The Plainfield East High School Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and the Spanish Honor Society hosted their second Annual Hispanic Heritage Fair on Saturday, October 12.
The event celebrated Hispanic culture through music, art, food, and activities while raising scholarship money for outstanding senior leaders of LASO and the Spanish Honor Society.
Performances included Mariachi Tecali, flamenco dancing by PEHS student Natalia Balbas and spoken word poetry by PEHS student Daniella Torres.
Guests also enjoyed an art gallery coordinated by the PEHS Art Honor Society and Mexican Ballet Folklórico dresses displayed by PEHS student Adalie Arroyo.
Food was provided by La Barca Taconazo, La Flor de Morales Catering, Ricas Nieves Estilo Acapulco and Goya. Music was provided by DJ Infinite Rhythm.
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Happy Veterans Day.
Plainfield East High School students create a Wall of Heroes every year to celebrate and honor friends and family who have served our country.
📨 In this week's Education Partners newsletter 📨
Meet a River View Elementary School fifth grader who created a Field of Flags in front of the school for Veterans Day, find out where you can donate to Bags of Hope this weekend and throughout November, learn how our generous community helped stock the District 202 Care Closet, and find out which middle schoolers are headed to a regional music festival. #202proud
https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/plainfield-community-consolidated-school-district-202/newsletters/education-partners-11-08-2024
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No school on Monday, October 28 for a Student Improvement Day. #202proud
Plainfield East High School celebrated Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16.
Students and staff sported orange to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
To promote Unity Day, SCORE and Peer Mentor students also wrote positive messages around the school and decorated a display case.
💎 Today’s treasure: a balanced meal that fuels your day. Who found the hidden gem on their plate today? 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
💎 El tesoro de hoy: una comida balanceada que alimenta tu día. ¿Quién encontró hoy la joya escondida en su plato? 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
Check out this week's Education Partners newsletter. https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/plainfield-community-consolidated-school-district-202/newsletters/education-partners-for-10-18-2024
🏴☠️ It’s National School Lunch Week🥗 Get ready to explore the tasty treasures awaiting you in the cafeteria. #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
🏴☠️ Es la Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar. 🥗 Prepárate para explorar los deliciosos tesoros que te esperan en la cafetería. #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
The Plainfield East High School entrepreneurship INCubator class held its mentor match day on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Business professionals from the community met with each of the six student teams. The mentors spoke with each team to learn about their business startups.
The teams and mentors will then be matched together as a result.
District 202 launched the “Shark Tank” style entrepreneurship program at all four high schools this fall.
To learn more about the program, visit: https://sites.google.com/psd202.org/incubator202/home
Unity Day is Wed., Oct. 16, 2024! Wear and share orange to show you are united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. #UnityEveryDay. For ideas to get involved, visit https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
¡Unity Day es el miércoles 16 de octubre de 2024! Usa y comparte ANARANJADO para mostrar que estas unido en bondad, aceptación e inclusión en apoyo de la prevención del bullying en Unity Day, #UnityEveryDay. Por ideas para involucrarte, visita: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
Prepare your taste buds and grab your map. 🗺️National School Lunch Week is here! Join us on an adventure where the treasure is a healthy school lunch. 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
Prepara el gusto y toma tu mapa. 🗺️ ¡La Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar ya está aquí! Acompáñanos en una aventura donde el tesoro es un almuerzo escolar saludable. 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
Plainfield East High School hosted a walk for Mental Health Awareness during all PE classes on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Student members of the Bengal Athletic Leadership Council passed out green ribbons during the walk.
Green ribbons are the international symbol of mental health awareness.
Students also filled out cards with positive quotes or messages and handed out information pertaining to mental health awareness.
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Mark your calendars to join us for a fantastic celebration!
Plainfield East High School is hosting its second annual Hispanic Heritage Fair on Saturday, October 12th from 12-3 p.m. in the PEHS field house.
The public event is hosted by the Latin-American Student Organization and Spanish Honor Society.
The event will feature music, performances, food and craft vendors, and so many fun activities for all ages!
Tickets are $5 cash at the door.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support senior scholarships.
Watch this story from FOX32 Chicago about the district's new D202 INCubator program.
Thank you to FOX32 Chicago for sharing and highlighting our students, teachers and community partnerships. #202proud
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/plainfield-students-compete-shark-tank-style-challenge-entrepreneurship-program
