Plainfield CCSD 202 - We Prepare Learners for the Future

Sixth graders in Shannon Derby's Extended School Year class visited Anne Twist's ESY students practiced social skills and coping skills with help from facility dog Royal. Royal calls Ira Jones Middle School home during the school year. #202proud

Extended School Year elementary school students enjoy the Fourth of July by creating their own firework decorations. #202proud

🎙️ Missed it live? Catch the inspiring interview with Plainfield North High School grads Nicholas Powell, Hubert Stasik, and Tharun Veeraiah on 1340 AM WJOL Will County's News Talk Sports.

Listen here: https://p.ftur.io/wjolam/4892

💡 These innovative young entrepreneurs are quarterfinalists in the prestigious INCubatoredu National Pitch Competition, thanks to their mobile app Expiri, which helps users track food expiration dates, reduce waste, and save money.

Developed through District 202’s INCubator program, Team Expiri is now headed to the National Pitch event in Chicago on July 10 to present their startup to investors and industry leaders.

We are #202proud!

#TeamExpiri #StudentInnovators #INCubatoredu #FutureEntrepreneurs

Extended School Year students at Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade around the school! #202proud

🎙TUNE IN!

Catch three Plainfield North High School grads on 1340 AM WJOL Will County's News Talk Sports on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:42 a.m. as they share how their innovative idea is making national waves.

Nicholas Powell, Hubert Stasik, and Tharun Veeraiah collectively known as Team Expiri, are quarterfinalists in the prestigious INCubatoredu National Pitch Competition, standing out among 60 student startup teams across the country.

💡 Through District 202’s INCubator entrepreneurship program, the team created Expiri, a mobile app that tracks food expiration dates to help reduce waste and save money.

👏 Their success has earned them a spot to exhibit at the National Pitch event on July 10 in Chicago. It is a huge opportunity to connect with investors and elevate their ideas.

We are #202proud!

#TeamExpiri #StudentInnovators #INCubatoredu #FutureEntrepreneurs

Kindergarten and first-grade Extended School Year students created their own creepy school supplies after listening to the story “Creepy Crayon” with Kris Bruno, media center specialist. They created videos that showed and explained what they made.

Extended School Year fourth-graders got to know each other and work as a team while completing the paper chain challenge. Each team was given one piece of paper, a pair of scissors, and tape, and had to devise a strategy to build the longest chain at River View Elementary School. #202proud

Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the July 4th holiday. Enjoy your day! #202proud

What an incredible week at the Plainfield East High School Art Department Summer Art Studio.

Held during the last week of June, the camp welcomed over 180 young artists (ages 4–13) who amazed the staff with their creativity using acrylic paint, clay, colored pencils, pastels, watercolor, papier-mâché, and more.

A heartfelt thank you to the over 30 amazing volunteers from the National Art Honor Society and National Honor Society who helped make the camp a success.

Proceeds from the camp supported the PEHS NAHS Scholarship, helping the school invest in the next generation of artists.

“Thank you for all the support for our growing program and helping us fund scholarships for future NAHS students,” said PEHS teacher Emily Tonon.

We’re already counting down to next summer!

To view more pictures from the 2025 camp, visit the District's Facebook page.

Tru Green will be spraying weeds at all District 202 buildings on Tuesday, July 1, Wednesday, July 2, and Thursday, July 3.

Tonight's Jazz Band Camp public concert will be held inside the main gymnasium at Plainfield High School-Central Campus due to the predicted hot temperatures. The free concert begins at 6 p.m. #202proud

🎼You're invited to a night of incredible live jazz!🎼 Join us for the District 202 Summer Jazz Camp Concert at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, in the main gymnasium at Plainfield High School-Central Campus. This free, family-friendly event will feature performances by nearly 70 talented middle and high school students from across the district.🎺 Under the direction of Ryan Kazda, PHS-CC band director and Dan Schmitt, John F. Kennedy Middle School band director, students have spent the past two weeks learning the art of jazz, from improvisation to performing in styles like swing, funk, Latin, and pop.🎷 Come out, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy an evening of great music while supporting these amazing young musicians. #202proud

Out with the old, in with the new playground at Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center. #202proud

Thank you for your 31 years of service to District 202! #202proud #happyretirement #nextchapter

Celebrate Juneteenth! Our offices are closed today for the holiday. #202proud #Juneteenth2025

Middle school principals, assistant principals, and deans held their annual summer retreat this week at John F. Kennedy Middle School to discuss the upcoming school year, engage in team building, and address other matters.

Teams of teacher leaders are preparing to welcome our new staff to the 2025-2026 school year. #INTCLeadershipConference #202proud

Plainfield High School-Central Campus students organized and hosted a Heritage Fair earlier this year. https://youtu.be/px3wUQIMqZ8?si=BGi_0oEDRppZ9xu7

#MondayMotivation #202proud

#MondayMotivation #202proud