Dr. Lisa Caparelli-Ruff
For Will County Superintendent of Schools
Let's bring back common sense education
BUILDING COMMUNITY
Uniting students, families, educators, and local partners around shared goals
KEEP OUR SCHOOLS SAFE
Fully committed to keeping schools safe through proactive measures.
THE PARENT'S CHOICE
For academic excellence, student safety, and transparent communication.
CAMPAIGN BUZZ
November 02, 2025
Will County schools receive 1,500 Spanish-language books to promote literacy and inclusion.
The Will County Regional Office of Education has distributed almost 1,500 Spanish-language books to schools and districts across the county as part of a new literacy initiative aimed at celebrating diversity and expanding access to high-quality educational materials.
September 25, 2025
Chick-fil-A Leader Academy teaches life skills to Joliet’s Lincoln School students.
Kris Yoder, owner of both Chick-fil-A restaurants in Joliet, is sponsoring a program at a Joliet alternative school that is transforming how students learn about service and leadership.
On Sept. 9, Lincoln School in Joliet, which “serves students grades six to 12 in three distinct program settings based on their individual needs,”
November 02, 2025
Will County high schools getting added security protections at entrances.
Will County high schools are seeing new security protections added at their main entrances as part of a countywide effort to enhance student and staff safety. The Will County Regional Office of Education allocated funds from county cannabis revenue earlier this year to install reinforced security window film at one primary entrance and exit for each of the county’s 21 high schools. These laminated windows, provided by a company called Clear-Armor, are designed to harden the glass against potential attackers and severe weather, making access points stronger and more resistant to forced entry. School and county officials, including the regional superintendent and district safety directors, have been touring the installations and coordinating with individual districts to complete the remaining schools, with most projects expected to be finished by the end of the school year.