As a part of the Master Facility Plan construction at DGS, the special services classrooms in the first-floor D hallway have been revamped with the addition of classrooms and utilities for the multi-needs...

On Oct. 21, 2019, the District 99 Board of Education held a board meeting where they discussed topics including but not limited to updates to e-learning, the ongoing diversity initiative and the recognition...

The multi-needs program is beginning a daily morning-coffee delivery program for DGS teachers. Called Mustang Mugs, the service brings a medium-roast coffee during first and second periods to all the teachers...

DGS welcomes new ice cream freezers in the cafeteria, there are a variety of flavors to choose from in the freezer. Principal Ed Schwartz spoke on why DGS has made this decision. “Likely, it was...

Whether or not to allow the sale of cannabis dominated the discussion of the Village of Woodridge board meeting on Oct. 17. Three members of the public, all opposed to the sale of cannabis, shared their...

It was down to the wire -- senior varsity golfer Alina Brindza had one opponent standing in the way of her state qualification, and the girl had just overshot the hole. Taking a deep breath, Brindza swung...

On Sep. 11, 2019, the Trump administration proposed a flavored e-cigarette ban, taking into consideration the recent deaths that were caused by vaping-related issues and illnesses as well as the increasing...

The professional music group from Brooklyn, PROJECT Trio, will perform with District 99 and District 58 orchestra groups on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Downers Grove North auditorium. PROJECT...

With phase A of the DGS Master Facility Plan nearing completion, phases B and C are in motion, and the construction at DGS is “more than on time.” DGS Principal Ed Schwartz is involved with this...

As many college application deadlines draw near, the College and Career Center is facilitating “FAFSA Friday” workshops, which are sessions meant to assist senior students with their post-secondary...

The Downers Grove Village Council voted 4 to 3 to opt out of allowing the sale of recreational cannabis in the village. The decision was made at the Oct. 8 council meeting after three hours of commentary...