Elizabeth Eichelberger ES celebrates Unity Day.
Students and staff wore orange on Oct. 21 to recognize Unity Day and show their support for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
The combined Plainfield Band Boosters organizations will host their 28th annual fall craft show on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 West Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield.
All proceeds from the craft show will support the band programs at Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield East, North and South high schools. Last year, the craft show raised more than $40,000 to support the band programs.
The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The show draws thousands of attendees each year and features more than 200 booths of beautiful crafts and gifts.
Food and bake sale items will also be available for purchase, including the Band Boosters’ famous baked potatoes.
Admission is $5 per person for everyone 12 and over. Admission is free for anyone under 12. Strollers are welcome.
For all information related to the craft show, including answers to many FAQs, please visit www.plainfieldcraftshow.org.
This is a free event. Plan to attend at 6:30 p.m. to check out family resources at the provider fair.
The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence is excited to announce that District 202 Family Night with the Chicago Wolves will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026!
A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Foundation, supporting scholarships, teacher grants, and special programs for our students and staff.
Each ticket purchased through our offer includes a free Wolves hat.
Stick around after the game for an autograph session with select Wolves players.
Tickets must be purchased by noon on Friday, Oct. 30 at https://www.gofevo.com/event/district202wolves.
Please share this opportunity with your friends and family!
Please send your game day photos to klarson@psd202.org. We’d love to highlight our District 202 families enjoying the night.
Thank you for supporting the Foundation and our community. We hope to see you at the game!
Plainfield East High School Girls Flag Football is excited to host a Girls Flag Football Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the PEHS Stadium.
This clinic is open to ALL girls in grades 3-6. You do not need to attend a Plainfield East HS feeder school, live within the Plainfield East attendance boundaries, or even attend a District 202 school.
We welcome girls from throughout the community who would like to learn more about flag football and have some fun!
The clinic will be led by our PEHS Girls Flag Football players and coaches. Participants will learn and practice basic football skills, including throwing, catching, running with the ball, and more through a fun, game-based format.
Clinic Details:
• Saturday, September 19
• 1-2:30 p.m.
• Plainfield East High School Stadium
• $25 registration fee
• Clinic T-shirt included
• All equipment provided
• Parents are welcome to stay and watch
• No previous football experience is necessary
Register here:
Plainfield East Girls Flag Football Clinic Registration
Questions can be directed to Head Coach Lauren McNichols at lmcnicho@psd202.org.
Please help us spread the word and share this opportunity with friends, family, teammates, and neighbors — everyone is welcome!
Go Bengals!
Plainfield East Girls Flag Football
Plainfield East High School invites you to the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Fair from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, in the PEHS cafeteria.
The community event will feature music, performances, food and craft vendors, and plenty of fun activities for all ages.
Tickets are $5 cash at the door.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support senior scholarships.
The event is hosted by the Latin-American Student Organization and Spanish Honor Society.
4 weeks until the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 26!
The countdown is on! In just four weeks, the streets of Plainfield will be filled with floats, music, school spirit and a whole lot of #202proud as we celebrate the 74th Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade.
Want to be part of the parade?
Fill out the application form to join us at https://www.psd202.org/page/homecoming.
Bitty Bengals Preschool
The Bitty Bengals Preschool is now accepting enrollment for the 2026 fall semester!
Requirements: Open to children ages 3-5
Cost: $150 flat fee
When: Monday-Friday, 8-10:30 a.m.
Dates: 10-week program running from September 14-December 4, 2026
Where: Room 119 at Plainfield East High School
Who: Taught by students enrolled in the Teaching the Preschool Child course
For more information, please contact Emily Michalak at emichala@psd202.org.
District 202 is proud to partner with the Will County Center for Economic Development to provide students with valuable summer internship experiences.
Local employers are invited to join us for an Employer Information Breakfast on September 8 at the District 202 Administrative Center to learn how they can become an internship host for summer 2027.
Interested in becoming an internship host?
Click here to register for the September 8 Employer Information Breakfast.
