Franklin Elementary School

St. Anthony Grade School offers Catholic educational programs to students in grades one through eight. The school provides classes in English, reading, math, science, computer applications and social studies. Its curriculum also includes art, music, and physical and health education. St. Anthony Grade School provides special education and accelerated reader programs. It features a library and operates band groups. The school organizes field and camp trips, puzzle shows and games. St. Anthony Grade School offers sports activities, including basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and track and field. The school also celebrates Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day and Labor Day. Located in Effingham, Ill., it is a part of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, which governs high and parish schools.

Shiloh Elementary School is a part of Shiloh Community Unit School District 1, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools. Shiloh Elementary School serves students in prekindergarten through grade six. It offers a range of general academic courses in English, math, science and social studies. Its curriculum also includes courses in agricultural and business education, computer skills, industrial arts, and family and consumer science. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs in art, instrumental music and physical education. In addition, the school offers foreign language sessions in Spanish. Its staff includes classroom and resource teachers, Title I instructors, specialists, nurses, technology coordinators and classroom aides. The school provides medical care, speech pathology, and guidance and counseling services to its students. Shiloh Elementary School is located in Hume, Ill.

Meridian Primary School serves students in pre-kindergarten trough grade two. The school is staffed with a supervisor, secretary, maintenance officer, librarian, speech therapist, custodian and teachers. It conducts special and physical education classes for students. Meridian Primary School offers art education classes and organizes music programs. The school s parent-teacher organization conducts regular meetings. It offers a variety of food items for breakfast and lunch, including waffles, sausage, pizzas, milk, baked beans, burritos and salads. Meridian Primary School is a part of Meridian Community Unit School District 15, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools. Meridian Primary School is located in Macon, Ill.