Mr. Gregory Jackson - Superintendent
I personally extend a warm welcome to all visitors to the Ford Heights School District 169 's website.
Through these pages, we want to place at your disposal answers to many of the questions that you may have concerning our schools. Our goal is to provide both information about and explanation of policies, educational programs and events which impact our students.
This website is yet another tool that allows us to fulfill our committment to make our motto, "Success in School - Our Most Important Business", more than just a slogan.
About School District 169
School District 169, located within the boundaries of Ford Heights, IL, serves children Pre K - 8th grade in the Medgar Evers School and Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center. Approximately 700 students who reside within the Ford Heights community, as well as students residing within District boundaries, are served by Ford Heights Schools.
The school district was established in 1890 and has served the community for more than 119 years. The school district boasts that Illinois State Senator Aldo DeAngelis graduated from Cottage Grove School.
Board of Education
Mr. James Coleman, President
Mr. Joe Sherman, Vice-President
Mrs. Ester Viverette, Secretary
Ms. Lera Cook, Member
Mr. Johnny Griffin, Member
Mr. LaDell Jones, Member
Mrs. April Patterson, Member
Contact Us
Phone - 708-758-1370
Fax - 708-758-1372