Facility projects at a glance
District 58 maintains 663,514 square feet of facilities, including 13 schools and 284 classrooms. Here is an overview of construction projects by school, including a list of renovation plans and phasing of construction. The timing of elementary school construction is based on age of the building, age of the additions, condition of the buildings and whether a school has air conditioning. Please note that conceptual drawings are currently available for only Phase I elementary schools and the middle schools.
Belle Aire
3935 Belle Aire Lane, Downers Grove
Principal: Mr. Brent Borchelt
K-6th grade
Square footage: 30,204
Built: 1969
Additions: 1986, 1998
Air Conditioning: Yes
Phase III Construction: Begins June 2026
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire alarms *
Clocks/PA/Intercom system *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
El Sierra
6835 Fairmount Ave., Downers Gove
Principal: Mr. Jason Lynde
K-6th grade
Square footage: 33,695
Built: 1968
Additions: 1986, 1993, 1998
Air Conditioning: Yes
Phase III Construction: Begins June 2026
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire alarms *
Clocks/PA/Intercom system *
ADA Signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Fairmount
6036 Blodgett Ave., Downers Grove
Principal: Ms. Lisa Niforatos
K-6th grade
Square footage: 34,265
Built: 1959
Additions: 1965, 1973
Phase II Construction: Begins May 2025
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire alarms *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Roof repairs
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
Henry Puffer
2220 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove
Principal: Mr. Mark Leipart
preK-6th grade
Square footage: 54,934
Built: 1936
Additions: 1951, 1955, 1959
Phase I Construction: Began May 2024
View Phase I schematic designs
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
News Updates:
Access to the Henry Puffer playgrounds will be limited during summer construction. The southeast or primary level playground will be closed; the north or intermediate playground will remain open.
Herrick
4435 Middaugh Ave. Downers Grove
Principal: Dr. Steven Perkins
7-8th grade
Square footage: 92,916
Built: 1953
Additions: 1963/68, 1993, 2005
Construction began March 2024
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire Alarms*
Clocks/PA/Intercom Systems *
ADA Signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Bleachers*
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
Additional classrooms and science labs to accommodate 6th grade students
Consolidation of staff and student support spaces
Expansion/remodel of cafeterias and kitchen additions
Library improvements
Collaboration spaces
Highland
3935 Highland Ave., Downers Grove
Principal: Mr. Zac Craft
K-6th grade
Square footage: 31,148
Built: 1952
Additions: 1955, 1962, 1990/93
Phase I Construction: Began May 2024
View Phase I schematic designs
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
News Update:
With construction occurring this summer, the Highland playground will be closed.
Hillcrest
1435 Jefferson Ave., Downers Grove
Principal: Ms. Michelle Rzepka
K-6th grade
Square footage: 45,580
Built: 1952
Additions: 1955, 1962, 1993
Phase I Construction: Began May 2024
View Phase I schematic designs
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire alarms *
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
News Update:
With construction occuring this summer, access to some areas are limited. Please note that Hillcrest's playground is open but access is limited from Dunham Road only.
Indian Trail
6235 Stonewall Ave., Downers Grove
Principal: Ms. Tracey Ratner
preK-6th grade
Square footage: 50,105
Built: 1967
Additions: 1989, 1993
Phase II Construction: Begins May 2025
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire alarms *
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
Kingsley
6509 Powell St., Downers Grove
Principal: Mr. Charles Brewster
K-6th grade
Square footage: 59,685
Built: 1963
Additions: 1988, 1993
Phase II Construction: Begins May 2025
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
Lester
236 Indianapolis Ave. Downers Grove
Principal: Ms. Katie Novosel
K-6th grade
Square footage: 42,463
Built: 1956
Additions: 1959, 1990, 1993
Phase II Construction: Begins May 2025
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire alarms *
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
O’Neill
635 59th St. Downers Grove
Principal: Ms. Lauryn Humphris
7-8th grade
Square footage: 99,047
Built: 1957
Additions: 1963/67, 1971, 1990/93
Construction began March 2024
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire Alarms*
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA Signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Bleachers
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
Additional classrooms and science labs to accommodate 6th grade students
Consolidation of staff and student support spaces
Expansion/remodel of cafeterias and kitchen additions
Library improvements
Collaboration spaces
Pierce Downer
1436 Grant St., Downers Grove
Principal: Dr. Leland Wagner
K-6th grade
Square footage: 36,758
Built: 1951
Additions: 1959, 1968, 1985
Phase III Construction: Begins June 2026
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire alarms *
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
Whittier
536 Hill St., Downers Grove
Principal: Mr. Michael Krugman
K-6th grade
Square footage: 37,435
Built: 1928
Additions: 1955, 1960, 1990/93
Phase I Construction: Began May 2024
View Phase I schematic designs
Planned Improvements
* state-mandated repairs
Fire alarms *
Clocks/PA/Intercom systems *
ADA signage *
Doors/Hardware *
Building envelope
Plumbing
Electrical repairs and panelboards
Bathroom renovations
Secure entryways
Indoor air quality, heating & ventilation systems and equipment improvements
Air conditioning with required electrical upgrades
News Updates:
With construction occuring this summer, access to playgrounds is limited. The intermediate playground is closed and the west or primary level playground remains open.