Ralston Elementary School, constructed in 1959, is a learning center that serves approximately 475 students in first through sixth grades. It organizes a variety of cocurricular activities, including Four Square Writing, guided reading, spelling bee competitions, accelerated reader and reading recovery programs. The school also operates a literary society that supports spelling, reading and English contests. Ralston Elementary School s staff includes art professionals, physical education instructors, reading specialists, social workers, psychologists, special educators and speech therapists. In addition, it provides meals, transportation and health care services to the students. Ralston Elementary School is a part of Harlem School District 122 and is located in Machesney Park, Ill.
Olson Park Elementary School is a learning center that serves students in grades one through six. The school offers academic classes in language arts, math, science, social studies, spelling and vocabulary, health, and reading and writing instruction. Olson Park Elementary School supports a variety of extracurricular programs in art, music, band and physical education. The school has a parent-teacher association that organizes a variety of family events and celebrations to provide financial assistance. In addition, it offers medical care, speech therapy and guidance counseling services to students. Olson Park Elementary School is a part of Harlem School District 122 and is located in Machesney Park, Ill.
Donald C. Parker Early Education Center provides opportunities for parent involvement and education. The school offers an early childhood program that provides instruction for exceptional children between the ages of 3 to 5. Its curriculum includes art, physical education, music, reading and writing. Donald C. Parker Early Education Center s parent resource room offers books, educational toys, and the parent and child classes. The school s learning center provides information on libraries and books. It also has a multipurpose room that is used to provide opportunities for children to develop movement skills. Located in Machesney Park, Ill., Donald C. Parker Early Education Center is governed by Harlem School District 122.
Machesney Elementary School, established in 1991, is located in Machesney Park, Ill. The school provides assistance to students through self-contained classes, pull-out resource instruction, inclusion programs and mainstreaming. Its academic curriculum includes reading, writing, math, science, physical education, social studies and arts. The school also offers various extracurricular activities that include art club, chess club, gymnastics, dance, talent shows, basketball and cheerleading. The school has a parent-teacher organization that sponsors a variety of special activities and programs. It offers fine arts academy programs for students who want to excel in the areas of music dance, drama and visual arts. Machesney Elementary School is governed by the Harlem School District 122, which also operates other elementary, middle and high schools.
Ledgewood Elementary School offers a variety of academic programs to students. It enrolls students in prekindergarten through third grade. The school provides special education and early childhood programs. It has a gymnasium that organizes fitness classes and exercising sessions. It also provides orientation classes and activities to preschool children. The school offers language art classes in various disciplines, including reading, spelling and writing. It additionally provides courses related to music, art, physical education, introduction of computers and integration of technology. The school has special clubs, such as a children s servicing club that organizes various activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor games, storytelling sessions, and music, drama and film screenings. It is located in Roscoe, Ill.
