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.
Seven District 202 Instructional Technology Coaches presented at the IDEAcon 2025 in February.
IDEAcon, hosted by the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA), is a renowned conference that brings together educators, administrators, and technology specialists to explore the latest advancements in instructional technology.
Presenters included:
• Christie Milen
• Kris Bruno
• Becky Young
• Kimmy Schuelke
• Judy Meier
• Steve Eighner
• Lisa Packley
Henry Moline, an Aux Sable Middle School seventh grader, also presented to give a student perspective to educators across the Midwest.
The Plainfield SD 202 ITC team shared strategies, tools, and real-world applications that empower teachers to create engaging and inclusive digital learning environments. Their sessions highlighted how technology can support SEL by fostering student engagement, collaboration, and emotional well-being through intentional instructional design.
“Technology is more than just a tool—it’s a bridge to deeper learning and meaningful connections,” said Laura Shervino, district Director of Digital Learning and Innovation.
“We were excited to showcase how digital learning strategies can enhance academic and emotional growth, ensuring that staff and students feel supported, heard, and prepared for the future. Additionally, this is an opportunity to showcase the dedication, passion, and hard work that our ITCs contribute to our staff, school, and community."
In total, 22 Instructional Technology Coaches attended the three-day event in Schaumburg.
🔎 Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week is coming March 3-7! Who’s excited? 🥞🎉 #NSBW25 #ClueInToSchoolBreakfast
Remember: No school Friday for a student improvement day. See you Monday! #202proud
Due to inclement weather, the District 202 Administration Center will close at 2 p.m. today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Enjoy a happy meal today with breakfast for lunch! Get your sweet on with French toast and turkey sausage!
All afterschool activities and sports are canceled tonight due to the frigid temperatures. Please plan on in-person school tomorrow unless otherwise notified.
It's National Bagel Day! Celebrate by making your own pepperoni and mozzarella pizza bagel for lunch!
Join us for Breakfast for Lunch today! Enjoy waffles and scrambled eggs.
It's National Spaghetti Day!
Enjoy pasta and meat sauce to celebrate!
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.
Knot by knot, Liberty Elementary School fourth graders in Kimberly Collier-Jefferson’s class made no sew blankets to give to Caycee’s Charity in Arkansas.
The school’s fourth graders have made and donated blankets to the charity for the past six years.
The charity provides food, clothing and winter items to families in need.
The fleece fabric for the blankets is donated by Liberty Elementary School parent Bernadette Perez.
"Our fourth grade class looks forward to making blankets for children that may not have a blanket to stay warm with in the winter,” Collier-Jefferson said.
Flags at all District 202 buildings will fly at half-staff today for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Liberty Elementary School first graders in Mrs. Minnerick’s class began their coding journey this past week. Media Specialist Mrs. Milen read the book “How to Code a Sandcastle” to students. The class discussed what coding is and why it’s important. Students worked in groups using Thanksgiving-themed hopscotch coding chips to create a code they followed.
School is officially out for Thanksgiving break! Classes resume Monday, December 2. #202proud
We celebrate District 202's 1,147 Educational Support staff members as part of American Education Week! Our district runs more smoothly with the help of these dedicated staff members. Thank YOU! #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.
