Students in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 are set to return to school on January 28. The district has issued important reminders for families regarding transportation, parking, and safety amid cold weather and snow.
Due to varied road conditions across Madison and St. Clair counties, buses may experience delays. The district recommends that parents use the First View Bus Tracking app to monitor their child’s bus in real time. Full instructions for downloading and using the app can be found on the Transportation page of the district website. Buses will operate at reduced speeds to ensure student safety, and drivers are urged to use caution around school buses and watch for children near bus stops.
District staff have worked to clear and de-ice parking lots and sidewalks at schools such as Collinsville High School, Caseyville Elementary School, Dorris Intermediate School, Jefferson Elementary School, John A. Renfro Elementary School, Kreitner Elementary School, Maryville Elementary School, Summit Elementary School, Twin Echo Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, and Collinsville Middle School. Despite these efforts, slick spots remain due to lingering snow and low temperatures. Parents are encouraged to be patient during drop-off and pick-up times and remind teenage drivers about safe driving practices in winter conditions.
The district also asks parents to dress children appropriately for cold weather by including hats or hoods, mittens or gloves, socks, and suitable shoes for walking on snow or ice.
According to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 represents both Madison and St. Clair counties. More information about the district’s demographics—56 percent White students, 14.1 percent Black students, 24.1 percent Hispanic students—and finances is available through the ISBE report card (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The district employs 418 teachers with an average salary of $60,392 before pension contributions; most teachers are women (81 percent), with none having more than ten absences per year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In 2020, spending per student was $16,872 with a total expenditure of $104 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
The district concluded its message: “We look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow!”
