Mission Statement

To provide a nurturing, academic environment in which all students can learn to think critically and creatively, interact cooperatively, and live responsibly in order to achieve their fullest potential.

To foster a collaborative environment that encourages all building staff to share expertise, techniques and philosophies that enhance professional development.

To promote an alliance among all students, parents, staff and members of the community that prepares students to contribute to society.

Comprehensive curriculum for children in kindergarten through fifth grade

Substance abuse awareness

Speech therapy services

Extracurricular activities; sports and clubs

Computer lab and curriculum; technology integrated into the curriculum
Parenting programs

Instrumental music program, grade five

Choral program in grades four and five

Comprehensive achievement and abilities testing

School social work and counseling services

School health services

Gifted and talented program

Comprehensive special education services

Comprehensive library and media services District 204 libraries named
number one nationally for excellence by the American Association of School

Librarians in 1993

Extensive PTA and parent volunteer programs

"A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He is going to sit where you are sitting, and when you are gone, attend to those things that you think are important. You may adopt all the policies you please, but how they are carried out depends on him. He will assume control of your cities, states, and nations. He is going to move in and take over your churches, schools, universities and corporations....the fate of humanity is in his hands."