Every year, DGS hosts the Masque and Gavel talent show with a panel of judges consisting of teachers and former talent show members. This year, about 50 students will be performing in front of a wide audience...
Brenna Cohoon, Online Sports Editor
• March 10, 2020
The DGS speech team competed for several hours on Saturday, March 7, in the national qualifier tournament. The national tournament will be held this summer in Albuquerque, N.M. Students advancing to the...
Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
• March 4, 2020
At its Tuesday, March 3 meeting, the Downers Grove Village Council debated whether or not to permit the use of off-premise electronic message board signs outside of the Shop-&-Save at 7221 Lemont Road.
The...
Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
• March 3, 2020
Monday, March 2:
There is the usual 9:20 a.m. late start.
Tuesday, March 3:
There are no after-school or special events happening today.
Wednesday, March 4:
DGS holds College Exploration...
On Feb. 13, Umoja held their first-ever “For the Culture” Creative Show where black students from DGS showcased a wide variety of talents including singing, dancing and acting. Umoja students hope...
Monday (2/10): It’s a great week to be a Mustang; we have our typical 9:20 a.m. late start and Spirit Week starts today!
Tuesday (2/11): It’s just a casual Tuesday today for most Mustangs, but at...
On Feb. 6 at the bi-monthly village board meeting, the Village of Woodridge Council met to discuss many local topics.
State and federal law recently raised the tobacco age from 18-years-old to 21-years-old....
Spirit Week is right around the corner, and preparations for the winter dance are underway. Students and teachers are working hard on spirit days and the winter assembly.
Jennifer Martinez is organizing...
Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
• February 3, 2020
Monday, Feb. 3:
There is a normal late start. There is also a Mustang Way lesson today, covering the 2020 philanthropy project.
Tuesday, Feb. 4:
The D99 jazz program performs with the Northern...
On Jan. 27, the District 99 Board of Education held a meeting where they discussed finances of the fiscal year and the Master Facility Plan. According to current projections, the Master Facility Plan’s...
Monday: There is a late start. The girls varsity bowling team has a meet at Lincoln Way East. There is also an orientation night for the class of 2024.
Tuesday: There is a parent advisory board meeting.
Wednesday:...
Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
• January 17, 2020
Last night at its bi-monthly board meeting, the Village of Woodridge passed resolutions regarding the resurfacing of portions of both 83rd Street and Woodward Avenue, as well as of the lot subdivision...