District 202 Special Education and Student Services

05/14/2026

Event: EmpowerAbility Day
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Ginger Creek Pavilion, Oak Brook, IL
Cost: Free for all families

05/04/2026

A steady rain didn't hamper the annual Stephen P. Hunt Invitational on Thursday, April 30. District 202 Special Olympians from Plainfield South, North, and East high schools kicked off the event with several events. Athletes participated in the 50-yard dash, the mini-javelin throw, and the softball toss. The invitational features track and field athletes from Plainfield High School-Central Campus, PSHS, PNHS, and PEHS, and is named for the late Plainfield High School science teacher and runner. High school Special Olympic athletes have participated in the invitational for about seven years.

05/04/2026

04/09/2026

Don't forget to come and shop tonight!

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉
P‑Step Spring Shop
📅 April 9, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00pm
📍 Administration Center, 15732 S Howard Street
Find unique gifts, seasonal items, and support a great cause! Don’t miss out on this festive event. 🌼🛍️

04/09/2026

Space is limited! Register at www.tinyurl.com/AbilitiesTeamRSVP

03/19/2026

🏀🏅 What an incredible weekend at the Special Olympics Basketball State Tournament! Our athletes left everything on the court — grit, teamwork, heart — and it showed in every single game.
Celebrating some big wins:
🔥 Black Cheetahs finished 3rd place in their division!
🔥 Blue Cheetahs finished 1st place in their division!
Check out the highlight video and photos — it says it all. We are beyond proud of this community and what they have accomplished together in just three short years. The future is bright! 🏀🏅

03/12/2026

🌟Autism Skate at Tinley Park Roller Rink!🌟
🛼Free sensory‑friendly skate every 4th Sunday, 9:30–11:30 AM.
🎵Lower‑volume music and a welcoming space for all.
🧩17658 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park • 708‑770‑7421 💙

03/11/2026

🎉 Join us in giving our athletes a big community send‑off!
We’ll gather at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Bonnie McBeth Learning Center (15730 Howard St.).
The athletes will receive a police es**rt through the Bonnie McBeth parking lot, traveling from Howard Street to Renwick Road.
Please plan to arrive by 4:30 p.m. so we’re ready to cheer as they roll through at 4:45. Let’s fill the parking lot with cheers, pride, and community spirit!

Please join us in a send-off parade for these athletes at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Bo...

03/10/2026

Reminder for tonight!
Join the Will‑Grundy Transition Planning Committee for “The Arc: Navigating the Maze – Understanding Agencies & Acronyms.”
📅 March 10, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Virtual Only!
💻 Google Meet information
📞 +1 307‑939‑2093 | PIN: 846 291 702 #
Learn how agencies and services support individuals with IDD and what all those acronyms really mean. Recording will be available on the TPC website.

03/09/2026

🏀Plainfield East High School hosted this year's annual Special Olympics Pack the House night on Monday, March 2, 2026. Middle and high school Special Olympic basketball teams took the court in action-packed games. The middle school teams, Black Cheetahs and Blue Cheetahs, battled in the early game. Plainfield East took on Plainfield South High School in the high school division. Spirit Squads from PEHS and PSHS also performed at halftime of the high school game. ❤️ Special Olympics = Special Moments❤️