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Plainfield High students, We the People and volleyball team honored; Rotary donates book-lift to Brentwood

Plainfield Community School Corporation · February 13, 2026

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Summary

The board recognized Plainfield High School's We the People team (state runner-up, qualified for nationals) and the PHS volleyball team's historic season (reported 29–6 and state runner-up). Board member Danielle also recognized a Plainfield Rotary donation of a book-lifting machine to Brentwood Elementary.

Board members recognized student accomplishments and a community donation at the Feb. 12 meeting.

The We the People program — described by staff as one of the district's largest civic programs with 56 students this year — finished fourth at regionals, second at state and qualified for nationals. Staff credited teachers and community mentors, naming Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Pellegrino as leaders involved with the program.

The Plainfield High School volleyball team was celebrated for a historic season reported in the meeting as 29–6, including a conference championship, the school's first IHSA sectional since 2005, regional and semi-state championships and a state runner-up finish. Coach Pax was identified as the team's head coach.

Board member Danielle recognized the Plainfield Rotary's donation of a book-lifting machine to Brentwood Elementary, noting the family of Everett Deacon joined the unveiling and that students were enthusiastic about the new equipment.

The district asked all student award winners to gather for a photo after the meeting.