“I enjoyed attending the week-long Generate Summer Camp at Wheaton College this past July,” said Noah Yui, Plainfield North High School senior.
Yui attended the service-oriented camp that allows youth to serve the local community during their stay thanks to the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence Horizon Grant.
Yui’s youth group served at Wayside Cross Ministries, a homeless and addiction recovery center in Aurora.
“Areas of service for our group included detailing and cleaning cars, calling people who donated to the ministry to thank them for their support, making cards and posters for new arrivals at Wayside, ministering to people on the street, and speaking with residents of Wayside in small groups,” Yui said.
“Thank you, Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence, for supporting this summer enrichment experience,” he added.
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.
“I am so grateful for the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence and the Horizon Grant for the opportunity to learn and live hip hop this summer,” said Ava Florez, Plainfield North High School senior.
Florez attended the “Illinois Summer Youth Music Hip-Hop” camp at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in July thanks to the Horizon Grant.
“During the week I worked with experienced music hip hop artists and like-minded people my age to create a hip hop song from scratch which we performed at the end of the week in the Canopy Club,” Florez said.
She also attended master classes and listened to lectures from musical experts.
“We learned a lot not just about making music but the history behind it and stories about the people who do it,” she said. “It was a truly incredible experience.”
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.
For the first time in the school’s history, a Plainfield East High School alum has made it to the NCAA Division 1 Baseball World Series.
Brady Louck, ’23 is a pitcher for Florida State University.
No. 8 FSU will face off against Tennessee to open the College World Series on Friday, June 14, 2024, on ESPN.
In this week's Education Partners newsletter - The new middle school Special Olympics team boasts success, the retired director of technology earns accolades, autonomous mowers debut this summer. https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/plainfield-community-consolidated-school-district-202/newsletters/education-partners-for-06-07-2024
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 from Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield South High School, Plainfield North High School, and Plainfield East High School. We are proud of you!
We are mourning the loss of Tom Hernandez longtime Director of Community Relations who passed away April 15, 2024.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Glenn Wood said Hernandez was a thoughtful, caring person representing District 202 proudly and professionally.
“Tom Hernandez was a true champion for District 202 and was well known for his professionalism, positive attitude, and big heart. He was known as “The Voice” of 202 because he made the school cancellation phone calls and often served as emcee for district and other events. Hernandez’s legacy is one of compassion and community. He will be deeply missed.”
Obituary/services: https://fredcdames.com/tribute/details/8791/Thomas-Hernandez/obituary.html#tribute-start
Tune in to the District 202 YouTube channel tonight at 5:30 to watch the 48th Annual C.A.P.E. Awards!
Stream here ➡️ https://youtube.com/live/EZP3TwL4T8E?feature=share
Thank you, CAPE board members and volunteers, for your continued support and dedication to the district. We look forward to tonight's celebration. #202proud
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Have you downloaded our new mobile app yet? Visit https://youtu.be/p4CcRtIeWXQ?si=UbufPY6a1Egy65Ic to learn more about the app.
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The Horizon grant application is now open.
District 202 high school juniors once again have the chance to broaden their academic horizons with the help of a special grant to help pay for a summer extended learning experience.
The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence will award multiple Horizon Grants totaling up to $5,000 to current high school juniors from District 202’s four high schools and Plainfield Academy.
Horizon Grant applications are due April 4, 2024. Winners will be announced by May 3.
Grants can be used for programs between June 1-August 10, 2024.
Apply now, https://forms.gle/7qy4cMAVbyUDem5e6.
🧡The Plainfield East High School Alumni Art Show was a success.🧡
Thirteen PEHS alumni showcased their work at the inaugural event on October 19.
Alumni cut the ribbon to commemorate the high school’s new exhibition space above the Media Center.
This show also served as a Senior Art Show for a few former students as they never had the opportunity as they graduated in spring 2020.
“This exhibition brings together the past and the present, uniting our alumni, our current students, and our faculty in a celebration of artistic expression,” said PEHS art teacher Emily Tonon.
“It is my hope that all alumni, whether former art students or not, who are creating art, will exhibit with us in the future,” Tonon said.
