District 58 News Archives

News Archives (School Year 2024-25 and Earlier)

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The Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill a Board member vacancy from approximately March 2025 through April 2025.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Financial Workshop and Special Meeting on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at O’Neill Middle School.

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Winter parent-teacher conference signups will be open from Thursday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. through Friday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m.

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The Jan. 22 issue of Communicate 58 features winter weather reminders, parent-teacher conference signup information, kindergarten roundup and more.

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District 58 invites parents and guardians of soon-to-be kindergarteners to attend Kindergarten Roundup at their future school this March.

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The open house is Feb. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Henry Puffer. Plus, preschool applications for 2025-26 school year will open Feb. 19.

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Board Briefs: January 2025

January 14, 2025

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, Jan. 13 at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

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The Jan. 8 issue of Communicate 58 features the Science Fair, Summer School preview, student library cards, and more.

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The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 invites the community to its sixth Harlem Wizards fundraiser game on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Downers Grove South High School.

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Starting in January 2025, District 58 will join the National School Lunch Program and partner with a new elementary food service provider, Open Kitchens.

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Communicate 58: Dec. 18. 2024

December 18, 2024

The Dec. 18 issue of Communicate 58 features a greeting from Dr. Russell, elementary lunch updates, referendum construction updates and more.

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Board Briefs: December 2024

December 11, 2024

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, Dec. 9 at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

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

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Communicate 58: Dec. 4, 2024

December 4, 2024

The Dec. 4 issue of Communicate 58 features PTA Reflections, teacher grants, Science Fair, thankfulness videos and more.

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40 District 58 projects will advance to the regional Reflections competition.

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The District 58 Science Fair will take place Jan. 25 at Kingsley School for grades 1-6.

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Communicate 58: Nov. 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

The Nov. 20 issue of Communicate 58 features National Education Support Professionals Day, winter weather procedures and more.

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Board Briefs: November 2024

November 14, 2024

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

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Communicate 58: Nov. 6, 2024

November 6, 2024

The Nov. 6 issue of Communicate 58 features the Illinois Report Card, Halloween, Green Apple Awards and more.

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In honor of American Education Week, the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 invites families to thank a special teacher or staff member with a donation to its Green Apple Award Program.

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Event proceeds will be invested in the Downers Grove community through education and youth programs, including in District 58.

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The District 58 Board of Education held a Curriculum Workshop and Special Meeting on Monday, Oct. 28 at Henry Puffer School.