Whittier News

Green and white graphic with the text “Communicate 58 from Downers Grove School District 58” behind a large teal and orange magnifying glass, with a tree and number 58 inside its leaves on a green banner below.

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.

Logo of Downers Grove Grade School District 58 featuring a green tree with the number 58, two children reading beneath it, and the motto: We Envision. We Seek. We Believe.

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.

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The April 9 issue of Communicate 58 newsletter features District celebrations, the student services survey, and helpful reminders. Check it out!

Green and white graphic with the text “Communicate 58 from Downers Grove School District 58” behind a large teal and orange magnifying glass, with a tree and number 58 inside its leaves on a green banner below.

The March 19 edition of Communicate 58 features a registration reminder, key dates in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 calendars, a Roadrunners donation and more.

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Board Briefs: March 2025

March 13, 2025

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 10 at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

Logo of Downers Grove Grade School District 58 featuring a green tree with the number 58, two children reading beneath it, and the motto: We Envision. We Seek. We Believe.

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Civic Center

Green and white graphic with the text “Communicate 58 from Downers Grove School District 58” behind a large teal and orange magnifying glass, with a tree and number 58 inside its leaves on a green banner below.

The March 5 issue of Communicate 58 features registration, upcoming IAR/ISA testing, middle school winter sports, and more.

Illinios Assessment of Readiness in blue text with white and blue background

Parents/guardians - we ask for your partnership and support as we prepare to have students take these assessments.

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The District 58 Board of Education held a Curriculum Workshop and Special Meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 at Whittier School.

Summer School 2025 and Downers Grove Grade School District 58 on yellow and mint background

District 58 invites students to register for its Summer School programs!

Welcome Board Member Nicole Bernard in green text under District 58 logo with green tree, with photo of woman with blond hair and blue dress, on decorative white green and gold background

The Board appointed Nicole Bernard to fill a Board member vacancy now through April 2025.

Distinguished Service Awards in fancy white text on arch of decorative background in white blue and green, with logo for Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58

We invite the District 58 community to nominate an exceptional staff member for a Distinguished Service Award, now through March 21!

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Curriculum Workshop and Special Meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at Whittier School, 536 Hill St.

Green and white graphic with the text “Communicate 58 from Downers Grove School District 58” behind a large teal and orange magnifying glass, with a tree and number 58 inside its leaves on a green banner below.

Communicate 58: Feb. 19, 2025

February 19, 2025

The Feb. 19 issue of Communicate 58 features Summer School information, parent/guardian surveys, upcoming events and more.

Your Opinion Counts in mint text over green tree representing District 58 with white smiley faces and yellow starts, with hand using keyboard and computer in background

District 58 invites parents/guardians to take the annual School Environment Survey and 5Essentials Survey, and to learn about the 5Essentials Survey for students.

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The Education Foundation invites eighth graders to apply for its Select 58 Award, now through March 7.

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Board Briefs: February 2025

February 14, 2025

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 at the Downers Grove Civic Center.

District 58 e-learning day Feb. 12 2025 in white text on blue background with white snowflakes, with green district 58 tree logo

Due to the expected winter storm, all District 58 schools will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12 and students will have an e-learning day.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, Feb. 10.

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The Illinois PTA has selected 20 art projects from the Downers Grove Area Council of PTAs to advance to the state level of PTA Reflections.