Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Bolingbrook Patch.

Kiddie Academy Bolingbrook Receives 'Gold Circle Of Quality'

The designation is from ExceleRate Illinois, the state's new quality recognition system for early learning and development providers.

FAFSA Completions Down In IL: How Bolingbrook Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Bolingbrook area high schools.

Bolingbrook, Romeoville Schools To Get Nearly $40 million In Aid

Stimulus funds can be used to address several expenses including learning loss, job security for staff members, summer programs and more.

Bolingbrook Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Will County.

Bolingbrook HS Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Annabeth Yeung​ is among about 15,000 finalists nationwide who will compete for National Merit Scholarship awards worth about $30M.

VVSD Gets Almost $10.5M In Coronavirus Relief Funding

Illinois public school districts will split about $2.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief, according to state officials.

Teenage Twins Push To Remove Agatha Christie Novel From Reading List

The novel's original title includes a racist slur.

VVSD Students Will Return To School In Groups Starting Tuesday

Hybrid learning will begin for special needs students on Tuesday, followed by general education students on Jan. 25.

Coronavirus Cases Among VVSD Staff Continue To Decrease

As of Monday, 6 staff members and 13 students tested positive for COVID-19 during the week.​

Fewer Coronavirus Cases At VVSD As Classes Go Fully Remote

As of Saturday, five staff members and four students tested positive for COVID-19 during the week.

VVSD Pauses On-Site Learning For Special Needs Students

This extended period of full-remote learning will continue until after the winter break.

VVSD Continues To See Surge In Coronavirus Cases Among Students

As of Thursday, 102 staff members and 103 students have tested positive since the beginning of the school year.

VVSD Transition To Hybrid Learning Delayed Again As Cases Surge

Students will now not be back in school before Nov. 30.

New Coronavirus Cases In VVSD Schools Continue To Increase

As of Tuesday, 77 staff members and 52 students have tested positive since the beginning of the school year.

More New Coronavirus Cases Among VVSD Staff, Students Last Week

As of Friday, 51 staff members and 18 students have tested positive since the beginning of the school year.

VVSD Delays Transition To Hybrid Learning Amid Coronavirus Surge

The district will now have students returning to school during the week of Nov. 16.

Transition To Hybrid Learning Approved By VVSD Board

The hybrid learning model will have both in-school and remote instruction for most students.

VVSD Gets $940K In Funds To Close Digital Gap Among Students

The funds are part of the $80M Digital Equity Formula Grant from the state that will ensure students have the technology e-learning.

VVSD Seeks Opinion On Bringing Students Back In Person

Parents are expected to complete the survey by Thursday, choosing either in-person or hybrid learning options starting Oct. 26.

VVSD Teacher Creates 3-Monitor Classroom For Remote Learning

AP economics teacher at Bolingbrook High School, Michael Rende, is adapting his teaching methods to best serve the students.

All Bolingbrook Children Now Eligible For Free Meals

As per new changes made by USDA, all schools will continue serving free meals to children through Dec. 31.

VVSD Offers Translation Tools In Preparation For Remote Learning

In addition, the VVSD website can be adjusted by the user to translate all the content on the website into many languages such as Zulu.

VVSD Students To Start New School Year With Full Remote Learning

During the meeting Thursday, the board decided in favor of this plan that will cause the "least potential disruption to student learning."

VVSD Could Revert To Full Remote Learning For Fall Amid Pandemic

The district will present an updated plan to the board, according to which, all students will begin school year with full remote learning.

VVSD Gets $249K In Grants To Prepare Students For Teaching Jobs

Students will get a head start on teacher preparation through opportunities for hands-on learning, dual credit and mentorship opportunities.

VVSD To Move Forward With Hybrid Learning In Fall Amid Pandemic

Based on the responses from the survey VVSD sent out, 38.3 percent of the parents/guardians said they were in favor of this plan.

VVSD Considers Hybrid Plan For Reopening Schools Amid Pandemic

Based on the feedback from a survey sent out by the district, a hybrid plan of in-school and remote learning will be presented to the board.

District Sends Survey To Parents With Options For Fall Reopening

The Return to School Plan recommendations will be presented for approval to the VVSD Board of Education on July 20 during the meeting.

Registration For New School Year Now Open: VVSD

The first day of school is currently scheduled for August 17, but that is subject to change due to the pandemic.

VVSD Board Approves Appointment of New Assistant Superintendent

Nita White succeeds Rachel Kinder, who is now VVSD superintendent of schools, and comes from Freeport School District 145.

High School Students Can Walk The Stage During Graduation: VVSD

During the graduation ceremony on Sunday, students can either choose to walk the stage or remain in their vehicles.

VVSD To Credit Fees For Cancellations Due To COVID-19

Refunds are only available upon request and a form needs to be submitted online.

VVSD Launches Family Survey To Get Feedback On Remote Learning

Assistant superintendent of schools Rachel Kinder said feedback from parents is essential to "guide our planning."

Bolingbrook High School's JROTC Wins Unit Award 7 Years In A Row

The Air Force's Junior ROTC program is designed to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills.

VVSD Renames Childhood Center To Honor Superintendent

The center will be renamed Dr. James A. Mitchem Early Childhood Center to honor 40 years of his service to the VVSD community.

VIDEO: Bolingbrook Teacher Re-enacts Story For Students

Adam Hague read out a story that he had written in his childhood days.

Bolingbrook Patch Honors Graduates: Talk About The Class Of 2020

Parents and families can fill out a short form for their graduate, and Patch will compile the information and share it with the community.

Valley View Teacher Talks Online Learning Amid Coronavirus Crisis

A Valley View middle school teacher spoke with Patch this week about the ins, outs and what-have-yous of leading an online classroom.

Valley View Expands Student Meal Service Amid Coronavirus Closure

Valley View staff announced Tuesday that a fifth distribution site is being added to its emergency student meal program.