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Eureka College
College Home of President Ronald Reagan
Eureka College, a liberal arts and science institution, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), exists to cultivate excellence in learning, service, and leadership.
The College fosters the mutual development of intellect and character so that the members of our community may lead meaningful, productive lives and succeed in their professional and social roles.
Eureka College is one of fifty-eight institutions profiled in the highly selective National Review College Guide.
History and General Information
Chartered by the Illinois Legislature in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. Throughout its long history, Eureka College has been affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and continues as an institution of arts and sciences, emphasizing a Christian-orientated liberal education. The College has never wavered from this purpose.
Eureka's campus is a wooded 112 acres with 24 buildings, an open-air theatre, an arboretum, and facilities for football, baseball, softball, tennis, and swimming. The College is situated within 30 miles of the two metropolitan centers of Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.
Eureka College has had a major impact on American life, with alumni who have had successful careers in education, business, management, the arts and community service. Eureka's most famous graduate is Ronald Reagan, Class of 1932, who went on to become the fortieth President of the United States of America.
Eureka College is home to the Ronald Reagan Museum at Eureka College: a collection of memorabilia donated to the college. Visit the College at http://www.eureka.edu/.
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Community Unit School District
The District Administrative Offices are located at 109 West Cruger Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530.
Regular Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative - Pre-K Center at 109 W. Cruger Ave., Eureka, IL.
The Community Unit School District No. 140 encompasses the communities of Congerville, Eureka, and Goodfield, which totals an area of 113 square miles.
The curriculum throughout the school district emphasizes the basics while preparing students for general education and higher education. Approximately 80% of the district's graduates enroll in some form of higher education after high school. Our students have succeeded at some of the most respected colleges and universities throughout the country.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The educational service of the Community Unit #140 School System is organized and maintained as a unified program of instruction to be operated as a single system. Although the schools shall operate as a single system, they shall be diversified in their offerings in terms of community educational needs, as well as varied to individual needs of children and youth.
The district is organized on a Kindergarten, 4-4-4 plan. Primary schools are organized on a modified self-contained classroom basis and normally include kindergarten through fourth grade, operating under a continuous progressive plan. The Middle School is planned to house grades five through eight with the High School housing grades nine through twelve.
All buildings, buses and property owned by District 140 exist in a tobacco free environment.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
DISTRICT SCHOOLS
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Eureka High School
Grades 9 -12
Phone: 309-467-2361
Fax: 309-467-2648
Attendance (EHS only):
309-467-3738
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Transportation Department 309-467-3113
Administrative - Pre-K Center Phone: 309-467-3737 Fax: 309-467-2377
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of Community Unit School District No. 140, is to provide learning success for all students. Emphasis shall be placed on creating an effective school climate characterized by:
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Positive, caring reinforcement of each student's efforts.
A business-like atmosphere with learning as the important business.
A neat, attractive, and well-maintained physical environment.
Well-defined priorities for teaching and learning.
Explicit standards for behavior, with discipline administered quickly and fairly.
Parents involved in the life of the school.
A building-based educational program.
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TAZWELL-WOODFORD HEAD START PROGRAM
To see if your child qualifies, call Head Start Office (collect if necessary) 309-699-6843
Sign Up: Administrative Office of District #140 309-467-3737, 109 W. Cruger St.
The Tazewell-Woodford Head Start Program is a Federal program for preschool children from low-income families. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically. They also receive free medical and dental care and have healthy meals and snacks.
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