District 58 News Archives

News Archives (School Year 2024-25 and Earlier)

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Board Briefs: June 2025

June 12, 2025

The June Board of Education business meeting featured a spring assessment and survey results spotlight, a tentative staffing update and more.

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The District 58 Board of Education appointed three candidates to fill administrative positions during the June 9, 2025, Board meeting.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

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As we conclude the 2024–2025 school year, I want to take a moment, on behalf of the Board of Education, to thank you for the opportunity to serve your child(ren).

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The May 23 issue of Communicate 58 features an end-of-year greeting from Dr. Russell, eighth grade promotion, and helpful summer resources.

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District 58 celebrated Herrick and O'Neill eighth graders as they were promoted to high school on Thursday, May 22 at Downers Grove North.

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The May 21 issue of Communicate 58 features retirees, end-of-year reminders, celebrations and the communication survey.

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District 58’s Assistant Superintendent for Business Drafall earned this award for his advocacy of public education, and, in particular, for his work to improve the quality of food in Illinois schools.

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Board Briefs: May 2025

May 15, 2025

The May Board meeting featured a Hillcrest report, spotlight on the sixth grade transition to middle school, and a construction update.

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Here are some instructions about returning District-issued iPads, Chromebooks and accessories at the end of the year.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

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District 58 congratulates its 15 employees who will retire this school year. Together, this group has provided District 58 with more than 303 years of dedicated service.

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District 58 welcomed one new Board member and three returning members to new four-year terms of office during a Special Meeting/Reorganization of the Board on Wednesday, May 7 at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

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The May 7 issue of Communicate 58 features District awards and celebrations, along with student device return information.

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Dear District 58 Families and Community, I hope this message finds you well. As supe...

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A record 65 District 58 staff members earned a DSA nomination. The annual DSA ceremony took place May 6, 2025.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting/Reorganization of the Board on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m.

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Congratulations to the 2025 District 58 Educator of the Year, Mandy Waughop!

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The April 23 issue of Communicate 58 featured a message from Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell regarding the District's finances, among many other topics.

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Board Briefs: April 2025

April 17, 2025

The Board of Education's regular April business meeting featured a Pierce Downer report, Education Foundation spotlight, Data Review/Preview presentation and more.

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Fourth graders can register to join band next school year! Click the story to learn more.

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Third graders can register to join orchestra next school year! Click the story to learn more.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Civic Center.