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WELCOME TO CCSD15!
YOU BELONG HERE!
CCSD15 is the second largest elementary school district in the state of Illinois educating over 11,000 uniquely diverse students in preschool through 8th grade across 20 schools.
Mission & Vision
District 15 Mission & Vision
By leveraging strengths and providing high-quality support, we will honor our diverse learners in reaching their full potential.
Actively engage all learners to believe that they can and will learn.
Strategic Plan
District 15 Strategic Plan 2024-28
District 15 updated its strategic plan in 2023 to better outline the important work needed to move District 15 forward.
The Strategic Priorities are:
1) Success and Belonging,
2) Staff Engagement and Retention,
3) Community and Family Engagement, and
4) Facility Improvements & Moving 15 Forward Transitions.
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Students
Through our first strategic priority, Success and Belonging, our district focuses on student achievement, opportunity, and supporting the mental health of our students.
Staff
Our second strategic priority, Staff Engagement and Retention, focuses on staff development and ensuring staff feel valued and supported in their work.
Community and Family Engagement
Community and Family is our third strategic priority and focuses on family communication, involvement, and community partnerships.
Facility Improvements and Moving 15 Forward Transitions
Our fourth strategic priority, Facility Improvements and Moving 15 Forward Transitions, focuses on facility enhancements, student transitions, and optimized program placement.
Proud to be 15
#LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES
We have a renewed level of excitement, anticipation, and possibilities that accompany a new school year—so much so that this year's theme is #LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES!
Dr. Lori Lopez
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF TEACHING, LEARNING, & ASSESSMENT
Patti VanWinkle
PRINCIPAL, VIRGINIA LAKE SCHOOL
Cynthia Fletcher
LEAP Teacher at Lincoln School
Araceli Gutierrez Garcia
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You Belong Here
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Information about District 15
12,000 Students
Honoring all learners to reach their full potential
2,000 Staff
Join our team!
20 Schools
1.7M Sq. Ft.
1,700,000 square feet of property to maintain
86+ Languages
District 15 has over 86 languages spoken in the homes of our students
9 Blue Ribbon Schools
Academic Excellence