Open Enrollment
District 54 residents can take advantage of the opportunity for open enrollment in District 54. Instead of attending their neighborhood school, students who live in District 54 can apply and be chosen to attend one of our schools that offer unique learning opportunities. A short description of each school is listed below.
Blackwell Elementary School: Blackwell, in Schaumburg, offers sign language as a mode of communication. Students learn signing from their teachers and communicate with both traditional oral and sign language. Blackwell also started housing our hearing-impaired student population in the 2001-02 school year. Supporting this communication theme, a full production lab is installed at Blackwell so students can participate in video production projects and classes. For more information, call Principal Brad Carter at (847) 357-5555.
Campanelli Elementary School: Campanelli, in Schaumburg, offers a Mandarin Chinese immersion program. The goal of this program is for students to communicate effectively in Chinese as well as developing a deep understanding of the Chinese culture. During the 2012-13 school year, Campanelli will offer the Mandarin Chinese program in kindergarten and first grade. However, one grade level will be added each school year. For more information, call Principal Steve Kern at (847) 357-5333.
Dooley Elementary School: Dooley, in Schaumburg, started its Dual-Language Japanese Program and Early Instrumental Music Program at the beginning of the 2001-02 school year. Students have the option of learning Japanese and English together in this dual-language setting. In addition, early instrumental music (violin) is available to primary students at Dooley. Individuals can sign up for the Dual-Language Program only, or the Dual-Language and Early Instrumental Music programs together. For more information, call Principal Marion Friebus-Flaman at (847) 357-6250.
Enders-Salk Elementary School: Dual-Language Spanish kindergarten classes started in 2000 at Enders-Salk, in Schaumburg. The goal of this program is for students to communicate effectively in both languages by the time they exit the school at the end of sixth grade. For more information, call Principal Michael Henry at (847) 357-6400.
Hanover Highlands Elementary School: Dual-Language Spanish kindergarten classes started in 2004 at Hanover Highlands in Hanover Park. The goal of this program is for students to communicate effectively in both languages by the time they exit the school at the end of sixth grade. For more information, call Principal David Negron at (630) 736-4230.
Hoover Math and Science Academy: Hoover School in Schaumburg offers a unique learning environment for students in the areas of mathematics and science. With a greenhouse, community garden, two science labs and a computer lab, Hoover Academy is designed to give students the opportunity to explore science and math topics in an inquiry-based learning model. For more information, call Principal Jake Chung at (847) 357-5800.
Lincoln Prairie School: Lincoln Prairie, in Hoffman Estates, is a community-school founded on the premise that students learn in a variety of ways. Lincoln Prairie is the only District 54 building housing children from kindergarten through eighth grade. Students are grouped in multiage classrooms, working with teams of teachers on integrated curriculum. Project Development Time, in which students choose learning projects offered by staff, is a popular option. Parent participation is an expectation at Lincoln Prairie. For more information, call Principal Amanda Stochl at (847) 357-5955.
Link Elementary School: Dual-Language Spanish kindergarten classes started in 2009 at Link School in Elk Grove Village. The goal of this program is for students to communicate effectively in both languages by the time they exit the school at the end of sixth grade. For more information, call Principal John Schmelzer at (847) 357-5300.
MacArthur Elementary School: The original Dual-Language School in District 54, MacArthur, in Hoffman Estates, offers a full dual-language Spanish program with students progressing through sixth grade in their dual-language class. Kindergarten students will learn Spanish and English from classroom teachers who are fluent in each language. For more information, call Principal Danette Meyer at (847) 357-6650.