Congratulations to our Hufford Student Athletes of the Month!

3 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Hufford Student Athlete of the Month
Hufford Student Athlete of the Month

We celebrate all our Building Support Services staff. Thank you for keeping our buildings safe and clean!

3 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Building Support Staff group photo
This month, we celebrate National Principals Month. Thank you to our amazing school principals!
5 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet District 86 Principals
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School Celebrates Grandparents Day! Over 300 grandparents visited with the students.
6 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Thigpen teacher with Grandparent on Grandparents Day

Register for our upcoming virtual Parent University on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

6 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
P:arent University Flyer October 15, 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended Taft's 95th Anniversary Celebration! It was great to see so many current and former students, staff, and principals.

10 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of school board, superintendent, and current and former Taft administrators at 95th Anniversary Event.

Forest Park hosts Grandparents Day!

11 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Grandparents visit Forest Park School.

Taft Elementary School celebrates 95th Anniversary on Wednesday, September 24th from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

12 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
picture of the exterior of Taft Elementary School.

Today we celebrate Educational Technology Day and thank all our technology employees for their hard work.

12 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Educational Technology Day flyer
Crews are working on a courtyard that will be in the new Hufford Junior High.
18 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
photo of a courtyard under construction at the new Hufford Junior High School.

School Board approves new three-year contract with Teachers Union.

23 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
School Board President and Vice President with Officers from Teachers Union

Congratulations to our Gompers Student Athletes of the Month!

23 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Gompers Student Athlete of the Month
Gompers Student Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to our employees who were recognized with Service Awards.

25 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Employees recognized for 30 years of service

Thrilled to offer our students Domino's Smart Slice Pizza at lunch.

26 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of a slice of pizza

Now Hiring! https://joliet86.schoolspring.com/

27 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
We're Hiring Flyer

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

about 1 month 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!
about 1 month ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
picture of a school
Taft Elementary School to celebrate 95th Anniversary!
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of a school lunch