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 district winners Recognized by ISBE

Amy Burrows

Teacher of the Year

- Amy Burrows (7th Grade ELA Teacher at Lakeview

Kim Liles

Outstanding Administrator of the Year

- Kim Liles (Director of Teaching & Learning

Karen Roach

Most Outstanding Student Support Personnel

- Karen Roach (Social Worker at Prairieview)

Emily Crema

Mos Outstanding Early Educator

- Emily Crema (Social Worker at Elizabeth Ide

Stephanie Sorn

Most Outstanding Support Service Staff

- Stephanie Sorn

Ide Encore Team

Most Outstanding Team; Gina Hendron (library), Brian Kukulski (PE), Terry Smeltzer (art), Faye Lindsey (music)

- Elizabeth Ide Encore Team

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Outstanding Community Mmebers

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