Chase is a World Language Magnet Cluster Salmon P. Chase Elementary SchoolSchool that provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades K-8th grade.  Our teaching staff provides students with opportunities to be successful as students using a variety of researched-based instructional practices as well as individuals.  We encourage students to do their best and encourage them to continue to strive for excellence. Spanish is offered as a foreign language to students in K-8th grade.

Chase has been an AVID certified school since June 2008. Students who apply to AVID are provided with crucial strategies to ensure their future success in competitive high schools and colleges/universities.

Chase is a partner with Children’s Home and Aid (CHASI) that provides a variety of after-school and wellness programs for students and parents. CHASI has provided students the opportunity to receive homework help, explore the arts, music and theater, and allow for the students to flourish in a safe environment.

We offer a variety of field experiences for all of our students through field trips and excursions. Each year, the 7th grade students travel of our state capital, Springfield. The 8th grade students are provided the opportunity to participate in a trip to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.

We welcome you to our website and invite you to contact us at any time.

Thank you.


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