All full-time District 86 students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day.
17 days ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of a school lunch

Welcome Back Students!

18 days 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 2 months 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 2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Student photo collage of Superintendent Award Winners
Congratulations to all our students who received a Superintendent's Award for the Third Trimester.
2 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Eisenhower Student Winner
Congratulations to all our Joliet Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship Winners!
3 months 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.
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Flyer listing dates, times and location of schools with staff available for student registration
Due to the dangerous weather forecast of high heat and humidity, summer school is canceled on Monday, June 23, 2025. Debido al pronóstico del tiempo peligroso de alta temperatura y humedad, las clases de verano se cancelan el lunes 23 de junio de 2025.
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet District 86 logo
Have a relaxing and safe Summer!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
picture of a smiling sun
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Eighth Grade Graduates!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Flyer asking families to send 8th grade graduation pictures to the District via Facebook, Twitter, or 815-791-3230
Congratulations to all our Joliet Chamber Student Scholarship Winners!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Culbertson student scholarship winner with Culbertson principal
Congratulations to our Joliet Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship Winners!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
School board and superintendent with student scholarship winners.
Please register your children for the 2025-2026 school year at https://www.joliet86.org/page/student-registration.
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet Public Schools District 86 logo
Forest Park students react to the news of their school being named a National School of Character!
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Students react to the confetti when the news is announced.
Congratulations to all the students who had art on display at the District Fine Arts Show.
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Two students standing in front of some of the art projects
Twenty one students, one from each District 86 school, received a Superintendent's Award for Third Trimester.
3 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Superintendent with Pershing principal, teacher and student winner of Superintendent's Award
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Retirees!
4 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of District 86 2024-2025 retirees
Congratulations to our 21 students who received the Superintendent's Award for Third Trimester!
4 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Superintendent, Pershing principal, teacher with student receiving Superintendent's award
Stop by our Joliet 86 Art Show on May 16th to see the artistic talents of our students!
4 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Art Show poster
Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse was a featured guest on the Knuckleball Comedy podcast to discuss Celebrating Success in Education.
4 months ago, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Picture of Superintendent Dr. Rouse on a podcast