Plainfield East High School humanities division social studies teacher Kady Fairfield Meneses will participate in the prestigious Transatlantic Educators Dialogue (TED) Program at the University of Illinois.

The TED Program is a unique opportunity for educators in the United States and Europe to come together online for shared exploration and examination of various educational topics.

Such topics include global collaboration, supporting diverse learning needs, parental involvement, and technology in the classroom.

Fairfield Meneses will spend the next 10 weeks in a peer learning network, building global competency skills.

Fairfield Meneses said this professional development opportunity fuels her passion of lifelong learning.

“I love learning through conversation and the TED program is the perfect platform to build community with other educators,” Fairfield Meneses said.

Sixteen District 202 high school student musicians will participate in the annual Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Student Programs for Band, Chorus, and Orchestra in Peoria from January 29  to February 1, 2025.

Participation in this event is one of the state's most prestigious honors in high school music.

Plainfield School District 202 is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with our families and ensuring everyone has the tools to support student success. To further this commitment, we’ve added new videos to our district website designed to inform and empower our community.

Explore the latest resources on Parent University, where we provide practical guidance and insights on topics that matter most to parents and guardians.

New topics are:

• Home Access Center

• Early college credit

• Understanding the Illinois Assessment of Readiness test

Additionally, dive into an overview of ACCESS Testing, offering valuable information about the assessment process and its role in measuring English language proficiency for our students.

At District 202, we’re committed to nurturing a love for learning and supporting literacy initiatives across our schools. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Beanstack, a dynamic new platform that transforms reading into an adventure for our students!

With Beanstack, students will embark on a journey filled with fun and motivation, thanks to gamification, competition, and well-deserved recognition. Whether your student enjoys diving into thrilling fiction, exploring fascinating nonfiction, or flipping through graphic novels and online articles, every word they read matters.

Through daily reading logs on Beanstack’s web or mobile app, students can:

• Unlock digital badges for milestones achieved

• Climb leaderboards and build daily reading streaks

• Create a personal virtual bookshelf to track their reading journey

Seniors: Check out the scholarships available through the Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence. 

Visit d202foundation.org and click on the Scholarship tab to start filling out the applications today! 

Contact Kelly Larson at klarson@psd202.org if you have any questions.