Joliet Public Schools District 86

Joliet Public Schools District 86 received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). ...

Congratulations to the eight Dirksen and Gompers Junior High School Student Athletes who participated in the Illinois Elementary School Association Boys State Cross-Country Meet i...

Giving Thanks November is one of my favorite months of the year. The cool weather and beautiful leaves always put a smile on my face. It is the perfect time to pause and count ...

Celebrate National Principals Month Please join me in recognizing our school principals for their dedication, leadership, and commitment in providing positive and safe learning e...

Joliet Public Schools District 86 hosted two groundbreaking ceremonies on Thursday, Sept. 12 to mark the start of construction on two junior high schools – the new Gompers Junior ...

September Reminder The 2024-2025 school year is off to a great start. Thank you to all the families that attended our Open Houses. The turnout was terrific. I'm thrilled to re...

Fifth-grade A.O. Marshall Elementary School teacher Maida Cornelio-Sauseda had a surprise visit from the Chicago Bears official mascot Staley Da Bear, representatives from the Chi...

August is Back to School Time It's already August which means it is Back to School Time! Finishing touches are being made at all schools and classroom rosters and bus route are ...