Lynne Thigpen Elementary School Celebrates Grandparents Day! Over 300 grandparents visited with the students.
10 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.

10 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.

11 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!

11 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.

11 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.

11 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.
11 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.

11 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!

11 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.

11 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.

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

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

11 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
We're Hiring Flyer
All full-time District 86 students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day.
12 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of a school lunch

Welcome Back Students!

12 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
student picture on the first day of school
Board of School Inspectors approve new three-year contract with Building Support Services Union.
about 1 year ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
School board president and BSS union officers sign new three year contract
Congratulations to the students who received a Superintendent's Award during the third trimester.
about 1 year ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Student photo collage of Superintendent Award Winners
Congratulations to these Dirksen students who were named the Charles Kransberger Memorial Scholarship Winners for 2025.
about 1 year ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Dirksen Kransberger scholarship recipients
Congratulations to all our students who received a Superintendent's Award for the Third Trimester.
about 1 year ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Eisenhower Student Winner
Congratulations to all our Joliet Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship Winners!
about 1 year ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Jefferson Joliet Chamber Scholarship student winner with principal
We have staff available to help you register your children for the upcoming school year.
about 1 year ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Flyer listing dates, times and location of schools with staff available for student registration