Murphysboro Prekindergarten

Carruthers Elementary School, founded in 1958, provides classes from grades kindergarten through five, and enrolls more than 400 students. The school operates under the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186, and its curriculum includes accelerated reading program, English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, and performing and visual arts. Its staff includes certified teachers, reading specialist and social worker. The school also provides various sport programs, field trips, choir programs and group activities. Carruthers Elementary School has a library that offers a variety of reading materials, and provides special education programs as well. The school has a parent-teacher organization to support the work of the school system, including enrichment programs, special events and projects. The elementary school is located in Murphysboro, Ill., serving Jackson County.

Murphysboro Middle School, named a lead middle school by the Illinois State Board of Education, serves students in grades six through eight. The middle school is a part of Murphysboro CUSD 186, which operates multiple educational facilities. Murphysboro Middle School organizes various field trips, competitions, and music and sports programs. The school s sports programs include basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball and cross country. Its teachers provide classroom instruction and organize enrichment activities. The middle school offers classes in English, math, science, health education, social studies and language arts. It also encourages participation in a range of extracurricular programs, including band and a student council. Based in Murphysboro, Ill., Murphysboro Middle School serves reduced-price meals to students.