Dear Lyons Township High School Community,

The purpose of this message is to provide an update regarding District 204’s Willow Springs property. For all previous communications related to the Willow Springs property, please click here.

As previously shared, District 204 has owned undeveloped land in Willow Springs near 79th Street and Willow Springs Road for more than 65 years. Originally purchased in the late 1950s for a potential third campus, the property is no longer needed for that purpose. For over two years, the Board has engaged in extensive discussions about the property and its potential future uses, including conversations with the community, the Village of Willow Springs, the Pleasantdale Park District, and Pleasantdale School District 107. 

On Tuesday, April 7, Moses Hall from MoHall Commercial and Urban Development presented and received feedback from the Board of Education regarding a draft marketing plan for the property. After receiving input from the Board at the April 7 meeting, Moses developed a final marketing plan for the property which can be viewed here. In addition, the District has engaged with EGLS to conduct a Phase I environmental study on the property. 

The Board continues to view the Willow Springs Property as a valuable asset and is committed to leveraging its desirability and value to support facility updates across both campuses and advance Goal 5 of the Strategic Plan. Equally, the Board is dedicated to ensuring a transparent and thoughtful process and will continue to share updates with the community as this process evolves.

To learn more about the District 204 Willow Springs Property, click here. 

Sincerely,

Lyons Township High School District 204 Board of Education