Our Vision & Mission

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”
— Henry David Thoreau

Chicago Heights School District 170 proudly serves one of the most diverse communities in South Chicagoland, supporting more than 3,000 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Our mission is to provide every student with meaningful opportunities through academics, activities, and innovation—preparing them to grow, achieve, and succeed.