Whittier News
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District 58 celebrated Halloween 2025 in style! Students enjoyed costume parades, festive games and crafts, and fun-filled trunk-or-treats across our schools. So many smiles and creative costumes — what a spooktacular day!
District 58 schools have hosted many fun events this fall to engage students, families, and staff! From Halloween costume parades to Fall Fest activities, our schools have been buzzing with excitement and connection. These special moments bring our communities together and strengthen the relationships that support student learning. Enjoy a glimpse of the fun at some of our schools in this photo gallery!
The October 27, 2025 Board of Education Curriculum Workshop and Special Meeting provided Strategic Plan progress reports, an overview of student assessment data and school improvement planning, and District committee updates.
The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Curriculum Workshop & Special Meeting on Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Civic Center.
We published the 10/22/25 issue of Communicate 58 today, which includes Halloween celebration reminders, school safety information, and other District 58 information and updates.
Congratulations to the District 58 middle school students selected for ILMEA’s prestigious music festival.
O’Neill Middle School has received a $2,000 Feed Your Need Grant to expand its World Language library collection. The new books will support multilingual learners, celebrate cultural diversity, and foster a love of reading.
The October 16, 2025 Regular Board Meeting featured a Spotlight on Whittier School, Fall 2025 Data Snapshot, and other District updates.
This October, we celebrated Principal Appreciation Month with our District 58 Principal Spotlight series, honoring the leaders who inspire students, support staff, and strengthen our schools every day.
The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Civic Center. See the Board Preview for an overview of the meeting.
District 58 invites students to register for The Reading Games, now through Friday, Nov...
We published the 10/8/25 issue of Communicate 58 today, discussing National Principal Appreciation Month, parent-teacher conference sign-ups, school safety, and more.
We published the 9/24/25 issue of Communicate 58 today, which includes an invitation to join District 58 committees, fall assessment reports, parent-teacher conference signups, emergency preparedness, and more.
Get involved! Join a District 58 Committee today to help shape the future of our District!
Curriculum Nights are a great opportunity to connect and kick off strong home-school partnerships for the 2025-26 school year.
We released our 9/10/25 issue of the Communicate 58 newsletter today, which includes information on recognizing Patriot Day, emergency preparedness, back-to-school photo galleries and more.
The 9/8/2025 Regular Board Meeting featured the FY26 Budget presentation, District 58 business, staffing and construction updates, and more. Read the Board Briefs for full details.
The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Civic Center.
Welcome back, District 58 students and families!
Staff at Herrick and O'Neill middle schools had an unforgettable start to the 2025-...
District 58 officially launched the 2025-26 school year with an all-staff gathering at ...
The August 27 issue of Communicate 58 includes back-to-school information, curriculum night schedules, school safety reminders, and more.
Come celebrate Oktoberfest on Sept. 12-13 with live music, Kids Zone and Authentic Oktoberfest Fare in a Traditional German atmosphere. This event is the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58’s largest fundraiser, and all proceeds will support the foundation’s programs for District 58 students and staff.
The August 11 Board of Education Regular Meeting featured a presentation on student attendance, the Tentative Budget for FY 2026, district updates and more.