Pleasant Plains Middle School

Farmingdale Elementary School, located in Pleasant Plains, Ill., is a public school that is part of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District. It enrolls more than 500 students in grades kindergarten through four. It prepares students through an extensive education system for their overall development, and provides them a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment. Students apply problem-solving strategies learned through written, oral and experiential applications in the classroom. The subjects cover various curricular areas, including English, mathematics, social science, science, health and physical education, music and art. Farmingdale Elementary School encourages all students to participate in extracurricular activities, such as its band and student council, and sports, such as basketball, volleyball and softball.

Springfield Christian School is an educational institution that offers a range of learning and extracurricular opportunities for students. It has an annual enrollment of more than 450 students. The school serves students in kindergarten through grade eight. Springfield Christian School s academic curriculum includes art, English, mathematics, science, music, social studies and physical education. It maintains a library that offers a variety of educational resources and materials. The school administers extended-day care programs. Springfield Christian School has a student council, as well as offers guidance counseling sessions. It provides opportunities for students to participate in sports activities, such as volleyball, cheerleading, cross-country, basketball, and track and field. The school maintains a parent-teacher fellowship organization. It is a ministry of West Side Christian Church. Springfield Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. It is affiliated with the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA), Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Illinois Association of Non-Public Schools (IANPS).