Dirksen Junior High School Students Earn Perfect Score at Science Fair
Joliet Public Schools District 86 is the third largest elementary school district in Illinois, serving 9,161 students.
Joliet District 86 School Board Takes Action to Close Marshall School
Joliet District 86 January 2026 Students of the Month
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a minor in finance from the University of St. Francis.
Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Students Advance to Will County Regional Spelling Bee
Four Joliet Central High School students will compete at Morris High School on February 14, 2026, after their strong regional performances.
Maverick Lewis, a Joliet Central junior, set a new Illinois record at the Illinois Target Archery Association State Indoor Championships.
Morris High School was the home of one of the last racist high school sports mascots and some people in their town were OK with that.
Three students from Joliet Catholic Academy have been honored for their academic and community achievements in February.
There has been serious talk about getting rid of the Morris Redskins name for more than 10 years. It's finally happening now.
Joliet Catholic Academy invites you to the Hall of Champions: Business & Industry event, honoring our 2026 Champions class on Feb. 26.
Dirksen School Cleared to Reopen
Joliet Patch filed subsequent Freedom of Information Act requests to Joliet Township High School District 204 in regard to Maureen Pulaski.
Washington Academy Eighth Grader Selected to Join Inaugural Junior High All-State Band
“We are committed to building a program that reflects the character and excellence of the University of St. Francis,” remarked Dave Laketa.
Joliet City Councilwoman Jan Quillman appeared at the November planning commission and announced her opposition to the new football stadium.
JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited in both the classroom and in the community.
A last-minute change was made to Wednesday night's school board meeting agenda: District 86 now wants nothing to do with the jailed janitor.
"I want to reassure you that Mr. Ledesma passed all required state and FBI criminal background checks prior to being hired by District 86."
Nicole Bottigliero has served as Eisenhower Academy Principal in Joliet since 2019. Her school's janitor faces child pornography charges.
Gompers Students and Staff Donated Over $2,100 to Guardian Angel Community Services
Joliet District 86 Junior High Students Spread Holiday Cheer
Joliet District 86 Students Named to First Trimester Honor Roll List
Guests may park in any available spot and should enter Door 5, which is the Cafeteria Entrance off Glenwood Avenue.
Twenty-one Joliet District 86 Students Recognized
No action will be taken at the meeting, the district said.
Joliet District 86 November Students of the Month Highlighted
Joliet District 86 Board of School Inspectors Honored
Nicor Gas and Operation Warm Adopted T.E. Culbertson Elementary School
Hundreds of people are loving and liking the Joliet Catholic Academy Facebook revelation involving St. Francis Academy alum Phyllis Olsta.
Joliet police officers say they conducted a welfare check at the child’s residence, where the child appeared safe and in good health.
“We are grateful to our students, families, and teacher colleagues who supported us throughout this fight,” added Sarah McLaurin.
Joliet Catholic Academy officials and their lawyer David Silverman gave a dazzling PowerPoint presentation to Joliet's planning board.
Coats can be dropped off at St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway, Joliet.
Joliet District 86 Highlights October Students of the Month
In October, new University President Ryan Hendrickson revealed USF had been running at a $6 million deficit for a minimum of three years.
Joliet Patch's latest compensation exclusive examines the top pay for administrators at the University of St. Francis on Wilcox Street.
Back in April 2024, the University of St. Francis issued a press release announcing the retirement of University President Arvid C. Johnson.