Niche released its 2027 rankings for best schools and school districts. Indian Prairie ranked #25 out of 10,449 school districts in the United States and #5 out of 406 in Illinois.

Highlights across our district include:

High Schools (Top 25 in IL): Neuqua Valley (#11), Metea Valley (#16), Waubonsie Valley (#22)
Middle Schools (Top 25 in IL): Scullen (#6), Gregory (#9), Crone (#11), Granger (#14), Still (#15)
Elementary Schools (Top 25 in IL): Builta (#3), Fry (#9), Kendall (#12), Graham (#14), Spring Brook (#15), Clow (#20)

Achievements like these reflect the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our students, staff, and district families.

Parent-Teacher Conferences for preschool, elementary, middle and high school will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.. On Monday, November 2, 2026 the conferences will be offered from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m..

Elementary, middle, and high school parents can begin scheduling conferences through ParentVUE on October 6, 2026 starting at 6 a.m. Preschool families will receive directions for how to register for conferences from your child’s classroom teacher.

To schedule your conference for elementary, middle, and high school students, log in to ParentVUE and select "Conference" from the menu on the left side to see the times available. Once you have scheduled your conference, you can click "Email Schedule" to have the details emailed to you. You can also go back to ParentVUE at any time to view the information. Conference scheduling will remain open through October 13, 2026 at 6 p.m..

See Something, Say Something

We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. It’s easy to be distracted during our daily routines, but if you see something that doesn’t seem quite right, say something. If you observe something in your neighborhood or school community that doesn’t feel right, you should contact your local law enforcement agency and/or contact the school’s main office.

If you see or hear something concerning, please report it immediately to a trusted adult, law enforcement, or the District’s Tipline.

Refrain from sharing suspicious activities on social media and allow law enforcement to properly investigate each situation.

Indian Prairie School District 204 is committed to strengthening communication with families. To better serve our community, the district introduced a new communication tool last school year. This integrated communication experience includes:

Updated, accessible, and easy-to-navigate district and school websites.
A more efficient mass messaging system to provide timely and reliable alerts.
A new IPSD 204 mobile app that will serve as a central hub for district and school news.

With these tools, Indian Prairie 204 aims to make it easier than ever for families to stay connected and access important information—right at their fingertips.

Remember to turn on notifications in the app to receive all the latest information.

Learn more about the 204 Connect app.

A+ Award winner Rachel Bostick and nominator Lilly Thorson

The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation and District 204 proudly honor Rachel Bostick, an English teacher at Metea Valley High School, with the September A+ Award. Watch the A+ Award video to see the team’s surprise visit to recognize Ms. Bostick for “Making a Difference in District 204”.

Ms. Bostick was nominated for the A+ Award by former Metea Valley student Lilly Thorson, who first met Ms. Bostick through IPSD 204’s Grow Your Own Teachers program. In her essay, Lilly describes Ms. Bostick as a teacher who genuinely connects with students, listens to their concerns, and provides the support they need to succeed.

When Lilly struggled in Ms. Bostick’s English class, the two worked together to create a plan for success. Lilly writes, “For one of the first times, I felt like I could be 100% honest with my teacher.” She also credits Ms. Bostick with being a trusted source of support outside the classroom.

Now a college student beginning her own journey to become a teacher, Lilly considers Ms. Bostick a role model. She writes, “One day when I have a classroom of my own, I hope that I can be at least half as amazing of a teacher as Ms. Bostick was for me and continues to be for every student she welcomes into her classroom.”

IPEF is proud to partner with District 204 to recognize one staff member each month for making a difference for students. To celebrate these outstanding staff members, IPEF generously donates $1,000 for each month’s winner to use in their school.

You can nominate a staff member by visiting A+ Award.

Help the Team IPEF Charity Heroes from your school meet their fundraising goals by October 1! The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) thanks our Team IPEF runners and walkers for making the commitment to raise funds for both our student support programs and our schools. Half of all funds raised goes directly back into the school being represented by its Team IPEF runners, and every donation helps enrich the education of our IPSD 204 students!

You can donate on our Team IPEF Website.

Indian Prairie School District is a Promotional Partner with the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families—one of the nation’s premier parenting resources.

For more than 30 years, the GPS Parent Series has connected parents, educators, professionals, and communities with world-renowned authors, clinicians, and researchers who provide practical, research-based guidance on the most important issues facing today’s youth and families. Through this partnership, our [members/families] have free access to over 50 programs each year, covering all ages and stages—from early childhood through adolescence and into college and career planning.

Programs are offered at noon and 7 p.m., available in four languages, and include virtual, hybrid, and in-person opportunities—making it easy for everyone to participate.

Together with GPS, we are committed to supporting the well-being, resilience, and success of every family. We encourage you to take advantage of this valuable resource and share it with others in our community.

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming year, view past presentations, and access helpful resources at GPSParentSeries.org.

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