What will our "One District, One Book" for our junior high students be?
about 1 month ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Clipart of person reading
Bullying is never acceptable in District 86 schools!
about 1 month ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
October is National Bullying Prevention Month flyer
Congratulations to Forest Park, Eisenhower, Culbertson, Singleton, and Jefferson students who had the best school attendance for the month of September!
about 1 month ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Flyer listing the top five schools with the best student attendance in September 2025.

All District 86 schools and buildings will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for the Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day.

about 2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Columbus Day holiday reminder
Congratulations to our Washington Student Athletes of the Month!
about 2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Washington Student Athletes of the Month
Washington Student Athlete of the Month
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!
about 2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Gompers September Students of the Month

Congratulations to our Hufford Student Athletes of the Month!

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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!
about 2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet District 86 Principals
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School Celebrates Grandparents Day! Over 300 grandparents visited with the students.
about 2 months 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.

about 2 months 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.

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.
2 months 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.

2 months 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!

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of a slice of pizza