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Type: |
Unit (Pre
K-12)
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Size:
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176 Square
Miles with 800 students |
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Office: |
Midland
Community Unit District No. 7
1830 State Route 17
Varna, Illinois 61375 |
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Facilities: |
Midland
High School
9-12
Midland Middle School 5-8
Midland Elementary Pre K-4
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Curriculum: |
The
Midland School District is a rural consolidated district,
which provides programs for students in grades preschool
through high school. Midland Elementary School is located
in Lacon. Midland Middle School is located in Sparland, and
Midland High School is located between Lacon and Varna. The
District provides a traditional but comprehensive
self-contained program enhanced with group and school-wide
activities. Midland Middle School has adopted the concepts
of the middle school approach and includes exploratory
classes and discussion/guidance groups. The High School
includes a comprehensive program including academic,
artistic and vocational studies. The High School also
offers satellite courses, in-house advanced placement
classes, dual-credit classes, and a college “Fast Start”
Program. Students throughout the District have an
opportunity to participate in a full range of athletic
programs, music programs and drama performances. The High
School has a very active FFA, RIVERS CLUB, and jazz band
programs. Special
education services are offered in-house and at out of
district sites.
The District is a member of the BMP Special
Education Cooperative, which is a decentralized
cooperative. The Cooperative provides supervisors, social
workers and psychologists. The local districts employ
teachers with cooperation between districts as needed. The
District houses early childhood special education, resource
special education programs, cross-categorical
classes at all levels, and a severe and profound
multi-handicap program. |
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Cafeteria Program: |
A cafeteria program exists in
all buildings. Food is prepared at all locations. All
buildings provide a breakfast program. |
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Transportation: |
The
District transports approximately 700
students daily using 11 rural routes plus shuttle
routes between the three school sites. Special education
students are transported to three out of District sites.
The transportation system is operated by the District |
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Certified Staff: |
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Administrators |
4 |
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Deans |
.5 |
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Classroom Teachers |
52.2 |
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Guidance Counselor
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1 |
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District Social Worker |
1 |
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Media Director
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1 |
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Special Ed. Teachers |
11.8 |
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Title 1 & Reading Improvement
Teachers |
2 |
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Total Certified Staff |
73.5 |
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Support Staff: |
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Aides |
18.5 |
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Clerical |
6.25 |
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Custodial |
8.5 |
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Transportation |
16 |
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Maintenance |
1 |
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Food Service |
7.75 |
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Total Support Staff |
58 |
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Memberships: |
IASB, IESA, IHSA, Tri-County
Conference, BMP Special Education Cooperative. District
teachers are represented by MEA/IEA. Principals are members
of IPA. |
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Location: |
Midland
Community Unit School District #7 is located in Marshall
County approximately 30 miles north of Peoria on the
Illinois River. The District includes the communities of
Lacon, Varna, and Sparland |
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Facilities
Available: |
A full range of medical
facilities is provided within the District. The Marshall
County Airport, offering general aviation, is in Lacon.
Commercial air travel is available from Peoria or
Bloomington. Peoria provides three major medical centers.
Lacon has a community library. The Lacon Park District
includes a recreational area, which includes
a community
swimming pool. The Lacon Community Center provides services
to seniors as well as providing other community activities.
The area provides opportunities for participation in
community theater with the River Valley Players. |
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Recreation: |
The District includes the Lacon
Park District. It is also located on the Illinois River,
which offers public recreation. The District is within easy
commuting distance of Peoria which offers many cultural and
recreational activities. Chillicothe is within a few
minutes of the District and offers the Pearce Community
Center which is a complete year-round recreation center with
an indoor pool, track, as well as sports courts and training
facilities |
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Churches: |
Within the District, there is a
variety of churches including Baptist, Bible, Catholic,
Community Chapels, Congregational, Lutheran, Methodist, and
Presbyterian. |
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Organizations: |
The District includes Rotary,
Chamber of Commerce, Woman’s Clubs, Historical Society, Girl
and Boy Scouts, 4-H, American Legion, and a Masonic Lodge |
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Area Colleges |
The
District is served by two community colleges, Illinois
Valley Community College in the LaSalle/Peru area and
Illinois Central College in East Peoria. Illinois State
University and Bradley University are also near.
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Cities/Towns
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District: |
Cities and towns in the
District include Lacon, Varna, and Sparland. There
are three major housing developments outside of the cities.
Lake Wildwood is a 1433 acre, 1850 lot recreational,
private-gated community with two man-made lakes. Hopewell
is a development on the west bluff of the Illinois River
located between Sparland and Chillicothe. Grand View Bay is
a housing community on the east bank of the Illinois River
south of Lacon.
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