Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools and communities, today certified 71 schools and 3 school districts as National Schools and Distr...

The Joliet Public Schools District 86 Fine Arts Department will host a Student Art Show on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Isaac Singleton Elementary; 1451 Copperfield ...

Congratulations to the three newly elected Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors and District 86 graduates who were sworn into office. Incumbent Matthew Prit...

Add your current Kindergarten to seventh grade children to the Wait List for our Summer Scholars Program. The program will focus on Reading and Mathematical skills in small group...

Edna Keith Elementary School hosted the City of Joliet’s annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 25, 2025. Joliet Public Schools District 86 Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tanisha Cannon...

Joliet Public Schools District 86, in coordination with U.S. Senator Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Illinois Principals Association (IPA), National Association of Secondary Sc...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break! It is always refreshing to take some time off to recharge and get ready for the rest of the school year. I cannot believe April is up...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break! It is always refreshing to take some time off to recharge and get ready for the rest of the school year. I cannot believe April is up...

Congratulations to the 21 Joliet Public Schools District 86 students who received the Superintendent’s Award for the second trimester of the 2024-2025 school year. Superintendent D...

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade student math teams from Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Junior High Schools who competed in the 22nd annual Joliet West High Scho...

The Winter 2025 edition of our Joliet District 86 Community Newsletter was mailed out to over 35,000 households within our school boundaries. The newsletter includes information o...

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Due to the weather forecast, all Joliet Public Schools District 86 Schools will have an e-Learning Day on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. There will be no in-person classes or after-s...

Two hundred forty-five Gompers Junior High School students had a chance to sign one of two 13-foot, 200-pound beams on Friday, February 7, 2025. The beams will be installed in the ...

Congratulations to the Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Junior High Students who will be competing in the Science Fair at the District STEM Extravaganza on Saturday, Febru...

Congratulations to Gompers Junior High students and staff for raising $1,600 for Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter during their second annual Students vs. Faculty Basketball Fundraise...

Congratulations to the Joliet Public Schools District 86 students who were named to the honor roll list for the 1 st Trimester of the 2024-2025 school year. The entire list is av...

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

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...