Process for Questions, Concerns, and Feedback
Addressing Questions and Concerns School District 197 strives to address your questions and concerns quickly and effectively. We have developed a communications protocol to encourage direct, open, and respectful interactions in order to efficiently work through questions and concerns while also providing an opportunity to provide feedback.
Please follow the communication steps below to ensure that you are contacting the individual in our school district who can best answer your questions or address your concerns. You will likely get a quicker and more thorough response by starting with the person closest to the situation (typically the person identified in Step 1 below). Thank you!

School District 197 Administration vs. School Board
It is the School Board’s role—with direction from the community—to set policy, develop clear expectations for results, and to evaluate progress. The district leadership team, led by the Superintendent, carries out the district’s daily operations in alignment with board policies and expectations. This allows the board to maintain a system-wide focus and supports an appropriate distinction between policy and administration.
Our Schools
To reach teachers, school counselors, coaches, advisors, and building principals, please call the school’s main office:
- Garlough Environmental Magnet School (Grades K-4)
- Mendota Elementary School (Grades K-4)
- moreland arts & health sciences magnet school (Grades K-4)
- Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School (Grades K-4)
- Somerset Elementary School (Grades K-4)
- Friendly Hills Middle School (Grades 5-8)
- Heritage E-STEM Magnet School (Grades 5-8)
- Two Rivers High School (Grades 9-12)
Garlough Environmental Magnet School (Grades K-4)
Mendota Elementary School (Grades K-4)
moreland arts & health sciences magnet school (Grades K-4)
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School (Grades K-4)
Somerset Elementary School (Grades K-4)
Friendly Hills Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Heritage E-STEM Magnet School (Grades 5-8)
Two Rivers High School (Grades 9-12)
School Board
Board members' contact information is posted on the School Board Members page.
