Enrollment data for the 19 universities in DuPage County showed white students were the largest ethnic group in the 2023-24 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
District 45 Board of Education is seeking applicants after a recent resignation created a vacancy on its board. Applications are due by July 1 for those interested in serving until April 2027. The selection process includes interviews in early August followed by an appointment vote.
Emily Shultz has resigned from Villa Park's District 45 Board of Education due to personal commitments. The board thanked her for her service and will begin steps to fill her seat following state guidelines.
The DuPage County Health Department's Teen Board invites high school students in DuPage County to join its summer Blanket Making Event for Animals in Shelters on June 23. The free program encourages participation, volunteering, and community connection.
District 181 has launched its summer learning programs with over eight hundred participants across various subjects. Programs include enrichment classes as well as targeted reading and math support for eligible students.
Gabriel Angel retired after nearly three decades as head custodian at Prospect Elementary School in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181. Colleagues praised his dedication while official data highlights key aspects about District 181's demographics and spending.
In the 2024-25 school year, Metea Valley High School had the biggest enrollment among DuPage County schools.
North Elementary welcomed the Chicago Bears for a Mini Monsters clinic featuring football drills for grades 2–5. Staff members joined former player Fabien Bownes to encourage student participation during this active event.
The District 45 Foundation awarded more than $8,300 in grants to support innovative staff projects across Villa Park schools. Recipients include teachers from several elementary schools who proposed creative initiatives such as weaving personal stories on looms.
Jackson Middle School's Class of 2026 marked its promotion at Willowbrook High on May 20 with remarks from Principal Jill Amrhein encouraging continued growth into high school years ahead. The event highlights both academic achievement and demographic context within Villa Park District.
The Lane School staff topped this year’s District-Wide Walking Challenge with over 8.8 million steps logged. Nearly 200 participants joined from across all buildings as part of an ongoing wellness initiative. Organizers recognized winners with a celebratory breakfast.
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 concluded its annual walking challenge with nearly two hundred staff participating across all buildings this year. Top-performing schools covered thousands of miles while individual champions were honored for their commitment to wellness.
Walker School marked the end of its academic year with a Chalk the Block Blue Ribbon Beach Day celebration. Students and families decorated sidewalks in recognition of both creativity and community spirit. The event also honored Walker’s recent National Blue Ribbon School award.
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 marked its eighth-grade graduation for HMS and CHMS students on May 29. The district highlighted student achievements while providing details about teacher demographics and student statistics according to state data.
Hinsdale Middle School marked its Class of 2026 graduation with speeches from local leaders and music from its jazz band. The event highlighted both academic achievement and character development among graduating students.