"Teaching for better humans" includes understanding the value of managing stress and emotions, showing empathy, cooperating with others
National survey also reveals 64% support for school choice options to support homeschooling, virtual classrooms and private school tuition
District expresses condolences to family of long-serving board member J. Terry McFadden.
Following a recent Black Lives Matter social media controversy involving Hylka, JCA is reluctant to fire him, the new alumni group said.
Dr. Saundra Russell-Smith Receives Award from University of St. Francis
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Staff Members Keep Students Engaged During School Closure
All fall 2020 lecture courses will be delivered online.
Families who received free or reduced meals at National School Lunch Program participating schools are eligible for EBT benefits.
Festivities for 2020 have been canceled, but planning is underway for 2021 events.
The packages were a thank you from art professor Michael “Chester” Alamo-Costello to his students for staying engaged during the pandemic.
Matthew Stortz to be Troy Middle School AP; Jessica Knobbe to be William B. Orenic Intermediate School AP
JCA, like other Illinois schools, closed its campus and held online learning sessions following the new coronavirus pandemic in March.
The 2020 NetVUE Professional Development Awards are presented by the Council of Independent Colleges.
All Joliet District 86 Students must be Registered by July 16, 2020
The groundbreaking discussion set for June 22 "will focus on the Black Lives Matter Movement and on the activist power of literature."
The Diocese of Joliet presents this special virtual event beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13.
Teachers and community members will show up to rally in four locations on June 13 to support students and to show solidarity.
Feeney's career in education included positions at Troy, Channahon, Minooka and Plainfield
Feeney's career included positions at Troy, Minooka, Channahon and Plainfield
Staff recognized for years served at the district
JWHS congratulates Hannah Rose Mitchell, Class of 2020, for her recent graduation and achievements both inside and outside of the classroom.
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Survey Available until June 15
Students will be able to keep the computers they used throughout the school year
Nine named as outstanding staff members for the 2019-2020 school year
The JTHS Board of Education offers sincere condolences to the family of George Floyd and to all families who have suffered loss.
"We pledge to the Joliet community that we will continue to fight for equity and fairness for all."
Sessions are scheduled for 8:46 a.m. and 8:46 p.m. on June 8, 15, 22 and 29.
Congratulations to the 19 Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Student Scholarship Winners
Joliet West High School congratulates Emily Gloria Villafuerte, Class of 2020, for her recent graduation.
Upcoming events are scheduled for June 10, 17 and 24
Poems posted on front doors of Troy Craughwell Elementary School
JWHS congratulates Mikayla Miller, Class of 2020, for her recent graduation and for epitomizing the JTHS Character Attribute of Perseverance
The statewide Distinguished Service Awards program honors those whose efforts have enhanced education.
Director Michael Compton’s Band of Saints is preparing for an inaugural season to remember.
Joliet District 86 Offers Curbside Student Meal Pick-ups Through July 23, 2020
JTHS Bridge Builder Minister Mary White has been selected as a recipient of an Award of Excellence in the Community Member category.
Within the first few words of the JTHS Mission Statement you will find our school district described as both “diverse” and “unified.”
The list honors students with a grade point average of 3.5+ at the end of a semester in which they have taken at least 12 credit hours.
Over 1200 Eighth Grade Students from Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, Thompson, and Washington Schools Graduated
More than 200 participated in this first-time event