orden Elementary School is located in the quaint village of Worden in beautiful western Illinois. Worden is a small community twelve miles northeast of Edwardsville. Originally, it prospered from the coal industry and later from the agriculture sector. Presently it serves as a bedroom community to the Metro east and St. Louis area. Worden Elementary houses approximately 285 students in grades 3, 4 & 5. 

ur staff, students and parents work together to create partnerships for learning. Building strong home-school partnerships is one of our keys to success. We also embrace the concept of continuous improvement and work toward incorporating best practices into our instruction. The Worden staff is a talented and dedicated group of professional educators who are committed to personalizing services and building trusting relationships. 

Summer Zone will emphasize technology

Keeping their kids mentally engaged and physically active as well as entertained over summer break is always a challenge for parents. But District 7’s 2013 Summer Zone meets all of these requirements and more with its new programs featuring EHS student athlete sports mini-camps, computer lab access, Passport to the World as well as a partnership with SIUE to use its recreational facilities. [More Info]

EHS athletes to take part in Summer Zone

Interaction with EHS student athletes, computer keyboarding, Internet safety, computer software classes, and a close look at countries across the world are just a few of the new exciting programs that are a part of the District 7 Summer Zone. [More Info]

Top 10 Reasons to Choose District 7 Summer Zone 2013

Summer Zone is a summer child care and educational program for children who have completed Grades K-5 during the 2012-2013 school year. For more information, call 655-6083 or visit our website at www.ecusd7.org/summerzone. [Top 10 Reasons to Choose District 7 Summer Zone 2013]

Students sound anti-drug alarm

Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons witnesses through his job on a daily basis how drugs ruin lives which is why he also knows the value of Red Ribbon Week in area schools. Gibbons and his staff hosted its Second Annual Anti-Drug Poster Contest during the 2012 Red Ribbon Week this past fall. [Article]