiative (ESI) is the innovative, flagship program with a goal to engage every student from every public, private and homeschool organization in Central Illinois with a curriculum-connected visit to the Peoria Riverfront Museum every year. The program now includes free family passes for every student and complimentary Museum memberships for sponsored educators. The Every Student Initiative was launched with a multiple year grant from the
Barton Family Foundation
. Since then hundreds of others have joined them in supporting this ground breaking program. Additional general support is provided by the
Christmas in the Village
event and the Museum’s
Visionary Society
members.
Educators | Connect With Every Student Initiative
To learn more about Peoria Riverfront Museum’s field trips, contact us at
esi@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
. Ready to register for a field trip? Visit our
field trip webpage
!
Support Every Student Initiative!
To support the Every School Initiative with a donation -
click here
. Contact Anne Marie Miller at
ammiller@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
or 309.863.3026.
Sponsorship of ESI Schools
As of December 2024, K-8th grade students from 49 schools and 9 districts from across central Illinois participate in the program. The museum asks for sponsors to the program to provide $20 per student and commit to funding their school or district for multiple years. Funding must be secured in school size increments to add a school to the program. The museum asks the schools to provide transportation for the trips.
Peoria Public Schools, District 150
Established in 2017, thanks to the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat, the inaugural partner and hometown public district, ESI began with a multiple year commitment serving all K- 8 graders in Peoria Public Schools.
Lead Sponsor:
Barton Family Foundation
Co-Sponsor:
Jim and Katie Owens, Sally Snyder
Additional support from the
Corporate Visionary Society Council
Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center (formerly Harrison)
School Sponsor:
Prairie Home Alliance
Charter Oak Primary School
Dr. CT Vivian School
Maude Sanders School
Franklin School
Glen Oak School
Harold Dawson School (Formerly Calvin Coolidge)
Hines Primary School
Kellar Primary School
Liberty Leadership Middle School (formerly Lindbergh)
Lincoln K-8 School (PPS)
School Sponsor:
Mary Jean Bowman Endowment Fund
Mark Bills Middle School
Northmoor Primary School
Reservoir Gifted (formerly Washington)
Rolling Acres Middle School
Sterling Middle School
Elise Ford Allen Academy (formerly Roosevelt)
Trewyn School
Von Steuben Middle School
Whittier Primary School
East Peoria District 86
In 2019, prompted by the multiple-year commitment of Peoria Riverfront Museum Foundation board member Michael Graham, East Peoria public schools became the second public school partner of the program.
Lead Sponsor:
John Graham & Associates
Co-Sponsor:
Federal Companies
Neil A. Armstrong School
Don D. Schute School
Wilson School
Paul L. Bolin School
Lincoln School (EP)
Glendale School
Central Junior High School
Diocese of Peoria
In 2019, the first school from the Diocese of Peoria was added, St. Philomena School. Since then nine additional sponsored schools have joined and all Catholic Schools in the city of Peoria are involved, along with several in surrounding communities.
St. Jude Catholic School (joined 2022)
Presenting Sponsor:
Ray and Kathy LaHood
St. Mark Catholic Grade School (joined 2021)
Presenting Sponsor:
Greg and Jodi Peine
St. Mary's of Kickapoo (joined 2021)
Presenting Sponsor:
Anonymous
St. Patrick's School Washington (joined 2023)
Presenting Sponsor:
Dr. Sharon Weiss
St. Philomena Catholic School (joined 2019)
Lead Sponsor:
Barton Family Foundation
St. Thomas Catholic School (joined 2021)
Presenting Sponsor:
Anonymous
St. Vincent de Paul School (joined 2021)
Presenting sponsor:
John and Gina Wetzel
Holy Family School (joined 2023)
Presenting sponsor:
Matt and Alison Unkovich
St. Edward's School Chillicothe (joined 2023)
Presenting sponsor:
Allen and Laura Cullinan
St. Joseph's School Pekin (joined 2023)
Presenting sponsor:
A
Dunlap Community Unit School District 323
In 2021, the first school from Dunlap was added thanks to Peoria City Councilman Denis Cyr. Additional sponsors are needed to help expand the program throughout the Dunlap district.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Lead Sponsor:
Denis Cyr
Roanoke Benson Community Unit School District 60
In 2021, thanks to the success in East Peoria, and in honor of his family, Michael Graham from John Graham & Associates expanded his support to include the students from Roanoke-Benson.
Presenting Sponsor:
John Graham & Associates
Sowers Elementary
Roanoke-Benson Jr. High
Metamora Community School District #7
In 2022, thanks to Lacon residents and Visionary Society members Bob and Kathy Brown, Lacon’s Midland school was added expanding the reach of ESI even farther across central Illinois.
Presenting Sponsor:
Ruby K. Worner Charitable Trust
Metamora Grade School
Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21
In 2022, thanks to Peoria Riverfront Museum Board member and RLI VP for Marketing, Lisa Gates, RLI increased its giving to the Museum to provide funding for four additional schools to join ESI.
Presenting Sponsor:
RLI
Lowpoint Washburn Elementary School
Lowpoint-Washburn Jr/Sr High School (7th and 8th graders)
Creve Coeur School District 76
In 2022, thanks to Peoria Riverfront Museum Board member and RLI VP for Marketing, Lisa Gates, RLI increased its giving to the Museum to provide funding for four additional schools to join ESI.
Presenting Sponsor:
RLI
LaSalle Elementary
Parkview Middle School
Brimfield Community Unit School District 309
In 2022, thanks to Peoria Riverfront Museum Board member Laura Cullinan and her husband Allen, ESI continued expanding into our rural central Illinois communities with the addition of Brimfield.
Brimfield Grade School
Presenting Sponsor:
Allen and Laura Cullinan
Elmwood Community Unit School District 401
In 2023, thanks to Peoria Riverfront Museum Board member Laura Cullinan and her husband Allen, ESI continued expanding into our rural central Illinois communities with the addition of Elmwood.
Elmwood Elementary School
Presenting Sponsor:
Allen and Laura Cullinan
HOURS and ADMISSION
Event Calendar and Tickets
Driving Directions
Map
Membership Swap Weekend | April 24-26
All-Illinois Student Access Pass
Achievement Passport
Access for All Days- Every Second Sunday!
Access for All Days | April 2026
Digital Guide to the Peoria Riverfront Museum
Contact Us
Christmas In The Village
ESI Student + Family Museum Fun Pass
Museum Store
Museum Store Sunday
American Decoy | The Book
Join | Renew Membership
Newsletter Sign-up
Museum Gift Cards
Tours & Field Trips
Field Trips
Community Solar System
Illinois New Deal Art Tour
Group Tours
Virtual Museum
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Virtual Collections
Viewing Room | Virtual Tours
Exquisite Creatures
Exquisite Creatures: Patterns Alive
America 250: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
The Promise of Liberty
Ken Burns: Guest Curator for America 250
America Forward: Jeanne Gang
Tour of The Promise of Liberty with Seth Kaller
Joyful Resistance
Athletes: A Peoria Plays America Exhibition
Deep Rivers / Long Roads | The Journey of America
A Peoria Plays America Exhibition: Fogelberg
TOYTOPIA
Louis XV Plate
Amethyst Gallery of Minerals
DURYEA: America's First Car Company
The Center for American Decoys
American Decoy | The Book
Bronzeville to Harlem | An American Story
Peoria Holocaust Memorial
Yom HaShoah | Holocaust Remembrance Day
Hallway Exhibitions
Forbes Biological Station: Celebrating 130 Years
Museum Green Tours
Donate an artifact or artwork
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Duryea Motor Trap
Sculpture Garden
Virtual Exhibitions
EXHIBITS
About the GST
Showtimes | Tickets
American Animation: Art on Screen
Art of Film
Fine Art Films
Kids Pix on the Giant Screen
Daily Documentaries
Community Pix
Film Society
Meet the World's Most Advanced Planetarium System!
PLANETARIUM SHOWTIMES
Laser Light Nights
Pub Night Under the Stars
Wine and Cheese Under the Stars
Yoga Under the Stars
Planet Passport Series
Interplanetary 5K Race
Community Solar System
Unnamed Comet Locations
Outreach
Rucker Family Science Teacher Program
Planetarium Newsletter
Infinite Wonder Podcast
Museum Conversations | Henry Diltz: Legendary Rock Photographer
-SOLD OUT
Museum Conversations: Christopher Marley
American Animation: Art on Screen
SENIOR DAY
Senior Morning
FREE DAYS
Bradley FUSE Interactive Experience 2026
Engineering Day 2026
Virtual Programming
Objectively Speaking | The Young Collectors
Hands-on at Home | Fun Art + Science Projects
Virtual Science Demos
All Events - Listing
Field Trips | Outreach Programs
Every Student Initiative
ESI Student + Family Museum Fun Pass
Recurring Programs
Chemistry Demonstrations with Bradley University's Chemistry Club
Science Treasure Hunt
I Hear America Singing- Both shows SOLD OUT
Newsletter Sign-up
Join | Renew Membership
Member Appreciation Day
Membership FAQ
Digital Membership Card
Reciprocal Programs
Member Saturdays
Member Saturday | FUSE
Every Student Initiative
Visionary Society
Matching Gifts
Corporate Members
Peoria Falcon Circle
Every Student Initiative
State of the Museum 2025
Fundraising Events
4th of July Backyard BBQ- Tickets go on sale May, 2026
Membership Swap Weekend
Nita Sunderland Tribute
Volunteer Opportunities
Board of Directors
Foundation Board of Directors
Museum Staff
President & CEO John Morris
Every Student Initiative
Our Story
Partners
Blue Star Museum
Museums for All
Leed Gold Certification
Accessibility in the Museum
Peoples Choice Awards
Museum News
Donation Requests
Contact Us
Volunteer Opportunities
Employment
Home
>
Join Support
>
Every Student Initiative
Join Support
Newsletter Sign-up
Join | Renew Membership
Member Appreciation Day
Membership FAQ
Digital Membership Card
Reciprocal Programs
Member Saturdays
Member Saturday | FUSE
Every Student Initiative
Visionary Society
Matching Gifts
Corporate Members
Peoria Falcon Circle
Every Student Initiative
State of the Museum 2025
Fundraising Events
4th of July Backyard BBQ- Tickets go on sale May, 2026
Membership Swap Weekend
Nita Sunderland Tribute
Volunteer Opportunities
Every Student Initiative
Peoria Riverfront Museum's Every Student Initiative
Established in 2017, the Every Student Initiative (ESI) is the innovative, flagship program with a goal to engage every student from every public, private and homeschool organization in Central Illinois with a curriculum-connected visit to the Peoria Riverfront Museum every year. The program now includes free family passes for every student and complimentary Museum memberships for sponsored educators. The Every Student Initiative was launched with a multiple year grant from the
Barton Family Foundation
. Since then hundreds of others have joined them in supporting this ground breaking program. Additional general support is provided by the
Christmas in the Village
event and the Museum’s
Visionary Society
members.
Educators | Connect With Every Student Initiative
To learn more about Peoria Riverfront Museum’s field trips, contact us at
esi@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
. Ready to register for a field trip? Visit our
field trip webpage
!
Support Every Student Initiative!
To support the Every School Initiative with a donation -
click here
. Contact Anne Marie Miller at
ammiller@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
or 309.863.3026.
Sponsorship of ESI Schools
As of December 2024, K-8th grade students from 49 schools and 9 districts from across central Illinois participate in the program. The museum asks for sponsors to the program to provide $20 per student and commit to funding their school or district for multiple years. Funding must be secured in school size increments to add a school to the program. The museum asks the schools to provide transportation for the trips.
Peoria Public Schools, District 150
Established in 2017, thanks to the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat, the inaugural partner and hometown public district, ESI began with a multiple year commitment serving all K- 8 graders in Peoria Public Schools.
Lead Sponsor:
Barton Family Foundation
Co-Sponsor:
Jim and Katie Owens, Sally Snyder
Additional support from the
Corporate Visionary Society Council
Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center (formerly Harrison)
School Sponsor:
Prairie Home Alliance
Charter Oak Primary School
Dr. CT Vivian School
Maude Sanders School
Franklin School
Glen Oak School
Harold Dawson School (Formerly Calvin Coolidge)
Hines Primary School
Kellar Primary School
Liberty Leadership Middle School (formerly Lindbergh)
Lincoln K-8 School (PPS)
School Sponsor:
Mary Jean Bowman Endowment Fund
Mark Bills Middle School
Northmoor Primary School
Reservoir Gifted (formerly Washington)
Rolling Acres Middle School
Sterling Middle School
Elise Ford Allen Academy (formerly Roosevelt)
Trewyn School
Von Steuben Middle School
Whittier Primary School
East Peoria District 86
In 2019, prompted by the multiple-year commitment of Peoria Riverfront Museum Foundation board member Michael Graham, East Peoria public schools became the second public school partner of the program.
Lead Sponsor:
John Graham & Associates
Co-Sponsor:
Federal Companies
Neil A. Armstrong School
Don D. Schute School
Wilson School
Paul L. Bolin School
Lincoln School (EP)
Glendale School
Central Junior High School
Diocese of Peoria
In 2019, the first school from the Diocese of Peoria was added, St. Philomena School. Since then nine additional sponsored schools have joined and all Catholic Schools in the city of Peoria are involved, along with several in surrounding communities.
St. Jude Catholic School (joined 2022)
Presenting Sponsor:
Ray and Kathy LaHood
St. Mark Catholic Grade School (joined 2021)
Presenting Sponsor:
Greg and Jodi Peine
St. Mary's of Kickapoo (joined 2021)
Presenting Sponsor:
Anonymous
St. Patrick's School Washington (joined 2023)
Presenting Sponsor:
Dr. Sharon Weiss
St. Philomena Catholic School (joined 2019)
Lead Sponsor:
Barton Family Foundation
St. Thomas Catholic School (joined 2021)
Presenting Sponsor:
Anonymous
St. Vincent de Paul School (joined 2021)
Presenting sponsor:
John and Gina Wetzel
Holy Family School (joined 2023)
Presenting sponsor:
Matt and Alison Unkovich
St. Edward's School Chillicothe (joined 2023)
Presenting sponsor:
Allen and Laura Cullinan
St. Joseph's School Pekin (joined 2023)
Presenting sponsor:
A
Dunlap Community Unit School District 323
In 2021, the first school from Dunlap was added thanks to Peoria City Councilman Denis Cyr. Additional sponsors are needed to help expand the program throughout the Dunlap district.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Lead Sponsor:
Denis Cyr
Roanoke Benson Community Unit School District 60
In 2021, thanks to the success in East Peoria, and in honor of his family, Michael Graham from John Graham & Associates expanded his support to include the students from Roanoke-Benson.
Presenting Sponsor:
John Graham & Associates
Sowers Elementary
Roanoke-Benson Jr. High
Metamora Community School District #7
In 2022, thanks to Lacon residents and Visionary Society members Bob and Kathy Brown, Lacon’s Midland school was added expanding the reach of ESI even farther across central Illinois.
Presenting Sponsor:
Ruby K. Worner Charitable Trust
Metamora Grade School
Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21
In 2022, thanks to Peoria Riverfront Museum Board member and RLI VP for Marketing, Lisa Gates, RLI increased its giving to the Museum to provide funding for four additional schools to join ESI.
Presenting Sponsor:
RLI
Lowpoint Washburn Elementary School
Lowpoint-Washburn Jr/Sr High School (7th and 8th graders)
Creve Coeur School District 76
In 2022, thanks to Peoria Riverfront Museum Board member and RLI VP for Marketing, Lisa Gates, RLI increased its giving to the Museum to provide funding for four additional schools to join ESI.
Presenting Sponsor:
RLI
LaSalle Elementary
Parkview Middle School
Brimfield Community Unit School District 309
In 2022, thanks to Peoria Riverfront Museum Board member Laura Cullinan and her husband Allen, ESI continued expanding into our rural central Illinois communities with the addition of Brimfield.
Brimfield Grade School
Presenting Sponsor:
Allen and Laura Cullinan
Elmwood Community Unit School District 401
In 2023, thanks to Peoria Riverfront Museum Board member Laura Cullinan and her husband Allen, ESI continued expanding into our rural central Illinois communities with the addition of Elmwood.
Elmwood Elementary School
Presenting Sponsor:
Allen and Laura Cullinan