Our community is a winning team!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for District 202 Family Night with the Chicago Wolves on Nov. 1 in support of the District 202 Foundation for Excellence!

We loved seeing so many District 202 families and friends come together for a fun night.

Thanks for being part of our team.

3 days ago, District 202 Foundation for Excellence
family at chicago wolves game
family at chicago wolves game
kids with skates and chicago wolves
familiy at chicago wolves
family at chicago wolves
kids at hockey game
The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee or BPAC partnered with District 202’s Multilingual Program to host a family workshop featuring psychologist Ferney Ramirez in late October. He shared insightful strategies on parental leadership, emphasizing the importance of pushing children beyond their comfort zones and fostering high expectations for long-term success. While parents attended the workshop, students enjoyed a festive fall activity painting pumpkins and collaborating with one another!

3 days ago, District 202
two young girls read a book
students play games and read books at a long table
small pumpkin decorated with white stripes and colorful dots
group of young people painting pumpkins seated at a long table
group of young people painting pumpkins seated at a long table
State Rep. Natalie Manley read books to Crystal Lawns Elementary School first graders on October 28.
4 days ago, District 202
woman sitting on chair holding book in front of group of seated students
woman with glasses holds up books while reading to students
woman with glasses holds book close to chest with children seated in front of her
woman sitting on chair holding book in front of group of seated students

Congratulations to the more than 600 high school students and 2026 graduates named 2025 AP Scholars at all four high schools. https://www.psd202.org/article/3231758

5 days ago, District 202
chalkboard background with success written in chalk

✨Thank you to our INCubator community members.✨

We're celebrating four incredible Community Mentors who generously share their time, knowledge and expertise to support our student entrepreneurs. Their guidance helps students turn ideas into possibilities.

Thank you to everyone who helps nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and brings their ideas to life.

6 days ago, District 202
Incubator flyer highlighting donor onsite companies and mentors
Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center celebrated Day of the Dead or "Dia de los Muertos" with photos of family members and cherished pets. Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1 and November 2. It is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.
7 days ago, District 202
colorful day of the dead display with photos and flags
colorful day of the dead display with photos of pets
colorful display for day of the dead
hallway with yellow trim and colorful day of the dead displays
We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!
8 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month. Lisa Smith  principal at Plainfield South High  School
We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!
9 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month. Ross Draper, principal at Plainfield North High School

Plainfield South High School Student Council members hosted District 202 Blue House elementary school students for its Pumpkin Painting Party on October 29. Attendees could paint pumpkins, get their faces painted, and play fall-themed games.

9 days ago, District 202
group of high school student volunteers post for a photo
elementary school girl dressed in costume paints pumpkin
elementary school boy dressed in a blue and white costume smiles with a pumpkin he painted
three elementary school students paint pumpkins at a table
high school students paint faces of elementary school students
two students with faces painted like a bat and a skeleton smile and pose for a photo
elementary school girl plays a Halloween themed ring toss
two female elementary school students paint pumpkins
small orange pumpkin painted with a cat face
We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!
10 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month. Kai Freeman principal at Plainfield East High School

We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!


11 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month.  Chris Chlebek, principal at Plainfield High School-Central Campus
We thank the Friendship Baptist Church in Plainfield for donating about $4,000 in school supplies for our Care Closet.


They church members filled backpacks with the supplies, which will be given to District 202 students in need through the Care Closet.


Church members Brian and Dalia Pustz, and Senior Pastor Craig Arnold unloaded the donations on October 15,, 2026.

“The Care Closet exists to help ensure our students have access to the things they need, and your generosity will make a real difference in helping so many children start the school year feeling prepared, supported, and ready to succeed,” said Christina Edwards, District 202 director of Health Services, who oversees the Care Closet.
12 days ago, District 202
three people unloading backpacks from the back of a truck into a red bin
Four people pose in the back and sides of a truck with box and backpack donations
Three people pose in the back and sides of a truck with box and backpack donations
backpacks sit on a pull cart with a blue handle
man putting backpacks in a red bin
We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!
12 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month. Karyn Holstead principal at Plainfield Academy
District 202 substitute teachers in permanent and FMLA roles attended professional development training during the SIP day on Monday. The training covered covered classroom routines, expectations, and connecting with students. It was led by members of the Probationary Teacher Committee or PTC.
12 days ago, District 202
group of adults in room sitting at tables writing
group of adults in room sitting at tables writing
group of adults in room sitting at tables writing
Thanks to members of the Plainfield High School-Campus National Honor Society for attending the October 21 Board of Education meeting. #202proud
13 days ago, District 202
group of high school students wearing blue T-shirts pose for a photo with the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools Dr. Glenn Wood
We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!
13 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month.  Catie Peterson principal at Timber Ridge Middle School
The Board of Education recognized Taylor Miller, a Plainfield East High School junior, for winning the Illinois High School Association's girls' state golf championship on October 10. The board recognized her at its October 21 meeting. Congratulations Taylor!
13 days ago, District 202
group of people stand in front of table. High school student stand in middle holding certificate
We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!
14 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month. AJ Hundal principal at John F. Kennedy Middle School
We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!
15 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month. Tom Novinski principal at Ira Jones Middle School
We are #202proud of our principals! Happy National Principals Month!
16 days ago, District 202
green background. photo in circle on right side. Happy National Principals Month. Mason Luebbing  principal at Indian Trail Middle School