Despite the aftermath of the storm and power outage, dozens of people attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Gompers Junior High School on August 12, 2026. The new 142,70...

More than 40 new Joliet Public Schools District 86 employees completed a weeklong new teacher orientation to prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Sessions covered curr...

Looking forward to celebrating the ribbon cutting ceremonies at the new Gompers Junior High School on August 11 and the new Hufford Junior High School on August 13. Rain or shine ...

As I begin my final year as Superintendent, I want to sincerely thank you for welcoming me to the Joliet community. Joliet will always hold a special place in my heart. District 8...

Over 60 Joliet Public Schools District 86 elementary students participated in the Kids ‘n Nature Summer Camp Program at Pilcher Park and the Bird Haven Greenhouse this summer. Thi...

Congratulations to the Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Junior High School Students who each received a Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence Scholar...

Six new assistant principals have been named in Joliet Public Schools District 86 for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Kristin Gedmin will serve as assistant principal at Dirks...

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Launches Search for Next Superintendent The Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District 86 is pleased to announce the launch o...

Four new principals have been named in Joliet Public Schools District 86. Chris Latting will serve as principal of Gompers Junior High School, Kathleen Prado at Marycrest Early Ch...

All Joliet District 86 students will return to school on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The calendar is posted on the website at https://aptg.co/l0bvdC

A copy of the Joliet Public Schools District 86 school supply lists are posted at https://aptg.co/b9FGVd

The Joliet District 86 Open House schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 is posted. Please note, that several of the Open Houses take place prior to the first day of school. The comp...

Staff are available to help District 86 families register students for the 2026-2027 school year through July 15, 2026 at Pershing, 251 N. Midland Avenue, and Singleton, 1451 Copp...

The summer has certainly brought its share of storms and high temperatures. I hope everyone is staying safe and finding ways to keep cool. Despite the challenging weather, constr...

Congratulations to Dirksen and Washington Junior High School Students who received a Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Scholarship during their eighth-grade commence...

JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 June 29, 2026 Dear Summer School Families, Due to the forecast of dangerous extreme heat and out of an abundance of ...

Due to the extreme heat forecast for tomorrow, (Monday, June 29) Summer Scholars will have an early dismissal at 1:00 p.m. to help ensure the health and safety of our students an...

S&P Global Ratings upgraded its rating on Joliet Public Schools District 86 existing General Obligation (GO) School Building Bonds and Limited Tax School Bonds to ‘AA-’ from ‘A+.’...

Free children breakfasts and lunches are offered at Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Messiah Lutheran Church, 40 Houbolt Road, and Salvation Army, 303 3rd Avenue, on Mond...

Congratulations to the students who were named to the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Honor Roll list for the Third Trimester of the 2025-2026 school year. The complete list can ...