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October & November 2026 Dear Charles Reed Families, As we step into October and November, we officially enter our second quarter of the school year! This season brings cooler...

The combined Plainfield Band Boosters organizations will host their 28th annual fall craft show on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 West...

The 74th Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 , with the theme “Road Trip.” The Community Homecoming Parade feature...

The Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence proudly announces that Karen Blair, choir, general music and drama teacher at Ira Jones Middle School, and Ryan Schlot...

Almost 40 District 202 students spent their summer gaining hands-on work experience, exploring career pathways and developing professional skills through the Will County Center fo...

August 2026 Hello Cougar Families! Welcome to an exciting new school year! Whether you are returning to our halls or joining the Cougar family for the very first time, we ar...

As part of its ongoing long-term planning efforts, the District 202 Board of Education and administration administered a survey to a sample of the community and hosted several di...

District 202 is experiencing a reduction of approximately $7 million annually in state Tier funding following its reclassification from Tier 1 to Tier 2 status. Unless District 20...

Charles Reed Elementary School fifth graders are trying to reduce food waste at their school, one piece of food at a time. Mitchell Grilliot’s students in April conducted a food ...

The District 202 CAPE parent organization recognized 95 outstanding parents, community members, teachers, and staff for their dedication to students, schools, and the community at...

District 202’s elementary schools will hold events this spring and summer to welcome new kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year. Children must be five years old by Sep...

April 2026 Welcome to Spring: A Season of Growth and Momentum The arrival of spring is always a breath of fresh air. As the days grow longer and the landscape begins to tr...

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...

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,...

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...

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...