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Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.

About Us

On behalf of the Board of Education, Administration, staff, and students, I would like to welcome you to Marissa Community Unit School District #40 where we believe that every child has the potential to learn and become a productive citizen. Within the past five years, both faculty/staff and students in both buildings have earned state or national recognition. In 2007 and 2009, Marissa Jr High School was recognized as a Bronze Emblem School by the U.S News and Report and the Elementary earned a Spot Light Award from the Illinois State Board of Education in 2009.

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Scalpel Up 2025 - Sparta Hospital Featured Photo

Scalpel Up 2025 - Sparta Hospital

πŸ”ͺ Scalpel Up! – Surgical Skills Experience for Students
Sparta Community Hospital, in partnership with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), is excited to host an immersive hands-on experience for middle school students!

πŸ§ͺ What Students Will Do

Practice on a laparoscopic simulation box with endoscope setup

Rotate through surgical skill stations (hand–eye coordination, instrument handling, visualization)

Explore surgical innovation and tool design

Compete in a friendly Surgical Skills Showdown (speed, precision, accuracy)

Tour Sparta Community Hospital and learn about healthcare careers (parents/guardians welcome for the tour)

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Who Should Attend

Students curious about medicine, biology, engineering, or STEM

Students in grades 6–8

πŸ“… Event Details

Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Sparta Community Hospital – Broadway Plaza, Auxiliary Room A & B (203 S. Vine, Sparta)

Cost: $5.00 (sponsored by Sparta Health & Wellness Foundation; fee covers lunch)

Capacity: Limited spots available – registration required (first come, first served)

Permission: Parent/guardian consent required (details emailed after registration)

πŸ“ How to Register

πŸ‘‰ Share this link with your students and families:
https://www.spartahospital.com/latest-news/scalpel-up-2025/
ATTENTION - NEW Bus Route for Bus #23 - Lenzburg Featured Photo

ATTENTION - NEW Bus Route for Bus #23 - Lenzburg

Due to medical reasons, the district has lost a full-time route driver, and we will need to combine our local routes from three to two. In doing so, we are sharing the Expected Times of Arrival for pick-up at each bus stop, starting tomorrow morning. Drop-off Times will be approximately the same as before, but we won’t be able to publish those until after running the route tomorrow. We appreciate your attention to this matter, as well as your patience and understanding. Certainly, we are hopeful to return to three local routes as soon as a driver is available. If you have any questions, feel free to call your child’s school office or the district office
ATTENTION - NEW Bus Route for Bus #20 - Marissa Featured Photo

ATTENTION - NEW Bus Route for Bus #20 - Marissa

Due to medical reasons, the district has lost a full-time route driver, and we will need to combine our local routes from three to two. In doing so, we are sharing the Expected Times of Arrival for pick-up at each bus stop, starting tomorrow morning. Drop-off Times will be approximately the same as before, but we won’t be able to publish those until after running the route tomorrow. We appreciate your attention to this matter, as well as your patience and understanding. Certainly, we are hopeful to return to three local routes as soon as a driver is available. If you have any questions, feel free to call your child’s school office or the district office

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