Downers Grove Grade School District 58 News

Beauty is reading to the Beast

O’Neill Middle School students are set to perform Beauty and the Beast Jr. on March 20 and 21. This year’s musical production features a large group of students, 35 in the cast and 40 on stage crew.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Workshop Meeting on Monday, March 20, 20...

7 board members

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at...

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Downers Grove Grade School District 58 invites families to register their student(s) for the 2023-24 school year using the District’s PowerSchool Enrollment system. The District asks all returning students to please register by Tuesday, April 4.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Village Hall.

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The March 8 issue of Communicate 58 features news about April assessments, the move to universal full-day kindergarten next year and plans for a new visitor management system to enhance safety in our schools.

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Dear Families and Staff, Due to updated weather forecasts, District 58 plans to hold...

Update with photo of Dr. Russell

The District continues to monitor the winter weather storm prediction for Friday, March 3. A decision will be made by tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. regarding tomorrow’s schedule.

Kindergarten students posing for photo

The Board of Education at its meeting on Feb. 27 approved a full-day kindergarten program for the 2023-24 school year, ending the tuition-based OKEEP full-day program.

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The District 58 Board of Education held a Special Meeting and Curriculum Workshop on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at O’Neill Middle School.

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Do you know a District 58 employee who has made a positive difference in your life? Consider nominating that individual for a Distinguished Service Award!

Liz Ehrhart in photo frame

The Board of Education on Feb. 27 appointed Elizabeth Ehrhart as the new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. She will begin in July 2023.

Summer School words with bright sun

Summer School Registration is now open. The District is offering three Summer School sessions and the Extended School Year program. Registration deadlines vary depending on the session.

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting/Curriculum Workshop on M...

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Communicate 58: Feb. 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

The Feb. 22 Communicate 58 features information on the upcoming Curriculum Workshop/Special Meeting, nominations for the Select 58 Service Awards for Eighth Graders and more!

board briefs February 2023

Board Briefs: February 2023

February 16, 2023

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Downers Grove Village Hall.

O'Neill middle school principal appointment

Ms. Humphris will replace current Principal Matt Durbala, who will retire this June.

select 58 2023

The Education Foundation invites all eighth graders to consider applying for a Select 58 Recognition Award, now through March 10. Learn how!

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Village Hall.

communicate 58 feb. 8, 2023

Communicate 58: Feb. 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

The Feb. 8 Communicate 58 features facility visioning, annual Legislative Breakfast, PTA Reflections and much more!

green apple holiday 2022 recipients

Congratulations to the 36 District 58 staff members who earned 42 Green Apple Awards this past holiday season!

PTA REFLECTIONS 2023 state

The Illinois PTA will review each student’s work of art and announce those entries advancing to the national level of PTA Reflections this spring.

facility visioning follow-up survey

The survey will share the same topics presented at the in-person facility visioning meetings and ask for your open-ended feedback.

legislative breakfast 2023

District 58 welcomed seven local and federal legislators, along with nearly 100 school and community leaders, to O'Neill Middle School for the annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 3.

communicate 58 january 25, 2023

The Jan. 25 issue of Communicate 58 features the Science Fair, Kindergarten Roundup, Preschool Open House, Summer Preview, Community Grants and more!