Mindful, Intentional, and Empowered:
Success in Progress
The DPNews is sent once a week on Tuesdays.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
WE NEED YOU FOR CONCESSIONS!
We need your help selling concessions! The kids get so excited to buy concessions at all our sporting events. Please help us make this happen. Follow the link to volunteer.
ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
JOLIET LIBRARY
Make reading FUN! Every student can get their own FREE student library card! See flyer for details.
CLUB PASSES
Club passes are now available for purchase in the Main Office. Club Passes are $10 cash/check, and are good for as many clubs as a student would like to participate in for the entire 25-26 school year. Students need to show their pass to the club sponsor in order to join.
SCHEDULES
Please find the Daily Bell Schedule and the A/B Day Schedule.
DROP OFF MAP
Please see the Drop Off Map attached.
PICTURE DAY
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
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EXPIRES: July 31, 2026
Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
SPORTS
All athletic and sport physical questions reach out to Mrs. Hall at: Thall@psd202.org or 815-577-4995
Click here for Athletic Information
CHEER
Mrs. Miller-McGuire
CROSS COUNTRY
Mrs. Belcher, Ms. Vant, and Mrs. McCammon. All meets are at 4:00pm.
The last meet of the season is Wednesday of this week at Heritage Grove.
Picture Day is Monday, October 6th. Ordering information will be sent home later this week.
Our Paw Pac Conference Meet is on Wednesday, October 8th at Plainfield East High School. All athletes participate in this meet!
End of the season gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, from 3:05-3:45 in Room 106 (Ms. Vant's room) Here, athletes will turn in uniforms and celebrate the season.
Wednesday, October 1st at Heritage Grove.
Friday, October 3rd, at HOME 3:00pm, Picture Day.
PAW PAC TOURNAMENT: Wednesday, October 8th at Plainfield East, 4:00pm.
Uniforms have been distributed last week. This is the athlete's uniform shirt for the entire season. It is returned in October after the final meet. Athletes should wear neutral colored shorts with this (navy, black, grey, tan). Please avoid bright colors. Any running shoe is appropriate.
In order for athletes to participate in any meet, the district requires that all fees be paid. The athletic fee of $50.00 must be paid by the first meet, which is September 3rd. If it is not paid, your child will not be allowed to run. In addition, all other fees must be up to date, or you must be on a payment plan. Please go to the district website's fee payment center to check that your child's account is up to date and the athletic fee has been paid. The direct link has been provided for you below.
Please email jbelcher@psd202.org with any questions.
BOYS SOCCER
Ms. Michalek. All games are at 4:00pm.
Wednesday, October 1st at HOME against Heritage Grove.
Thursday, October 2nd at Aux Sable.
PAW PAC TOURNAMENT: Monday, October 6th through Wednesday, October 8th at Aux Sable, 4:00pm.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
8th Grade Teri Hall. 7th Grade Logan Hall. ALl games are at 4:00pm.
8th Grade:
Wednesday, October 1st at HOME against Heritage Grove
Thursday, October 2nd, at HOME against Aux Sable.
PAW PAC TOURNAMENT: Monday, October 6th at Heritage Grove 4:00pm.
7th Grade:
Wednesday, October 1st, at Heritage Grove.
Thursday, October 2nd, at HOME against Aux Sable.
PAW PAC TOURNAMENT: Monday, October 6th at Ira Jones, 4:00pm.
CONNIE
Connie wanted you to know that September is Service Dog Awareness Month!
Please help us support Connie this school year!
Please see her Amazon wish list.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y3L222X7QI5G?ref_=wl_share
Thank you!
CLUBS:
Club passes are now available for purchase in the Main Office. Club Passes are $10 cash/check, and are good for as many clubs as a student would like to participate in for the entire 25-26 school year. Students need to show their pass to the club sponsor in order to join.
DP CLUB DISCRIPTIONS AND CONTACTS
LEADERSHIP CLUB
Mrs. Loats
Student Leadership Club will be meeting after school on Wednesday, October 1st, in room 104 from 3-3:45pm .
Leadership club is a place where you can take initiative and be a leader for our peers and our school! Everyone is welcome! For more information about Leadership club, don't hesitate to email Mrs. Loats at jloats@psd202.org.
MULTICULTURAL CLUB
Mrs. Ponce
Meeeting: Wednesday, October 1st in room 138 from 3-3:30pm.
MULTICULTURAL Flyer
SPIRIT CLUB
Ms. Blomquist & Mrs. Rainford
All students are welcome! Students will be working together to create and share their ideas for our school community. The club will provide each studentSpirit Club is hosting a donation drive to help collect items for Plainfield's Bags of Hope. They are seeking non-perishable items, personal hygiene products, baby essentials, and cleaning supplies. Students can drop off these items at the boxes located near the main office and during lunch periods. For every 3 items you donate during
The drive will run from September 8th- September 26th.
DONATION DRIVE Flyer
HOMEWORK CLUB
Mrs. Delozier: Bdelozie@psd202.org. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:05 - 3:45pm in room 106.
Homework Club is a quiet place for all students to complete schoolwork after school hours. It runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:05-3:45pm in room 106. A teacher will be available to assist with work and answer any questions. Students can simply show up, sign in, and get to work. No club pass required. In cases of work completion concers or excessive absence, attendance may be required by teachers, administrators, or parents.
For more information email Mrs. Delozier at: bdelozier@psd202.org.
HOMEWORK CLUB FLYER
CLUB FUSE
Ms. Koziol and Mrs. Leming
Thursdays from 3:00-3:30pm in room 129. Parents please pick up kids in front of Drauden Point at end time.
October Meeting Dates: October 16th and October 30th
What is club fuse?
Members include students of both neurotypical and neurodiverse populations at
DPMS. We focus on forming meaningful friendships and practicing various life and
social skills in a relaxed setting. Our buddies take pride in leading a movement for
inclusion and acceptance within our school and our community!
GAME CLUB
Ms. Koziol and Mrs. Lemming
Join Game Club’s FIRST Meeting!
Love games? Want to hang out and have a blast after school? Come play awesome games with friends and make new ones!
đź“… When: Tuesday, October 7th
đź“Ť Where: School Library (LRC)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Don’t miss out on the fun — see you there!
GAME CLUB FLYER
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Advisers: Mrs. Licata & Mrs. Weber
Congratulations to our members who were inducted on Tuesday, September 30th! Our next meeting is October 20th from 3-4 PM in the libary. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Licata at clicata@psd202.org AND Mrs. Weber at jweber@psd202.org
COOKING CLUB
Ms. Rice
All students are welcome to join the cooking club! Please join our google classroom to stay up date to date on all things cooking club. You are now able to sign up for our first cooking session in October.
Google Classroom Code: wzr3wwcb
Let's get cooking!🍳🥳
DRAMA CLUB
N/A
BOOK CLUB
Escape the ordinary—join Book Club! Ditch the same old routine and dive into amazing new worlds with Book Club! We're not just about reading; we're about getting lost in epic adventures, solving mysteries, and meeting incredible characters. Our next Book Club meeting is next Wednesday, October 8th from 3-4 PM in the library.
Vote on the books we read together.
Chat with your friends about all the plot twists and character drama.
Find your next favorite book that you won't be able to put down.
Help promote and decorate for our our fall & spring book fairs and Battle of the Books competition.
You will get first access to shop our book fairs.
Email Mrs. Licata at clicata@psd202.org if you have any questions.
INTRAMURALS
Mr. Garner
Tuesdays:3-3:45 and Fridays: 7-7:45am.
STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
The students are really utilizing the Student Support Center this year. It is wonderful to see so many students coming for various reasons.
STUDY HALL ACTIVITIES COMING UP
7th Grade trivia days this week!
DONATIONS
Please help support our Drauden Point students!
Please help support the Student Support Center with donations for our room, and fun lunchroom events. If you are able to help please follow the link to our Amazon Wish List.
Thank you for your support.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VBNPOZ66NUGE?ref_=wl_share
YEARBOOK
YEARBOOK SALES
This is your last chance to submit photos from the first few days of school to possibly include in the yearbook.
Please send us your best photos from:
Locker move-in night
The first day of school
Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up lines
Submitting photos is easy! Just email your images to rcameron@psd202.org to be considered for yearbook usage. When you send them, please include the grade level of the student(s).
Your photos help us tell the complete story of the school year. Thank you for your contributions!
Yes, 2026 yearbooks are already up for purchase online! www.yearbookforever.com
PTO
PTO MEMBERSHIP
Digital Membership Form: https://forms.gle/cvakYZsiCqu899Ey7
PTO MEETING
Thursday, October 2nd at 5:00pm. Come join us to see all the great plans we have.
Membership Winners:
Family: Stephanie Ramirez
Staff: Mrs. Walter
CONCESSIONS
Sports are starting up and we can really use help with concession sales. The kids get so excited to buy concessions at all our sporting events. Link to Sign-up