John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth graders in Jen Gruca's ELA class learned about helicopters thanks to a classmate's dad, who landed his copter at the school on Wednesday morning.
Thank you for your 20 years of service to District 202! #202proud #happyretirement #nextchapter
ATTENTION: There was a false alarm at Plainfield South High School this afternoon. A lockdown was activated and police were called. The school is all clear.
PSTEP students hosted their annual appreciation banquet at Joliet Junior College. Program supporters visited booths to learn about the jobs each student had this year. Departments represented included horticulture, custodial, technology maintenance, special projects, audio visual technology.
Members of the District 202 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) attended the 19th Annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents on May 3, 2025.
The event is designed for members of BPACs and parents of EL or English Learners.
Conference presenters addressed topics such as equitable funding and services for English Learners, family engagement, Pre-K—Grade 12 educational programs and services, higher education opportunities, parental leadership and advocacy, and community needs.
The conference was sponsored by the Illinois Resource Center in collaboration with the Multilingual/Language Development Department of the Illinois State Board of Education.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
A big THANK YOU to all District 202 teachers who work hard to prepare our learners for the future. We salute and applaud your dedication and commitment!
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Outgoing Board of Education members Dr. Kathy Baxter and Toni Galan were honored at their final meeting on April 30. Each member received a school bell for their service. Please watch the meeting to see how these two were honored: https://www.youtube.com/live/2rdf8nC2VmI?si=x7Nu80WEqsgLJD2j
It's School Lunch Hero Day! District 202 wants to thank all the hardworking lunchroom staff for their commitment and dedication every day! #202proud
Thanking our community partners for their support of the INCubator high school program.
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The Board of Education last night recognized the Plainfield High School-Central Campus girls bowling team and Alanur Mescioglu, Ira Jones Middle School 7th grader who won the Will County Spelling Bee. Congratulations! #202proud
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We will begin spraying for weeds around the district on Friday, weather permitting. https://5il.co/3ddul
Celebrating staff, administrators, and teachers at the annual Awards of Excellence. #202proud
Happy Assistant Principals Week!
This week, we celebrate our incredible assistant principals who provide unwavering dedication and exceptional service to our school district.
“Each day, you navigate countless responsibilities with remarkable skill and grace – supporting your principals, empowering our teachers, motivating our students, and creating positive learning environments where everyone can thrive,” said District 202 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Glenn Wood.
Thank you!
The public is invited to a Job Fair from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Freshman Center at Plainfield High School-Central Campus. #202proud
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Home Access Center will be down today (4/1/25) for scheduled maintenance.
Thanks to the National Honor Society students from Plainfield High School-Central Campus for coming to the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday. #202proud
