Big Hollow School District 38
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Big Hollow Schools - Believing in Higher Standards
Our Mission:  Inspiring a diverse school community to be passionate and empathetic learners.
Our Vision: "Big Hollow School District #38 will be a model of student achievement for elementary school districts in the State of Illinois."
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Monday, July 8th
6:00 p.m. Closed Session
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Please see the video below to learn what Big Hollow is all about...

General History

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Full of history and tradition, Big Hollow School District has been teaching the children of Ingleside, Fox lake, Round Lake, Volo, Lakemoor, McHenry and unincorporated Lake County since 1836. As the oldest school district operating this long, they have successfully focused on the fundamentals of learning while adapting to the best practices developed over the past century. Although time has changed since the days of a one room school house, where teachers were paid in meat and produce, the small town friendliness of Big Hollow School District remains.

The communities that make up Big Hollow School District have grown considerably and in recent years it has been the fastest growing district in Lake County.  To accommodate the huge gains in population, all three of the schools are now located on 62 acres giving parents a convenient location for all of their children to learn while providing the community with public facilities to utilize in off-hours.

Their mission is simple: Big Hollow School District will foster excellence in education so that its students will reach their full potential in an ever-changing society. This philosophy of improving our future has existed for many years and continues to this day.

District Beliefs

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Education is a partnership involving home, school and community. 
All students have a right to an education that enables them to reach their fullest potential.
All students have a right to a safe and supportive learning environment.
A complete educational experience will maximize all possible resources.
Education is a necessity for self-fulfillment.
Educated students have a better opportunity to become responsible, contributing members of society.
The school succeeds by teaching the students how to learn. Learning is a lifelong experience.