Cost of educating a student in Prairie-Hills School District 144
 

Instruction
$      29.70
Support Service
       
          4.36
Community Services
        
          0.11
Non-Programming
         
             3.55
Debt Service
    
          4.58
Total Daily Costs Per Child
$      62.30
  
Total Yearly Costs
Per Child
(Daily cost x 175 days)
$10,902.50
 

About Us

The district covers 8.1 square miles, which includes portions of four communities in south suburban Cook County, IL: Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Markham and Oak Forest.

Our Mission

The mission of Prairie-Hills Elementary School District #144 is to empower all students to become lifelong learners who are active participants in their own education; to establish high expectations for all students and staff; to provide safe and secure schools; to develop a curriculum that provides enriching and challenging experiences; and to promote equal opportunities and access to tools and technology for a quality education in an environment where the community and the schools work together.

District Administrators

Dr. I.V. Foster Jr.
Superintendent

Dr. Kimako Patterson
Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum/Instruction and Technology

Dr. Denise Julius
Director, Special Education

Mrs. Sheila King-Comer
Supervisor, Special Education

Dr. Todd Covault
Director of Business Affairs and Human Resources

Mrs. Mary Ann Sampson
Supervisor, Business Affairs and Food Service

Mr. Bradley Czernik
Manager, Information Systems

Mr. Foy Bryant
Supervisor, Buildings & Grounds