Fox River Grove School District 3

Fox River Grove School District 3 serves approximately 400 students in grades K-8 who are housed in two separate buildings, the Algonquin Road Elementary School (K-4) and the Middle School (5-8). The staff includes a superintendent, two principals, a Director of Special Services, approximately 40 teachers, and 30 support staff. A dedicated seven-member board of education is continuously working to improve the education of the students.

Along with core classes, students at both schools participate in "specials" such as physical education, general music, STEM, and visual arts. In addition, students at the middle school participate in band, chorus, foreign language, and health classes. The district also supports guidance, speech, and special needs programs.

Fox River Grove School District 3 is committed to providing educational excellence in a safe, positive, and challenging environment that addresses all students' unique learning styles, strengthened by a collaborative effort between school and community in a fiscally responsible manner.

We believe

1. in continuous evaluation and improvement of the academic achievement within the district

2. in providing the best educational experience for all students which promotes life-long learning

3. all children can learn and reach their full potential

4. learning is cultivated in a safe, nurturing and respectful environment

5. open and effective communication creates active partnerships

6. a highly qualified, committed and motivated staff is critical to optimal learning

1. We will always treat people with dignity and respect.

2. We will always ensure that expenditures will benefit the educational process.

3. We will value all ideas.

4. We will involve appropriate stakeholders in the decision making process.

5. We will appropriately communicate information about our decisions to all impacted stakeholders.