Thank you for your 30 and a half years of service to District 202! #happyretirement #202proud #nextchapter
Thank you for your 24 years of service to District 202! #happyretirement #202proud #nextchapter
Thank you to our amazing school lunch team for all you do for our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate your hard work, kindness, and commitment.
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #SchoolNutrition #ThankYou #SchoolLunchHeroes
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #SchoolNutrition #ThankYou #SchoolLunchHeroes
TruGreen will be spraying for weeds and fertilizing around the district this weekend, May 2 and 3. Rain dates are May 8 and 9.
This week, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Week — and in District 202, we have so much to celebrate.
Our administrative professionals are the backbone of this district. They are the first voices families hear when they call, the steady hands that keep our schools running, and the quiet problem-solvers who make everything work behind the scenes. Their dedication, professionalism, and care for our students and staff do not go unnoticed. You are valued, you are appreciated, and this community is better because of you. Thank you for everything you do — every single day.
Our administrative professionals are the backbone of this district. They are the first voices families hear when they call, the steady hands that keep our schools running, and the quiet problem-solvers who make everything work behind the scenes. Their dedication, professionalism, and care for our students and staff do not go unnoticed. You are valued, you are appreciated, and this community is better because of you. Thank you for everything you do — every single day.
This week, we celebrate school libraries during National Library Week. Our media centers are staffed with Media Center Specialists and clerks who not only work with books but also help students in many different ways. These centers are beacons of technology that allow students to explore ways to learn beyond the pages of books. And thanks to our library staff members, whom we celebrated on April 21, National Library Workers Day. We appreciate all you do.
District 202, in partnership with its Bilingual Parents Advisory Committee, hosted its inaugural Celebration of Cultures on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Plainfield High School–Central Campus.
The free event featured nearly 50 booths led by parents and staff celebrating cultures from around the world through food, art, music, clothing, performances, and interactive displays.
Students were at the center of the celebration, taking the stage to proudly share their cultural identities.
From drumming to traditional Ukrainian dance, each performance highlighted the diverse perspectives and talents that enrich District 202 schools every day.
The event brought together students, families, and staff in a shared celebration of community and connection.
“At the end of the day, our students are the heart of our district,” said Cindy Castanon, Director of Multilingual Education at District 202.
“Seeing them share their cultures and traditions so authentically reminds us why we do this work. They are the heartbeat of everything we strive to achieve in District 202.”
The free event featured nearly 50 booths led by parents and staff celebrating cultures from around the world through food, art, music, clothing, performances, and interactive displays.
Students were at the center of the celebration, taking the stage to proudly share their cultural identities.
From drumming to traditional Ukrainian dance, each performance highlighted the diverse perspectives and talents that enrich District 202 schools every day.
The event brought together students, families, and staff in a shared celebration of community and connection.
“At the end of the day, our students are the heart of our district,” said Cindy Castanon, Director of Multilingual Education at District 202.
“Seeing them share their cultures and traditions so authentically reminds us why we do this work. They are the heartbeat of everything we strive to achieve in District 202.”
No student attendance tomorrow. District 202 has a District Institute Day, and it is primary election day.
All district and individual school afterschool activities, including the YMCA afterschool program, are CANCELED today due to predicted severe weather later today.
Our Job Fair scheduled for March 19 has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
We are #202proud to recognize and thank our 93 social workers for the incredible support they provide to our school community. As National School Social Work Week closes, we appreciate the vital role they play in our schools with our students, parents, and staff.
Public schools are the heart of our communities. Join us in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026, Feb. 23-27, and help showcase the amazing work happening in public schools across the country. #PSW26 #PublicSchoolProud #202proud
Enjoy your holiday! See you Tuesday!
Due to predicted frigid temperatures tomorrow, we will have an E-Learning day, Monday, January 26, 2026. Students should NOT report to school.
We will have an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to predicted frigid temperatures, particularly during school arrival times. Students will need their laptops to log into Google Classroom from home tomorrow. All other activities at our schools on Friday are also canceled.
Middle school teachers, administrators, and learning specialists engaged in math learning using the program Building Thinking Classrooms as a guide. The model encourages engagement, critical thinking, and math discussion in classrooms. The professional development is tied to improving math in schools.
Congratulations to seventh-grader Aisha Chavda (holding trophy) on winning the Timber Ridge Middle School Spelling Bee on Janaury 13. Jayden Archuleta, seventh grade, (left) won second place and eighth-grader Dreux Willams won third place.
We are so proud of all of our students who participated in today's 2026 Spelling Bee.
Our top three spellers are:
1st Place - Aisha Chavda
2nd Place - Jayden Archuleta
3rd Place - Dreux Williams
Our top three spellers are:
1st Place - Aisha Chavda
2nd Place - Jayden Archuleta
3rd Place - Dreux Williams
TRMS parents, a few reminders...
Tomorrow is the TRMS Spelling Bee starting at 8:30. If your child qualified for the Bee we welcome you to come and watch.
Also, take the night off of cooking tomorrow and grab a meal from Texas Roadhouse while raising funds for the school through the PTO! Mention Timber Ridge whether you grab take out or eat in. Just think of those yummy rolls and honey butter DELICIOUS!
The annual Cheer for Child event hosted by Timber Ridge Middle School generated $685 and dozens of toys for the Will County Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and the Joliet and Plainfield police departments Shop with a Cop programs.
