Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora is pushing forward with one of District 204’s largest voter-approved projects, a renovation that is rebuilding the auditorium and upgrading stadium facilities through phased construction to improve student and community spaces.
The work is part of a district-wide referendum and represents one of the biggest facility investments in years, according to district staff, with upgrades designed to serve both students and families at school events.
Big renovation underway at Waubonsie Valley High School
A comprehensive overhaul at Waubonsie Valley is one of District 204’s largest projects tied to voter-approved funding, according to Daily Herald.
Work began with a full auditorium renovation. District staff said the space was gutted and is being rebuilt with a new sound booth, lighting and acoustical upgrades, new seating, ADA improvements and ticket booths.
The district says the auditorium is expected to reopen for “Prism,” the school’s winter concert. Additional backstage work is planned for summer 2026.
Athletic upgrades are also in motion. The district will install turf fields at Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley. Metea Valley’s turf will be replaced. Metea and Neuqua will receive new tracks.
Waubonsie Valley’s stadium plan includes a new scoreboard, upgraded bathrooms and a new concession stand. Families will see changes to fields and stadium facilities as this work rolls out.
In neighboring District 131, parents are also seeing major developments this fall — from leadership controversies to expanded school meal programs.
East Aurora 131 board member faces calls to resign
On Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, board member Mayra Reyes apologized for remarks she allegedly made during a board interview last year, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Speakers at the meeting said her comments about the dual language program were insensitive to Black students and called for her resignation.
Reyes said she did not intend to offend and did not say she would step down.
District 131 leadership response and next steps
After public comment, the board president said rebuilding trust will take time and must involve the community, according to ABC7 Chicago.
The superintendent said improving climate and culture is a priority. He said the district is reviewing trends and community feedback and will continue monthly meetings with community leaders.
Families can watch for updates from those monthly discussions.
Who parents can call for help and ways to get involved in District 131
Each East Aurora school has a parent liaison who can help with Parent Portal questions, explain policies, arrange meetings, provide written or verbal translation and connect families to community resources, according to the district’s parent liaisons page.
Parent liaisons also organize monthly workshops and can make home visits to discuss school issues. Families can contact their school’s liaison by phone or email for support.
District 131 also invites parents and caregivers to join advisory groups during the school year, according to the district’s parent advisory groups page.
The Bilingual Parent Advisory Council supports families of English learners. The African American Parent Association focuses on school and family partnerships and on academic and career resources.
East Aurora Dads is a group for fathers who want to be more involved in their student’s education. For more information, families can reach the district’s parent and family services coordinator.
Free school meals for every East Aurora student this year
East Aurora District 131 announced that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch on school days during the 2025 to 2026 school year, according to East Aurora 131.
The meals are provided under the Community Eligibility Provision of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Families do not need to apply or pay fees.
For families, this means no meal forms or charges this year.
Updated September 2025
