On December 15, 2025, the District 45 Foundation for Excellence in Education awarded three mini-grants to staff members at Villa Park School District 45 schools.
Rick Dusek, a social studies teacher at Hinsdale Middle School and graduate of Montini High School's Class of 1986, has been nominated for the Montini Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame.
The Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 is offering students a unique educational experience this semester with the return of the Star Lab, a portable and inflatable planetarium.
In the 2024-25 school year, 47.3% of students enrolled in DuPage County school districts identified as white.
In the 2024-25 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in DuPage County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.
In DuPage County school districts, 6,721 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
On December 11, music programs from the Jackson Area held winter concerts at Jackson Middle School.
In the 2024-25 school year, 24.5% of students enrolled in DuPage County school districts identified as Hispanic.
On December 4, families from District 45 participated in the Gingerbread House Spectacular at Jefferson Middle School, an event organized by the Frida Community Organization.
On December 11, the Jefferson Area Intermediate Orchestra and Intermediate Band held their Winter Concert at Jefferson Middle School.
On December 10, music students from Jackson Middle School performed their Winter Concert at Willowbrook High School.
Walker School students and families have recently completed a series of holiday activities aimed at fostering community spirit and supporting local residents in Clarendon Hills.
On December 10, Jefferson Middle School held its Winter Concert.
In DuPage County school districts, 8,987 Black students were enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
The Lane School hosted a Cosmic Bowling event as part of its Physical Education classes, bringing together students, parents, and family members for a holiday-themed activity.