Points of pride

Mission

Our mission at Center Cass School District 66 is to challenge, inspire, and empower each learner to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally - today, tomorrow, and always.

School Report Card

In 2020 and 2019, Lakeview Junior High received a commendable designation on its School Report Card. This is attributed to the dedication to growing our students academically, socially, and emotionally. These designations are based on assessment, attendance, course and grade data, climate survey participation, and graduation data from 2019 and 2018.

State History Fair Qualifiers

Nine "Spartan Historians" advanced to the State History Fair! This year's theme was "Communication in History". Seventh grade student projects were turned into a "Virtual" History Fair for 2021.

National History Day Awards

Lakeview Jr. High was named National History Day Illinois School of the Year for 2017. Seventh grade social studies teacher, Jake Little, was named 2018 James F. Harris History Teacher of the Year.

Staff Spotlight

Kari Gemmell

ISBE 2022 Those Who Excel Building Award Winner - Teacher of the Year

- Kari Gemmell, 7th Grade Science Teacher

Joy DeFors

ISBE 2022 Those Who Excel Building and District Award Winner - Student Support Personnel

- Joy DeFors, Instructional Coach

Joyce Wilson

ISBE 2022 Those Who Excel District Award Winner - Educational Service Personnel

- Joyce Wilson, Paraprofessional

Mallory Shealy

ISBE 2022 Those Who Excel Building Award Winner - Early Career

- Mallory Shealy, 6th Grade Math Teacher

Exploratory Team

ISBE 2022 Those Who Excel District Award Winner - Team (Elizabeth Pisano, Erika Myers, Joanna Bergmann, Jennifer Rickert, Magen Newman)

- Exploratory Team

Andrew Wise

ISBE 2022 Those Who Excel Building and District Award Winner - Administrator

- Dr. Andrew Wise, Superintendent

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS