District 58 includes more than 5,000 preschool through 8th grade students and more than 600 staff on a journey of discovery and learning at our 11 neighborhood elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The mission of District 58, in partnership with parents and community, is to challenge and engage each child by providing quality educational programs and support services in a safe, nurturing and child-centered environment in order to prepare all students to be lifelong learners and contributing members of a global society.