Mindful, Intentional, and Empowered:
Success in Progress
The DPNews is sent once a week on Tuesdays.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
This Week:
11/17 - Butter Braid Pick Up from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
11/20 - PPCN (Plainfield Parent Community Network) Event - DM's Likes & Lies:
How Traffickers Use Social Media at East High School
(6:30pm Provider Fair & 7:00pm Speaker)
Coming Weeks:
11/24 - 11/28 Thanksgiving Break
MULTICULTURAL FOOD NIGHT
Please join in celebrating the diversity of our Drauden Point Community through fod! Share with us some of your traditional/cultural dishes.
When: Thursday, December 11th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Drauden Point Cafe
Interested in participating? Sign up using the QR code on the attached Flyer.
Multicultural Night Flyer
ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
The Plainfield Parent Community Network will be hosting our next event, "DMs, Likes, and Lies: How Traffickers Use Social Media" on Thursday, November 20th at Plainfield East High School, with a provider fair starting at 6:30pm and the presentation starting at 7:00pm.
DM's, Likes, and Lies: How Traffickers Use Social Media Event
The Plainfield Parent COmmunity (PPCN) will be hosting our next event, "DMs, Likes, and Lies: How Traffickers Use Social Media" on Thursday, November 20th at Plainfield East High School, with a provider fair at 6:30pm, and the presentation starting at 7:00pm.
To register follow the link in the attached flyer.
A few updates for this event:
-Free pizza will be available for attendees
-Childcare will be provided for PreK-5 students (use QR code on flier)
-All students (MS and HS) in attendance will receive a raffle ticket to win a new Apple Watch!
FLYER DMs, Likes, and Lies: How Traffickers Use Social Media
TEEN EDGE & VITT FACTOR EVENT
Teen Edge & Vitt Factor back for their 7th Annual Interactive Workshop for PSD 202 Families at JFK Middle School.
Monday, December 8th | 6-8PM | $99
Register at: www.teen-edge.com
Spots are limited & will fill up quickly
Tracy with Teen Edge has her Masters in Psychology & 30 years of Business Experience with 20 of those, in the career-related industry. She has extensive experience working with teens and young adults.
Caden with Vitt Factor is a TEDx speaker, #1 Best Selling Author, was seen on WGN news 2x this year and is rated the top youth coach. He is a former student at JFK and has led an assembly for us in 2023. He has impacted 40,000 students and 100 schools in the Chicago area.
Topics include communication, social interaction, confidence, time-management, peer pressure, motivation, friendships, goals, self-awareness and fear of failing. These workshops are never boring or lecture based and the students learn through doing. Caden brings his leadership team for maximum one on one time!
Teen Edge & Vitt Flyer
STUDENT SCHOOL FEES
Please be sure to stay on top of your fees that are due. If you are on a payment plan, the first payment was due on August 1st, the second payment was due on November 1st, and the final payment is due February 1st . Click here to access the fee payment system. If your family is struggling financially, please consider completing and submitting a fee waiver form.
MEALS AT DPMS
Did you know that all students at Drauden Point have the opportunity to get FREE breakfast and lunch? No sign up neccessary. We have carts around the building for grab and go breakfast. Multiple lunch options are available to students in the cafeteria during grade level lunchs. Please note: We also have al la carte options at a cost.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Motorized Bikes and Scooters - We are seeing an uptick in students riding bicycles and motorized bikes/scooters on school grounds. At times, the students on their bicycle or motorized bike/scooter are coming very close hitting individuals who are walking to school or standing outside of the building. We have also observed students riding erratically in the open spaces and nearby fields. Please speak with your students to remind them that once they are on school property, they should get off of their bicycle or motorized bike/scooter and walk it to the bike rack. Once on school grounds, students should NOT be riding on the sidewalks nor the nearby grass or fields. Our goal as always is to help everyone remain as safe as possible while on school grounds.
Carline - As fall and winter settle in the change of inclement weather increases. Please make sure we are following our carline guidelines to ensure a safe and timely arrival and dismissal.
MILES OF SMILES
Reminder: Please submit your students’ Miles of Smiles Consent form as soon as possible! We are trying to get as many students as possible to take advantage of this great opportunity.
Miles of Smiles provides dental services to eligible children in ALL GRADES. Services may include exam, cleaning, fluoride varnish, and sealants if needed. This also satisfies the dental requirement mandated by the State of Illinois for school children (K, 2nd, 6th and 9th).
This service is offered to our families at NO COST.
If interested, please complete and submit the Permission Slip (links below)
Hard copies were provided to take home. Please complete and submit it to the nurse’s office.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our nurse, Anisha, at athigpen@psd202.org, 815-577-4325 or our health clerk, Jennifer at jwilcox@psd202.org
MILES OF SMILES FLYER ENGLISH MILES OF SMILES FLYER SPANISH
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
BOYS BASKETBALL
Mr. Pleasher 97th Grade) and Mr. DePaula (8th Grade)
7th Grade:
Wednesday, November 19th at Aux Sable
Thursday, November 20th at HOME against Kennedy
Tuesday,December 2nd at Ira Jones
Thursday, December 4th at HOME against Yorkville
Friday, December 5th at Timber Ridge
8th Grade:
Wednesday, November 19th at HOME against Aux Sable
Thursday, November 20th at Kennedy
Tuesday, December 2nd at HOME against Ira Jones
Thursday, December 4th at against Yorkville
Friday, December 5th at HOME against Timber Ridge
CHEER
Mrs. Miller-McGuire
Wednesday, November 19th at HOME against Aux Sable
Thursday, November 20th at HOME against Kennedy
Tuesday, December 2nd at HOME against Ira Jones
Thursday, December 4th at HOME against Yorkville
Friday, December 5th at HOME against Timber Ridge
CONNIE
Connie's Instagram?
Any parent or student may join it to follow her day to day journey at:
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
DRAMA CLUB
Mrs. Hefka and Mrs. Simonic
Drama Club CAST & CREW will be meeting on Thursday, December 11th from 3-4 pm in the cafeteria. ALL members need to attend. If they have any questions, they should reach out to Ms. Hefka (cast) or Mrs. Simonic (crew).
HOMEWORK CLUB & FRIDAY SCHOOL
Homework Club: Mrs. Delozier Friday School: Ms. Skogsberg
Homework Club is every Tuesday & Thursdayfrom 3:00-3:45pm 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.
Friday School is every Friday from 3:00-6:00pm in room 111.
Both are great ways for kids to get help withtheir homework with teacher assistance.
HOMEWORK CLUB FLYER
LEADERSHIP CLUB
Mrs. Loats
Student Leadership Club will be meeting after school on Wednesday, November 19th, 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
Meeting: Wednesday, November 19th in room 138 from 3-3:30pm.
MULTICULTURAL Flyer
SPIRIT CLUB
Ms. Blomquist & Mrs. Rainford
No meeting until after the Thanksgiving break.
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.
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 20th
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!
CLUB FUSE FLYER
GAME CLUB
Ms. Koziol and Mrs. Lemming
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, November 18th
đź“Ť Where: LRC
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Our following meeting is Tuesday, December 2nd. Don’t miss out on the fun — see you there!
GAME CLUB FLYER
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Advisers: Mrs. Licata & Mrs. Weber
Our next meeting is Tuesday, December 9th from 3-4 PM in the library. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Licata at clicata@psd202.org AND Mrs. Weber at jweber@psd202.org
COOKING CLUB
Ms. Rice
Meet in room 152 afterschool pick up at 4:15pm. "Mrs. Rice will post a sign-up on google classroom for kids to participate.
Monday, November 17th - Vote on T-SHirt designs
All students are invited to be part of our exciting Cooking Club! Get ready to whip up delicious dishes and have a blast with friends. Don't miss out on any of the fun—join our Google Classroom to stay in the loop on all things cooking club!
See Ms. Rice for the Google Classroom code.
Let's get cooking!🍳🥳
BOOK CLUB
Next Book Club meeting: Wednesday, December 10th from 3-4 pm in the library. Please RSVP to our meeting in the Google classroom.
New members are welcome. Please email Mrs. Licata if you are interested in joining. clicata@psd202.org
INTRAMURALS
Mr. Garner
Tuesdays:3-3:45 and Fridays: 7-7:45am.
STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
Thank you to all the familie that have sent donations in for our activities. We cannot support our students with out you. Shout out to all our amazing families!
STUDY HALL ACTIVITIES COMING UP
We are on a Break this week to get ready for our next study hall activity:)
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. We can always use small bite size candy, and large candy (candy bars, airhead extremes, sour patch kids, and sweedish fish), gatorade and Jolly ranchers.
Thank you for your support.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VBNPOZ66NUGE?ref_=wl_share
PTO
PTO MEMBERSHIP
Digital Membership Form: https://forms.gle/cvakYZsiCqu899Ey7
PTO MEETING
Thursday, December 4th at 5:00pm. Come join us to see all the great plans we have.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Check out our PTO Facebook grooup:
Drauden Point MS Panthers PTO 2025-26
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
GENERAL INFORMATION
YEARBOOK
Yearbook:
Yearbook Ordering is OPEN!
Have you ordered a 2026 yearbook yet? Yearbook sales are open, please visit www.yearbookforever.com
to order yours today! Pre-sales end January 1st. Then we order a limited number to continue to sell until we are sold out. Don't miss out!
Yearbook Parent Dedications to their student in Class of 2026
Hi 8th Grade Families- Yearbook is collecting short parent dedications to be printed in the yearbook. We would love for each 8th grade student to have one in the yearbook for them to see. You have the option to include a picture as well. For more information and to submit your message please click here! If you have questions, please email rcameron@psd202.org and Mrs. Cameron will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
OLD NEWS
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
ENJOY 10% OFF
your order!
CODE: F2510OFF
EXPIRES: July 31, 2026
Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
JOLIET LIBRARY
Make reading FUN! Every student can get their own FREE student library card! See flyer for details.