Waukegan Public Schools

Overview

Serving approximately 16,000 students across Waukegan, Park City, and parts of Beach Park, Illinois, this district provides a comprehensive K-12 education through 22 schools. Led by Superintendent Theresa Plascencia, it includes elementary, middle, high, preschool, and alternative education programs, headquartered at the Lincoln Center for Education.

With roots dating back to the mid-1800s, the district maintains a rich historical legacy, starting with North School in 1856. The district ensures diverse educational opportunities, operating 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and a high school spread over two buildings, along with support for bilingual, multicultural, and special education needs.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 224-303-1000
• Website: wps60.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/waukegan-public-schools

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• education administration programs
• bilingual and multicultural support
• academic standards
• community partnerships
• multi-tiered system of supports (mtss)
• parent engagement
• student attendance
• elementary schools
• public school district
• assessment and data
• community engagement events
• student support services
• school facilities
• high schools
• elementary education
• student diversity
• equity in education
• educational excellence
• middle schools
• long-standing district with rich history
• elementary and secondary schools
• diversity and inclusion initiatives
• special education services
• school improvement plans
• community engagement
• student achievement strategies
• immunization compliance
• diverse student body
• school calendar
• employee benefits
• lake michigan district
• school district history
• diverse student population
• bilingual education support
• middle school education
• equity + access = excellence
• preschool programs
• nutrition programs
• multi-tiered system of supports (mtss) implementation
• school board governance
• teacher support
• student resources
• destination 2028 strategic plan
• district-wide safety initiatives
• equity and access
• technology in education
• support programs
• district calendar
• student registration
• services
• school events
• district mission
• school district administration
• district leadership
• district history
• district policies
• school safety protocols
• district strategic plan
• school safety
• high school education
• district improvement plans
• comprehensive student support services
• multicultural environment
• district strategic planning
• multilingual support services
• strategic plan - destination 2028
• k-12 education
• student achievement
• district communication
• district website
• public_school
• district
• k-12
• diversity
• community_engagement
• student_resources
• school_board
• strategic_plan
• lake michigan
• government administration
• primary/secondary education
• education management
• community service/non-profit
• local services
• middle schools & high schools

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Cedexis Radar
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Gmail
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Tag Manager
• Google translate API
• Google translate widget
• Mobile Friendly
• Multilingual
• Oracle Cloud
• Remote
• SparkPost
• Vimeo
• YouTube
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches