3 District 202 Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

They are among the 16,000 semifinalists named nationwide vying for the chance to win nearly $28 million in scholarship money.

Plainfield 8th Grade Teacher 1 Of 48 To Win NEA Fellowship

Jennifer Gruca will complete webinars and coursework, attend a workshop in Washington D.C. and travel to Costa Rica for a field study.

College Credits: Plainfield Students End Semester With Recognition

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

32 Plainfield D202 Students Recognized By College Board

Seniors attending Plainfield North, South, East and Central high schools were recognized based on academic excellence.

College Credits: Magna Cum Laude Distinction For Plainfield Graduate

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

14 Assistant Principals Begin At Plainfield School District 202

A new school year starts Thursday not only for District 202 students but also for the 14 new assistant principals.

Back To School: Plainfield 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Plainfield can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

District 202 Students, Alumni To Perform In 'Newsies' Production

Summer Place Theatre is putting on the production of "Newsies" in the Naperville Central High School auditorium.

College Credits: More Dean's List Nods For Plainfield Students

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

Timber Ridge AP Retires As Longest-Serving Middle School Administrator

Assistant Principal Keith Holderman, who took the job in 1999, retired in May as the longest-serving middle school administrator in D202.

College Credits: Dean's List Nods Given To Plainfield Students

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

PEMA Hosts Event To Fill Bus With School Supplies For D202 Students

Locals will have several hours to drop off school supplies at the bus that will be parked at the Plainfield Moose Lodge.

College Credits: Local To Begin Rotations At Pediatric, Oncology Units

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

College Credits: Research Fellowship Goes To Plainfield Central Alumna

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

College Credits: Plainfield Student Participates In Research Symposium

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

14 Plainfield Students Honored For Achievements, Community Involvement

Seven principals chose two students at their schools to be recognized for not only academics but kindness and responsibility as well.

Plainfield Summer Choir Camp To End With Concert In June

Aspiring singers can participate in the summer program happening for three days at Plainfield East High School.

College Credits: Plainfield Student Honored By Media Association

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

4 District 202 Students Awarded At 2023 Journalism Competition

In total, 23 students from all four Plainfield School District 202 high schools competed in the state event.

Drug Abuse Seminar To Be Hosted By D202 Parent Group

Among other things, guests will walk through a mock-up of a teen's bedroom to see how drugs are hidden in plain sight, organizers said.

College Credits: Plainfield Student Recognized For Conservation Work

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

95 D202 Parents, Teachers Honored At 47th Annual CAPE Awards Ceremony

CAPE serves as a bridge between district leadership and parent groups at all 31 District 202 schools.

4 Vie For 3 Seats On Plainfield D202 Board Of Education: Election 2023

Only one person currently serving on the District 202 Board of Education is seeking reelection in Tuesday's election.

College Credits: Ph.D. Student Finds Lab To Mitigate Earthquake Hazard

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

12 District 202 High School Artists Place In Art Competition

Artists from all four Plainfield high schools were among more than 130 students to participate in the Southwest Prairie Art Conference.

D202 Students Win All Top Prizes In Plainfield Library Writing Contest

Students in grades fourth through sixth wrote original short stories varying from 500 to 650 words.

7 Plainfield Students To Compete In International DECA Conference

Of the 50-plus Plainfield East and North students who competed in the state competition, seven have advanced to the international level.

'Shrek The Musical' Cast Meet-And-Greet Planned At Plainfield East HS

Participants should expect a morning of "fun ... activities, crafts and photo opportunities" with the cast of "Shrek The Musical."

Student Journalists At Plainfield High Schools Win Numerous Honors

At this year's Southwest Prairie Conference, Plainfield South High School received the highest placement among Plainfield high schools.

College Credits: Plainfield Students Travel To Rome For Study Abroad

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

College Credits: Plainfield Students Make Dean's Lists Across Country

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

College Credits: Plainfield Student Maintains Perfect GPA In College

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

7 D202 Middle Schoolers Headed To Regional Spelling Bee

The students, in grades six through eight, each won the spelling bee at their respective middle schools.

70 D202 High School Musicians To Perform In Honor Band Festival

Musicians from all four Plainfield School District 202 high schools are headed to the annual festival later in February.

College Credits: Local Student Helps Hurricane Victims During Break

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

Plainfield D202 Preschool Lottery Opens To Parents Mid-February

Parents can apply to place their kids in two-, three- and five-day preschool in one of four District 202 elementary programs.

Lincoln ES Principal To Shift To Fill 'Key' District-Wide Admin Role

"We are looking forward to having such an experienced and well-respected elementary leader join our team," one administrator said.

Crisis Reporting System Launches At Plainfield District 202

Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 helpline that offers students a safe and confidential way to share information on school safety issues.

9 Plainfield D202 6th Graders To Sing In All-State Chorus

The Ira Jones Middle School students will perform in the Illinois Music Education Association Elementary All-State Chorus this month.

11 D202 Musicians Selected For ILMEA All-State Concert

The students will represent Plainfield East, North and South high schools at the upcoming all-state program for band, chorus and orchestra.