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www.macomb185.org Since the first school opened in the 1800s, Macomb has taken great pride in providing first-class educational opportunities for everyone. Over the decades, change has been the keystone to a successful educational program, while the goal of providing the best educational opportunities for the community’s students has remained constant. The Macomb School District is well known for providing excellent opportunities for its students. The District enrolls over 2,000 students and there are 287 certified and educational support personnel. A systematic, performance- based evaluation system is utilized to ensure the District employs high-quality personnel to staff early childhood, elementary, junior high, and senior high school programs. MacArthur Early Childhood Center provides pre-kindergarten and pre-school programs for approximately 120 children. The District’s youngest students are surrounded by caring staff and a kid friendly environment. Family involvement is encouraged, and the center hosts several family events throughout the school year. The staff at MacArthur is dedicated to ensuring each child in its program receives the very best start on their journey through the world of education. Lincoln Elementary School educates children Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Lincoln’s young students receive a solid educational foundation and families enjoy a variety of special programs throughout the school year. The teachers at Lincoln are committed to providing a wonderful educational experience to all students in a warm, stimulating environment designed to foster a love of learning.

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Children grades 4 through 6 attend Edison Elementary School. Students at Edison continue to build upon the foundation they began at Lincoln, but also have the opportunity to participate in a myriad of other educational programs designed to enhance what is presented in the classroom. Enrichment activities focusing on math, science, and the arts are offered throughout the school year and it is during their years at Edison that student have their first experience with the District’s top-notch music program. Macomb Junior High School is dedicated to serving its 7th and 8th grade students through the middle school concept. Team teaching and the opportunity to participate in exploratory classes provide students with an educational program designed to meet the needs of early teens. MJH also offers a full range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and academic activities. A comprehensive program of coursework is offered at Macomb Senior High School. Students have access to a varied curriculum, including vocational-technical classes through the Western Area Career System, dual credit courses through Spoon River College and Western Illinois University, and Advanced Placement classes. MHS also offers a strong agriculture program and an active Future Farmers of America chapter. Macomb High boasts premiere choral and instrumental music programs. A full complement of athletics is also available. The Bombers compete successfully at all levels in football, basketball, track, baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf, cross country, and tennis. Academic competition is also a strong part of the MHS extracurricular program, providing opportunities for students to flex their intellectual muscle through World Youth Science and Engineering (WYSE), Scholastic Bowl, and math and science clubs. The District’s success is due not only to the efforts of top-notch faculty and staff, but also to the outstanding support from the community. Our students enjoy the support of band and choral boosters, athletic boosters, the parent teacher organizations (PTO) and the Macomb Education Foundation to name just a few. There are also numerous individuals who partner with the school system in a variety of ways supplying additional resources whether it be financial, or time and talents. We also have a strong alliance and partnership with Western Illinois University. Together we make Macomb Schools the best they can be! For more information, please contact the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Patrick M. Twomey, at 309-833-4161.

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www.wiu.edu Since 1902, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond the region and state. WIU’s Macomb campus is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region. More than 66 undergraduate degree programs and nearly 40 graduate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation. WIU provides a variety of cultural opportunities for students and the community; including concerts, lectures, presentations, films, dance performances, numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, as well as a variety of service-oriented projects and activities. The Gwendolyn Brooks and Casa Latina cultural centers offer programs and activities focusing on African American and Hispanic cultures, while the Women’s Center promotes gender equity through education, support and advocacy. WIU’s student organization for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and ally (LGBTQA+) community provides resources, support and programming. The University’s athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s varsity sports. Football competes in

the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU Libraries house extensive collections and provide regional archives, research assistance, lectures and special events.

www.src.edu Spoon River College is a two-year, public community college dedicated to providing quality education that’s paired with affordability. Tuition is one-third the cost of a public university and one-sixth the cost of a private university. They serve approximately 2,500 credit students per year in a 1,566 square-mile area including portions of Fulton, McDonough, Mason, Schuyler, and Knox counties. Spoon River College takes their students where they want to go... whether by helping them earn an Associate degree, providing career and technical education, community education, or business and industry training.

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www.src.edu/outreach. The mission of the Spoon River College Office of Community Outreach is to positively impact the communities they serve through offerings, partnerships, projects, new opportunities, and leadership. Courses, programs, and projects run continuously throughout the year. Classes and programs are offered in Macomb, Canton, Havana, Rushville, and online. Community Outreach at Spoon River College includes vocational skills credit and non-credit courses, entrepreneurship workshops, workforce training, employability skill development, specialized business and industry training, professional development for licensure or continuing education credits, technology and computer training, personal enrichment opportunities, and youth education programs.

www.extension.illinois.edu/hkmw. University of Illinois Extension is the flagship outreach effort of the University of Illinois offering educational programs to

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www.innovationsdesignacademy.edu. Innovations Design Academy was established in 2005 and trains students for careers in cosmetology. Students are also able to provide hair, nail and skincare to the public at a reduced cost. Cosmetology is offered to prepare students for the licensing examination by the Board of Cosmetology for the State of Illinois only. Additionally, Innovations provides every opportunity for the students to gain entry level skills for the professional cosmetology job market. Instructor Training is offered to prepare the Instructor Trainee for the Licensing Examination required by the State of Illinois Board of Cosmetology. This also allows the Instructor Trainee to gain the skills required for employment as a Cosmetology Instructor or Nail Technology Instructor.

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