Valley View School District 365u

Valley View School District 365U has fired three middle school staff members over inappropriate conduct with a student, according to the district.

Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

The Valley View Community Unit School District 365U superintendent has been granted a contract extension through June 30, 2026.

Scott Heil: I think the current cell phone policy to keep them off or out of site aligns with my views as cell phones can be a distraction on many levels to the classroom and school environment

Victor Zack: Our first priority is always the safety and security of student's staff and community members within our facilities

Jennifer Shroba: I do not personally believe in banning books as I believe there is something to be learned from all literature

William Spengler on a top priority: Ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff. This issue is broad and ranges from students feeling physically secure on campus to cybersecurity concerns that increasingly face our public institutions.

Steve Buresh said he’s planned some amazing cookies for December at his cookie store in Plainfield.

Valley View Community Unit School District 365U received a $40,000 grant to allow it to expand arts or foreign language classes.

Dr. Keith Wood's contract runs through June 30, 2025

Valley View School district staff members received threatening messages on March 9, which the Bolingbrook police are investigating.

Bolingbrook High School principal Dr. Jason Pascavage and Brooks Middle School assistant principal Patrick Meginniss earned state award from education organizations.

Bolingbrook High School social studies teacher Colleen Guccione has been named as a finalist for the 2024 Illinois State Board of Education’s Teacher of the Year

Valley View School District 365U is partnering with Northern Illinois Food Bank, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and VNA Health Care to provide the RX Mobile Pantry Program at Bolingbrook High School.

Valley View staff members are pursuing master’s degrees and special skill certifications that will lead to their becoming certified teachers and filling vacancies through a State of Illinois pilot program

Employees of the Meijer store in Bolingbrook have donated $5,000 to the Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation.

Valley View School District 365U has launched an innovative cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification program, designed to equip students and educators with essential life-saving skills.

Brooks Middle School Principal Dr. Keith Wood and his wife Angela are the 2023 recipients of the village of Bolingbrook’s Family of the Year Award.

Three elementary schools in Valley View Schoo District 365U formally opened new spaces and renovated playgrounds on Tue. Aug. 15.

Valley View School District 365U now has its first electric bus as part of its transportation fleet.

Joliet Township High School District 204 officials are asking parents to consider taking their child to school at the beginning of the academic year. The district continues to face a declining number of bus drivers.

The agenda for this meeting will be posted at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.

“No matter how difficult it might be to pick yourself back up, please learn from your failure and choose to be better – but only better than yourself and for yourself,” Lillian Borbas said during her commencement speech from the Romeoville High School football field.

Valley View School Community Unit School District 365U is hiring a variety of full-time and part-time positions for the 2023-2024 school year.

Jennifer Foster will retire at the end of May from Valley View School District 365U. She’s spent all 20 years in the district at Kenneth Hermansen Elementary School in Romeoville, mainly as a kindergarten and fifth grade special education teacher.

The principal of a Romeoville early childhood center has been recognized as a champion of the Pyramid model, which is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development.

We've got updated unofficial election results for Joliet and Will County for you here

Question: Do you believe the district needs to make any changes to improve DEI in your district? Answer: I believe the current board has made some good strides toward making our district one that is truly inclusive. Read Jon-Pierre Bradley's questionnaire here.

Question: Why are you running for office? Answer: Having been on the school board for 8 years, I feel that I still have more to contribute to the students of Valley View. Read Diane Parro's election questionnaire here.

Question: Why are you running for office? Answer: I am seeking this position to serve the members of the Valley View community, including our learners, educators and the residents of the district. Read William Spengler's election questionnaire here.

Valley View School Community Unit School District 365U has a new logo and identifying graphics that are part of an updated strategic plan, which will be formally presented to the VVSD Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday, July 18.

Bolingbrook High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC IL-091 earned an overall unit assessment score of Exceeds Standards during its recent unit evaluation.

The Valley View School District 365U Board of Education approved the selection of Sonia Ruiz to be principal at Jane Addams Middle School in Bolingbrook.

Keith Wood, principal of Brooks Middle School in Bolingbrook, was named the 2022 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year. The award recognizes middle school principals who positively impact students and the learning community.

Grizaffi is the assistant superintendent at Valley View Community Unit School District 365U.

Angelic Kindness donated Buddy Benches to 10 schools around VVSD District 365U

Maria Burgos approved as executive director of pre-kindergarten through fifth grade educational services

District says changes in public health guidance makes in-person learning easier

About 1,500 district staff members will be vaccinated for COVID-19

A Romeoville business owner continued his annual donation to enhance math and science programs in the Valley View School District 365U on behalf of the Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program.

Valley View School District 365U will again attempt a gradual transition of resuming in-person learning starting later this month.

Two Will County area school districts announced the few students who were learning in person will switch back to remote learning as novel coronavirus infections continue to rise significantly.