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John A. Logan College is a Community College located in Carterville, Illinois. There are more than 7000 students attending its Southern Illinois campus. John A. Logan College was created by public mandate in 1967 under the authority of the Illinois Community College Act of 1965. The College opened its doors to its charter class in the Fall of 1968 and acquired its permanent grounds the following year. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1972, John A. Logan College now offers a wide variety of programs, including foundation courses for the bachelor's degree, technical and vocational curricula, adult education classes and public service activities. The College is named for John A. Logan (1826-86), a Civil War General who spent his early years in what is now the community college district before becoming a U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential candidate (with James G. Blaine) in 1884. Logan is also remembered for his role in establishing Memorial Day and as an advocate of public education.

Community High School District 218 10701 S. Kilpatrick Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Phone: (708) 424-2000 Schools Dwight D. Eisenhower High School, Harold L. Richards High School, and Alan B. Shepard High School offer comprehensive educational experiences, including career and college preparatory courses. They also offer a vast array of extracurricular academic, arts, service, and leadership clubs and organizations and athletic teams. Delta and Summit Learning Centers are the district’s alternative programs that offer a wide array of supports for our general education and special education students who need innovative programming to meet their diverse needs. Our district is committed to offering in-district programming that helps students with issues such as attendance, credit deficiency, and a need for increased structure. Delta and Summit are designed to support the education of students beyond the scope of a comprehensive high school. The Adult Transition Program serves 18-22 year old adults with disabilities. Driven by individual student transition plans, this program offers academic, vocational, and functional supports in order to prepare the students for the next phase of their adult lives. The Adult Transition Program partners with community agencies to offer our students a wide variety of social, vocational, and recreational experiences. Financial Recognition The Illinois State Board of Education has awarded District 218 with Financial Recognition, the highest possible fiscal rating, for more than twenty consecutive years.