The combined Plainfield Band Boosters organizations will host their 28th annual fall craft show on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 West Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield.
All proceeds from the craft show will support the band programs at Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield East, North and South high schools. Last year, the craft show raised more than $40,000 to support the band programs.
The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The show draws thousands of attendees each year and features more than 200 booths of beautiful crafts and gifts.
Food and bake sale items will also be available for purchase, including the Band Boosters’ famous baked potatoes.
Admission is $5 per person for everyone 12 and over. Admission is free for anyone under 12. Strollers are welcome.
For all information related to the craft show, including answers to many FAQs, please visit www.plainfieldcraftshow.org.
This is a free event. Plan to attend at 6:30 p.m. to check out family resources at the provider fair.
Investing in the next generation of business leaders
The District 202 Incubator students are building real-world business skills, confidence and an entrepreneurial spirit, and you can help them take their ideas even further.
Every contribution makes a difference.
Join us in supporting the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
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The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence is excited to announce that District 202 Family Night with the Chicago Wolves will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026!
A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Foundation, supporting scholarships, teacher grants, and special programs for our students and staff.
Each ticket purchased through our offer includes a free Wolves hat.
Stick around after the game for an autograph session with select Wolves players.
Tickets must be purchased by noon on Friday, Oct. 30 at https://www.gofevo.com/event/district202wolves.
Please share this opportunity with your friends and family!
Please send your game day photos to klarson@psd202.org. We’d love to highlight our District 202 families enjoying the night.
Thank you for supporting the Foundation and our community. We hope to see you at the game!
Interested in hosting a summer intern? Please visit https://willcountyced.com/ for details.
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Plainfield East High School Girls Flag Football is excited to host a Girls Flag Football Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the PEHS Stadium.
This clinic is open to ALL girls in grades 3-6. You do not need to attend a Plainfield East HS feeder school, live within the Plainfield East attendance boundaries, or even attend a District 202 school.
We welcome girls from throughout the community who would like to learn more about flag football and have some fun!
The clinic will be led by our PEHS Girls Flag Football players and coaches. Participants will learn and practice basic football skills, including throwing, catching, running with the ball, and more through a fun, game-based format.
Clinic Details:
• Saturday, September 19
• 1-2:30 p.m.
• Plainfield East High School Stadium
• $25 registration fee
• Clinic T-shirt included
• All equipment provided
• Parents are welcome to stay and watch
• No previous football experience is necessary
Register here:
Plainfield East Girls Flag Football Clinic Registration
Questions can be directed to Head Coach Lauren McNichols at lmcnicho@psd202.org.
Please help us spread the word and share this opportunity with friends, family, teammates, and neighbors — everyone is welcome!
Go Bengals!
Plainfield East Girls Flag Football
Plainfield East High School invites you to the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Fair from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, in the PEHS cafeteria.
The community event will feature music, performances, food and craft vendors, and plenty of fun activities for all ages.
Tickets are $5 cash at the door.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support senior scholarships.
The event is hosted by the Latin-American Student Organization and Spanish Honor Society.
4 weeks until the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 26!
The countdown is on! In just four weeks, the streets of Plainfield will be filled with floats, music, school spirit and a whole lot of #202proud as we celebrate the 74th Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade.
Want to be part of the parade?
Fill out the application form to join us at https://www.psd202.org/page/homecoming.
The new playground is brightly colored and boasts the Bonnie McBeth name on its storefronts. It is designed using the Principles of Inclusive Design and meets all students' needs, abilities, and preferences.
The second playground at Bonnie McBeth was remodeled last year.
Thirty-two senior students from Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield South High School, Plainfield North High School, and Plainfield East High School spent a few days this summer learning about writing a college admissions essay.
Kady Fairfield Meneses, social studies teacher at PEHS, and Cindy Egizio, PEHS assistant principal, brought representatives from the University of Chicago on July 28 and 29 to show students what colleges look for in essays and how to structure them effectively.
Students spent day two writing their own essays and received feedback on them.
“This workshop motivated our students to get a head start--to prioritize themselves and to invest time and effort in their future,” said Fairfield Meneses.
“Overall, students were grateful for the information and advice provided by the UChicago admissions advisor, and were appreciative of the 1:1 conferences with instantaneous feedback on their drafts provided by PEHS staff members,” she added.
There was no charge for the workshop and Fairfield Meneses hopes to bring it back next summer.
District 202 is proud to partner with the Will County Center for Economic Development to provide students with valuable summer internship experiences.
Local employers are invited to join us for an Employer Information Breakfast on September 8 at the District 202 Administrative Center to learn how they can become an internship host for summer 2027.
Interested in becoming an internship host?
Click here to register for the September 8 Employer Information Breakfast.
Welcome to the new school year: Discover District 202's Parent University!
As we jump into another exciting school year, staying connected and informed about your student’s educational journey is easier than ever.
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is thrilled to invite all families to explore Parent University, your official one-stop online resource hub filled with guides, video tutorials, and information designed to support learning at home.
Whether you need help logging into school software or want to learn more about our academic programs, Parent University has you covered.
What You Can Learn & Explore
Here are just a few of the topics and options available on the Parent University page:
Everyday Tech & Digital Tools: Walkthroughs for Google Classroom, Google Chrome, Chromebook care, and Home Access Center (HAC) so you can easily track student assignments and grades.
Digital Citizenship & Online Safety: Practical guides on online security, privacy, and maintaining a positive digital footprint tailored specifically for elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: Information on how District 202 is thoughtfully integrating AI tools into the classroom and what it means for modern learning.
Academic Pathways & Curriculum: Quick access to middle and high school curriculum guides, Early College Credit opportunities, and details on the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy.
Assessment & Multilingual Support: Overviews for state testing (IAR) and multilingual ACCESS testing guides available in several languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Urdu, Polish, and Twi.
Visit Parent University anytime on the District 202 website.
New Year. New Opportunities. Inspire the Future.
District 202’s INCubator Entrepreneurship Program is entering its third year, and we’re looking for business and community members who want to make a lasting impact.
As a volunteer mentor, coach, or lending banker, you’ll help students turn innovative ideas into real-world businesses while building their confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills.
“This program has been an amazing way for our business community to connect with our local high school students,” said Tasha Marsaglia, Plainfield North High School INCubator Community Champion and executive director of the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce. “It is a pleasure having the opportunity to partner with District 202 on this.”
Whether you can mentor a team, provide coaching, or share your business expertise, your experience can help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Scan the QR code to learn more and complete our volunteer interest form, or visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY897EaxXhA2oe1_vxyqbnnV_TCmEdwbwdkhruJy0NsbtEqg/viewform
