Students are off today but our staff is in class at our District Institute at Plainfield East High School.

8 months ago, District 202
group of teachers and staff in auditorium
No student attendance tomorrow. District 202 has a District Institute Day, and it is primary election day.
8 months ago, District 202
green background no school on March 17. District Institute Day and Primary Election Day. graphic of books and pencil in a cup, ballot box, District 202 apple logo
Charles Reed Elementary School students recently learned more about the Lunar New Year in the Media Center. Each grade level heard a different story about the Lunar New Year celebrations and the myth of The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac. Students were then challenged to pick one of the 12 (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat/Sheep/Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig) Chinese zodiac animals and make it out of Legos. 2026 is the year of the Horse.
8 months ago, District 202
girl holding Lego animal on green background
girl holding Lego horse on green background
two girls stand with Lego animal creations
girls holds Lego animal on green background
girl holding Lego animal in hands
elementary school student holds Lego animal on purple background
boy holds Lego ram on purple background
two boys hold Lego chicken on green background
girl holding Lego snake on green background
All district and individual school afterschool activities, including the YMCA afterschool program, are CANCELED today due to predicted severe weather later today.
8 months ago, District 202
green background with small person holding megaphone with attention! written on it
Our Job Fair scheduled for March 19 has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
8 months ago, District 202
The Job fair on March 19 has been canceled

We are #202proud to recognize and thank our 93 social workers for the incredible support they provide to our school community. As National School Social Work Week closes, we appreciate the vital role they play in our schools with our students, parents, and staff.

8 months ago, District 202
School Social Work Association of America. Unite to Ignite. Celebrating our impact. School Social Work Week, March 1-7, 2026
Mural near main gymnasium celebrates years of sports at Plainfield High School-Central Campus. #202proud
8 months ago, District 202
large photo mural on wall showing a variety of sport

Students performers impressed the audience with their dancing, singing, poetry and more on February 27 at the 7th annual Black History Month Showcase. #202proud #blackhistorymonth26

8 months ago, District 202
Five John F. Kennedy Middle School students in choir robes sing on stage
two female students stand in front of two music stands on stage
student stands on stage holding microphone
student with long braids sings on stage
three students wearing black dance in a row
Student wearing sunglasses holding microphone on stage
Thanks to these Plainfield High School-Central Campus National Honor Society members for attending the February 25 Board of Education meeting. #202proud
8 months ago, District 202
group of students sit at board table. Board members and superintendent of schools stand behind them
Public schools are the heart of our communities. Join us in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026, Feb. 23-27, and help showcase the amazing work happening in public schools across the country. #PSW26 #PublicSchoolProud #202proud
8 months ago, District 202
We are #publicschoolproud Public Schools Week 2026. February 23-27 #PSW26. . publicschoolproud.org blue ribbon sticker. Public Schools Week February 23 - 27, 2026. #PSW26
2nd annual You Matter Day is underway at Plainfield Academy. #202proud
9 months ago, District 202
words You heart shape matter on gym floor woman standing to the far left speaking
woman standing and talking
District 202 administrators and staff attend a Capturing Kids' Hearts training to learn about relationship building to foster a sense of belonging for students. #202proud
9 months ago, District 202
groups of people sit at table looking at screen
group of teachers sit at a table
We are #202proud of the fifth-grade Student Council at Meadow View Elementary School for collecting more than 900 food items for Bags of Hope. Students collected, sorted, and packed the donations. Thank you, Meadow View community, for supporting this program, which gives food to students in need.
9 months ago, District 202
Group of students hold food donations in a school hallway
Students sit on floor packing food into boxes
Three girls pack boxes of food
group of students sit on floor and pack food into boxes
group of students organize food into boxes for Bags of Hope

Enjoy your holiday! See you Tuesday!

9 months ago, District 202
flag image across top District 202 is closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in honor of Presidents Day
We love to see members of our high school National Honor Societies at the Board of Education meeting. These members from Plainfield High School-Central Campus joined us on Wednesday. #202proud
9 months ago, District 202
group of high school students pose with board of education members

IndianTrail Middle School is celebrating Black History Month in February with a book display in the media center. Along with the books are some facts about famous and maybe unknown historical African American figures. #202proud #BlackHistoryMonth

9 months ago, District 202
red frame post card with an african background Guion Bluford was the first black astronaut in space
book shelf with placard on it Black History Month
red frame post card with an african background Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong (1900-1971) was one of the most influential artists of all time. he helped transform jazz into an art form
two books on top of a shelf titled Dark Sky Rising by Henry Louis Gates and Port Chicago 50 by Steve Sheinkin
red frame post card with an african background The next time you're running through the sprinkler, remember African American inventor Elijah McCoy (1843-1929)
Congratulations to Plainfield High School-Central Campus senior Hayden Wendt who will sing the National Anthem at the 1A/2A Division Illinois High School Association's competitive cheerleading state tournament on Saturday. Wendt is a cheerleader and participates in choir at PHSCC. #202proud
9 months ago, District 202
high school cheerleader posing in uniform from Plainfield Central High School
Aux Sable Middle School's media center is celebrating Black History Month with a book display in which quotes from black authors, athletes, activists, etc., are attached to each book. When students check out a book, they discuss the quote with the media center staff. #202proud #BlackHistoryMonth2026
9 months ago, District 202
books in display featuring black artists and the like for Black History Month
book Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams on display. Quote from Renee Watson I teach young people how the arts can be used to stand up against injustice
Books on display for Black History Month
door with book covers celebrating Black History Month

District 202 employee and illustrator Nader Batayeh created a poster to celebrate Black History Month in February.

Batayeh is a permanent building substitute at Freedom Elementary School. He was asked by staff there to create a poster for Black History Month.

“I decided on a design, but instead of just coloring it in, I decided it can be a learning tool,” Batayeh said.

Batayeh began researching the names of African American leaders in different fields. He added those names and the roles they played in making America a better place, he said.

“I began adding names but realized I didn’t know many besides the ones taught in elementary school, like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks,” Batayeh said.

We are #202proud of Nader Batayeh for sharing his artwork with District 202.

9 months ago, District 202
drawing of several faces words Black History Month on it. Inside drawing are names of African American people who helped shape America
Happy 6th birthday to Mooch - facility dog at Plainfield High School-Central Campus! We hope your day is filled with lots of birthday love and treats! #202proud
9 months ago, District 202
yellow Labrador laying on floor with a dog toy shaped like cupcake between front legs
yellow Labrador laying on floor wearing a party hat
yellow Labrador laying on floor with party hat on and dog toy shaped like cupcake between front legs