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.
Voters have rejected Villa Park School District 45's referendum by a narrow margin according to preliminary results released March 27th. The board now faces difficult decisions regarding budget cuts for next school year amid ongoing financial challenges.
Villa Park School District 45 reported per-pupil expenditures of $19,935 for fiscal year 2024, which is less than the Illinois statewide average.
Jefferson and Jackson middle schools' boys volleyball teams faced off at Willowbrook High School on Feb. 23. The event drew support from families across Villa Park School District 45 and highlighted student athletic achievement.
Enrollment numbers in Villa Park School District 45 declined from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
On February 10, the seventh and eighth grade girls volleyball teams from Jefferson and Jackson Middle Schools played matches at Willowbrook High School.