Congratulations to our Dirksen Junior High Student Athlete of the Week!

3 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Dirksen Student Athlete of the Week
September is Student Attendance Awareness Month. Thank you for getting your children to school each day!
3 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
picture of a school
Taft Elementary School to celebrate 95th Anniversary!
11 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
picture of Taft 95th Anniversary Tshirt
Congratulations to our Woodland students who had their artwork featured on ABC7 Chicago News.
12 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
student drawing of a rainbow
All full-time District 86 students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day.
17 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of a school lunch

Welcome Back Students!

18 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
student picture on the first day of school
Welcome new Joliet District 86 educators!
19 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
group picture of new teachers
Board of School Inspectors approve new three-year contract with Building Support Services Union.
about 2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
School board president and BSS union officers sign new three year contract
Congratulations to the students who received a Superintendent's Award during the third trimester.
about 2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Student photo collage of Superintendent Award Winners
Congratulations to these Dirksen students who were named the Charles Kransberger Memorial Scholarship Winners for 2025.
2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Dirksen Kransberger scholarship recipients
Congratulations to all our students who received a Superintendent's Award for the Third Trimester.
2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Eisenhower Student Winner
Congratulations to all our Joliet Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship Winners!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Jefferson Joliet Chamber Scholarship student winner with principal
We have staff available to help you register your children for the upcoming school year.
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Flyer listing dates, times and location of schools with staff available for student registration
Due to the dangerous weather forecast of high heat and humidity, summer school is canceled on Monday, June 23, 2025. Debido al pronóstico del tiempo peligroso de alta temperatura y humedad, las clases de verano se cancelan el lunes 23 de junio de 2025.
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet District 86 logo
Our Joliet Public Schools District 86 app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created an account can now access new app features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. Download for Android https://aptg.co/BgXMXD Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/pPfgyc
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools 86
Say “hello” to even more messaging and announcements in the Joliet Public Schools District 86 app! Parents/guardians check your text messages or email for instructions to sign up and access new features.
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools 86
It's everything Joliet Public Schools District 86, in your pocket
Say "hello" to Messaging in the Joliet Public Schools District 86 app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after June 13th. Download for Android https://aptg.co/BgXMXD Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/pPfgyc
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools 86
It's everything Joliet Public Schools District 86, in your pocket
Have a relaxing and safe Summer!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
picture of a smiling sun
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Eighth Grade Graduates!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Flyer asking families to send 8th grade graduation pictures to the District via Facebook, Twitter, or 815-791-3230
Congratulations to all our Joliet Chamber Student Scholarship Winners!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Culbertson student scholarship winner with Culbertson principal