Elverado Intermediate School
Welcome to EISHome of the Falcons · 3rd through 5th Grade · Vergennes, Illinois
Our School
Elverado Intermediate School is where Falcons grow. We serve third, fourth, and fifth grade students in Elverado CUSD 196, with small classes, caring teachers, and a dedicated support staff that give every child a safe, welcoming place to learn and grow.
Address: 190 Harrison Street, Vergennes, IL 62994
Mailing: PO Box 35, Vergennes, IL 62994
Phone: 618-684-3527 | Fax: 618-687-3363
School Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 1:50 p.m. dismissal on Mondays. Breakfast is served 7:30–8:05 a.m.
Learn By Doing
In the intermediate grades, students learn best by exploring, creating, and practicing together. Our classroom teachers build strong skills in reading, writing, and math, while our Title 1 teacher, resource teacher, art teacher, and P.E. teacher help every child grow.
Mission
Our Mission & Vision
Elverado’s mission is to help students maximize life skills in a caring, connected community.
We partner with families to build confident readers, curious learners, and kind classmates who are ready for Elverado Junior High School and beyond.
Welcome
Falcon Families
Welcome to Elverado Intermediate School! Students may arrive and a free breakfast is served beginning at 7:30 a.m., and classes begin promptly at 8:10. Please follow the traffic pattern in the school lot and keep clear of the bus lane. Our building stays locked during the school day, so visitors should buzz in at the main door and check in with the office. We look forward to a great year together.
- Connie Clendenin, Principal
Lunch Menu
Upcoming Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 8:05 a.m.; students eating breakfast should arrive early enough to finish before classes begin at 8:10. Breakfast and lunch are free for all students.
Calendar
Upcoming Events & Activities
- October 15, 2026
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EIS Incentive Trip
October 15, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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EHS Homecoming Parade
October 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- November 11, 2026
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Picture Retake & Sport Picture Day
November 11, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- December 11, 2026
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Picture Retake
December 11, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- April 6, 2027
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Spring Picture & Sports Picture Day
April 6, 2027 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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For Families
Parent Resources
Everything you need for the school year in one place: this week’s lunch menu, supply lists, the Student Handbook, and information about arrival, dismissal, and student support services.
We use a phone messaging service to share news with families, including school closings. Please keep a current phone number on file with the office.
Questions? Call the office at 618-684-3527 or email .
Lunch Menu
Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 8:05 a.m.; students eating breakfast should arrive early enough to finish before classes begin at 8:10. Breakfast and lunch are free for all students.
School Supply Lists
Student Handbook
The 2026-27 EIS & EJHS Student Handbook has our complete school policies and procedures, along with the 2026-27 school calendar.
Download the Student Handbook (PDF)
Printed copies are available in the school office.
Arrival, Dismissal & Visitors
- Drop-off and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. Please do not drop students off before 7:30.
- Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 8:05 a.m., and classes begin promptly at 8:10 a.m.
- Dismissal is 2:50 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1:50 p.m. on Mondays. Special early-dismissal days are communicated separately.
- For parent pick-up, enter on Roy Rd and follow the line to pick up your child. Students picked up by a parent are dismissed after the buses leave, so plan to pick up after 3:00 p.m. on regular attendance days. Don’t wait in the bus area, and never drive between or turn around in front of buses.
- Visitors buzz in at the main entrance and check in with the office. Lunches, forgotten items, and other deliveries go to the office, not directly to classrooms.
Student Support Services
Our social worker, special education teacher, and reading teacher work with families and classroom teachers to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
McKinney-Vento: Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence have the right to enroll in school immediately, even without the usual paperwork, and to receive services such as transportation, free meals, school supplies, and referrals to community resources. Contact the office at 618-684-3527, or read more about McKinney-Vento rights and services.
Online Tools & School Report Card
- Renaissance Student & Parent Portal
- Illinois Report Card (search for Elverado Intermediate School)
- Elverado CUSD 196 District Website
Grade Levels (3-5)
Classroom Teachers
Staff Members
District Schools
Get In Touch
Address: 190 Harrison Street, Vergennes, IL 62994
Mailing: PO Box 35, Vergennes, IL 62994
Phone: 618-684-3527 | Fax: 618-687-3363
School Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 1:50 p.m. dismissal on Mondays. Breakfast is served 7:30–8:05 a.m.
Non-Discrimination Policy
As per board policy 5:10, notice is given that Elverado District #196 does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in admission or access to its programs and activities. Questions may be directed to the superintendent’s office at 618-568-1321.