Preschool registration is opening
District 202 families can register for Bonnie McBeth Learning Center preschool for the 2026–2027 school year with a new in-person only, open registration process.
The open registration timeline is as follows:
• January 27: Registration opens for returning students and siblings
• February 13: Deadline for returning and sibling registration
• February 26: Open Registration Day 1, 3:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: Bonnie McBeth Learning Center, 15730 Howard Street
• February 27: Open Registration Day 2, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Bonnie McBeth Learning Center, 15730 Howard Street
• Beginning March 2: Registration continues 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday-Friday, until programs are full.
For registration requirements and additional details, please visit https://www.psd202.org/article/2660110. #202proud
Due to predicted frigid temperatures tomorrow, we will have an E-Learning day, Monday, January 26, 2026. Students should NOT report to school.
We will have an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to predicted frigid temperatures, particularly during school arrival times. Students will need their laptops to log into Google Classroom from home tomorrow. All other activities at our schools on Friday are also canceled.
We are proud of our students for their hard work and preparation, and wish them the very best as they showcase all that they know and can do.
Congrats!
Eighth-grader Yousuf Awan (right) claimed first place at John F. Kennedy Middle School’s spelling bee held on January 21, 2026, after correctly spelling the winning word, fiberglass.
Awan’s performance capped off an engaging and competitive event that showcased strong vocabulary and focus from all participants.
Seventh-grader Sashwat Marti (left) earned second place followed by David Moraru, also a seventh grader, who placed third.
Congratulations to all students who participated.
Round after round, students demonstrated focus, confidence, and impressive vocabulary skills.
The competition intensified during the final three rounds, when a friendly sibling rivalry unfolded between eighth-grader Durrat-us-Sharaf Zaki (right) and her younger sister, sixth-grader Umme-Haani Zaki. The audience watched as the bee stretched to 14 challenging rounds.
Durrat ultimately secured the championship by correctly spelling the final word, “coven.” She will go on to represent Ira Jones Middle School at the Will County Spelling Bee on March 17 at Lincoln-Way West High School.
Tobenna Amadi, sixth grade, and eighth-grader Mason Jakubiak also delivered strong performances, tying for third place.
(Amadi and Jakubiak not pictured).
Congratulations to seventh-grader Aisha Chavda (holding trophy) on winning the Timber Ridge Middle School Spelling Bee on Janaury 13. Jayden Archuleta, seventh grade, (left) won second place and eighth-grader Dreux Willams won third place.
District 202 HBCU Event at Plainfield North High School – Feb. 24
Plainfield North High School will host its annual District 202 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Event on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. in the Plainfield North High School Cafeteria.
This marks the eighth year of the District’s HBCU event and is open to all District 202 high school students interested in learning more about HBCUs, with programming geared toward students in grades 9–11.
The event will feature representatives from multiple colleges, along with community and social organizations dedicated to supporting students and families.
Please review the attached flyer for additional event details and registration information.
For questions, contact Elaina Kalantzis, College and Career Counselor at Plainfield North High School, at (815) 609-8506 ext. 7264 or ekalantz@psd202.org.
🗞Check it out! 🗞
District 202 was highlighted in the January Illinois State Board of Education ConneCTEd newsletter for our partnership with the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce. This collaboration gives District 202 students real-world learning experiences and career connections through the INCubator program preparing them for success beyond the classroom.
✨Want to know more about the INCubator program?✨
Visit, https://sites.google.com/psd202.org/incubator202/home
#202proud INCubatoredu by Uncharted Learning, NFP
✨☂ Practically perfect in every way 🎶✨
Ira Jones Middle School is bringing the magic of “Mary Poppins Jr.” to the stage this weekend, featuring talented student performers and crew members in a heartwarming story filled with unforgettable songs, lively choreography, and imagination.
Where: Plainfield North High School
Showtimes:
• Friday, January 9 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, January 10 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Sunday, January 11 at 2 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: $8 - available at the door or online at https://irajonesdrama.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events
Photo credit: Jennifer Heim Photography
✨New paid internship opportunities now available✨
For the first time, District 202 has partnered with the Will County Center for Economic Development to offer paid, hands-on summer internships for high school students.
This opportunity allows students to explore careers, gain real-world experience, and build skills for the future in Will County.
✅Applications are now open, with a deadline of February 20, 2026.
💻Learn more and apply: https://willcountyced.com/will-county-summer-internship-program/
John F. Kennedy Middle School choir and band students performed Christmas music on December 12 for Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center students and upstairs at the District 202 Administration Center. #202proud See a video of the performance https://youtube.com/shorts/_s18OlKjLFs
Thanks to these Plainfield High School-Central Campus National Honor Society members for coming to the December 17 Board of Education meeting. #202proud
