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March 2026 Happy Women’s History Month! This March, Charles Reed Elementary is proud to join the nationwide celebration of the women who have shaped our world, our community,...

Four District 202 school and community leaders have been recognized with an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) 2026 Those Who Excel Award. ISBE’s Those Who Excel Awards hon...

The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence, on behalf of the Niehus Family, is honored to present the Walter G. and Juanita F. Niehus Award to a worthy District 2...

Community members are invited to nominate a District 202 staff member or community member for the 2026 CAPE Community Award. The CAPE Community Award recognizes an individual for...

We have heard from several community members with questions about the District’s use of Lifetouch for school photos. We take these concerns seriously and are looking into the matt...

The public is invited to attend the Community Day to see performances by the District 202 Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard groups. Doors open at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2...

February 2026 Dear Charles Reed Families, As we recognize Black History Month, we take time to honor and celebrate the rich history, contributions, and voices of Black America...

District 202 recently brought together 55 community members and student leaders for an annual update and conversation on the District’s 2023–2028 Strategic Plan. District administ...

January 2026 Happy New Year Charles Reed Families! We are excited to welcome everyone back as we begin the second half of the school year. Our teachers and staff are refre...

The District 202 Board of Education approved a plan on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, adjusting its high school student attendance boundaries. The board approved the student atten...

Fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade students can get their creative juices flowing over winter break by entering the Plainfield Area Public Library’s annual Short Story Contest. Here ...

Officials from Plainfield School District 202 announced today that a refined student attendance boundary plan would implement a multi-year, phased approach. Only the high school s...

“A Caring Community Working Together to Grow as Life Long Learners” December 2025 Dear Charles Reed Families, One of the greatest strengths of our school is the lov...

Students and families across District 202 are receiving essential supplies and personal care items thanks to a generous donation from TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electr...

The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence is seeking nominations for its 16th annual Alumni Hall of Fame, which celebrates District 202 graduates who have made outs...

October 2025 Hello Cougar Families! 🧡 October is National Bullying Prevention Month Every October, schools across the country take part in National Bullying Prevention Mont...

The Plainfield Band Boosters organization will host its 27th annual fall craft show on October 25 and 26, 2025, at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 West Fort Beggs D...

The October 8 meeting will be recorded and the video will be posted online on Thursday, October 10, 2025. District 202 has released the third-party draft results of its Student...

The District 202 Care Closet is collecting clothing donations from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2025, at three schools. The Care Closet offers clothing and other essential ite...

TruGreen will be at the following sites on Saturday, September 27, to finish spraying for weeds: Charles Reed Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School Walker's Grove ...