21st Century Schools

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Purpose

21st Century Schools provides before and after school services in several schools throughout Tazewell County. It is the mission of 21st Century Schools, in partnership with home and community, for all students to obtain the necessary knowledge, skills, and self-motivation to become life-long learners, socially responsible citizens, and active participants in the ever-changing world. 

Focus

Program components focus on: 

  • Academics
  • Life skills education
  • Family involvement
  • Positive adult mentors
  • Recreation/cultural activities
  • Service learning
21st Centurry Schools Soarng Beyond Expectations Program

Each program is run as a partnership between the Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD), the individual school and school district.

Programs

21st Century Schools offers the following programs:

Extended Day: This structured childcare program is offered in mornings and afternoons on days when school is in session. Hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to the start of school and school dismissal to 6 p.m. The program includes breakfast, snack, and homework help along with a variety of games and activities. Full-day programming may be offered on days school is closed due to conferences and/or holiday break. Fees are collected to ensure program sustainability.

Tutoring: Students involved in this after-school program receive additional academic assistance after school from classroom teachers and/or assistants.

Summer Camp: For students exiting kindergarten through 6th grade, summer camp is designed to incorporate academics and fun. Each week, themed activities will include crafts, reading, outdoor play, and field trips. Summer camp runs every Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. Fees are collected to ensure program sustainability.

Program payments must be made in the form of cash, check, or online. All checks must be made payable to Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD). Morning service fees are $10.00 per day/child and afternoon service fees are $15.00 per day/child. For online payment information, please visit All Paid and enter code 4299 in the search box.

21st Century Schools Programs are funded in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services: Teen REACH and the Illinois State Board of Education: 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for qualifying participants is available through the Illinois Department of Human Services' local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency: SAL Child Care Connection.

TCHD adheres to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).


The Tazewell County Health Department’s Community Health Division has submitted a Letter of Intent to apply for FY26 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant funds.

If awarded, the purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that:

  1. Provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students to meet the challenging state academic standards.
  2. Offer students additional services, programs and activities. Activities may include youth development activities, physical fitness, nutrition and health education, art, and technology education programs.
  3. Offer families of students served by the community learning centers opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children’s education, including opportunities for literacy and educational development.