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Tuscola Community Unit School District #301 is conveniently located off I-57 and 25 minutes south of Champaign. It serves a 96.5 square mile area with a low tax rate.
The community of Tuscola has a population of 4,480 and is the county seat of Douglas County. Tuscola is a Cherokee word that means “digging in many places”.
The community offers a wide range of activities from the Tanger Outlet Mall to Ironhorse Golf Club.
Three schools make up the district: North Ward Elementary, East Prairie Middle School, and Tuscola Community High School.
The schools are located one mile apart making it convenient for parents and schools to communicate, coordinate, and educate young people.
District enrollment is stable at 1,000 allowing small classes with individual recognition and attention to foster self-esteem and enhance learning.
The community and school district both have high expectations for academics and extracurriculars.
A state-approved technology plan is in place to provide preparation in the use of technology. A range of curricula is offered at the middle school and high school levels.
Several extracurricular activities are available for students as well.
A highly professional staff commits daily to the mission statement and the empowerment of young people toward a successful future.
In a sentence, Tuscola is a great place to live.
More about the Tuscola CUSD #301:
Tuscola CUSD #301 is conveniently located from:
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Champaign
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Illinois
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25 minutes
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Decatur
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Illinois
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30 minutes
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Springfield
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Illinois
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Chicago
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Illinois
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2 hours 45 minutes
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Indianapolis
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Indiana
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2 hours 45 minutes
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St. Louis
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Missouri
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Located near colleges and universities
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University of Illinois
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Champaign
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Illinois
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25 minutes
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Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston
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Illinois
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30 minutes
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Illinois State University
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Normal
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Illinois
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1 hour 20 minutes
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Indiana State University
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Terre Haute
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Indiana
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1 hour 20 minutes
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Millikin University
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Decatur
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Illinois
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30 minutes
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Lake Land Junior College
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Mattoon
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Illinois
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30 minutes
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Parkland Junior College
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Champaign
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Illinois
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30 minutes
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The district has a student population of 1,000 students Pre K-12
North Ward Elementary is a nationally awarded Blue Ribbon School
District consistently ranks high compared to area schools in overall test scores
Average class size of 13.8 students
A variety of opportunities for parental involvement including Pow Wows and PTO
Tuscola offers the following activities:
Band
Chorus
FBLA
FCCLA
Musical
Scholastic Bowl
Student Council
FFA
Art
Tuscola High School offers the following athletic programs:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Track and Field
Softball
Volleyball
Golf
Cheerleading
Dance
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