October is National Principals Month - a special time to honor and celebrate the incredible leaders who make a difference in our schools every day. Please join me in showing apprec...

Welcome to the new school year! The year is off to a great start. Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Houses and Back-to-School events. I am thrilled to announce that the...

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...

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...

We started the month of June with our Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremonies at Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, Thompson, and Washington Junior High Schools. Congratulations to our Class of...

As we enter the final stages of the 2026–2027 school year, I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for a terrific year. We began this month by recognizing our 1,508 employe...

I hope everyone had a relaxing and safe Spring Break! It was nice to enjoy some of the spring weather and take time off to prepare for the final stretch of the school year. April ...

I cannot believe we have already begun the third trimester of the 2025-2026 school year! March is always a busy month for our students and staff. Students in grades 3-8 will be tak...

Happy New Year! I hope you had a safe, restful, and enjoyable Winter Break. I truly appreciated the opportunity to spend time with family, recharge, and prepare for the remainder o...

Holiday Season I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. It was nice to decompress and have a few days off. The snow was certainly a surprise; it i...