South Pekin Grade SCH Dist 137

South Pekin Grade SCH Dist 137, doing business as South Pekin Elementary School, is a local government educational entity located in Pekin, Illinois, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2010. As a school district, the organization is primarily focused on providing public education services to students in the local community. The district has been consistently active in receiving federal grant awards, particularly through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, with a primary focus on supporting rural school educational initiatives and student services.

The district has received multiple federal grant awards, most notably the Small, Rural School Achievement Program, which provides formula grants to support educational programming. Sub-grant awards from the Illinois State Board of Education have been diverse, including IDEA Part B Flow Through funds to support education for children with disabilities, grants for instructional staff and materials to address at-risk students, and emergency relief funds related to the coronavirus pandemic. These grants have enabled the school district to provide specialized educational services, including professional development for staff, materials and equipment for intervention support, parent involvement activities, and reimbursements for student meal programs. The sub-awards demonstrate a comprehensive approach to supporting student achievement, addressing the needs of students with disabilities, at-risk students, and maintaining educational infrastructure during challenging periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic.