Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) Stories

D. 202 HS artists do well at 5th Lewis University art show

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Jan 13, 2022

Three District 202 high school students won the top spots and two more won special recognitions in Lewis University’s fifth annual High School Art Invitational.

Nomination deadline for D. 202 Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame extended to January 19, 2022

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Jan 12, 2022

Folks,Please publish this ASAP.

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DISTRICT 202 PHOTO -- John F. Kennedy Middle School "brain hats"

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Jan 12, 2022

John F. Kennedy Middle School seventh graders Giovanni Paz, Armando Medina, and Kevin Killins (left to right) are wearing their brains on the outside of their heads! In a fun and engaging hands-on activity, students in Madonna Majka’s science class create a brain hat as they apply their knowledge of the anatomy of the human brain on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY COLUMN -- THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR FOCUSING ON "THE MAIN THING"

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Oct 8, 2021

To borrow from one of the themes of the 1989 book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey, there is a saying that defines the start and the continuation of this school year:

Nominations due January 12th for D. 202 Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Oct 5, 2021

Nominations are due by January 12, 2022 for the 12th annual induction into the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame.

Goodbye Snow Days? District 202 outlines e-learning plan

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Sep 28, 2021

Snow days may be a thing of the past for many school districts including District 202 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

D. 202, JJC, and Plainfield Library team up for family literacy

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Sep 28, 2021

District 202 in Plainfield, Joliet Junior College and the Plainfield Public Library will co-host a special event to promote family literacy on Friday, October 1, 2021, featuring nationally-renowned “story performer” Chris Fascione.

Twenty-one D. 202 students earn National Merit “commended” rank

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Sep 24, 2021

Please publish.Thanks.NEWS Twenty-one D.

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Plainfield South HS to host 4th annual band invitational

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Sep 15, 2021

Plainfield South High School will host its 4th annual Marching Band Invitational on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the school, 7800 Caton Farm Road, Plainfield.

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New D. 202 elementary opens door to full-day kindergarten for all

By Thomas Hernandez (Director of Community Relations) | Aug 5, 2021

On August 18, 2021, Wallin Oaks Elementary School will both open its doors as District 202’s 18th elementary school and close the loop on a community goal at least 10 years in the making.