Plainfield High Schools To Add 8th Period In 2025-26 School Year

The move prioritizes academic achievement and students' well-being and increases student opportunities, officials said.

10 D202 High School Artists Place In 2 Prestigious Art Competitions

Students won awards from the Scholastic Regional Art and Writing Awards and the Lewis University High School Art Invitational.

Summer Art Program Planned At Plainfield East High School

Students will learn techniques in painting, drawing, clay and mixed media during the four-day-long summer camp.

Plainfield Language Arts Educator Is ISBE Regional Teacher Of The Year

Jennifer Gruca was recognized for her "excellence in teaching and leadership and support of JFK's learners," District 202 officials said.

Middle School Special Olympics Teams To Join Pack The House Event

It'll be the first year middle school teams will participate in the basketball event at Plainfield South High School.

College Credits: Plainfield Native Earns Master's In Library Science

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

D202 Switches To E-Learning Day Due To Forecast Snow Storm

The online learning day won't need to be made up at the end of the school year.

Goddard School In Plainfield Hosts Annual Book Drive Through February

With this year's drive, The Goddard Schools are hoping to hit a milestone of 300,000 books donated during the event's 12-year total.

76 D202 High School Musicians Will Perform In Honor Band Festival

The festival, featuring two honor bands, will be held at Plainfield Central High School this year.

D202 Preschool Lottery Applications Will Open Early February

District 202 uses an online application for the preschool lottery for the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center and other off-campus locations.

267 D202 Students Are State Scholars For 'Superior Academic Potential'

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission honors students based on SAT, ACT or class rank at the end of their sixth high school semester.

23 D202 Elementary, Middle Schoolers Selected For All-State Choir

It's the first time Plainfield District 202 middle students will attend the state conference.

Plainfield East Teacher Chosen For Global Education Program

The educator is one of 41 from 19 states and 16 European countries participating in the program offered by the University of Illinois.

16 Plainfield High School Musicians Headed To State Conference

Musicians from all four Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 high schools will represent the district in the festival.

College Credits: Plainfield Student Accepted Into Chiropractic School

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

Plainfield East Alum Donates $3K To District 202 Families

The University of Michigan student-athlete's donation helped more than 40 families at his alma mater schools in District 202.

Apple Tree Preschool Skirts Closure, Raises Enough Funds For New Year

The Plainfield preschool was on the verge of closure due to decreased enrollment, but raising $11,865 will help propel it into the future.

37 D202 Middle Schoolers Head To ILMEA Festival

The 2024 Illinois Music Education Association District 9 Honor Band and Honor Choir will be held at Streamwood High School.

60 D202 High School Musicians Headed To ILMEA Festival

The D202 high school students were selected to participate in ILMEA festivals in November based on a competitive audition.

College Credits: See Where Plainfield Students Made Dean's Lists

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

32 D202 Elementary Musicians Slated To Participate In ILMEA Festival

The fifth-grade students will work with music teachers before performing a concert in the afternoon.

Phone Problems In D202 Thursday: Fix Administered

Phone problems were also causing issues with buzzing people into District 202 buildings Thursday.

College Credits: Local Student Inducted Into Academic Honor Society

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

$5K In Grants Open To D202 Students Through Foundation For Excellence

Multiple grants are available for Plainfield juniors who want to partake in a summer extended learning program.

16 Plainfield Seniors Named National Merit 'Commended' Students

The Plainfield students are among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.3 million students who entered the 2025 National Merit competition.

Plainfield Band Boosters Fall Craft Show Returns This Month

Proceeds from the 26th annual event will benefit the band programs at all four District 202 high schools.

72nd Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade Steps Off Sept. 28

This year's grand marshal is Wildcat Fund founder Audrey Stein and the theme is "America the Beautiful."

Social Media Threats Not Directed At Plainfield D202: Superintendent

In a letter, Superintendent Glenn Wood shared safety protocols and assured families recent threats aren't directed at Plainfield schools.

9 D202 High School Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists

Officials announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Artifacts Sought Ahead Of Indian Trail Middle School 60th Anniversary

Indian Trail Middle School, the district's original junior high, will celebrate 60 years with food trucks, a silent auction and more.

Student Choking On Pizza Saved By Eichelberger Elementary Nurse: D202

The Eichelberger Elementary School nurse was filling in at JFK Middle School when the choking incident occurred, officials said.

College Credits: District 202 Alum Lands Job At Big Ten School

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

Plainfield East High School Lockdown Was 'Accident'

The incident happened on Thursday.

Plainfield Area Teacher 'Knows Exactly How To Get Through' To Students

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Central Elementary Recognized For Raising Student Achievement

The Plainfield school was one of three in Illinois to be called a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community.

Day Off For D202 Students Switched Due To Golf Tournament Traffic

A Plainfield East High School home football game was also shifted as a result of the event, the Board of Education voted.

Extreme Heat Prompts Early Closing At Plainfield South

The school said it expects to resume its normal schedule Wednesday.

College Credits: District 202 Alum Lands Job At Big Ten School

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

D202 Gives Away Free Clothes, School Supplies To Families In Need

Organizers washed, sorted and organized unclaimed lost and found clothing and set them up for the community to come shop for free.

College Credits: Plainfield Students Earn Degrees

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