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District 197 Magnet School Program

 In addition to great neighborhood schools, District 197 offers four magnet    school options for families. Magnet schools offer the same rigorous  curriculum  as our other schools, but have a special theme woven into  what students  learn.  Click here for a fact sheet of information on all four  of our district  magnet schools (also available in Spanish).

  Garlough Environmental Magnet School
  Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet School
  Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School
  Heritage E-STEM Magnet School

 Application & Enrollment Information
 Families currently enrolled in the magnet schools, families who live in or  attend day care in the attendance area and siblings of currently enrolled  students do not need to complete a magnet school application.


Our formal application process for the 2012-13 school year for all magnet schools was completed on February 3, 2012.  We continue to have openings at all of our district magnet schools.  Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis when space allows. If applications exceed space, a wait list will be generated and families will be notified of their status. Wait lists for the 2012-13 school year will remain open and active until September 14, 2012.

Magnet School Application

All four magnets provide:
  • Academically rigorous classes that meet state standards
  • Group projects and learning experiences
  • Attention to individual student learning needs
  • Up-to-date technology throughout the building
  • Focus on inquiry that teaches students to ask questions that help them learn
  • Bus transportation from any location within the school district in accordance with the district’s busing guidelines.
If you have questions about the magnet schools, please contact .