Schools

A 12-year-old boy is the latest youth to be arrested and charged for his involvement in posting social media threats to Joliet schools, police said Tuesday night.

Joliet police say no credible threats found, but others may be involved after making two arrests in connection with social media threats made to Joliet schools.

Joliet Township High School District 204 sent a notice to families and refreshed students on safety protocols Monday following two days of non-credible social media threats to its schools.

Plainfield police say there is "no credible evidence to support" the threat made regarding Plainfield Central but there will be extra security at the campus Tuesday morning.

A social media post caused increased police presence at Sycamore schools on Monday but officials said no direct threat was made, and rumors of one are unsubstantiated

Due to a threat that is circulating about students bringing weapons to several schools in Joliet this week all Joliet District 86 schools will go to e-learning

Joliet Catholic Academy’s Kazma Family Scholarship recipients from the class of 2028 are announced.

School District 202 has new entrepreneurship classrooms at all four Plainfield high schools. Students will spend the 2024-25 school year building a product.

Joliet West High School was on a “secure and hold” protocol for more than three hours Friday afternoon in reaction to rumors of a weapon on the campus. No weapon was found after a search by Joliet police.

The Joliet Junior College City Center campus will reopen Monday after extensive roof and HVAC repairs were done in response to damage from storms on July 14.

Plainfield South High School will host its seventh annual marching band invitational on Saturday at the school. Marching bands from the Chicago area will be competing.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 broke ground Thursday on construction projects to build new buildings to replace Gompers and Hufford junior high schools, both schools that were built in the 1950s.

Officials from Joliet Public Schools District 86 will break ground on the new Hufford and Gompers Junior High School buildings on Thursday.

Central Elementary School in Plainfield is one of three schools in Illinois recognized as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community by Work Solution Tree.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 recognized those employees who have served from 5 to 35 years

Sunshine Mexican Café in Joliet will provide a free lunch.

Joliet Township High School District recognized 25 faculty members for achieving tenure status at the Aug. 20 school board meeting.

A.O. Marshall Elementary School teacher Maida Cornelio-Sauseda was presented with the Chicago Bears Classroom Legends award on Aug. 27.

Judith Nash, assistant superintendent of human resources and labor relations at District 86 in Joliet, started her career in 1991 by teaching at Hufford Junior High School. When Nash returned to District 86 on 2024, she learned two former student also work for District 86.

Interior preparation underway for taking down former Joliet Catholic High School gym. Hickory Street lane to be closed Thursday.

Joliet Schools District 86 recently recognized Becky Nahas, the district's only teacher for the visually impaired students for her more than 3 decades of educating.

The city of Dixon has kicked off the first step in creating its new comprehensive plan, which will guide city leaders’ decisions for the next 20 years.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 recently welcomed more than 70 n new employees for the 2024-25 school year.

The Joliet City Council approved what officials say is the first pay increase for school crossing guards since 2015.

Tournament of Roses president Ed Morales will visit the Lincoln-Way community this weekend and tour all three high schools - Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West.

The Lockport Township High School District 205 board approved Candace Gerritsen to fill the vacancy on the board of education left by the death of Dr. Sandra Chimon Rogers in June.

The Joliet City Council on Tuesday will vote on 15% pay raise for crossing guards.

Steps for Strays is hosted by Granny Rose Animal Shelter and will feature a walk through the trails of Lowell Park, face painting, an owner-dog look-a-like contest, a best trick contest, informational tables from local pet-based businesses and more.

As Will County schools begin a new year this month, we took a look at cell phone policies for students at Joliet area schools districts. Here's what we found.

The Morris Community High School Board voted Monday night to open bids for a new gym floor and bleachers.

Mayor Terry D'Arcy, educators, others join to warn against vaping as school year nears.

Students can bring cell phones to most DuPage County schools, but district policies prohibit them from using them during the school day

As restrictions in cellphone use increase across the US, local educators discuss what has been done and what could be done in the future to keep the students focused in the classroom.

Lockport Township High School District 205 is hosting a celebratory reception at 8 a.m. on Friday, to rededicate Central High School after it was closed for 10 months.

After a two month search, Joliet Public Schools District 86 has appointed a new assistant superintendent for business and financial services.

Glen Ellyn District 41 breaks ground on facility for full-day kindergarten

Students arrived for their first day of school Wednesday at Lincoln Elementary School in DeKalb.

Joliet high school students tell their unique experiences in workplaces as summer interns through Will County organizations and businesses.

Tools for Schools organizers planned for 500 students to pass through their annual distribution day Thursday at the Elks Club in Dixon. Students who qualified could pick up needed supplies donated by community members.

Sterling's Goodwill held a Stuff the Bus campaign Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at its store, where it collected school supplies to help students start their year off right.

Joliet hosted its annual Kidz Fest Saturday. In addition to fun and games, school supplies were given out and health checks were available.

Joliet Township High School District 204 wants to add more school resource officers.

Manhattan School District 114 is opening its new Manhattan Junior High School with a community open House on Tuesday.

Geneva District 304's insurer agreed to pay a family $60,000 in a settlement to end a federal lawsuit alleging the district ignored relentless bullying of their special needs seventh grade son.

The first Parent University is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20 at Plank Junior High School, 510 Secretariat Lane, Oswego. Registration is required; go to https://www.sd308.org/.

Byron residents and school district officials were busy Tuesday, July 16, 2024 picking up debris and surveying damage from Monday night's storm that felled trees and knocked out electrical service.

Lockport Township High School District 205 has opened applications for a board of education vacancy following the death of Dr. Sandra Chimon Rogers in June.

The Oswego Ledger obtained a copy of the settlement agreement through a Freedom of Information Act request. School Board members approved the agreement at a June 27 special board meeting.

Plainfield School District 202 has approved the hiring of Ashley Lamorte as principal at Wesmere Elementary School.

A family that filed a federal lawsuit alleging Geneva District 304 officials ignored relentless bullying of their seventh grade special needs son accepted the district's settlement offer, according to a court filing Wednesday.