In 2003, Otter Creek School combined with Ransom Grade School and formed Allen-Otter Creek District 65. The only school in the District, Ransom Grade School is a kindergarten through eighth grade facility, located in the rural community of Ransom in LaSalle County, Illinois. The school serves approximately seventy families and has a current enrollment of 103 students. The average class size is twelve students. The District employs ten full-time certified teachers and three part-time teachers. In addition, the District employs eight part-time staff members, one full-time staff member and one administrator. Due to the dedication of the Board, staff, and faculty, Ransom Grade School is making Annual Yearly Progress. The purpose of Ransom Grade School is to develop responsible young adults who are life long learners and leaders by providing a safe, welcoming, and structured educational environment.
Our Mission Statement
To establish a collaborative environment of students, parents and
community that is safe, positive, challenging and encourages lifelong learning.
A. Mission Statement
To cultivate students' abilities to become self-directed learners and responsible members of their families, communities and society.
ision Statement
It is the vision of Grand Ridge CCSD 95 that all students will become contributing and productive members of society.
The district will maintain a safe environment where students:
Are active participants in seeking, evaluating, and creating knowledge;
Engage in opportunities to reach their maximum potential;
Are learners for life.
The mission of the LaSalle Public Elementary Schools is to provide a nurturing, challenging learning environment in order to assist each student in becoming lifelong learners and socially responsible citizens.
The Regional Superintendent of Schools is the chief administrative officer of a Regional Office of Education, and the only elected education professional office in Illinois. As an intermediate agency between the Illinois State Board of Education and local school districts, the office of the Regional Superintendent performs regulatory functions as directed by the Illinois School Code. The Code states that "the Regional Superintendent of Schools:
... shall exercise supervision and control over all school districts in the region.
... shall act as the official advisor and assistant of the school officers and teachers in his region. In the performance of this duty he shall carry out the advice of the State Superintendent of Education."
In addition to coordinating and delivering state and local services, the Regional Superintendent acts as an advocate for education by providing positive leadership and disseminating information for educators, school districts and the public. Specific duties of the Regional Superintendent are stated in the School Code and can be summarized in two major areas, service and assurance to the public.
Service components include the dissemination of information on education legislation, legal issues, cooperative management, research and administration. The Regional Superintendent also provides information to citizens about state and local programs that will help meet the needs of their children. Each service component requires specific skills placing the Regional Superintendent as an intermediate agent who brings together people, concepts and resources to provide educational services.
Assurances to the public cover areas such as fiscal responsibilities, local school performances, life safety, certification, supervision and curriculum. In these areas legislation places enforcement responsibilities on the Regional Superintendent to guarantee that certain minimums are met and legal parameters followed.
During the course of the school year, the Regional Superintendent and his staff receive numerous telephone calls, letters and visits from parents, school personnel, and citizens concerning a multitude of educational concerns. It is the policy of the Regional Superintendent to give prompt service and accurate information to any individual or group seeking assistance.
The responsibility of LaSalle-Peru Township High School District #120 is educating all students to high standards of performance, in both curricular and co-curricular areas, in a safe and challenging environment that results in students demonstrating the skills, knowledge and values to become life-long learners and responsible citizens in a technologically changing world, through collaborative efforts of our schools, families and communities, while continuing the rich tradition of Cavalier Excellence!
The Mission of L.E.A.S.E. is to promote quality educational programming for the benefit of students with disabilities by providing support services to all schools in LaSalle and Putnam Counties.
Leland Community Unit School District #1 is a school district organized under the laws of the State of Illinois for the purpose of providing its residents with schools for grades K-12 for the education of all eligible persons in the district.
Our mission is to provide a safe teaching and learning environment where all students are given the educational opportunity to reach their highest potential. Lostant Community Unit School District #425 is committed to the ongoing improvement of programs, curriculum, facilities, and staff reflecting the community it serves. We strive to challenge our students not only to effectively compete in an increasingly competitive world, but also to lead through innovative programs and instruction.
The learning environment of Mendota Township high School offers educational opportunities for the individual to develop a personally satisfying life, to function as an intelligent and responsible member of our society, and to achieve what is necessary to become a productive citizen.
Our Mission at Milton Pope School is to provide all students an excellent education which will intellectually, emotionally, socially, psychologically, and physically prepare them for the 21st Century.
The mission of Ottawa Township High School, in a cooperative effort with students, parents and community, is to educate students in a safe, positive, challenging environment which promotes responsible
citizenship and active lifelong learning.
At Rutland Grade School we strive to provide for the development of students in an interesting and educationally sound atmosphere. We provide an opportunity for students to acquire skills, information, and self confidence to maximize their potential for success and productivity as citizens. Administration, faculty, staff, students, and community members work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect because we appreciate the power of cooperation. By working together we will achieve more than we ever could on our own. We have high expectations for our students and ourselves as we continue to improve and grow.
We at Streator Elementary School District #44, in cooperation with the community, using a wide variety of opportunities and experiences, will provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to help all students reach their full potential, become life-long learners, and productive members of society.
The primary purpose of the school improvement process is to provide the best and safest learning environment possible for our students. We will accomplish this by:
Developing the whole child; academically, physically, emotionally, socially, and artistically.
Providing a staff of talented professionals.
Promoting a safe and secure school environment.
Expecting students to respect themselves and others.
Encouraging cooperation between students, parents, school, and the community.
Embracing technology as an important part of education.
Securing an efficient and financially sound school district.
Providing a well-maintained building and grounds.