Ira Jones Middle School music teacher Karen Blair (right) and District 202 Director of Technology Ryan Schlott (left) receive the 2026 Niehus Award during the District 202 Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.

Ira Jones MS music teacher Karen Blair and District Technology Director Ryan Schlott named 2026 Niehus Award recipients

August 27, 2026
The Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence proudly announces that Karen Blair, choir, general music and drama teacher at Ira Jones Middle School, and Ryan Schlot...
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Plainfield Arts Community Theatre (PACT) interns, from left, Plainfield High School-Central Campus senior Abigail Kistinger, Plainfield North High School junior Margaret Maloney, PACT Intern Coordinator Susan Hohlman, Plainfield High School-Central Campus senior Madison Medrano, Plainfield North High School sophomore Zachary Deal and Plainfield High School-Central Campus junior Ana Alexopoulos. The five students participated in the 2026 Will County Center for Economic Development Summer Internship Program, gaining hands-on experience while supporting PACT’s summer productions and Children’s Theatre Camp.

District 202 students gain real-world experience through new partnership with Will County CED summer internship program

August 25, 2026
Almost 40 District 202 students spent their summer gaining hands-on work experience, exploring career pathways and developing professional skills through the Will County Center fo...
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Plainfield North HS girls volleyball team earns 7th consecutive AVCA Academic Award and National Honor Roll recognition

July 23, 2025
The Plainfield North High School varsity girls’ volleyball team has once again proven its commitment to excellence both on the court and in the classroom. For the seventh consecu...
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