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We are the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58

We are a diverse group of community members from District 58, including administrators, staff, principals, teachers, board of education members, village officials, and local business owners, all dedicated to enhancing education in our district. The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 works year-round to boost private funding for educational activities that aren’t covered by tax dollars. Our efforts support district-wide programs and offer grant opportunities for teachers to enhance existing programs and introduce new, innovative ideas to our schools.

The impact of recent funding raised for the District 58 school community

$2M+

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 has raised over $2 Million for over 21 years

Expanded innovative instructional opportunities through individual classroom teacher grants

Funded school-wide student experiences and activities through “Reaching New Heights” Principal grant program

Provided funding for the District 58 annual Reading Games Literacy Event

Provided support for the District 58 PTA Council’s annual young Authors and Writers Fest

Donated to honor outstanding District 58 staff members through the Green Apple Recognition program

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2025-26 Upcoming Dates & Events

August 2025

Aug 18-22

New Teacher Week

Aug 27-28

D58 Institute Days

September 2025

Labor Day

District 58's First Day of School

12-13

12th Annual Downers Grove Oktoberfest benefiting the Education Foundation of DG 58

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October 2025

Columbus Day - No School

Parent/Teacher Conferences (Evening)

November 2025

5th Annual Grove Express benefiting the Education Foundation of DG 58 (District 58)

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26-28

Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 2025

Winter Break - No School

* The Last Day of school could be June 2 if Emergency Days are needed.

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