As we approach the holiday season, we would like to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude to our families, students, faculty, and staff for the continued success of our schools. This success is a direct result of the collective efforts of our entire community working together, and it is something we can all take great pride in.
This year has been particularly noteworthy. Mascoutah Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, joining Scott Elementary School as a previous recipient of this prestigious honor. Additionally, Wingate Elementary School earned an exceptional achievement, rising from a Commendable rating in 2023 to Exemplary status, the highest rating given by the Illinois State Board of Education. With this recognition, all three of our elementary schools are now designated as Exemplary. Furthermore, Scott Elementary and Mascoutah Middle School were ranked as the top public elementary and middle schools in St. Clair County by the Belleville News-Democrat.
In addition to the outstanding achievements of our K-8 schools this past year, we would like to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of Mascoutah High School. MHS has earned the distinction of being the top high school in St. Clair County and continues to rank among the highest-rated high schools in the entire Metro East region, according to U.S. News & World Report.
As we approach the holiday break, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who plays a part in making Mascoutah High School and MSD19 such a remarkable community.
As Superintendent Deets highlights in the videos, it is our people who truly make the difference. These videos shared here offer a brief look at what contributes to the success of our schools, and at its heart, it is all of you— our dedicated community. On behalf of the entire Mascoutah School District, thank you for making this an exceptional place to learn and grow. We wish you all a joyful and restful holiday season. #19EveryStudent #MESProud #19SESPride #19WESPride #M19Pride #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
