D202's Homecoming Parade Will Be Road Trip-Themed This Year: Applications Open

Plainfield high school students can look forward to their school's homecoming game and dance in September and October.

See How Plainfield D202 High Schools Rank In 2026-27: U.S. News

One District 202 high school placed among the top 100 in Illinois in the new ranking.

D202's Backpack Food Program Celebrates 10 Years, Introduces Inaugural Hope Award

Tom Hernandez, the district's longtime director of community relations who died in 2024, will be posthumously honored with the first award.

Plainfield D202 Awarded Grant For School Security Improvements: Will County

The grant will support main entrance reinforcements and improved visitor and attendance management systems, officials said.

Plainfield High School A Cappella Group Named Top In The Country

The Angelics are Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202's only competitive a cappella group.

Plainfield North Grad Cliches State Title For 3,200-Meter Run

He broke a school record and now also holds the title for fasting winning time in the 3,200-meter run at the state meet since 2007.

Plainfield South Group Wins Back-To-Back Incubator Pitch Nights

High school juniors and seniors at all four district high schools can take Incubator entrepreneurial classes to find solutions to problems.

D202 Students Honored With Wilco Area Career Center Awards

The vocational and technical training facility in Romeoville serves 10 area schools, including Plainfield's four high schools.

93 Plainfield D202 Students Earn Seal Of Biliteracy

Earning the award not only recognizes academic achievement but also has positive financial and career implications.

Plainfield Educator Helps Students Succeed Inside And Outside Classroom

From a brand partner: Parent Barbara says Rebecca Scott’s enthusiasm for science and commitment to students have made a difference.

Staff Reductions, Increased Class Sizes Possible Amid D202 Budget Cuts

District 202 has been "forced to evaluate difficult cost-saving measures," citing a loss of nearly $7 million in annual state funding.

Family And Consumer Sciences To Be Dropped At Plainfield Middle School, Parents Claim

Home ec classes are being targeted as part of the district's evaluation of its offerings amid a loss of state funding, a petition says.

Plainfield D202 To Part Ways With Aramark

The food service provider Aramark and District 202 first partnered in 2014.

Plainfield Elementary School Earns Nationwide Recognition For Collaboration, Student Growth

The school was recognized for its teamwork, student learning, and emphasis on growth for every student.

Inaugural Drauden Point Middle School Event Aims To Promote Inclusion

The Friendship Walk, modeled after the Best Buddies Walk in Chicago, is meant to provide support for neurodivergent students.

Plainfield Student Shines In Academics, Athletics And Leadership

From a brand partner: Jett excels in class, leads as a team captain and is known for his character, work ethic and support of others.

11 Plainfield Middle School Students Headed To Regional Civics Bee

Students were selected based on their personal essays, which identified issues in their communities and proposed thoughtful solutions.

Longtime D202 Gym Teacher Named Educator Of The Year

The 27-year teacher is teaching second and third generations of students at Grand Prairie, one of District 202's first elementary schools.

Plainfield Middle School To Stage Play Musical Based On Disney Movie

The musical is based on the Disney Channel original movie featuring the troublemaking children of classic Disney villains.

New Principals Chosen To Lead Heritage Grove, Wallin Oaks Schools

One principal is a District 202 veteran, and the other joins the Plainfield school district from a Warrenville elementary school.

Batavia Administrator Hires As New D202 Director Of High School Curriculum, Instruction

Tara Piatek joins the Plainfield school district from Batavia, where she has worked as principal of Rotolo Middle School.

1st Student Representative Appointed To CAPE

The junior hopes to help bridge communication between students and adults, ensuring concerns are heard and meaningful change can take place.

D202 Special Olympics Basketball Teams Headed To State Tournament

Both teams took first place in 2025, the inaugural year for the program at Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202.

New Tom Hernandez Scholarship To Award Students Pursuing Career In Communications

Each year, one graduating senior from each of District 202's four high schools will be awarded a $500 scholarship in memory of Hernandez.

2 Plainfield East Seniors Named Finalists For National Merit Scholarships

About 95 percent of the 16,000 semifinalists were named finalists, and roughly half of the finalists will earn a National Merit Scholarship.

Spring Musicals Announced At Plainfield D202's 4 High Schools: See Schedule

Plainfield thespians will be staging productions of "Hadestown," "Chicago" and "Frozen: The Broadway Musical" this spring.

D202 High School Artists Win Awards In Prestigious Art Shows

Twenty-two students from all four District 202 high schools won awards in two prestigious art competitions.

Plainfield East To Host Summer Art Camp For Kids

Students will learn techniques in painting, drawing, clay and mixed media. Plus, they'll keep the artwork they create.

Honor Band Festival To Feature 76 Plainfield D202 Students

Plainfield East High School will host the annual Southwest Prairie Conference Honor Band Festival, featuring students from 12 schools.

7 D202 Students Headed To Will County Regional Spelling Bee

Since the students won their middle schools' spelling bees, they're advancing to the Will County bee in March.

D202 Preschool Registration Opens With No Lottery

The Bonnie McBeth Learning Center is using a new in-person-only, open registration model with no lottery this year.

The Goddard Schools Of Plainfield Hold Book Drive Through February

The 2026 book drive aims to provide 25,000 additional books to children in need.

D202 Uses 2nd E-Learning Day For Frigid Temperatures

Wind chills of 25 below zero are expected before "some improvement" on Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

Plainfield D202 Switches To E-Learning Due To 'Predicted Frigid Temperatures'

The National Weather Service predicted wind chills between 25-35 degrees below zero on Friday.

Board President 'Ticked Off About' $7M Funding Loss As District 202 Outlines Strategic Plan

The district announced it will lose about $7 million annually in state funding due to a tier decrease from the IL Department of Education.

Reader Poll: What Do You Think Of D202's Change To High School Attendance Boundaries?

The boundary changes, which will take effect for the 2026-27 school year, will affect 10 Plainfield-area subdivisions.

Plainfield South Alumna 1 Of 5 Nationwide To Win Grant For Entrepreneurial Spirit

The Plainfield South Class of 2025 student was on the team that won District 202's inaugural Entrepreneurial Student Pitch Night in May.

D202 Board-Approved High School Boundary Changes Will Affect 10 Plainfield Subdivisions

The Plainfield School District 202 Board approved high school attendance boundary changes set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year.

Plainfield D202 To Revise High School Student Attendance Boundaries For 2026-27 School Year

D202 is revising attendance boundaries for its high schools — and later elementary and middle schools — to address projected overcrowding.

Plainfield Elementary Students Start Podcast To Give 'Fellow Students A Voice'

The podcast shares good news and recognizes students and teachers at Wesmere Elementary School.