Seven District 202 Instructional Technology Coaches presented at the IDEAcon 2025 in February.
IDEAcon, hosted by the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA), is a renowned conference that brings together educators, administrators, and technology specialists to explore the latest advancements in instructional technology.
Presenters included:
• Christie Milen
• Kris Bruno
• Becky Young
• Kimmy Schuelke
• Judy Meier
• Steve Eighner
• Lisa Packley
Henry Moline, an Aux Sable Middle School seventh grader, also presented to give a student perspective to educators across the Midwest.
The Plainfield SD 202 ITC team shared strategies, tools, and real-world applications that empower teachers to create engaging and inclusive digital learning environments. Their sessions highlighted how technology can support SEL by fostering student engagement, collaboration, and emotional well-being through intentional instructional design.
“Technology is more than just a tool—it’s a bridge to deeper learning and meaningful connections,” said Laura Shervino, district Director of Digital Learning and Innovation.
“We were excited to showcase how digital learning strategies can enhance academic and emotional growth, ensuring that staff and students feel supported, heard, and prepared for the future. Additionally, this is an opportunity to showcase the dedication, passion, and hard work that our ITCs contribute to our staff, school, and community."
In total, 22 Instructional Technology Coaches attended the three-day event in Schaumburg.
🔎 Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week is coming March 3-7! Who’s excited? 🥞🎉 #NSBW25 #ClueInToSchoolBreakfast
Remember: No school Friday for a student improvement day. See you Monday! #202proud
Congratulations to these District 202 Project SEARCH students who, on Tuesday, celebrated the end of their internships at UChicago Medicine Health in Bolingbrook. These students worked in a variety of departments in the hospital during the program. #202proud
Plainfield North High School hosted its second annual World Culture Fair on Friday, February 14, 2025.
“We started the culture fair to show that it’s important to celebrate diversity, but even more important is the fact that we unite and come together despite our differences, to celebrate our differences,” PNHS senior Anushka Menon said.
The event was hosted by Menon and her sister Meghna Menon, administration and other senior student board members which include Meghana Ellore, Rabiha Othman, Thea Salcedo, and Santoshi Yadagiri.
The students began preparing for the big event last fall.
“None of this would’ve been possible without the student volunteers who worked for months to make their booths and performances incredible,” Anushka Menon said.
The culture fair featured student-led performances involving 100 students and more than 20 tables representing different countries and cultures.
“The most beautiful part was that people shared parts of their cultures with people from different cultures, and I think it’s important to keep doing that years after my sister and I graduate from North,” Anushka Menon said.
“We are so honored and grateful to have been a part of the journey in starting the culture fair and we hope it continues long after we leave,” she added.
Don’t forget that the Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence scholarships are open!
The deadline to submit is March 15, 2025.
Check out all the options to help fund your education and future career goals.
Visit d202foundation.org and click on the Scholarships tab to start filling out the applications today!
Contact klarson@psd202.org if you have any questions.
Due to inclement weather, the District 202 Administration Center will close at 2 p.m. today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Enjoy French toast sticks and turkey sausage for Breakfast for Lunch today!
Enjoy buffalo chicken mac and cheese and a dinner roll today for lunch on National Hot Sauce Day.
All afterschool activities and sports are canceled tonight due to the frigid temperatures. Please plan on in-person school tomorrow unless otherwise notified.
Celebrate National Bagel Day today with mini strawberry cream cheese bagels for breakfast.
Warm up at lunch with street corn chowder today through January 16. Enjoy a hearty mix of roasted sweet corn, potatoes, pinto beans, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro served with a cheesy breadstick.
Enjoy breakfast for lunch with waffles and scrambled eggs!
Support Bags of Hope and let Portillo's provide dinner for you on Thursday this week. Twenty percent of sales will benefit Bags of Hope between 5 and 8 p.m. at the 1155 Brook Forest Avenue, Shorewood location. #202proud
It's National Spaghetti Day! Enjoy pasta and meat sauce to celebrate!
Happy 2025! #202proud
Flags will fly at half-staff until sunset on January 28, 2025 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday. Flags were already at half-staff to honor Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who died in the line of duty on December 23. Flags are lowered for 30 days from the death of a President or former President.
The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence is pleased to announce a new scholarship for District 202 seniors named the AAA Abuzir Insurance Agency Scholarship.
The scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship, for at least the next three years, to a District 202 senior who intends on attending trade school or going into a skills-based career, such as beauty school, real estate and insurance.
Interested in applying?
The new scholarship application along with all Foundation scholarships are available on the Foundation website at d202foundation.org.
Flags at all District 202 buildings will fly at half-staff today for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
School is officially out for Thanksgiving break! Classes resume Monday, December 2. #202proud
