October 18, 2024

group of students walking along stadium track — Plainfield East High School hosted a walk for Mental Health Awareness during all PE classes on October 11, 2024. Student members of the Bengal Athletic Leadership Council passed out green ribbons during the walk. Green ribbons are the international symbol of mental health awareness. Students also filled out cards with positive quotes or messages and handed out information pertaining to mental health awareness.

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Board of Education meeting Wednesday

The District 202 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the District Administration Center, 15732 Howard St.

The board will go into closed session immediately and will return to open session at about 7:30 p.m.

PPCN event on well-being Wedneday

District 202 will share resources for promoting family well-being on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Heritage Grove Middle School, 12425 S. Van Dyke Road, Plainfield.

District 202's Plainfield Parent Community Network will present this free program, “Building a Brighter Tomorrow Together: Resources You Need to Know About for Promoting Your Family’s Mental, Emotional, and Physical Well-being."

Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a resource fair and the program will start at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

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PNHS men’s and women’s cross country coach receives IHSA Coach of the Year Award

Plainfield North High School men’s and women’s cross country head coach Andrew Derks was named the Illinois High School Association Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season.

“It makes me feel proud to be recognized, but I truly see this as an award for our entire coaching staff,” Derks said.

“Coach Derks deserves this honor based on not only the success of the program, but also the dedication and commitment he has towards the student athletes,” PNHS Athletic Director Ron Lear said.

Each fall, the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), which is the national affiliate of the IHSA, conducts a coach of the year program for all NFHS-sanctioned sports.

PNHS cross country coach stand in field with members of team

High school juniors can broaden horizons with Foundation grant

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 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, the district’s alternative high school. (Actual grant amounts will depend on applications and available revenue, but the total of all grants awarded will not exceed $5,000).

Grants are to be used for expenses related to a summer enrichment experience. This includes but is not limited to expenses such as: registration, travel, food/lodging, learning materials and supplies.

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Give a staff member a High $5

Make a donation today to the Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence in honor of a District 202 staff member!

Your donation will not only support district-wide programs and scholarships, but it will brighten the day of your recognized employee.

To learn more, visit https://www.d202foundation.org/o/dffe/page/give-a-high-5

Give a High $5 or $10, $25, $50 plus to honor a teacher

Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff

Plainfield District 202 Community Relations Department
(815) 577-4085