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Blueprint
  • November 18Saturday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 14
  • November 18Friday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 13
  • November 18Thursday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 12
  • November 18Winter art show grand opening Dec. 12
  • November 18Cocoa in the commons Dec. 6
  • November 18Thanksgiving break begins Nov. 27
  • November 18Fillies compete at Mundelein High School Nov. 23
  • November 12DGS IHSA state finals football Nov. 16
  • November 12DGS IHSA state finals girls swimming Nov. 15
  • November 12DGS IHSA state finals girls volleyball Nov. 15 to Nov. 16
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The meal pick-up initiative, face shield production and master facility plan construction are three of the most prominent projects occurring within the DGS building.

DGS building repurposed to help community during COVID-19; MFP work continues while students are away

Jacqueline Barba, Alex Miranda, and Luc Alvarez
April 23, 2020
Staehlin presents the updated financial projections to the board of education.

Master Facility Plan will cost taxpayers $32.7 million less than previously projected

Luc Alvarez, Copy Editor
January 28, 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
The construction site outside of the C hallway at DGS.

What plan is DGS drawing for the new art wing?

Erin Glennon, Freelance Writer
October 23, 2019
The projected end date of the MFP is in the fall of 2021. 

DGS referendum construction is ‘more than on time’

Jack Blazevich, Freelance Writer
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

Issue 5

Barbara Collins, Katie Anthony, Srushti Desai, Rhaya Truman, Donte Reed, Andrea Davenport, Sarah Major, Jayna Bardahl, Lindsay Valero, Jhenevie Oca, Sydney Hall, Emmanuelle Copeland, Marc Alvarez, Kendall Brost, Vince Vena, Matt Hollendonner, Will Miller, Jonah Ocuto, and Elizabeth Szpytek
May 18, 2018
A small cost for a needed change

A small cost for a needed change

Marc Alvarez, Copy Editor
March 19, 2018
Master facility plan to appear on March ballot

Master facility plan to appear on March ballot

Katie Anthony, Print News Editor
March 5, 2018
Creative but costly: Conditioners cool classrooms

Creative but costly: Conditioners cool classrooms

Elizabeth Rose Szpytek, Online Opinions Editor
September 20, 2017
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