District Information
About District #200
The Sherrard Community Unit School District #200 is a Pre-K through 12th grade district located in Rock Island and Mercer Counties in the northwestern part of Illinois. Sherrard has a strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence, community support and parental involvement. Known as a progressive district, a broad array of educational opportunities are offered to students. The current Pre-K through 12 enrollment of nearly 1400 students is housed in four different campuses. Approximately 200 staff members are employed by the district.
The district is located just south of the Quad Cities and encompasses 182 square miles. Agriculture is deeply rooted in the community's history; however, many residents now work in the Quad Cities. There isn't a large town within the school district boundaries, but there are numerous smaller towns including New Windsor, Viola, Matherville, Sherrard and Coyne Center. A sizeable housing development called Fyre Lake is located on the southeast outskirts of Sherrard. About two-thirds of the district lies in Mercer County.
Winola Elementary
Located in Viola, houses an average enrollment of 280 students in grades PreK - 4th grade.
Sherrard Elementary
Located in Sherrard, houses an average enrollment of 230 students in grades K - 4th grade.
Matherville Intermediate
Located in Matherville, houses an average enrollment of 200 students in 5th & 6th grades.
Sherrard Jr High & Sherrard Sr High
Located in rural Sherrard, houses an average enrollment of 200 at the Jr High and 450 at the Sr High School.
District Boundaries
Weather Information
When threatening weather conditions make it necessary to close school for the day, the parent notification calling system will be used to inform families. Local television and radio stations will be notified as well (see list below). In most cases, the decision about closing school will be made before 6:30 a.m.
WHBF-TV 4
KWQC-TV 6
WQAD-TV 8
KLJB-TV/Fox-18
WRMJ 102.3 FM