La Grange School District 105

School District 105 serves the communities of Countryside, Hodgkins and the southern portion of LaGrange. The community represents a pleasing blend of residential, business and commercial property. The district has a tradition of cultural diversity and high learning expectations for students. District 105 is a wonderful place to live and learn. Good schools, churches, shopping and ready access to the Chicago metropolitan area make District 105 an ideal suburban community. With an enrollment of approximately 1300 students, the district provides a full range of academic programs, special education opportunities, and extra-curricular activities for students from pre-school through grade 8. District 105 feeds into Lyons Township High School District No. 204 and shares its tradition of excellence.

District 105 strives to create an environment for a multi-cultural educational experience which promotes thought, appreciation, and respect for individual rights and interdependence of all human beings. This environment will foster optimum growth and development of each student through an academic program focusing on basic skills, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and transmission of cultural knowledge and values. A variety of enrichment activities will be offered to support and supplement the academic program, and to promote the development of the whole child. This mission will be accomplished through the efforts of a dedicated professional staff, with the cooperation of parents, and community.

School District 105 serves the communities of Countryside, Hodgkins and the southern portion of LaGrange. The community represents a pleasing blend of residential, business and commercial property. The district has a tradition of cultural diversity and high learning expectations for students. District 105 is a wonderful place to live and learn. Good schools, churches, shopping and ready access to the Chicago metropolitan area make District 105 an ideal suburban community. With an enrollment of approximately 1400 students, the district provides a full range of academic programs, special education opportunities, and extra-curricular activities for students from pre-school through grade 8. District 105 feeds into Lyons Township High School District No. 204 and shares its tradition of excellence.

District Boundaries and School Locations: The District 105 boundaries are generally 47th Street on the north, East Avenue on the east, Brainard Avenue on the west and the Desplaines River on the south.

• Gurrie Middle School Boundaries (All Colored Sections)
• Hodgkins Elementary School Boundaries (Green Section)
• Ideal Elementary School Boundaries (Yellow Section)
• Seventh Avenue Elementary School Boundaries (Blue Section)
• Spring Avenue Elementary School Boundaries (Purple Section)
• Commercial/Industrial Non-Residential (Grey Section) 

Gurrie boundaries are generally 47th Street on the north, East Avenue on the east, Brainard Avenue on the west and the Desplaines River on the south. 

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Hodgkins Elementary School Map and Boundaries (Green Section): Hodgkins Elementary School boundaries run generally from the intersection of LaGrange Road and Joliet Road, then Northeast on Joliet Road to just West of Lenzi Avenue, then South to roughly Mance Street, then West to the Desplaines River, then Southwest along the Desplaines River to a point just south of 75th Street, then due West to a point in line with Brainard Avenue, then North to 75th Street, East on 75th Street to the Tri-State Expressway, Northwest to LaGrange Road and finally North to the original starting point at the intersection of LaGrange Road and Joliet Road.

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Ideal Elementary School Map and Boundaries (Yellow Section):

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Spring Avenue Elementary School Location and Boundaries (Purple Section): Spring Avenue Elementary School boundaries are generally 47th Street on the north, LaGrange Road on the east, Brainard Avenue on the west and 55th street on the south.

District Office

701 S. Seventh Avenue
La Grange IL 60525

• Ph: (708) 482-2700
• Fax: (708) 482-2727

Administration

• Dr. Brian J. Ganan, Superintendent
• Mr. Steve Smidl, Business Manager
• Ms. Kathryn Heeke, Director of Teaching and Learning
• Dr. Socorro Mendoza, Director of English Language Learning (located at 9901 W. 58th St., Countryside, IL 60525)
• Ms. Trish V. Murphy, Director of Technology (located at 1001 S. Spring Ave., La Grange IL 60525)
• Ms. Jennifer Sabourin, Director of Student Services
• Ms. Susan Calder, Coordinator of Teaching and Learning
• Ms. Kathy Hadraba, Coordinator of Student Services and Preschool (located at 6516 S. Kane Ave., Hodgkins, IL 60525)
• Mr. Fernando Gonzalez, Supervisor of Building and Grounds (located at 1001 S. Spring Ave., La Grange IL 60525)

Administrative Assistants

• Ms. Therese Jumic, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent & BOE
• Ms. Pam Butters, Payroll & Benefits
• Ms. Alicia Esparza-Conde, Accounts Payable & Reception
• Ms. Hilda Gamboa, English Language Learning (located at 9901 W. 58th St., Countryside, IL 60525)
• Ms. Pam Pondel, HR & Business Services
• Ms. Sandy Ruffner, Student Services

William F. Gurrie Middle School

1001 S. Spring Ave.
La Grange IL 60525

• Tel: 708-482-2720
• FAX: 708-482-2724

Ms. Lorena Mendoza, Principal

Ms. Lisa Swicionis, Administrative Assistant

Ms. Jessica Fulgencio, Administrative Assistant

Hodgkins Elementary School

6516 S. Kane Ave.
Hodgkins IL 60525

• Tel: 708-482-2740
• FAX: 708-482-2728

Ms. Svetlana Popovic, Principal

Ms. Beverly Millsap, Administrative Assistant

Ms. Maria Almaguer, Clerical/Preschool Aide

Ideal Elementary School

9901 W. 58th St.
Countryside IL 60525

• Tel: 708-482-2750
• FAX: 708-482-2729

Ms. Eilidh Hall, Principal

Ms. Rachel Skala, Assistant Principal 

Ms. Marbella Marinez, Administrative Assistant

Ms. Maria Lopez, Clerical Aide

Seventh Avenue Elementary School

701 South Seventh Avenue
LaGrange IL 60525

• Tel: 708-482-2730
• FAX: 708-482-2726

Ms. Erin Hall, Principal

Ms. Kathy McHugh, Administrative Assistant

Ms. Jen Pigman, Clerical Aide

Spring Avenue Elementary School

1001 S. Spring Ave.
LaGrange IL 60525

• Tel: 708-482-2710
• FAX: 708-482-2725

Ms. Amy Read, Principal

Ms. Rachel Skala, Assistant Principal 

Ms. Nancy Jones, Administrative Assistant

Ms. Carrie Polich, Clerical Aide

District Office
701 S. Seventh Avenue
LaGrange, IL 60525
Ph: (708) 482-2700
FAX: (708) 482-2727

Dr. Brian Ganan, Superintendent
bganan@d105.net

Gurrie Middle School is located at:

1001 S. Spring Ave.
LaGrange IL 60525

Visitors should enter through the main Gurrie entrance on Spring Avenue (Door #1).  If you are staying for less that two hours (during the school day) you can park on Spring Avenue. If you plan on staying longer please park on 53rd street or in the Spring Avenue parking lot at the corner of 52nd street and Catherine Avenue.  The Gurrie school office is to your right as you enter the building.  All visitors must check in at the school office upon arriving on school grounds.

Hodgkins Elementary School is located at:

6516 S. Kane Ave.
Hodgkins IL 60525

All visitors must check in at the school office upon arriving on school grounds.

Parents are welcome to visit the school. Check in at the office to sign in and secure a “Visitor” pass.

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Ideal Elementary School is located at:
9901 W. 58th St.
Countryside IL 60525

All visitors must check in at the school office upon arriving on school grounds between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on school days (during the school year).


Parents are welcome to visit the school. Check in at the office to sign in and secure a “Visitor” pass.



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Seventh Avenue Elementary School is located at:

701 South Seventh Avenue
LaGrange IL 60525

All visitors must check in at the school office upon arriving on school grounds.

Parents are welcome to visit the school. Check in at the office to sign in and secure a “Visitor” pass.



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Spring Avenue Elementary School is located at:

1001 S. Spring Ave.
LaGrange IL 60525

All visitors must check in at the school office upon arriving on school grounds.

Parents are welcome to visit the school. Check in at the office to sign in and secure a “Visitor” pass.


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