12th Annual Alumni Hall Of Fame Nominations Open For District 202

Know someone who graduated from the district who's off doing excellent things? The nomination period for the Hall of Fame closes Jan. 12.

District 202 Threatens Consequences For TikTok Pranks At Schools

District officials told Patch they received a list of a "monthly schedule of events" for TikTok pranks and won't tolerate the behavior.

College Credits: Plainfield Student In Shakespeare Production

Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

Bus Driver Shortage In District 202 Expected To Continue All Year

In a transportation update at Monday's Board of Education meeting, officials said they're still working on solutions to the driver shortage.

No Snow Days Is Possible Due To Online Learning: District 202​

Students may start learning online when schools close for weather emergencies under an "E-Learning Day" plan by the Board of Education.

21 District 202 High School Students Earn 'Commended' NMS Ranking

The students are among 34,000 others nationwide recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their "academic promise."

College Credits: Local Students Play Collegiate Football, Soccer

Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

10 Plainfield D202 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

About 7,500 scholarships worth nearly $30 million will be awarded to finalists before the end of July 2022.

252 Plainfield District 202 High Schoolers Named AP Scholars

In the 2020-21 school year, students at all four high schools who took exams scored an average of 2.7 out of a possible 5.

College Credits: Student Named Scholastic All-America Gymnast

Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

Plainfield Central Junior Wins Award For 'New Perspectives' Poem

Mackenzie Burgess is one of 26 students statewide to be honored at the fifth annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards Aug. 21.

Annual Student-Hosted Suicide Prevention Walk Set For Sept. 12

The second annual walk, started by a Plainfield Central High School student in 2019, will take place at the high school beginning at 3 p.m.

Hazing 'Will Never Be Tolerated': District 202 Issues Statement

"District 202 remains committed to doing everything possible to protect our students and staff," Superintendent Lane Abrell said Tuesday.

'Widespread' Sexual Assault, Hazing Was Known To Coaches: Suit

Two freshman football players at Plainfield Central were sexually assaulted with broomsticks in a ritual called "Code Blue," a lawsuit says.

District 202 Posts August Breakfast, Lunch Menus For All Schools

The menus are subject to change due to a national food shortage, and Aramark recommends packing lunch for children with severe allergies.

Plainfield Board of Ed Approves $321M 2021-22 Operating Budget

The approved District 202 operating budget projects about $3.3 million in excess funds. It will fund raises and 47 new staff members.

Plainfield Schools Hiring Paraprofessionals Throughout District

District 202 is looking for paras to work in vocational education, the Catalyst program, Student Support Services and more.

District 202 Complies With Pritzker's In-School Mask Mandate

Officials said they will share more back-to-school plans next week, ahead of Plainfield's first day of school on Aug. 18.

Aramark To Offer Free Meals To D202 Students This School Year

All K-12 students are automatically eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch each school day.

All-Day Kindergarten A Reality In D202 As Wallin Oaks Opens

District 202's 18th elementary school, Wallin Oaks, makes it possible to provide full-day kindergarten at all district elementary schools.

Parents Can Prepare For Back-To-School With District 202 Program

To help prepare parents for the school year, the Plainfield Parent Community Network is hosting a program from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 12.

College Credits: Plainfield Student-Athletes Make Honor Roll

Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

Back To School: Plainfield 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Plainfield's District 202 can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Mask Guidance Under Review By Plainfield School District

Currently, masks are optional for staff and students in the upcoming school year, but that could change.

Wallin Oaks Elementary School Ribbon-Cutting Set For Aug. 3

District 202's new elementary school, at 15410 S. Wallin Drive, will open for the 2021-22 school year Aug. 18.

College Credits: Local Students Graduate, Get Dean's List Nods

Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

Middle School Teacher Receives Holocaust Education Fellowship

A social studies teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School is one of 25 educators in 12 states to be named Alfred Lerner Fellows this year.

Masks Optional For Students, Staff In Plainfield District 202

It's up to parents if they want their kids to wear masks, but they will still be required on school busses, officials said Monday night.

Plainfield Teachers Attend Training For AP Teaching Skills

Nineteen teachers from District 202 are among the 244 attendees from across the country to go to District 202's AP Summer Institute.

College Credits: Architecture Student Ranked At Top Of Program

Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

Niehus Award Goes To District 202 Assistant Superintendent

An assistant superintendent for the Plainfield school district was given the Niehus Award for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

College Credits: Local Students Make Illinois Wesleyan Dean List

Plainfield students were also among more than 6,800 Huskers named to University of Nebraska-Lincoln's spring 2021 dean's list.

New Assistant Principal Hired For Ridge Elementary School

Prior to being becoming principal at Ridge Elementary, Kimberly Napolski taught English at Plainfield East High School.

FAFSA Completions Up In IL: How Plainfield Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Plainfield area high schools.

PSD 202 Revenue Expected To Exceed Spending By $4.7 Million

The district projects a surplus in the operating budget, and its overall preliminary budget is also down 3.1 percent from the past year.

Plainfield SD202 Students To Return Full Time, Wear Masks In Fall

Remote learning won't be a choice to parents. District officials said the decisions made are "fully expected" to change based on guidance.

Plainfield SD 202 Offers Social-Emotional Programs For Students

District 202 is offering summer programs to help support students' mental health and help them transition back to school in the fall.

College Credits: Students Awarded For Outstanding Work At Bradley

Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

PSD 202 Awarded $30,000 In Bilingual Education Grant

The money is aimed to enhance the district's English Language Development program, among other things, according to a release.

'They Need Additional Support': Survey To Students Upsets Parents

Tom Hernandez said the survey was to help combat bullying, and parents could opt their students out in a notification email sent beforehand.