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Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47

Elementary & Middle Schools

District 47 serves approximately

7,000 students in PreK through 8th grade from Crystal Lake, Lakewood, and parts of Lake in the Hills, Cary, Woodstock, Huntley, Bull Valley, and McHenry. The District is comprised of an early childhood center, nine elementary schools, and three middle schools, and employs approximately 1,200 licensed and non-licensed staff. In addition to core curricular areas, District 47 offers dual language and extended curriculum programs, as well as STEM classes, physical education, art, and music. Students are provided a variety of extracurricular opportunities through sports, activities and clubs. District 47 is focused on meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of all students and is dedicated to providing a firm foundation and well-rounded learning experience to support college and career readiness. All District 47 schools are consistently ranked as “commendable” or “exemplary” by the Illinois State Board of Education. The new strategic plan is intended to help shape the District’s focus moving forward, build on existing strengths, and provide opportunities for growth over the next five years. District 47’s new mission statement is Empowering All Students: Learners Today - Leaders Tomorrow.

Robert Blazier C.O.R.E. Center Superintendent, Dr. Kathy J. Hinz 300 Commerce Dr. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5000 • Fax 815.459.0263

Website: www.d47.org Facebook: d47schools Twitter: @crystallakesd47 Instagram: d47schools

CANTERBURY ELEMENTARY

Principal, Stacy Graff 875 Canterbury Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5650

COVENTRY ELEMENTARY

Principal, Matt Grubbs 820 Darlington Lane Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5500

GLACIER RIDGE ELEMENTARY

Principal, John Jacobsen 1120 Village Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.444.4850

HUSMANN ELEMENTARY

Principal, Guy Sromek 131 West Paddock Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.356.3400

INDIAN PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

Principal, Jodie Moss 651 West Village Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5700

NORTH ELEMENTARY

Principal, Christina Moran 500 Woodstock Street Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.356.3450

SOUTH ELEMENTARY

Principal, Rachael Alt 601 Golf Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5400

WEST ELEMENTARY

Principal, Beth Klinsky 100 Briarwood Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5550

WOODS CREEK ELEMENTARY

Principal, Amy Marks 1100 West Alexandra Blvd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.444.4800

LUNDAHL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Principal, Angie Compere 560 Nash Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5450

BERNOTAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Principal, Kellie Marks 170 North Oak Street Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5600

HANNAH BEARDSLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Principal, Cathy Alberth 515 E. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.5750

WEHDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Principal, Monica Furlong 1120 Village Rd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.788.3100

Prairie Grove School District 46

PreK-8th Superintendent, Dr. John Bute 3223 IL Route 176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.459.3023 • Fax 815.356.0519

www.dist46.org

The Mission of Prairie Grove Consolidated School District 46, “In partnership with parents and the community, the mission of Prairie Grove CSD 46 is to develop students that are highly educated, well rounded, and driven to succeed”. Our vision is “Inspiring Excellence.” Prairie Grove CSD 46 serve PreK - 8th Grade students from Burton’s Bridge, Prairie Grove, Oakwood Hills, and portions of Crystal Lake and McHenry. District 46 students are academically competitive with area districts and score well above state averages Recently, District 46 received a rating in the September 2019 issue of Chicago Magazine. Prairie Grove Elementary ranked second and Prairie Grove Jr. High eighth for the “Top McHenry County Elementary and Middle Schools.”

Facebook: PrairieGrove46 • Twitter: @PrairieGrove46

OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN Private Schools

Marion Central Catholic High School

Located in Woodstock and established in 1959, Marian Central Catholic High School is a small co-educational, college preparatory school that makes a big impact. Each and every student receives a personalized education plan to ensure individual achievement, academic success, and personal growth. The Marian Central Advantage is the ideology that each student is a part of a tight knit learning group, where academics, spirituality, athletics, and student life come together as one family. Marian’s academic program includes regular, honors, advanced placement, and dual credit college preparatory courses. 80% of the students achieve honor roll status and 97% of seniors are college bound at esteemed colleges nationwide. Over $25 Million in college scholarships were awarded to our Class of 2021 and Marian Central continues to be the area leader in Illinois State Scholars, with an average ACT score of 29, awarded by the ISAC. Marian Central Athletics embody both a competitive spirit and skill, where sportsmanship and character are fostered in a motivating environment. With 23 sports to choose from, students can compete on a variety of different teams, most of which are no cut. In addition to athletics, students also have opportunities to join our 35 clubs, activities, and extensive opportunities in Music, Art, and Theater. We proudly welcome students from 35 area schools, both private and public. Marian Central has an inclusive transfer policy, where transfer students are admitted into our family at various times of the school year. Our top priorities include student safety, educating the entire person, instilling Catholic Christian values, and supporting our students as they grow towards future success. Financial assistance and a student work/job program is available, as well as daily bus service. For more information, or to schedule a personal tour and shadow day, call Kaitlin Bordeaux at (815) 338-4220 x125.

www. marian.com • 815.338.4220

Crystal Lake Montessori School

Discover the Montessori Difference

We believe children learn best when they’re allowed the freedom to follow their own interests and work at their own pace. Montessori is a time-tested method of education that engages your child’s natural curiosity through hands-on discovery for Birth - 8th grade. We are fully accredited by AMS

and DCFS-certified. Our program includes Spanish, PE, Music, Art. Band, Before & After School Care, and Summer School. A variety of After School programs are also available.

www.clms.org • 815.338.0013

Immanuel Lutheran School

Inspire a love for learning.

Since 1875, Immanuel Lutheran School has been a learning community for pre-school through eighth grade, dedicated to providing a balanced education that nurtures growth in each child’s academic, social, moral and physical development. As a nationally accredited and state recognized school, we strive to provide the opportunity for children to discover and develop their God-given talents. From small class sizes to an advanced curriculum, from a stateof-the-art facility to partnering with parents to provide a warm, nurturing Christian environment, Immanuel also provides instruction in Music, Art, Drama, PE, Technology, Religion, and Band. We also offer competitive sports in basketball, volleyball, and cross country. Our Extended Care program runs from 7am to 6pm daily. Immanuel Lutheran School is located at 300 S. Pathway Ct. in Crystal Lake (behind Hobby Lobby).

www.immanuelcl.org 815.459.1444

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School has been a very important part of our community for over 90 years. We are dedicated to educating your preschool – 8th grade child(ren) in an environment where high academic standards, morals, and values are emphasized, and where they can learn and talk about God every day. St. Thomas School is fully accredited by the State of Illinois. Located at 265 King Street in Crystal Lake, St. Thomas School offers physical education, computer literacy, art, and music along with a strong academic core curriculum. For more information, please visit our website: www.stthomascl.org or call us at (815)459-0496. Located at 265 King Street •Crystal Lake

Trinity Oaks Christian Academy

Engaging the minds and hearts of students for over 25 years.

Trinity Oaks offers a Christian and well-rounded educational program with clear continuity from preschool through high school. Dedicated to academic excellence and the nurturing of Christian beliefs, all students receive a full liberal arts curriculum along with studies in Bible, technology and opportunities in choir, band, orchestra, and visual arts. We also offer a variety of competitive athletic programs including basketball, volleyball, cross country and cheerleading.

www.trinity-oaks.org 847.462.5971 e-mail: admissions@trinity-oaks.org

Preschool throughGrade12

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