Mission:

The mission of the Canton Union School District #66 to motivate and to provide all students the opportunities to reach their maximum academic, social, and physical potential in order to become responsible, successful participants in a changing global society.

About

Canton Union School District #66 is a special Charter District providing educational programs from Early Childhood through High School. The District’s curriculum is coordinated and articulated with all objectives being directed toward the District’s Exit Outcomes.

District #66 has a good blend of experienced and recently-trained professional staff. A large number of these staff members are continually engaged in retraining through staff development and university programs. The professional staff and the support staff exhibit a caring attitude toward children. This creates a supportive and family-like environment in the schools of the District.

The instructional programs of the District are comprehensive and of high quality. They are supplemented by a full array of services to diagnose, prescribe, and deliver individual and group support. Students’ special needs, whether intellectual, emotional, or behavioral, are identified and addressed.

The School Report Cards published by the Illinois State Board of Education show that students in District #66 score above state averages in most areas tested. These reports also show that the cost per pupil is considerably below state average. The combination of these two facts means that the citizens of Canton District #66 are benefiting from a high quality program at a very reasonable cost. Canton Union School District #66 is a valuable and respected community resource.