The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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  • 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.
  • March 3D99 Hoops plays in state tournament Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8
  • March 3Speech team hosts National Qualifier March 8
  • March 3Choir performs MoTown show March 6, 7 p.m.
  • March 3World Language National Honors Society holds induction ceremony March 4, 7 p.m.
  • February 18Boys Basketball @ HSHS - 7P.M. Feb. 18
  • February 18County Wide Institute - No school Feb. 28
  • February 18Jazz Cafe in Commons, 6-9 P.M. Feb. 25
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The testing center at DGS with the new additions of a wall and door in the C-hallway.

DGS updates the testing center over the summer

Elsa Kramer, Sports Editor
September 13, 2024
This new science classroom is located in the building extension on the second floor.

New renovations impact learning environment

Kaitlyn Berryman, Freelance Writer
September 27, 2021
Before class begins at DGS, our commons are quiet and comfy.

10 ways to use the commons

Jake Hahn, Copy-Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2021

A glimpse into the new wing

Lauren Wilmore and Michael Nelli
November 6, 2020

DGS auditorium renovations underway

Lauren Wilmore and Michael Nelli
October 19, 2020
Students geared up to go visit the new addition of the school.

Breaking news: MFP project progresses

Madeline O’Neil, Isabella Johnsen, and Greyson Martinescu
January 31, 2020

Issue 1

Tatum Mitchell, Rachel Ley, Alison Goulding, Teagan Smith, Ariel Oh, Jacqueline Sumida, Drey McGrew, Sarah Barber, Paul Szmanda, Lauren Wilmore, Kira Matheson, Kate Riley, Jovana Kuzmanovic, Brenna Cahoon, Marjorie Lichner, Vince Llanes, Maddy O’Neil, Luc Alvarez, Izzy Johnsen, Ashley Boak, Greyson Martinescu, Elliot Sheets, Kevin Tate, Alex Miranda, Jacob Casella, Alyssa Deplaris, and Jackie Barba
November 1, 2019

Construction affects students and staff

Alison Goulding and Alyssa Deplaris
October 11, 2019
The Master Facility Plan construction has resulted in numerous changes to DGS-- and not all of them are positive.

Staff Editorial: Construction Criticisms

Alex Miranda, Video News Director
October 4, 2019
D99 is under major renovations. You can see construction occurring at both DGS and DGN.

MFP construction underway at DGS

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
October 4, 2019
The parking was affected by construction. The pick-up drop-ff line is now by the West Events entrance.

Parking vs. pedestrians: Construction creates confusion

Marjorie Lichner, Head Copy Editor
October 4, 2019
The new A-hallway at first was just wood. Now it is covered in art from various clubs.

A Hallway or hardware store?

Teagan Smith, Print Opinions Editor
October 4, 2019
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