It's no wonder why Pickard Elementary a school of 443 students is rated a 1+. The school is named after Josiah Pickard (1824-1914). Mr. Pickard started out as a principal in a Wisconsin public school and sent on to become the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the entire state. Later Mr. Pickard was the head of CPS here in Illinois before finishing his career as the President of the University of Iowa. Quite a distinguished career in education.
Today Pickard, located in the Pilsen neighborhood, is a PK-8th school led by principal Mr. Hernandez. The success of this school is evident when you walk in the building. Students are eager to learn and the school has a very strong and dedicated LSC group of parents. Not only is there a strong academic program but the Negaunee Music Institute of the CSO has initiated a strong music program at Pickard.
Pickard is well staffed; a counselor, speech pathologist, nurse, Head Start teachers, occupational therapist, Educational Services staff and psychologist along with many fine teachers. It's not hard to see why Pickard has successfully followed in the footsteps of its namesake.
Dick
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