
Happy National Talk Like a Pirate 🏴☠️ Day!






Miss Scoggins's class all dressed up for pirates day!


Ahoy from PreK's best mateys! We went on a treasure hunt, practiced tracing, colors, and fine motor skills.











Here are some snapshots of us having a great day the Grant Way.




Recognizing more staff and students nominated by students from Grant. Having a great day...The Grant Way!



Our staff super heroes of the week at Grant. We had a great day...The Grant Way!





Students in 6th grade have been learning about how energy is transferred through Earth's systems. Today, the students got to see how energy is transferred through convection firsthand!










8th graders have been learning about speed, velocity, and acceleration. Today they began a design challenge. Can't wait to see them test their roller coasters.








Students enjoyed some math interventions today with Ms. Robin and Mr. Hunter.

The Advantage Mentorship and Leadership Academy



Illini Elementary wants to extend a warm welcome to our newest kindergarten teacher Madison Harden.
Ms. Harden was originally from Champaign, Il and is a 2024 graduate of Illinois State University, Ms. Harden is super excited to begin her first year of teaching.
Welcome to Illini. We are so glad you are a part of our school family.


Amazing 5th grade lab day digging into owl pellets. The whole process was pretty awesome to see. Thanks Mrs. D!




Students in Character Ed with Mrs. Davis have been discussing what it means to be part of a community. Students were tasked with writing a letter of appreciation to a member of one of their communities--even Mrs. Davis took part in the challenge!





Congratulations to our three staff members and our student for receiving kindness club recognitions this morning. Having a great day...The Grant Way!


Our weekly student super hero's at Grant. Having a great day...The Grant Way!


More awesome Grant students being recognized for being kind. Having a great day...The Grant Way!



7th grade Scientists examining cells





Congratulations Mrs. D for being nominated by one of our students for being so kind. You are amazing. Having a great day...The Grant Way!


Many of our great students being recognized for doing kind things. Having a great day...The Grant Way!


Illini would like to welcome our new assistant principal Allison Lauer. Mrs. Lauer was a 5th grade teacher in O'Fallon, IL for 11 years before completing her Masters in Educational Administration and Leadership from McKendree. Mrs. Lauer lives in Freeburg, IL with her husband Kyle and their two children Mason and Paige. In her free time she likes to watch Mason play baseball and Paige cheer. She also loves to read and travel. Welcome to Illini.
