🎼You're invited to a night of incredible live jazz!🎼
Join us for the District 202 Summer Jazz Camp Concert at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater in Settlers’ Park in Plainfield. This free, family-friendly event will feature performances by nearly 70 talented middle and high school students from across the district.🎺
Under the direction of Ryan Kazda, PHS-CC band director and Dan Schmitt, John F. Kennedy Middle School band director, students have spent the past two weeks learning the art of jazz, from improvisation to performing in styles like swing, funk, Latin, and pop.🎷
Come out, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy an evening of great music while supporting these amazing young musicians. #202proud
Middle school principals, assistant principals, and deans held their annual summer retreat this week at John F. Kennedy Middle School to discuss the upcoming school year, engage in team building, and address other matters.
Thank you for your 20 years of service to District 202! #202proud #happyretirement #nextchapter
John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth graders in Jen Gruca's ELA class learned about helicopters thanks to a classmate's dad, who landed his copter at the school on Wednesday morning.
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.
The Board of Education recognized the Red Cheetah and Blue Cheetah basketball teams for winning state championships at the Special Olympics Illinois games earlier this month. The teams were recognized Wednesday. #202proud
🔎 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
Congratulations to The Space Page team from Timber Ridge Middle School who bested The Book Benders: The Final Chapter from Ira Jones Middle School to take home the District 202 Battle of the Books 2025 title! All seven middle school teams did awesome! #202proud
Congratulations! The 2025 John F. Kennedy Middle School Spelling Bee winner is eighth grader Khaliyah Olans.
Olans won in the 20th round by spelling the word onyx correctly.
Olans will compete in the Will County Regional Spelling Bee in March at Lincoln-Way West High School.
Due to inclement weather, the District 202 Administration Center will close at 2 p.m. today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Nineteen John F. Kennedy Middle School students spent quality time with Eichelberger Elementary School students this week.
As part of a new initiative, the middle schoolers spent their lunch period eating with kindergarten and first grade students.
They also helped at recess and played games.
The day was so successful, the peer buddies program will become a weekly occurrence between the two schools.
Artist Sam Thousand played his trumpet and worked with John F. Kennedy Middle School students on writing and producing spoken and written art. Thousand is part of the Artist Workshop hosted by Jen Gruca, JFK 8th grade English Language Arts teacher and Poetry Club sponsor. #202proud
Enjoy French toast sticks and turkey sausage for Breakfast for Lunch today!
Enjoy buffalo chicken mac and cheese and a dinner roll today for lunch on National Hot Sauce Day.
All afterschool activities and sports are canceled tonight due to the frigid temperatures. Please plan on in-person school tomorrow unless otherwise notified.
Celebrate National Bagel Day today with mini strawberry cream cheese bagels for breakfast.
Warm up at lunch with street corn chowder today through January 16. Enjoy a hearty mix of roasted sweet corn, potatoes, pinto beans, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro served with a cheesy breadstick.
Enjoy breakfast for lunch with waffles and scrambled eggs!
