School board consents to earlier in-school student attendance
William B. Orenic Intermediate School's podcast a popular addition to the school's regular P.E. program
Over 22,000 File Folders Donated to Joliet Public Schools District 86 Schools
Teachers see professional development as important as ever during remote instruction
More than 45 Teachers Joined District 86 for the 2020-2021 School Year
Troy parents have launched a Change.org petition to convince Superintendent Todd Koehl to resume classroom activities before mid -November.
The accolade from Money is the latest national recognition for Joliet’s only four-year university.
The Illinois Association of School Boards Recognized Three District 86 Board of School Inspectors
On Monday, October 12 from 8:00 am – 11:30 am JCA will host a Practice High School Placement Test (HSPT) for current area 8th graders.
School board approves reopening plan
The board will accept applications through Sept. 30 to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of its president, Dr. Tracy Spesia.
Dr. Spesia began her service on the Board of Education in May of 2011.
Shorewood resident Bryan Ogrizovich to serve out remainder of J. Terry McFadden's term
Tracy Spesia has stepped down from her role on the Joliet Township School Board. Spesia submitted her resignation Sept. 8.
Over 185 District 86 Employees Receive Service Awards
The Free School meals are Available for Any Child 18 Years old or Younger
Joliet’s only four-year university recognized for the seventeenth consecutive year.
Meetings focus on topics relevant to the unique needs of grandparents and relatives raising children.
Several students successfully completed tech training to prepare for a high-growth, high-demand career in the petrochemical industry.
Joliet Junior College will hold a drive-through celebration Sept. 10 to honor its certificate of completion earners.
Students will be marked present if they are visually seen by the teacher during an online session.
Completed questionnaires are required for the Sept. 21-22 event.
Photos are by appointment only; temperature checks will take place.
Families can receive meals at no cost at Joliet Central High School or Joliet West High School.
Anthony Gibson was awarded with a research grant from the Illinois Native Plant Society.
Several Joliet Catholic Academy students now have the new coronavirus, prompting school officials to make changes.
Joliet Catholic Academy, unlike Joliet's public schools, is holding regular classroom studies for its students this fall.
The designation marks the thirteenth consecutive year Joliet’s only four-year University has been named to the national listing.
The Joliet Agency Leadership Scholarship helps area service agency directors pursue their MBA through the University of St. Francis.
New Roles at the Joliet District 86 Administrative Center
Scanlan began the 2020-2021 school year in the position
Dr. Angela Antonou will formally accept the Illinois Section of the MAA Early Career Teaching Award at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the ISMAA.
"Unless COVID-19 pandemic conditions warrant a change to procedure, spring 2021 lecture courses will remain online."
Numerous groups and individuals, including former United States President Bill Clinton have publicly commended Gateley’s work and ministry.
Joliet District 86 Has Distributed Over 420,000 Meals Since March
Joliet native Lizbeth Avilés volunteers through the Spanish Community Center to teach her Intro to Investing lessons.
Collection and donation filled 15 backpacks for Joliet District 86 students in need of school supplies.
Both programs are offered via drive-through locations.
Both programs will be conducted via a drive-through system.
Joliet Montessori School Releases Detailed Reopening Plan for 2020-21 School Year