Effective February 1, 2010, parents can take advantage of the convenience of on-line credit card payment for their child’s High School District 211 food service prepayment account. Utilization of the on-line prepayment system will allow parents to better manage their child’s food service account, while also providing an opportunity to make a deposit into their child’s account using a Visa or MasterCard credit card.

The on-line prepayment system can be accessed by logging in to the On-line Parent Access system through the Schaumburg High School Web Site under SHS online services , and following the links to the food service prepayment account. The system will allow parents to view their child’s account balance and add funds, as well as view their child’s purchase history. A link also is available which provides a description of many items available to students.

On-line deposits made to your child’s account by 9:00 p.m. will be available at the start of the next school day.

Questions or comments about the on-line prepayment system should be directed to Lauren Hummel, director of food service, at (847) 755-6680.

During the 2008-2009 school year, Schaumburg High School students, parents, and staff worked to revise the school's mission and vision. The charge was to define what kind of school we were and what we wanted to become. The school's new mission statement is :

"Focused on student learning and personal accountability, the Schaumburg High School community is dedicated to fostering a respectful, committed, and collaborative environment to maximize student success."

To accomplish this mission, our goals are to

• Provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful
• Model dignity, respect, honest communication, responsibility, and personal integrity in a safe learning environment
• Develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Promote adaptable technological skills
• Encourage awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity

The new vision statement, "We are SHS" indicates a pledge of share resonsibility for creating a culture of respect and learning for all.

In order to advance our shared vision of “We Are SHS”,

We will challenge students with a progressive curriculum through innovative instruction.

We will act with integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

We will respect each other through personal consideration, active listening, and meaningful feedback.

We will dedicate our resources, talents, and time toward achieving success for everyone.

We will share ideas, utilize effective methods, and contribute individual strengths to promote collective success.