Plainfield, IL News

The District 202 Board of Education has announced that Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood is currently on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). During his absence, the board and district administration have implemented a plan to manage all district responsibilities effectively.

District 202 high school juniors have the opportunity to expand their academic experiences through a special grant for summer learning. The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence is set to award Horizon Grants, totaling up to $5,000, to juniors from District 202's four high schools and Plainfield Academy. The exact amount of each grant will depend on applications and available funds, with the total not exceeding $5,000.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

Former Plainfield Central High School star Bruce Pendleton III hit the field in the Saint Xavier Cougars’ loss to Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats on Saturday, October 5.

Sixteen seniors from District 202 high schools have been recognized as "commended" students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This program, managed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), is a nationwide competition that acknowledges students for their academic potential.

Enrollment at Plainfield North High School fell compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

Plainfield North High School senior Dylan Budd has been named the 2024 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) journalism sports writing champion. Budd secured first place in the Sports Writing category at the IHSA state journalism competition, which took place on April 26, 2024, at Heartland Community College. He also participated in Review Writing.

District 202 students have the opportunity to register for the Illinois state Seal of Biliteracy test starting Monday, February 12, 2024. This initiative allows students to earn a certification that acknowledges their proficiency in multiple languages.