District 202 Special Education Administrator Moves Into New Role

Liz Massaro, who has worked in Plainfield since 2008, will become the district's new student services director of private placement.

Plainfield East Senior Earns Full-Ride Scholarship To Northwestern

Jelidiah Gyamfi earned a QuestBridge scholarship and plans to study law with the hopes of becoming a human or civil rights attorney.

College Credits: Plainfield Student Presents At School Honors Day

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

3 New School Principals Appointed At Plainfield District 202

Kirsten Kilday, Megan Urban and Karyn Holstead will be at principals at Liberty Elementary, Wesmere Elementary and Plainfield Academy.

D202's Lane Abrell Named 2022 Superintendent of Distinction

Illinois Association of School Administrators chose Lane Abrell based on his commitment, dedication and leadership to District 202.

Student From Plainfield Wins National Merit Scholarship

High school students from Illinois, including from Plainfield, are among the 2022 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Plainfield North Ranked Best District 202 High School, 110th In State

U.S. News and World Report released its rankings of public high schools, and Plainfield North came out on top in District 202.

Elementary Drama Club Will Bring Olaf, Elsa To Life With 'Frozen Jr.'

Thomas Jefferson fourth and fifth graders will transport audiences to Arendelle and bring to life beloved "Frozen" characters.

High School Journalists Participate In IHSA State Tournament

A total of 20 high school journalists from District 202 headed to the state tournament in Normal, Illinois, after winning at sectionals.

College Credits: Student Cast In 'Into The Woods' College Production

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

2 Plainfield South Art Students Win National Scholastics Awards

Seniors Vivianne Angulo and Alyse Slawinski received national recognition for their artwork from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Liberty Principal Appointed Director Of Middle School Curriculum

"I hope to use my knowledge of where the students are coming from ... to help to foster their success in middle school," she said.

Chicago Bears Name Plainfield Student High School All-Star

A senior and football player at Plainfield South High School, Owen McGuire is the Chicago Bears' fifth award winner of the season.

D202 Board Honors 18 'Exceptional' People At Awards Of Excellence

The Awards of Excellence, held Wednesday, highlights teachers and non-administrative staff who significantly impact those around them.

College Credit: Plainfield Student Inducted Into Honor Society

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

Only Girl On Plainfield Central Wrestling Team Wins State Title

Alicia Tucker is Plainfield Central's first woman wrestler to win the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association state tournament.

D202 Students Earn Top Prizes In Library Short Story Contest

Nine students in grades fourth through sixth won in every category at the 20th-annual year's Plainfield Public Library Short Story Contest.

Plainfield Central Engineering Club Headed To State For 1st Time

A team of 12 students from Plainfield Central High School made school history by advancing to state after placing fourth in sectionals.

'Lucky Charm' 6th Grader Saves Friend From Choking During Lunch

Sergio Escobedo, a sixth grader at Aux Sable Middle School, performed the Heimlich maneuver after his friend choked during lunch.

New Principal Appointed At Timber Ridge Middle School

An assistant principal from Ira Jones Middle School will serve as Timber Ridge's principal starting in the next school year.

High School Journalists Bring Home Several Competition Awards

Plainfield high school students took home 36 individual awards at the recent Southwest Prairie Conference Journalism Competition.

College Credits: Students Raise Money For Children's Hospital

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

Plainfield South Places Third Overall At Art Conference

Twenty-five students from District 202 high schools earned high honors in the Southwest Prairie Art Conference in Romeoville March 5.

Middle School Students Attend Holocaust Museum For Leadership Day

The students attended to develop a deeper understanding of the Holocaust, genocide, human rights and social justice, officials said Monday.

College Credits: Plainfield Students Make University Dean's Lists

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

9 Plainfield High School Students Named National Merit Finalists

To be finalists, students must have an outstanding academic record, score high on the SAT and be endorsed by the school principal.

4 District Administrators Approved By Board Of Education

Three of the new district-level hires will replace peers who are retiring at the end of the school year.

D202 Superintendent Highlights Public Education In Monthly Letter

"As I near the end of my 36-year public education career, I am so proud and humbled to have been a very small part of such a giant vision."

Masks No Longer Required On School Buses: District 202

The updated guidance comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed their requirements about masks Friday.

College Credits: Plainfield Student Grad At University of Tampa

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

Spring Musical Theater Season Begins At Plainfield High Schools

All four District 202 high schools are preparing to perform spring musicals, including "Little Women" and "High School Musical."

American Sign Language Interpreter Added To D202 Board Meetings

District 202 officials said adding an interpreter is part of an effort to expand communication tools.

6 Plainfield North Students Earn German Test Honors

Of the 21 Plainfield North students who took the National German Exam, six earned special honors and one scored in the 80-89th percentile.

District 202 Parent Group Organizes Mental Health Program

Speakers at the upcoming free program will provide easy strategies to strengthen mental health and wellness for both students and parents.

District 202 Goes Remote Thursday Based On 'Unfavorable' Forecast

Students in the Plainfield school district will participate in e-learning Thursday as a result of the forecasted snowstorm.

College Credits: Plainfield Students Make Dean, President Lists

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

Chicago Bears Name Plainfield 5th Grade Teacher Classroom Legend

With the $1,000 grant teacher Alyssa McLean received with the honor, she plans to buy books to keep fifth graders interested in reading.

Scholastic Art, Writing Awards Given To 15 District 202 Students

Artists from Plainfield Central, Plainfield South and Plainfield East high schools won a combined 31 regional art and writing awards.

7 Middle School Champions Will Compete In Regional Spelling Bee

The District 202 students won at their respective schools' spelling bees and will now compete at the Will County Regional Spelling Bee.

No More Masks: District 202 Adheres To Judge's Temporary Ruling

Following the Friday ruling, unvaccinated staff will also no longer be required to test weekly, District 202 officials confirmed.