1st Female Principal Of Downers Grove South To Start July 1

Arwen Pokorny-Lyp will leave her role as principal at Hinsdale South High School to replace Ed Schwartz, who will retire later this year.

171 District 99 Students Test Positive For COVID-19 Amid Surge

As of Monday, District 99 is "not considering remote or hybrid learning at this time," a spokesperson told Patch.

DGGSD 58: Board Preview: Jan. 7 Regular Meeting

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, Jan. 7, 2022 at O'Neill Middle School, 635 59th St., at 7 p.m. ...

DGGSD 58: Welcome Back And Updated Guidance

Dear District 58 Families,

DGGSD 58: Welcome Back Information For 2022

Dear District 58 Families,

Downers Grove College Senior Named State 'Student Laureate'

Saint Xavier University student Katherine Hutto has been recognized as a Student Laureate by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

DGGSD 58: Dr. Russell Shares Update On School Safety

Dear District 58 Families,

Students Spread Cheer With Pierce Downer Winter Wonderland Event

More than 150 kids attended the student council's Winter Wonderland event, which raised funds to help local families in need.

DGGSD 58: Appointments Available For This Weekend's Community Vaccination Clinic

Dear District 58 Community,

DGGSD 58: Board Briefs: December 2021

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 at O'Neill Middle School and via YouTube live ...

Midwestern University Federally Funded Student Grants Reach $8.5

Midwestern University has given 100% of an estimated $8.5 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to enrolled students.

'Disagreements' Prompt District 99 To Enforce New Meeting Rules

The changes come amid increased efforts to help attendees and board members "feel safe" and be "free from verbal harassment and threats."

DGGSD 58: District 58 Families Invited To Take Equity Survey

As we have previously shared, District 58 is proactively participating in an equity audit for the purpose of identifying areas of streng ...

DGGSD 58: Board Preview: Dec. 6 Regular Board Meeting

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 at O'Neill Middle School, 635 59th St., at 7 p.m. ...

DGGSD 58: Registration Now Open For The Reading Games

This is a message from The Reading Games Committee

FCC Fines District 99 Radio Station $1K For Rule Noncompliance

The Federal Communications Commission fined WGDC-FM for noncompliance linked to periods of silence and Equal Employment Opportunity reports.

Holiday Music Special - Buy 3 get 1 FREE Lesson

Give the Gift of Music this Season with American Music Institute

DGGSD 58: COVID-19 Cases Are On The Rise

The number one priority for District 58 is to keep our students and staff safe. This is why our District has taken COVID-19 safety proto ...

DGGSD 58: District 58 Prepares To Move Out Of Longfellow

Earlier this year, District 58 sold its Longfellow Center and will vacate the building by the end of 2021. Longfellow is a large 93-year ...

Downers Grove Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Downers Grove area high schools.

Downers Grove Students To Perform In London New Year's Day Parade

Students from Downers Grove High School have been asked to perform in the 2023 New Year's Day Parade and Choral Festival in London.

DGGSD 58: The Reading Games Will Return April 23

Information courtesy of The Reading Games Committee

LGBTQ-Themed Memoir 'Gender Queer' Stirs Debate In District 99

Some parents are calling the memoir, which follows the author's journey with gender identity, "pornographic" and demanding its removal.

DGGSD 58: Thank A District 58 Teacher Or Staff Member With A Green Apple

For nearly two years, District 58 staff members have had to adapt quickly to the many changes caused by an evolving pandemic. But one th ...

DGGSD 58: District 58 Invites Community To Participate In Focus Groups On Equity

Dear District 58 Families,

DGGSD 58: Volunteers Needed For Community Vaccination Clinics

District 58 looks forward to co-hosting community vaccination clinics with Kodocare Pharmacy, District 99 and District 99's other feeder ...

DGGSD 58: Board Briefs: November 2021

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Downers Grove Village Hall and via YouTube ...

DGGSD 58: Meredith Williams Foundation Supports District 58 Students

The donations come quietly, but with great care and purpose. $250 for art supplies. $300 for social work supplies. $500 for jump ropes. ...

DGGSD 58: Board Preview: Nov. 8 Regular Meeting

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave ...

Midwestern University Announces Promotions in Leadership Team

University announces new roles and responsibilities for members of the University leadership team

DGGSD 58: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic For Ages 5+ Will Take Place Nov. 21 And Dec. 12

Dear District 58 Community,

DGGSD 58: Twenty-Nine Students Selected For ILMEA's Prestigious Music Festival

The Illinois Music Education Association, or ILMEA, selected 29 Downers Grove Grade School District 58 students to participate in the Di ...

DGGSD 58: Education Foundation Awards 22 Teacher Grants To Enhance Learning In District 58

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 will fund 22 teacher grants totaling nearly $12,000 through its 2021-22 Teacher Gr ...

DGGSD 58: Board Briefs: Fall 2021 Curriculum Workshop

The District 58 Board of Education held a Curriculum Workshop on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at O'Neill Middle School and via YouTube livestream.

DGGSD 58: Bonfield Express Donates $13,000 To District 58

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 thanks the Bonfield Express Foundation, a local charity, for donating $1,000 to each of its 13 sc ...

DGGSD 58: Board Preview: Fall 2021 Curriculum Workshop

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Curriculum Workshop on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at O'Neill Middle School, 635 59th St., at 7 ...

DGGSD 58: Board Briefs: October 2021

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Business Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at O'Neill Middle School and via YouTube ...

Midwestern University Student Earns Golden Stethoscope Award for

Rachna Karumuri is the recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award from the Indian American Medical Association of Illinois

DGGSD 58: District 58's Administrative Offices Are Moving

It's time to update your address books! On Tuesday, Oct. 12, District 58 will be moving its administrative offices to:

DGGSD 58: Board Preview: Oct. 13 Regular Meeting

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at O'Neill Middle School, 635 59th St., at 7 ...