Our community is a winning team!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for District 202 Family Night with the Chicago Wolves on Nov. 1 in support of the District 202 Foundation for Excellence!

We loved seeing so many District 202 families and friends come together for a fun night.

Thanks for being part of our team.

3 days ago, District 202 Foundation for Excellence
family at chicago wolves game
family at chicago wolves game
kids with skates and chicago wolves
familiy at chicago wolves
family at chicago wolves
kids at hockey game
State Rep. Natalie Manley read books to Crystal Lawns Elementary School first graders on October 28.
4 days ago, District 202
woman sitting on chair holding book in front of group of seated students
woman with glasses holds up books while reading to students
woman with glasses holds book close to chest with children seated in front of her
woman sitting on chair holding book in front of group of seated students

Grab your Crystal Lawns Spirit Wear at 20% off through the entire month of November.

6 days ago, Crystal Lawns Elementary
Crystal Lawns Spirit Wear flyer.
The Crystal Lawns "Lost and Found" is quickly filling up. If your student has lost an item of clothing, etc., please have them check our Lost and Found area across from the Main Office.
10 days ago, Crystal Lawns Elementary
Lost and Found
We thank the Friendship Baptist Church in Plainfield for donating about $4,000 in school supplies for our Care Closet.


They church members filled backpacks with the supplies, which will be given to District 202 students in need through the Care Closet.


Church members Brian and Dalia Pustz, and Senior Pastor Craig Arnold unloaded the donations on October 15,, 2026.

“The Care Closet exists to help ensure our students have access to the things they need, and your generosity will make a real difference in helping so many children start the school year feeling prepared, supported, and ready to succeed,” said Christina Edwards, District 202 director of Health Services, who oversees the Care Closet.
12 days ago, District 202
three people unloading backpacks from the back of a truck into a red bin
Four people pose in the back and sides of a truck with box and backpack donations
Three people pose in the back and sides of a truck with box and backpack donations
backpacks sit on a pull cart with a blue handle
man putting backpacks in a red bin
District 202 substitute teachers in permanent and FMLA roles attended professional development training during the SIP day on Monday. The training covered covered classroom routines, expectations, and connecting with students. It was led by members of the Probationary Teacher Committee or PTC.
12 days ago, District 202
group of adults in room sitting at tables writing
group of adults in room sitting at tables writing
group of adults in room sitting at tables writing
It's Red Ribbon Week!!
20 days ago, Crystal Lawns Elementary
Red Ribbon Week

We are #202proud of our principals. Happy National Principals Month.

about 1 month ago, District 202
Happy National Principals Month. Kristen McSweeney Principal at Crystal Lawns Elementary School.  Green backgroud with headshot in circle.
Congratulations to our employees celebrating five, 10, 15, and 20 years of service with District 202! https://youtu.be/bvJp4WcuReo
about 1 month ago, District 202
group of four photos each with group of people sitting in an auditorium

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 Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield.

All proceeds from the craft show will support the band programs at Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield East, North and South high schools. Last year, the craft show raised more than $40,000 to support the band programs.

The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The show draws thousands of attendees each year and features more than 200 booths of beautiful crafts and gifts.

Food and bake sale items will also be available for purchase, including the Band Boosters’ famous baked potatoes.

Admission is $5 per person for everyone 12 and over. Admission is free for anyone under 12. Strollers are welcome.

For all information related to the craft show, including answers to many FAQs, please visit www.plainfieldcraftshow.org.

about 1 month ago, District 202
band craft show logo
The Plainfield Parent Community Network and District 202 will present "Create the Space to Find Their Place: Ten things parents can do from kindergarten through senior year" with Dr. Joe Sweeney.

This is a free event. Plan to attend at 6:30 p.m. to check out family resources at the provider fair.
about 1 month ago, District 202
Create a space to find their place with Dr. Joe Sweeney Ten things parents can do – from kindergarten through senior year Presented by Plainfield Parent Community Network and District 202 Snacks provided October 1 at Plainfield High School- Central Campus, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive 6:30 p.m. provider fair, 7 p.m. presentation Free childcare When we stop solving every problem, we give them the chance to solve their own Learn more about Dr. Sweeney https://charming-lily-e284b8.netlify.app/?scrlybrkr=e8588cd1 Register at this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9FS9TkOgpe_UX3DUxkkyAXoyhS8liZjDuavivwwzRO4NnCw/viewform
Plainfield Central is offering a Cheer camp for students in Grades K-8 that will include performing in a halftime performance at the Friday, October 2nd football game.
about 2 months ago, Crystal Lawns Elementary
Plainfield Central Kids Cheer Camp
No student attendance on Monday, September 21, for a Student Improvement Day.
about 2 months ago, District 202
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Crystal Lawns has spirit wear available all year long through 1st Place Spiritwear. Order yours today with our school code 32420.
about 2 months ago, Crystal Lawns Elementary
1st Place Spiritwear

The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence is excited to announce that District 202 Family Night with the Chicago Wolves will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026!

A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Foundation, supporting scholarships, teacher grants, and special programs for our students and staff.

  • Each ticket purchased through our offer includes a free Wolves hat.

  • Stick around after the game for an autograph session with select Wolves players.

Tickets must be purchased by noon on Friday, Oct. 30 at https://www.gofevo.com/event/district202wolves.

Please share this opportunity with your friends and family!



Please send your game day photos to klarson@psd202.org. We’d love to highlight our District 202 families enjoying the night.

Thank you for supporting the Foundation and our community. We hope to see you at the game!

about 2 months ago, District 202 Foundation for Excellence
district 202 chicago wolves fundraiser family night on november 1, 2026

Plainfield East High School Girls Flag Football is excited to host a Girls Flag Football Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the PEHS Stadium.

This clinic is open to ALL girls in grades 3-6. You do not need to attend a Plainfield East HS feeder school, live within the Plainfield East attendance boundaries, or even attend a District 202 school.
We welcome girls from throughout the community who would like to learn more about flag football and have some fun!

The clinic will be led by our PEHS Girls Flag Football players and coaches. Participants will learn and practice basic football skills, including throwing, catching, running with the ball, and more through a fun, game-based format.

Clinic Details:
• Saturday, September 19
• 1-2:30 p.m.
• Plainfield East High School Stadium
• $25 registration fee
• Clinic T-shirt included
• All equipment provided
• Parents are welcome to stay and watch
• No previous football experience is necessary

Register here:
Plainfield East Girls Flag Football Clinic Registration

Questions can be directed to Head Coach Lauren McNichols at lmcnicho@psd202.org.

Please help us spread the word and share this opportunity with friends, family, teammates, and neighbors — everyone is welcome!

Go Bengals!

Plainfield East Girls Flag Football

about 2 months ago, District 202

4 weeks until the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 26!

The countdown is on! In just four weeks, the streets of Plainfield will be filled with floats, music, school spirit and a whole lot of #202proud as we celebrate the 74th Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade.

Want to be part of the parade?

Fill out the application form to join us at https://www.psd202.org/page/homecoming.

2 months ago, District 202
homecoming parade 2025
homecoming parade 2025
band students marching in 2025 homecoming parade
New flash sale, new favorite tee.

This weekend, Youth Tees are $17.99 and Adult Tees are $19.99, easy, everyday Crystal Lawns spirit wear the whole family will love. Plus, everything else in the store is up to 35% off. Grab yours before it's gone.

Shop Here: https://1stplace.sale/32420

3 months ago, Crystal Lawns Elementary
1st Place Spiritwear

District 202 is proud to partner with the Will County Center for Economic Development to provide students with valuable summer internship experiences.

Local employers are invited to join us for an Employer Information Breakfast on September 8 at the District 202 Administrative Center to learn how they can become an internship host for summer 2027.

Interested in becoming an internship host?


Click here to register for the September 8 Employer Information Breakfast.

3 months ago, District 202
Will County CED informational flyer

Welcome Back!
Let’s make 2026-27 an incredible year.

3 months ago, District 202
elementary school students eat lunch
media center specialists stand in front of bookcase
boy pets police dog