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Maine West High SchoolSchools are the backbone of any healthy and vibrant community, and Des Plaines is home to award winning and innovative school districts covering elementary grades, junior high, high school and community college levels.  Adult extension courses offer residents and industry a continuing source of modern training and skills for all ages.

Elementary School Districts

Elementary District #62 - website
Schools Serving Des Plaines Residents:

Algonquin Middle School
Central School
Chippewa Middle School
Cumberland School
Forest School
Iroquois Community School
North School
Orchard Place School
Plainfield School
South School
Terrace School
Spark Program

Elementary District #59  - website
Schools Serving Des Plaines Residents:
Brentwood School
Devonshire School
Friendship Junior High

River Trails School District #26 - website
Schools Serving Des Plaines Residents:
Euclid School
Indian Grove School
River Trails Middle School

 

High School School Districts

Maine Township High District #207 - website
Schools Serving Des Plaines Residents:
Maine East High School
Maine West High School

Elk Grove Township High School District #214 - website
Schools Serving Des Plaines Residents:
Elk Grove High School

 

Community Colleges

Oakton Community College - website
Harper Community College - website

 

Private Schools

Immanuel Lutheran School - website
Our Lady of Destiny School - website
St. Zachary Catholic School - website
Science & Arts Academy - website
Willows Academy - website

 

Continuing Education

DePaul University O'Hare Campus - website

 

 

 

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Events Calendar
5/12/08 Plan Commission
5/13/08 Zoning Board of Appeals
5/14/08 Economic Development Commission
5/14/08 Architechtural Commission
News Headlines
4/29/08 Mayor Declares Elks Youth Week
4/24/08 June 30 Deadline for 2008/9 Vehicle and Pet Stickers
4/22/08 Police Department Promotions
4/18/08 City To Distribute Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
4/14/08 Islamic Community Center Presents Check To Non-Profit Agency
4/14/08 Federal Jury Trial Ends in Verdict For the City of Des Plaines
4/8/08 Groundbreaking Ceremony Held at Hotel Construction Sites
4/8/08 Starbucks Officially Opens
4/4/08 Maine West Poms Visit City Council
3/21/08 Fire Department Announces Fire Hydrant Flushing
3/20/08 2008 Branch Collection
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