Lake County Gazette

The Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 marked National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, with a range of activities across the district. The Collinsville High School Hispanic Heritage Club organized a special event for elementary students by visiting Kreitner and Caseyville Elementary Schools. During these visits, club members presented a celebration focused on Hispanic traditions and heritage. The activities included games, crafts, and performances.

In addition to these events, the district provided information about the terms Hispanic and Latino, offering resources in both English and Spanish for students and families.

Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 serves both Madison and St. Clair counties and includes several schools such as Caseyville Elementary School, Collinsville High School, Kreitner Elementary School, and others. More details about the schools in the district can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

The district employs 418 teachers with an average salary of $60,392 before pension contributions. Of these teachers, 81 percent are women and 19 percent are men. There are no teachers in the district with more than ten absences in a school year. Additional information is available at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the student population in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 is 56 percent White, 14.1 percent Black, 24.1 percent Hispanic, and 0.5 percent Asian. Demographic data can be accessed at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

The district reported spending $16,872 per student in 2020, with total expenditures reaching $104,085,959. Financial details are available at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

"The Kahoks celebrated 2025 National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with many events, lessons and projects in the district.

A special experience for elementary students was presented by the Collinsville High School Hispanic Heritage Club. Club members visited Kreitner and Caseyville Elementary Schools to present a celebration of Hispanic traditions and heritage. The party included games, crafts and performances.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, our district is sharing information about the terms Hispanic and Latino and how they are used. The document - in English and Spanish - is attached."

Highlights from the CHS Hispanic Heritage Club events at Kreitner & Caseyville Schools are available through the district's provided link.