district 66 Points of pride

School Report Card

In 2024, Lakeview Junior High School (6-8) received an exemplary designation, while Elizabeth Ide Elementary School (PreK-2) and Prairieview Elementary School (3-5) received commendable designations on their Illinois School Report Cards based on 2023 data.

U.S. News Best Schools

Lakeview Junior High School earned a Best Middle School badge and Prairieview Elementary School earned a Best Elementary School badge from U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years for placing among the top 40% in the state.

Board of Education Recognition

The CCSD66 Board of Education received the Illinois Association of School Boards Governance Award for 2023-2024.

Best Community for Music Education

Awarded the distinction of a 2023 Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants .

Those who excel 2025 district winners Recognized by ISBE

Carrie Fitzgerald

Award of Special Recognition Student Support Personnel

- CARRIE FITZGERALD (Student Experience Coordinator, LV)

Jeff Trinco

Award of Meritorious Service Classroom Teacher

- JEFF TRINCO (5th Grade Teacher, PV)

Katie Johnson

Award of Special Recognition School Administrator

- KATIE JOHNSON (Principal, Ide)

Lisa Brown

Award of Meritorious Service Educational Service Personnel

- LISA BROWN (Paraprofessional, Ide)

Teagan Halik

Award of Meritorious ServiceEarly Career Educator

- TEAGAN HALIK (Special Education Teacher, PV)

TEAM66

Award of Excellence Community Volunteer(s)

- KIM PACE for TEAM66 Education Foundation

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