About

District Mission

The mission of District 58, in partnership with parents and community, is to challenge and engage each child by providing quality educational programs and support services in safe, nurturing, and child-centered environments in order to prepare all students to be lifelong learners and contributing members of a global society.

 

District Vision Statement

We Envision: a school district that inspires children, sparks creative and innovative thinking, celebrates diversity, and builds visionaries.

We Seek: an education that excites minds, touches spirits, challenges abilities, and prepares our children for life.  

We Believe: every child should be expected to grow, stretch, evolve and embrace the challenges of the future in a global environment.

 

District 58 Contact Information

District Office

District Service Center

 

District History

According to board minutes, District 2 became District 58 on April 19, 1902; a separate high school district, District 99, was formed in 1923. District 58’s “newest” schools, Belle Aire and El Sierra, were constructed and opened in 1969. District 58 serves approximately 4,900 preschool through eighth grade students from Downers Grove and portions of Darien, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Westmont and Woodridge in its 11 elementary and two middle schools.

 

Teachers and Staff

• Approximately 614 full and part-time employees
• Percentage of teachers with master’s degrees and above: 84 percent
• Average years teaching experience: 10.8 years
• Teacher retention rate: 93%

 

Finance & Transparency

 

Board of Education

District 58 is governed by a board of seven members elected by the community to serve four-year terms. The board is responsible for adopting and monitoring the school district budget; developing and approving district policies; and hiring the district superintendent. The public is encouraged to attend board meetings, which are typically held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Downers Grove Civic Center, 850 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. Board meetings, agendas, minutes and Board Briefs of past meetings are available at www.dg58.org.

 

Schools

Belle Aire School Principal: Brent Borchelt 3935 Belle Aire Lane   Phone: 630-719-5820	El Sierra School Principal: Jason Lynde 6835 Fairmount Avenue   Phone: 630-719-5825	Fairmount School Principal: Dr. Lisa Niforatos 6036 Blodgett Avenue Phone: 630-719-5830
Henry Puffer School Principal: Mark Leipart 2220 Haddow Avenue Phone: 630-968-0294	Herrick Middle School Principal: Dr. Steve Perkins 4435 Middaugh Avenue  Phone: 630-719-5810	Highland School Principal: Zachary Craft 3935 Highland Avenue Phone: 630-719-5835
Hillcrest School Principal: Michelle Rzpeka 1435 Jefferson Avenue Phone: 630-719-5840	Indian Trail School Principal: Emily Stubbs 6235 Stonewall Avenue Phone: 630-719-5845	Kingsley School Principal: Charles Brewster 6509 Powell Street Phone: 630-719-5850
Lester School Principal: Katie Novosel 236 Indianapolis Avenue Phone: 630-719-5855	O’Neill Middle School Principal: Lauryn Humphris 635 59th Street  Phone: 630-719-5815	Pierce Downer School Principal: Leland Wagner 1436 Grant Street Phone: 630-719 -5860
Whittier School Principal: Michael Krugman 536 Hill Street Phone: 630-719-5865	Grove Children's Preschool Coordinator: Susan Dillon Located at Henry Puffer and Indian Trail schools Phone: 630-968-0454