Willowwind School

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The academy offers Christ-centered curriculum that includes computer applications and gifted and talented education and speech and language programs. Its extracurricular activities include art, band, strings, physical education, reading, guidance, and occupational and physical therapies. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy also operates a foreign language department that conducts classes in Spanish. The school has a parent-teacher organization that works in partnership with the school s principal and staff, as well as the community to provide programs and services that enhance the educational environment for all children. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy is located in East Moline, Ill.

Located in West Branch, Iowa, West Branch Middle School is a part of West Branch Community Schools. The high school provides learning opportunities to students in grades five through eight. Its curriculum includes various subjects, such as language arts, algebra, science and social studies. It also conducts classes in physical and health education and offers special education services to students with learning disabilities. The school provides lessons in music and maintains a library that features magazines, newsletters, reference materials and books. West Branch Middle School organizes various events, such as football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, and track and field.