Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Receive Superintendent's Awards

Twenty One District 86 Students Recognized

Joliet Central High School Student Given Chicago Bears 2026 Community High School All-Star Award

Within the Joliet Central community, Crowder is known as a dependable and encouraging presence among her peers.

Joliet Central Math Team Qualifies For State In 3 Events: 'We Are Excited To See What They Accomplish'

Melissa Magnuson, Math Team Sponsor at Joliet Central, praised the students’ commitment throughout the season.

Tree Lands On Troy School Bus: District 30-C Issues Statement Explaining What Happened

Troy is a consolidated school district based in Joliet along Theodore Street.

Washington Junior High Siblings to Compete at State Wrestling Tournament

Three Joliet District 86 Brothers Advance to the State Competition

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Teachers Honored

Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Great Teachers

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

February 2026 District 86 Students of the Month

Gompers and Hufford Junior High Schools Community Open Houses

Tour Gompers and Hufford Schools on April 18th before they Close

Joliet District 86 Junior High Students Compete at Local Math Competition

Washington Junior High Academy Students Place Third

St. Mary Nativity Spring Craft Fair

Start spreading the news, SMN is looking for vendors today! We want you to be a part of it, Spring Craft Fair!

Joliet Township High School Honors 94 Illinois State Scholars From Class Of 2026

The students from Joliet Central and Joliet West high schools were recognized at the February Board of Education meeting.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Advance to Science Regionals

Dirksen Junior High School Students Earn Perfect Score at Science Fair

102-Year-Old Joliet School Now History, School Board Votes 7-0 To Close Building In Coming Months

Joliet Public Schools District 86 is the third largest elementary school district in Illinois, serving 9,161 students.

A.O. Marshall Elementary School to Close in June

Joliet District 86 School Board Takes Action to Close Marshall School

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

Joliet District 86 January 2026 Students of the Month

University Of St. Francis Appoints Alum As Vice President of Business Affairs

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a minor in finance from the University of St. Francis.

Joliet District 86 Student Spelling Bee Winners

Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Students Advance to Will County Regional Spelling Bee

Joliet Central Students Advance to IHSA Speech Sectionals At Morris High School This Weekend

Four Joliet Central High School students will compete at Morris High School on February 14, 2026, after their strong regional performances.

Joliet Central Student Sets State Archery Record

Maverick Lewis, a Joliet Central junior, set a new Illinois record at the Illinois Target Archery Association State Indoor Championships.

Morris Redskins Are History: School Board Votes For New Mascot That Begins With Letter W

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.

Joliet Catholic Academy Names February Students of the Month

Three students from Joliet Catholic Academy have been honored for their academic and community achievements in February.

Morris Redskins' Racist Mascot Finally Being Retired: Voting Underway On 3 New Names For High School

There has been serious talk about getting rid of the Morris Redskins name for more than 10 years. It's finally happening now.

JCA Announces 2026 Hall of Champions: Business & Industry Class

Joliet Catholic Academy invites you to the Hall of Champions: Business & Industry event, honoring our 2026 Champions class on Feb. 26.

Dirksen Junior High School Students and Staff Return

Dirksen School Cleared to Reopen

No Disciplinary Action For Joliet West Administrator Involved In Multiple Shoplifting Crimes At Target

Joliet Patch filed subsequent Freedom of Information Act requests to Joliet Township High School District 204 in regard to Maureen Pulaski.

Joliet District 86 Junior High Student to Perform in Illinois All-State Band

Washington Academy Eighth Grader Selected to Join Inaugural Junior High All-State Band

University Of St. Francis Adding Men’s Volleyball, 21 Sports Programs Now On Campus

“We are committed to building a program that reflects the character and excellence of the University of St. Francis,” remarked Dave Laketa.

New Football Stadium For Joliet Catholic Academy? Joliet City Council Vote Goes 6 To 3

Joliet City Councilwoman Jan Quillman appeared at the November planning commission and announced her opposition to the new football stadium.

Joliet Catholic Academy: 3 January Students Of Month Revealed By Principal Jeffrey Budz

JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited in both the classroom and in the community.

Jailed Joliet Janitor For District 86's Grade Schools Needs To Be Fired After All: Administration

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.

Janitor Put On Administrative Leave In October, District 86 Superintendent Theresa Rouse Reveals

"I want to reassure you that Mr. Ledesma passed all required state and FBI criminal background checks prior to being hired by District 86."

Do Not Talk About Joliet Grade School Janitor's Arrest, Eisenhower Academy Principal Urges Parents

Nicole Bottigliero has served as Eisenhower Academy Principal in Joliet since 2019. Her school's janitor faces child pornography charges.

Gompers School Raises Money for Charity in Student-Faculty Basketball Game

Gompers Students and Staff Donated Over $2,100 to Guardian Angel Community Services

Hufford Junior High Honors Orchestra Tour Joliet

Joliet District 86 Junior High Students Spread Holiday Cheer

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Releases Honor Roll List

Joliet District 86 Students Named to First Trimester Honor Roll List

Joliet West High School Campus 'Opening Vibrant And Inspiring New Space'

Guests may park in any available spot and should enter Door 5, which is the Cafeteria Entrance off Glenwood Avenue.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Receive Superintendent's Awards

Twenty-one Joliet District 86 Students Recognized

District 86 Closing Grade School? 1st Public Hearing Will Take Place Thursday

No action will be taken at the meeting, the district said.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

Joliet District 86 November Students of the Month Highlighted

Joliet Catholic Academy Announces 3 December Students Of The Month

JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited in both the classroom and in the community.