Whittier News

Board Preview

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on the FY27 Budget on Monday, September 14 at the Downers Grove Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. See the Board Preview for an overview of the Agenda.

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Read the September 9 issue of Communicate 58 for a School Board celebration, safety and behavior expectation reminders, communication and curriculum updates, and highlights from back-to-school across the District.

students arriving to preschool

It’s a big year for our littlest learners! Grove Preschool welcomed students for their first day of school as the program begins its first year together at Henry Puffer School.

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Welcome Back, District 58!

August 27, 2026

District 58 is excited to welcome students back for the 2026–27 school year! See the smiles, excitement, and first-day moments from across our schools in our Back-to-School Photo Gallery.

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Read the August 26 issue of Communicate 58 for back-to-school information, school safety updates, curriculum and technology reminders, an overview of the middle school library public forum, and more.

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New District 58 teachers were welcomed by local community partners during two special luncheons hosted by the DG Lions Club and Education Foundation of DG58.

District 58 Administrators welcoming new teachers

District 58 Administrators were excited to welcome our newest team members at the 2026 New Teacher Week kickoff.

Board Briefs

The August 10 Board of Education Regular Meeting included presentations on the Tentative Budget for FY27, the Regional Office of Education, and other District updates.

Communicate 58

Read the August 12 Back-to-School Edition of Communicate 58 for important dates, updates, and information to help your family start the 2026–27 school year successfully.

District 58 Board Preview

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 10 at the Downers Grove Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. See the Board Preview for an overview of the meeting.

Board Briefs

The July 13 Board of Education Regular Meeting included discussion on the District's e-learning plan, approval of a new food service partner and other updates.

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We are excited to welcome Mrs. Pitlock to her new leadership role at Herrick Middle School. We look forward to the experience, leadership and dedication she will bring to the Herrick school community.

Downers Grove District 58 Board Preview header in green and white

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 13 at the Downers Grove Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. See the Board Preview for an overview of the meeting.