Dr. Karl Muth Joins USF SBA Program as Executive in Residence

Muth previously served as Executive in Residence for the University of Chicago and has served in senior-level positions at several entities.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Employees Recognized

More than 190 District 86 Employees Honored

Joliet Teacher Kris Coffee 'Is A Very Great Teacher'

Patch is paying tribute to teachers for all they do for students as we begin the 2023-24 school year. See how to nominate your teacher.

Joliet HS Teacher Jasmine Rosenboom: 'She Connects With Her Students'

Patch is paying tribute to teachers for all they do for students as we begin the 2023-24 school year. See how to nominate your teacher.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Enjoy Kids 'n Nature Camp

Fifty District 86 Fourth Graders Explore Pilcher Park

USF to Recognize 2023 National Campus Safety Awareness Month

A series of special events begins with a kickoff ceremony on Monday, August 28, on USF’s main campus in Joliet.

Back To School: Joliet Township HS District 2023-24 School Calendar

District 204 parents can keep track of the school calendar now that the 2023-2024 campaign is underway for Joliet Central and Joliet West.

The Princeton Review Names USF a Best Regional College

The designation marks the sixteenth consecutive year that USF has been named to the national listing.

USF Welcomes Br. Michael O’Neill McGrath for Annual Lecture Series

“Women in the Church” Lecture Series will take a closer look at the life of Sr. Thea Bowman through the eyes and art of “Br. Mickey".

USF’s Leach College of Nursing Receives $1.35M in ANEW Grant Funding

The Leach College of Nursing was also awarded a $100,000 Nursing School Grant through the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Money Names USF in Best Colleges in America 2023 Rankings

USF is one of 37 Illinois higher education institutions named on the list.

WalletHub Ranks USF as a Top Illinois University in 2023 List

USF was also ranked #1 in the “Campus Safety” category among all Illinois higher education institutions for a third consecutive year.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Welcomes New Staff

New Teachers and Certified Staff Join Joliet District 86

USF Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List

Students attaining a grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of a semester (12+ credit hours) are named to the Dean’s List.

New Assistant Principals Named at Joliet District 86 Schools

New Leaders at Jefferson, Thigpen, Gompers, and Washington Schools

USF Professor Earns Top Healthcare Management Credential

ACHE Fellows also are committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years.

New Principals Approved at Marshall and Singleton Schools

Congratulations to the new Joliet District 86 School Principals

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Names New Principals

New Principals at Woodland and Carl Sandburg Elementary Schools

Joliet District 86 Students Attend State Science Competition

Eight District 86 Junior High Students Win at Illinois Junior Academy of Science Regional Science Fair

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Student Registration

School District Offers Registration Help at Four Schools

Joliet School District Releases Student Honor Roll List

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Third Trimester Honor Roll List

Joliet District 86 Students Receive Music Awards

Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Eighth Graders Recognized

USF Students to Conduct Research with Industrial Partner

PIC Math Program will challenge USF students to examine a semester-long undergraduate research problem presented by an industrial partner.

Troy students assist local Boy Scouts of America troop 

Address food insecurity, food waste within their own schools

Troy student receives surprise visit from deploying brother

Brothers Robert Lightner, Troy Middle School 8th-grader, and U.S. Army serviceperson Trevor Lightner

Students at Troy WBO Intermediate School participates in food pantry

Council made 600 bags of groceries

​Troy 30-C Boys and Girls Bowling Teams each placed 2nd 

Places earned in the ten games at the IESA Bowling State Championship

Joliet District 86 Superintendent's Student Awards for Third Trimester

Twenty One Joliet District 86 Students Recognized

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

Joliet District 86 May 2023 Students of the Month

Troy 30-C April 2023 Students of the Month

Recognized at the district’s May school board meeting

Writer Gordon Korman visits William B. Orenic Intermediate School

Author one of most popular writers of young adult literature in country

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Celebrates Retirees

Twenty Five District 86 Employees Retired During 2022-2023 School Year

Joliet West Student Wins Trip To New York City's Broadway

Joliet West High School junior Payton Fraser won Best Performance in an Actress Role at 2023 Broadway in Chicago high school competition.

 W.B.O. School Perfect Pals Club helps with community service

Club sends letters, packages to veterans and deployed military

Troy Craughwell Run Club a passion for teachers, students

Ninety students sign up for club's first year

Joliet School District 86 Seeks Parent and Community Input

Feedback Needed for Joliet District 86 Facility Improvements

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Receive $1,000 Scholarships

Nineteen Joliet District 86 Students Recognized

Rafael Gutierrez, Madison Schlismann Named 2023 Mr. and Ms. J

10 finalists are selected by faculty based on school involvement, community service and demonstration of the JTHS character attributes.

Ryan Bates, Avery Kittl Named 2023 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega

All candidates are congratulated for their hard work and are excellent role models for the entire Joliet West community.

USF’s Caritas Event Raises Over $235,000 for Student Scholarships

The event offered a combination of live and silent auctions, a raffle and other memorable activities all in support of student scholarships.