NEW LENOX IS HOME TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION

LINCOLN-WAY COMMUNITY DISTRICT 210

Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 serves more than 6,600 students from the communities of Frankfort, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, and part of Tinley Park District 210 includes three high schools: Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, and LincolnWay West� All three schools have been designated “exemplary” by the Illinois State Board of Education, ranking in the top 10% of high schools in the state�

The District has a 96% graduation rate, and 81% of graduates enroll in college within 16 months of graduation LincolnWay offers 26 different Advanced Placement courses and 15 dual credit college courses, with 56% of students enrolled in at least one AP or dual credit course Lincoln-Way also offers a wide variety of career and technical education courses, including foods, welding, auto, and wood shop

Outside the classroom, Lincoln-Way offers 70 activities and 28 athletic teams to students, and 62% of all students participate in at least one extracurricular activity at school

In the classroom, on the field of play, and in life, Lincoln-Way students are provided every opportunity to succeed

For more information, visit www.lw210.org.

New Lenox School District 122

The New Lenox School District 122 exists to partner with the New Lenox community to promote academic excellence, inspiring children to take pride in themselves, their community and their country, now and in the future�

The District is home to 5,065 New Lenox area students, in preschool through eighth grade, at the District’s two junior high schools, four intermediate schools, four primary schools, kindergarten and preschool

District 122 students excel in academics, thanks to District 122’s commitment to a rigorous curriculum, emphasizing reading, writing and mathematics, while also encouraging the development of art, music and technology skills

District 122’s financial condition remains strong The District was awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International for the second consecutive year District 122 consistently receives Financial Recognition Status from the Illinois State Board of Education In 2022, the District 122 Board of Education received School Board Governance Recognition from the Illinois Association of School Boards

District 122 has exceptional community partners The New Lenox Park District runs before and after school programs and helps maintain the schools’ playgrounds The New Lenox Public Library visits the schools to promote various literacy programs, specifically the summer reading program� The District’s school resource officer is a member of the New Lenox Police Department. The officer provides safety presentations to students and staff safety training The New Lenox Fire Protection District provides fire safety education to students and conducts safety drills The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce awarded the New Lenox Parent Teacher Organization as Partner of the Year for 2021 The 122 school community is fortunate to have an excellent Parent Teacher Organization that services all 12 schools The PTO successfully fundraises and plans many wonderful events for the community

District 122 is poised to remain at the forefront of public school systems in the Chicago area�

For more information, visit www2 nlsd122 org

PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

Providence Catholic Children’s Academy has, at the heart of its mission, a desire to educate and equip children to enjoy their childhood, reach their full potential and become fully functional Christian adults

Since 1992, Providence Catholic Children’s Academy has met the religious and educational needs of young children between the ages of 3-6, and their families, from its location on the campus of Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox

The school is much more than a childcare center, as its team of professional experienced teachers chart education and experiences amid the atmosphere of a Catholic grammar school, operating under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet

Providence Catholic Children’s Academy offers half-day and full-day class for students in preschool and prekindergarten and full-day kindergarten To accommodate parents’ schedules, PCCA also offers before- and after-school care

For more information, visit wearepc�org�

Union District 81

The Union School District 81 has, as its goal, to provide a safe learning environment where students can advance academically, while feeling comfortable and respected

Union School serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade The school seeks to help students reach their full potential, equipped with the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to participate and compete in a rapidly changing world, as responsible and productive citizens�

Union School’s administration and board of education also note that they serve local taxpayers as well, boasting the highest financial rating in the state for the school district’s budgeting practices Education at Union School includes no additional school fees, or fees for field trips or for breakfast and lunch

For more information, visit www union81 com