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.
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.
Students at Jackson Middle School raised over $600 for charity with a pie-in-the-face event organized by their Builder's Club. The fundraiser supported Feed My Starving Children and included participation from several teachers.
White students made up the largest share of enrollment in DuPage County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Villa Park School District 45 enrolled 3,135 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Jackson Middle School recently hosted its traditional student versus staff volleyball match ahead of spring break festivities. The event featured spirited games and activities like 'Chuck-a-Duck.' Data from state education sources provide context on Villa Park School District's demographics and spending.
Jefferson Middle School recently hosted a Staff vs. Students volleyball event featuring spirited matches between teachers and eighth graders. The activity fostered community engagement ahead of spring break and highlighted participation across Villa Park District schools.
In Villa Park School District 45, 5.9% of students identified as multiracial in the 2024-25 school year.
In Villa Park School District 45, 216 Asian students were enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In Villa Park School District 45, 238 Black students were enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In Villa Park School District 45, 36.3% of students identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.
In Villa Park School District 45, 1,327 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.