They church members filled backpacks with the supplies, which will be given to District 202 students in need through the Care Closet.
Church members Brian and Dalia Pustz, and Senior Pastor Craig Arnold unloaded the donations on October 15,, 2026.
“The Care Closet exists to help ensure our students have access to the things they need, and your generosity will make a real difference in helping so many children start the school year feeling prepared, supported, and ready to succeed,” said Christina Edwards, District 202 director of Health Services, who oversees the Care Closet.
Plainfield East celebrates Unity Day
Students and staff wore orange on Oct. 21 to recognize Unity Day and show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Members of the school's Key Club also created positive posters to help spread the message that everyone deserves to feel safe, supported and accepted.
State Champion Celebration
Plainfield East High School came together this morning for a schoolwide pep assembly celebrating junior Taylor Miller and her incredible achievement as the IHSA Class 2A Girls Golf State Champion!
Congratulations, Taylor! Your hard work and dedication have made PEHS and District 202 proud.
The combined Plainfield Band Boosters organizations will host their 28th annual fall craft show on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 West Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield.
All proceeds from the craft show will support the band programs at Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield East, North and South high schools. Last year, the craft show raised more than $40,000 to support the band programs.
The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The show draws thousands of attendees each year and features more than 200 booths of beautiful crafts and gifts.
Food and bake sale items will also be available for purchase, including the Band Boosters’ famous baked potatoes.
Admission is $5 per person for everyone 12 and over. Admission is free for anyone under 12. Strollers are welcome.
For all information related to the craft show, including answers to many FAQs, please visit www.plainfieldcraftshow.org.
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate and show their support for PEHS and our community.
This is a free event. Plan to attend at 6:30 p.m. to check out family resources at the provider fair.
Investing in the next generation of business leaders
The District 202 Incubator students are building real-world business skills, confidence and an entrepreneurial spirit, and you can help them take their ideas even further.
Every contribution makes a difference.
Join us in supporting the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
#202proud
Students enjoyed the day and filled it with positivity by sharing uplifting messages and supporting mental health awareness.
The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence is excited to announce that District 202 Family Night with the Chicago Wolves will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026!
A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Foundation, supporting scholarships, teacher grants, and special programs for our students and staff.
Each ticket purchased through our offer includes a free Wolves hat.
Stick around after the game for an autograph session with select Wolves players.
Tickets must be purchased by noon on Friday, Oct. 30 at https://www.gofevo.com/event/district202wolves.
Please share this opportunity with your friends and family!
Please send your game day photos to klarson@psd202.org. We’d love to highlight our District 202 families enjoying the night.
Thank you for supporting the Foundation and our community. We hope to see you at the game!
Interested in hosting a summer intern? Please visit https://willcountyced.com/ for details.
#202proud
Plainfield East High School Girls Flag Football is excited to host a Girls Flag Football Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the PEHS Stadium.
This clinic is open to ALL girls in grades 3-6. You do not need to attend a Plainfield East HS feeder school, live within the Plainfield East attendance boundaries, or even attend a District 202 school.
We welcome girls from throughout the community who would like to learn more about flag football and have some fun!
The clinic will be led by our PEHS Girls Flag Football players and coaches. Participants will learn and practice basic football skills, including throwing, catching, running with the ball, and more through a fun, game-based format.
Clinic Details:
• Saturday, September 19
• 1-2:30 p.m.
• Plainfield East High School Stadium
• $25 registration fee
• Clinic T-shirt included
• All equipment provided
• Parents are welcome to stay and watch
• No previous football experience is necessary
Register here:
Plainfield East Girls Flag Football Clinic Registration
Questions can be directed to Head Coach Lauren McNichols at lmcnicho@psd202.org.
Please help us spread the word and share this opportunity with friends, family, teammates, and neighbors — everyone is welcome!
Go Bengals!
Plainfield East Girls Flag Football
Plainfield East High School invites you to the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Fair from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, in the PEHS cafeteria.
The community event will feature music, performances, food and craft vendors, and plenty of fun activities for all ages.
Tickets are $5 cash at the door.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support senior scholarships.
The event is hosted by the Latin-American Student Organization and Spanish Honor Society.
4 weeks until the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 26!
The countdown is on! In just four weeks, the streets of Plainfield will be filled with floats, music, school spirit and a whole lot of #202proud as we celebrate the 74th Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade.
Want to be part of the parade?
Fill out the application form to join us at https://www.psd202.org/page/homecoming.
Thirty-two senior students from Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield South High School, Plainfield North High School, and Plainfield East High School spent a few days this summer learning about writing a college admissions essay.
Kady Fairfield Meneses, social studies teacher at PEHS, and Cindy Egizio, PEHS assistant principal, brought representatives from the University of Chicago on July 28 and 29 to show students what colleges look for in essays and how to structure them effectively.
Students spent day two writing their own essays and received feedback on them.
“This workshop motivated our students to get a head start--to prioritize themselves and to invest time and effort in their future,” said Fairfield Meneses.
“Overall, students were grateful for the information and advice provided by the UChicago admissions advisor, and were appreciative of the 1:1 conferences with instantaneous feedback on their drafts provided by PEHS staff members,” she added.
There was no charge for the workshop and Fairfield Meneses hopes to bring it back next summer.
Bitty Bengals Preschool
The Bitty Bengals Preschool is now accepting enrollment for the 2026 fall semester!
Requirements: Open to children ages 3-5
Cost: $150 flat fee
When: Monday-Friday, 8-10:30 a.m.
Dates: 10-week program running from September 14-December 4, 2026
Where: Room 119 at Plainfield East High School
Who: Taught by students enrolled in the Teaching the Preschool Child course
For more information, please contact Emily Michalak at emichala@psd202.org.
