CONTACT CCSD21

959 West Dundee Road
Wheeling, Illinois 60090

Phone: 847-537-8270

Hours: 8AM – 4PM

Superintendent: Dr. Michael Connolly

School Board & Administration


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CCSD21 is a school district comprised of 13 schools across 6 different communities in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT 21 TEAM

School District 21 prides itself on its Professional Learning Community and its rich tradition of professional collaboration, high levels of professional development, and family-like atmosphere. If you see the opportunity to work with colleagues in making a difference in the lives of students and families in a truly diverse setting, School District 21 seeks your application.

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A Closer Look at STEM in CCSD21

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Students in CCSD21 have a variety of opportunities to engage in STEM both in elementary school as a weekly special or a part of Science and Exploratory classes in middle school. When students engage in STEM, it is an opportunity to bring in multiple skills and abilities to address complex problems. This hands-on learning helps develop skill sets including creativity and 21st-century skills.  

Skills developed through STEM education include: media and technology literacy, productivity, social skills, communication, flexibility, initiative, problem-solving, critical thinking, curiosity, decision making, leadership, entrepreneurship, acceptance of failure

What is the Value of STEM Education?, National Inventors Hall of Fame