Families and students are reminded that there will be no school on Monday, October 14, in observance of a holiday. The community is also gearing up for West's Homecoming festivities this weekend.
The Versatrans My Stop GPS Bus Tracking System offers real-time tracking of bus locations and estimated arrival times. This free service is available for morning and afternoon routes but not for field trips or activity buses. It can be accessed via smartphones, tablets, or computers.
Information regarding Central and West Homecoming events is available online through specific announcements.
Registration for the Semester 1 Parent Teacher Conferences opens today at 4 p.m. These conferences will be held virtually on October 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. and October 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration closes on October 17 at noon.
Families affected by the July storms can seek disaster assistance through the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), which collaborates with FEMA to aid applicants.
Faith Bible Church provides free clothing through its Community Clothing Closet & Coat Drive. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the church directly.
Joliet Central High School Drama Department presents "A Story About a Girl" on October 11 and 12 at the Joliet Central Auditorium.
The Grandparents Raising Children support group meets on October 15 at the JTHS Administrative Center to offer guidance to caregivers navigating educational systems.
The JTHS Board of Education meeting is scheduled for October 15 at Joliet Central High School, with public comments accepted before the meeting starts.
Joliet West’s Key Club hosts a Trunk or Treat event on October 16 in the senior parking lot of Joliet West High School.
TRIO invites families to an Entrepreneurship & Arts Event on October 17 at Joliet Central High School, featuring music, art, poetry, and entrepreneurship activities.
Joliet Central will hold its annual Pink Heals Volleyball Fundraiser on October 17 in the Central Gymnasium with free admission and donations accepted.
The JTHS Orchestra Festival Day takes place on October 18 at Joliet West High School Field House, showcasing performances by talented student musicians.
A Military Service Academy Information Session occurs on October 19 at Cantigny Post VFW in Joliet for students interested in service academy programs.
The University of St. Francis hosts a "College 101" Workshop Series starting October 19 to help students navigate college life successfully.
On October 22, JTHS holds a Community Connections Expo featuring resources like health screenings and musical entertainment from Mariachi de Joliet.
An Athletic Booster Meeting is set for October 23 at the Administrative Center in Joliet to support athletic programs through volunteer efforts and fundraising activities.
Joliet Central's Clerical Union organizes a Trunk or Treat event on Herkimer Street for children under age thirteen on October 23.