Briefs: Lemont H.S. hosts 8th-grade open house

LEMONT -- Lemont High School will host its annual eighth-grade open house 6:30-8:15 p.m. Thursday at the school, 800 Porter St.

The event provides an opportunity for eighth-graders and their parents to meet teachers, guidance counselors and administrators.

Lemont High's attendance boundaries include Lemont and portions of Downers Grove and Woodridge.

Anyone needing disability accommodations is encouraged to call the school's main line at 630-257-5838 in advance to make arrangements.

PLAINFIELD -- The Plainfield Central High School Parent Teacher Student Organization is collecting monetary donations for its 17th annual Christmas drive for needy families in the school district.

The group will use the money received to provide Christmas dinner and buy gifts for needy families. Last year, it helped 36 families -- almost 60 percent more than the prior year.

"We expect this year to be as big, if not bigger," said Linda Hanley, the coordinator of the Christmas drive.

Monetary donations can be made payable to the PTSO Needy Family Drive and mailed to Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield, 60544, attn: Audrey Stein.