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  • March 17International day of the elimination of racial discrimination March 21
  • March 17International day of happiness March 20
  • March 17First day of spring March 20
  • March 17Saint Patrick's Day March 17
  • March 10Orchesis annual show March 14-15 in Auditorium
  • March 6Choir show March 6
  • March 4World Language National Honors Society induction in Cafetorium
  • March 3Lent begins March 5
  • March 3Fat Tuesday takes place on March 4
  • March 3School board meets Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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The District 99 Board of Education proposed outsourcing the CMG department at their recent board meeting.

‘In the shadow of the jumbotron:’ district considers outsourcing CMG

Juliana Conyer and Sebastian Blanco • March 18, 2025

District 99 is considering outsourcing their Custodial Maintenance and Grounds (CMG) department. Should this transition take place, a third-party company would take over the responsibilities of this...

Trump's new policies may have a potential impact on the environment such as pollution, deforestation and climate change, which could have increasing risks to human health.

Downers Grove community reacts to environmental legislation enacted under new Trump administration

Juliana Conyer, Editor-in-Chief • March 17, 2025

Since coming into presidential power, the Trump administration has implemented new policies and executive orders, many of which pertain to the environment. According to Sidley Austin, a global law firm,...

Women experience contrasts between themselves and men in different areas of society such as the workforce.

DGS honors women in March

Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor • March 17, 2025

March marks the start of Women’s History Month, and DGS is getting ready to celebrate. With so many female-powered roles at DGS, they are gearing up with t-shirts, posters and fun morning announcements...

Students get to express their love of dance through multiple genres like jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary and Bollywood in the annual Orchesis show.

Orchesis holds seventh annual show

Nia Ayala, News Editor • March 14, 2025

On March 14 and 15, Orchesis will hold its eighth annual show, “The Core." Orchesis is a student-run club with a large group of students dancing. The show highlights student choreographed pieces in various...

The DECA team took 27 members to state and advanced a duo event to nationals. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Lodhi)

DECA competes at state, qualifies members for nationals

Juliana Conyer, Editor-in-Chief • March 14, 2025

On March 7-8, the DGS Distributive Clubs of America (DECA) team competed at the IHSA state competition. Juniors Mustafa Mohajir and Ali Abdullah took second in Independent Business Plan, qualifying them...

Speech is one of the most decorated teams at DGS, winning often.

Speech team places second at state

Nia Ayala, News Editor • March 13, 2025

DGS Speech earned state runner-up at the IHSA Speech State Finals on Feb. 21 and 22. With several students placing in their respective events, they were able to secure the second place title. Senior...

The March third board meeting focused on FTE and staffing, including updates of staff/board restructuring.

Board restructuring and student success showcased at District 99 board meeting

Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor • March 6, 2025

From student-athletes to administrative restructuring, the District 99 Board meeting on March 3 was jam-packed with information on the current happenings in the district. Starting the meeting off strong...

DGS shows school spirit at winter pep assembly

Nia Ayala, Adrian Herres, and Elle Loznicka • March 3, 2025

The Village of Woodridge is celebrating its first ever Restaurant Week through Monday, Feb. 23 to Saturday, March 1.

Village of Woodridge announces first-ever restaurant week

Liam Wells, Managing Editor • February 22, 2025

The Village of Woodridge is celebrating its first annual Restaurant Week from Sunday, Feb. 23 to Saturday, March 1. The week will feature noteworthy food promotions and unique activities dedicated to the...

Policy changes in the nation's capital are seen within the Downers Grove community. (People look the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 23, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo)

New ICE protocols take effect in community

Juliana Conyer, Editor-in-Chief • February 13, 2025

On Jan. 25, 2025, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was issued the Enforcement Actions in Near or Protected Areas directive by Homeland Security. This directive expands the operating powers...

Security manages and controls situations with students to make sure everyone is safe and there are no conflicts.

School security adapts to increase in national violence

Juliana Conyer, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2025

According to Education Week, there were a total of 221 school shootings in the United States in 2024. Administration has responded to the threat of school violence in a multitude of ways. School resource...

DGS Theater Fest attendees pose after enjoying a series of featured All-State performances.

Fire Alarms and Friendship: Theater Fest Builds Lifelong Memories

Saara Raheja and Lydia Larsen • January 28, 2025

Between fire alarms and memories that will last a lifetime, lies an experience known as Theater Fest. Theater Fest is an annually hosted event that brings together theater kids from around Illinois. This...

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