Homecoming is fast approaching at DGS. This year’s outer-space themed homecoming will take place outside on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the football field. Senior Maya Santos...

"The Masked Freshmen" play opens Sept. 16 and runs through Sept. 17. The play showcases several skits staring freshmen. The play is directed by English teacher Justin Matkovich, who shares how to get...

DGS hosted free heart screenings for students through the Young Hearts for Life program on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Students were given ECG tests administered by community volunteers, with the results...

At the Sep. 13 board meeting, members of the group interpretation speech team shared about their success last spring at the state and sectional competitions despite the challenges of performing in the...

As a new school year rolls in, DGS also now has new breakfast and lunch menus that are provided by Chartwells. This provider offers DGS students new food options like pasta, spinach salads and a variety...

Downers Grove South will host an open house event on Sept. 11. This is an opportunity for community members to visit DGS to see what the $136.6 million renovation plan, introduced in 2018 for DGS and DGN,...

Many students celebrate as Downers Grove South has altered its dress code, making the school’s headwear policies more lenient than previous years. In the past, all students had been required to take...

On Aug. 26, Gov. J. B. Pritzker issued new rules regarding indoor masking and educational employee vaccination and testing requirements. Masks will be required indoors regardless of vaccination status,...

A group of individuals by the name of Wake Up D99 attended the Aug. 16 school board meeting to speak about concerns with the mask mandate and equity report that was released in June of 2020. Wake up...

Masquerade prom 2021 tickets will be available to purchase for $85 until Friday, May 7, extended an additional week from the original Friday, April 30 deadline. Seniors must purchase their ticket and reserve...

200 seniors were vaccinated on April 16 after District 99 sent out an email giving students an opportunity to receive the Pfizer vaccination at Fenton high school. “I actually think it's very progressive...

On April 16, DGS Activities sent out an email with further information on the class of 2021’s prom, including the date, time and COVID guidelines. The event will be held at Bolingbrook Golf Club on Tuesday...