Pedestrian Safety

Be Aware

With school buses back on the road, please pay close attention when driving, especially during student drop-off and pick-up times.

Board Briefs

Finance Award

[U-46’s Financial Operations Department was awarded an Accent on Achievement for earning a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting and a Meritorious Budget Award by the Association of School Business Officials International. ]

• Finance Award U-46’s Financial Operations Department was awarded an Accent on Achievement for earning a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting and a Meritorious Budget Award by the Association of School Business Officials International.
• Unite U-46 Improvements and construction throughout the district were made possible by the community's approval of the district's Unite U-46 referendum, including three 2026-27 ribbon cuttings and a groundbreaking.
• Board Elections The U-46 community is represented on the Board of Education by seven volunteer board members elected at-large in nonpartisan elections for four-year terms. Interested in learning more? Click "Board Elections" above.
• SRO Partnership The Board approved the School Resource Officer contract renewals confirming their continued partnership with the City of Elgin, Village of South Elgin, Village of Bartlett, and Village of Streamwood. Strategic Plan: Goal 2.

• Unite U-46 Improvements and construction throughout the district were made possible by the community's approval of the district's Unite U-46 referendum, including three 2026-27 ribbon cuttings and a groundbreaking.
• Board Elections The U-46 community is represented on the Board of Education by seven volunteer board members elected at-large in nonpartisan elections for four-year terms. Interested in learning more? Click "Board Elections" above.
• SRO Partnership The Board approved the School Resource Officer contract renewals confirming their continued partnership with the City of Elgin, Village of South Elgin, Village of Bartlett, and Village of Streamwood. Strategic Plan: Goal 2.

Add top title: Careers Add main title: In the U

[Want a glimpse into some of the career paths available in U-46? Join Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson for a behind-the-scenes look through these Johnson on the Job episodes. ]

[Preparing students for life after school starts with real-world experience.

Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson visits our Secondary Work Experience Program (SWEP) to see how students develop independent living and job skills while building confidence and self-determination.

At the SWEP Diner, students gain hands-on experience in food service and operating a cash register—working in a real diner that serves employees in our Educational Services Center.]

[Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson spends time with South Elgin High School's head custodian, Adam Bryl, learning about all of the inner workings that keep students and employees comfortable and safe each day.]

[School District U-46 superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson spends time at Sycamore Trails Elementary School to learn about the district's new elementary science program, with teacher Jim Reed.]

[School District U-46 Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson spends time with a standby bus driver, learning how he impacts students.]

[School District U-46 superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson spends time in the district's distribution center to learn about the integral role it plays in keeping things moving across the school district.]

[School District U-46 Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson spends time with Jennifer O'Neal at Fox Meadow Elementary School, learning about her day-to-day activities.]

[Dr. Johnson spends time with Registration Coordinator Lynn Ward as she gives a tour of the full registration process at the U-46 Welcome Center, featuring the Registration office, the Early Learner First Steps office, the Project Access office, the Family Welcome Center office, and the District Records office.]

[School District U-46 Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson spends time with a middle school social worker to learn about her day-to-day responsibilities.]

U-46 by the Numbers

Hands-On Experience and Career Exploration

[U-46 prepares students for post-secondary education and the modern workforce through 10 different Career & Technical Education pathways including automotive technology, precision manufacturing, healthcare sciences, culinary arts, veterinary assisting, and welding. ]

Rigorous Curriculum within Specialized Facilities

[U-46's Magnet Academies allow students to explore a unique theme or focus in high school while completing a rigorous academic curriculum. Students discover their passions while building credentials for college and beyond, all in a small, supportive community.]

Unite U-46

[Thanks to community support, the district's Unite U-46 effort is investing $380 million in transforming schools through new construction, renovations, and expanded opportunities so every student has access to safe, modern, and engaging learning environments.]

A Community Committment

[More than 60% of U-46's teachers also reside in the school district's boundaries. They teach where they live, giving them a unique connection to the students, families, and neighborhoods they serve every day.]

[U-46 has earned the “Best Communities for Music Education” recognition from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for eight straight years. The honor is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. In 2026, U-46 was one of only 32 districts in Illinois to receive the recognition. ]

School District U-46

Academic Success for All