We Are the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58
We represent various areas of the community, including District 58 administration, staff, principals, teachers, the board of education, village elected officials, and local business owners committed to enriching education for the district.
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 works throughout the year to increase private support of educational activities not funded by tax dollars. This effort provides additional support to district-wide programs, as well as providing grant opportunities for teachers to supplement current programs as well as bring innovative ideas to District 58.
The impact of recent funding raised for
the District 58 community
$2MM+
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 has raised over $2 Million for more than 20 years
$25,000+
Expanded innovative instructional opportunities through individual classroom teacher grants
$6,500+
Funded school-wide student experiences and activities through “Reaching New Heights” Principal grant program
$6,000+
Provided support for the District 58 PTA Council’s annual young Authors and Writers Fest
$10,000+
Donated to honor outstanding District 58 staff members through the Green Apple Recognition program
2023-2024 Important Dates & Events
December 2023
25-29
Winter Break - No School at District 58
January 2024
1-5
Winter Break - No School at District 58
8
School Resumes
15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
Februrary 2024
19
President's Day - No School
March 2024
25-29
Spring Break - No School