Herrick News

food and bus update

Please view this message for updated bus routes, bus close contact information, and updated lunch menus for next week.

downers grove oktoberfest

District 58 invites the community to attend Downers Grove Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 17 and Saturday, Sept. 18. The festival headliner is Sebastian Bach, the original voice of Skid Row.

A work stoppage at a large area food supplier will significantly limit our food supply and require a change to our menus for this week and potentially into next week as well.

updated bus routes

District 58 has been working with the bus company to evaluate bus routes and make corrections and improvements as needed. The updated routes will go into effect tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 31.

It features the many initiatives contained in the Strategic Plan: Focusing on Learning, Connecting the Community and Securing the Future.

highland playground ribboncutting

Highland School celebrated the grand opening of its brand new accessible playground during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 26.

new vaccine and mask orders

Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker held a COVID-19 press conference today where he issued new rules regarding indoor masking and educational employee vaccination and testing requirements.

back to school greeting from dr. russell

Greetings from Dr. Russell

August 25, 2021

District 58 Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell shares a back-to-school welcome message with the community.

communicate 58 aug. 25, 2021

The Aug. 25 issue of Communicate 58 features a superintendent greeting, back-to-school resources and much more.

bus routes district 58

Bus routes now available

August 25, 2021

If your child is a bus rider, you may now access 2021-22 general education bus routes online at www.dg58.org/family-resources/bus-routes or on your PowerSchool parent account.

The instructional plan provides a helpful overview of this school year and answers many questions regarding the instructional day, health and safety protocols, and more.

The District 58 Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at Downers Grove Village Hall.

bryant cobo appointed o'neill assistant principal

The Board of Education last night appointed Bryant Cobo to serve as the assistant principal of O’Neill Middle School, effective immediately.

board preview aug. 18

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. at Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave

communicate 58 newsletter 081321

The Aug. 13 issue of Communicate 58 features District 58's optional COVID-19 testing program, optional vaccination card registration, back-to-school information and more!

This school year, District 58 will offer unvaccinated students and staff the opportunity for voluntary free PCR COVID-19 testing.

District 58 is hiring instructional assistants, lunchroom supervisors and substitute positions for the 2021-22 school year.

preschool screenings in D58

Screenings help parents recognize and address possible developmental delays in young children. Learn more!

Board Briefs: August 2021

August 12, 2021

View highlights from the Aug. 9, 2021 regular Board of Education meeting.

The Board of Education has discussed the possibility of e-learning days for District 58 and would appreciate our community’s feedback.

District 58 offices will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 12:15-1 p.m. (administrative offices); 12:15-4 p.m. (school offices); and Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (school and administrative offices) for staff trainings.

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 at Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave.

District 58 asks middle school families to complete a middle school lunch survey as soon as possible to help the District plan student lunches.

Today, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced an executive order that requires masks be worn indoors by all teachers, staff, students and visitors in grade K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.

community update dr. russell

District 58 will continue to follow all recommended health protocols to start the 2021-22 school year. Read Dr. Russell's community letter to learn more.