Happy Assistant Principals Week!
This week, we celebrate our incredible assistant principals who provide unwavering dedication and exceptional service to our school district.
“Each day, you navigate countless responsibilities with remarkable skill and grace – supporting your principals, empowering our teachers, motivating our students, and creating positive learning environments where everyone can thrive,” said District 202 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Glenn Wood.
Thank you!
Home Access Center will be down today (4/1/25) for scheduled maintenance.
Remember: No school Friday for a student improvement day. See you Monday! #202proud
Don’t forget that the Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence scholarships are open!
The deadline to submit is March 15, 2025.
Check out all the options to help fund your education and future career goals.
Visit d202foundation.org and click on the Scholarships tab to start filling out the applications today!
Contact klarson@psd202.org if you have any questions.
Plainfield East High School’s Bengal Boutique is thrilled to celebrate 15 years of helping students shine on their special day.
Bengal Boutique offers PEHS students the opportunity to browse a gorgeous selection of free dresses for prom and formal dances, shoes and accessories in a boutique style setting.
The boutique now also provides professional wear for men and women.
"The Bengal Boutique is such a wonderful tradition,” PEHS creative arts division chair Cortney Troy said.
“This year, we are excited to extend it to the business world. Our hope is to ensure that all students have access to valuable experiences without needing to worry about any financial constraints,” Troy said.
Troy and PEHS associate principal of curriculum and instruction Cindy Egizio run the boutique.
To donate to the Bengal Boutique, or to make an appointment please visit: https://sites.google.com/psd202.org/pehs-bengal-boutique/home?scrlybrkr=561a5195.
STEM + Art = STEAM!
Bonnie McBeth Learning Center preschoolers enjoyed a night where art meets science at the annual STEAM Night on January 23.
Over 50 Bonnie McBeth Learning Center students and their families attended the annual event that featured a variety of STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in the classrooms.
In the science rooms, children participated in a "Sink or Float" experiment, a baking soda and vinegar reaction activity, and a magnet exploration center.
In the engineering rooms, students had the opportunity to build with large blocks and magnet tiles, as well as create structures using multi-colored cups and craft sticks.
The art rooms offered a range of projects for students to create with their families, including a "Make Your Own Snowman" kit and a foam frame project.
In the math room, children counted winter animals and participated in winter-themed measuring activities using a snowball ruler.
Support Bags of Hope and let Portillo's provide dinner for you on Thursday this week. Twenty percent of sales will benefit Bags of Hope between 5 and 8 p.m. at the 1155 Brook Forest Avenue, Shorewood location. #202proud
Happy 2025! #202proud
Flags will fly at half-staff until sunset on January 28, 2025 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday. Flags were already at half-staff to honor Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who died in the line of duty on December 23. Flags are lowered for 30 days from the death of a President or former President.
The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence is pleased to announce a new scholarship for District 202 seniors named the AAA Abuzir Insurance Agency Scholarship.
The scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship, for at least the next three years, to a District 202 senior who intends on attending trade school or going into a skills-based career, such as beauty school, real estate and insurance.
Interested in applying?
The new scholarship application along with all Foundation scholarships are available on the Foundation website at d202foundation.org.
Fifty District 202 students in the Functionally Based Instruction (FBI) program got in the holiday spirit on Wednesday, December 11 at Ira Jones Middle School.
Middle school students in the program from John F. Kennedy, Heritage Grove and Ira Jones attended the festivities.
Students enjoyed cookie decorating, craft making and games/sing-along activities.
In all, about 80 students, teachers, paraprofessionals and parents were present.
Everyone came together for lunch and then enjoyed a dance party, which included a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, facilitated by Ira Jones 8th graders.
Peer buddies from Ira Jones, along with several parents, helped during the festivities.
“Many of the students involved are participants in the Extended School Year (ESY) program and Special Olympics, making this gathering an excellent opportunity for them to connect and enjoy each other’s company,” Ira Jones FBI teacher Melissa Griffith said.
School is officially out for Thanksgiving break! Classes resume Monday, December 2. #202proud
Plainfield School District 202's Care Closet event is coming up soon! If you know anyone who could benefit from this valuable community resource, please encourage them to contact their child's school social worker for more information. Let's work together to ensure every child has what they need for a warm and wonderful winter season.
The Plainfield School District 202 Foundation has awarded 13 Bonnie McBeth Learning Center preschool teachers the Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grant totaling $5,000.
Teachers can use the award to help pay for any program designed to improve their classroom knowledge and teaching skills.
Congratulations to:
(L to R): Darlene Harrington, Caitlyn Rodighiero, Nicole Cagle, Dana Rakoci, Patty Thomas, Debra Beer).
Grant recipients not pictured include Ryane Barton, Kelli Shrigley, Awilda Torres, Elisabeth Sauvageau, Valerie Larsen, Julie Belka and Jennifer Lennhardt.
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Remember to set your clocks back one hour Sunday morning - or Saturday night - when Daylight Savings Time ends.
Check out this week's Education Partners newsletter. https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/plainfield-community-consolidated-school-district-202/newsletters/education-partners-for-10-18-2024
Watch this story from FOX32 Chicago about the district's new D202 INCubator program.
Thank you to FOX32 Chicago for sharing and highlighting our students, teachers and community partnerships. #202proud
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/plainfield-students-compete-shark-tank-style-challenge-entrepreneurship-program
Flags will be at half-staff today at all District 202 buildings in honor of Patriot Day. #neverforget911
“I am so grateful for the Horizon Grant that enabled my research at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago,” said Anthony Mekhael, Plainfield East High School senior.
Mekhael attended Dr. Daniel Shaye’s research program this summer thanks to the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence Horizon Grant.
“Through this opportunity, I have mastered various techniques, including DNA cloning for lentiviral transduction and advanced methods like Gibson Assembly and gel electrophoresis,” Mekhael said.
The hands-on research experience will enhance his skills in molecular techniques and microscopy, preparing Mekhael for a career in the medical field.
“Additionally, I've gained valuable experience with C. elegans techniques and essential lab skills such as sterile technique and micropipetting,” Mekhael said.
The Foundation awarded 2024 Horizon Grants to six students to help pay for summer learning enrichment experiences that broaden their academic horizons and explore areas of interest.
