What's Happening at plainfield!

Plainfield fourth and fifth graders in Ms. Wubbena's drama class participated in a team-building exercise called "Basic Body Objects" this week. 

Kindergartners at Plainfield Elementary enjoyed their first few days of school, learning routines, playing games and meeting new friends.

Students at Plainfield Elementary School spent time in art class creating kindness signs this week.

Community Consolidated School District 62 is proud to announce Dr. Lisa Carlos has won the 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. 

Students from Forest, Orchard Place, Plainfield and South have been working all year in the beginning band, learning the fundamentals of their chosen instruments.

Plainfield students were treated to a Lunar New Year celebration recently thanks to the school's fifth graders.

Plainfield Elementary School's students celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness Week recently.

Second grade students in Ms. Rivera Gutierrez's room worked on a phonics and reading lesson where they read the fable "The Lion and the Mouse." 

Fifth grade students in Ms. Stephanie Wubbena's music class had fun preparing for Plainfield's Lunar Chinese New Year celebration.

First grade students in Ms. Deanne Riportella's class had fun with a science lesson this past week.

Fourth graders at Plainfield Elementary School recently visited three different locations in downtown Des Plaines to learn more about the history of the city and how it operates. 

Fifth graders in Mr. Smith's art class learned how to create holiday pop-out cards this week.

Plainfield Elementary School embarked upon a journey to celebrate World Kindness Day this week and to spread kindness throughout the school community.

Plainfield third, fourth and fifth graders performed their fall musical, "Adventure Awaits," for their fellow students and parents last week. 

Fifth graders at Plainfield this week spent time in art class drawing mariachi musicians!

Kindergarteners in Ms. Lopez's class spent time practicing the alphabet this week.

Ms. Skenderi's PE class learned all about the sport of football this week. 

Students in Ms. Carnota Costa's 2nd grade bilingual class had a great time practicing and increasing their reading skills this week.

Kindergarten students had a fantastic time their first day in music class with Ms. Wubbena.

Author Carina Ho visited Plainfield and read her book, Mighty Mara to students.

Students in Mr. Smith's Art class made Eagle cards.

Kindergarten students had a great time learning new songs and dances in music class.

Students participate in Yoga in the morning.