Kindergarten students getting to know their new 4th Grade Buddies!



4th grade students learned about the weathering of rocks by shaking sugar cubes!





Grant Booster Yard Sale has started! We are here til 1 PM.
We have DVD's, movies, baskets, large toys and MORE!!





Students being recognized by staff and other students for exibiting kindness at Grant Middle School.


Illini Elementary is so happy to have this former student on staff for the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Meghan McCarthy is joining us as a social worker. She will be splitting her time between Grant and Illini. Welcome home Ms. McCarthy.

We are so happy to welcome Ms. Jen Knepper to our team. Ms. Knepper will be teaching Early Childhood this year at Illini. Welcome to Illini.

We are so happy to welcome back Ms. Katie Belleville to Illini Elementary. She is joining us this year as a K-2 Special Education teacher. Ms. Belleville was a para professional with us for several years prior to obtaining her teaching degree. Welcome home Ms. Belleville.

Ms. Jamie Scoggins is extremely excited to be a part of the Illini team. She is currently teaching second grade. Welcome Ms. Scoggins.

Familiar faces in new places at Illini. Ms. Deanna King is now in the front office, and Mr. Jeremy Spradling has moved to the gymnasium where he is able to play all day while teaching PE.


Ms. Lydia Henning is joining Team Illini this year. She is teaching 4th grade. Welcome to our school Ms. Henning. We are glad you are here.

Illini Elementary is so excited to welcome Ms. Hannah Beck to our school. Ms. Beck is teaching second grade this year. Welcome to the team.

Illini Elementary has a lot of new faces this year. Welcome to Ms. Madison Willis. She will be teaching Pre K this year. We are so very happy to have her on our team.

Open House




Open House




Illini Open House- Game On




New staff orientation. Going to be a great year!!

Hello Grant Families,
Please join us at Grant Middle School on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 6:00-7:30 pm for our open house. We will start in the gym and dismiss to homeroom classes. After homeroom you will be able to walk around and meet all of your teachers. You may also bring school supplies.
Thanks for all you do! Have a great day...the Grant Way!
Rocky Horrighs
Field Day 2023









Please join us for Open House at Illini Elementary.
August 15th, 2023 6:00-7:30 PM
Illini Elementary
21 Circle Dr.
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Come meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, and tour the school.
ILLINI Supply List and Yearly Calendar 2023/2024
https://5il.co/1vmah
https://5il.co/1whkc
