Lincoln School

Chester Grade School, located in Chester, Ill., offers classes from grades prekindergarten through eight. The school offers a wide range of educational and extracurricular programs to provide students with the skills, innovative concepts, problem solving abilities, and self-confidence necessary to be responsible members of the society. Its extensive curriculum includes English, science, social studies, mathematics, performing and visual arts, and music. The school also provides various sport activities, field trips, reading programs, beta club and dance. The school has a parent-teacher organization to support the work of the school system, and a special education program for students with disabilities. It enrolls more than 670 students in Randolph County, Ill., and is operated by the Chester Community Unit School District 139.

Located in Marion, Ill., Jefferson Elementary School is a private educational institution that serves students in kindergarten through grade five. It employs more than 20 staff members who serve over 250 students. The school s academic curriculum includes English, math, science, language arts, social studies, art, music and physical education. Jefferson Elementary School also provides Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), Title I, tutorial assistance and after-school day care programs, as well as special educational services for students with special needs. In addition, the school organizes various extracurricular activities, such as carnivals, family fun nights, choir performances, musical shows and field trips. Its facilities include a library, computer laboratory with Internet access, lunchroom, playground and classrooms. It has a parent-teacher organization that participates in the school s events and activities. Jefferson Elementary School is maintained by Marion Community Unit School District 2, which was established in 1951.

Herrin Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular and academic programs to students in grades six through eight and is located in Herrin, Ill. It provides a learning environment for the physical, emotional and intellectual development of children. It conducts classes in physical education, music, English, math, science, social studies and art. The school provides opportunities for students to participate in a variety of athletic activities, such as cross country, basketball, track and field, baseball, softball, cheerleading and volleyball. In addition, it involves students in an advisory program and exploratory team. Herrin Middle School is a part of the Herrin Community School System.