Willow Springs School Dist. 108

What Willow Springs School Dist. 108 does

Willow Springs School District 108 is a public K-8 school district operating a single campus at 8345 Archer Avenue in Willow Springs, Illinois, serving students from Willow Springs and unincorporated Justice, IL in Chicago's southwest suburbs. The district delivers a comprehensive educational program spanning Early Childhood/Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, including general education, special education services, English Language (EL) programming, arts and music, and competitive athletics for grades 5-8. Auxiliary services include before/after school care operated by Ivy League Kids and a daily school meal program. Governance is provided by a seven-member elected Board of Education (President Joe Bonomo, Vice President Jeff Wojciak, Secretary Christina Michalek, plus four members), with Mike Riordan serving as Interim Superintendent, William Seidelmann as Assistant Superintendent/Director of Student Services, and Rachel Skala as Principal.

The district's technology stack is built on standard K-12 SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: TeacherEase functions as the student information system for grades and attendance; Follett Software powers the library catalog; and Renaissance Learning provides assessment analytics. Operational and engagement tools include the Smore newsletter platform (Willow Weekly Newsletter), Applitrack for employment applications, and VisionFriendly.com as website design partner. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or proprietary technology are documented.

Revenue is generated through a single channel: government funding comprising local property taxes, Illinois state formula funding, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA, McKinney-Vento). Annual budgets and financial reports are published for FY20-FY26 but specific revenue figures are not disclosed in the source material. Tuition is free for in-district families; the Ivy League Kids before/after care program operates on a separately published pricing schedule. The district is supported by the Parents for Children (PFC) parent volunteer organization, which funds school activities through fundraisers. The current Strategic Plan covers 2022-2027 and was developed through a collaborative process with approximately 25 stakeholders.

Name

Willow Springs School Dist. 108

Legal name

Willow Springs School District 108

Website

https://willowspringsschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Willow Springs School District 108 is a public K-8 school district operating a single campus that serves students from Willow Springs and unincorporated Justice, IL with comprehensive academics, arts, athletics, special education, and auxiliary child-care services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Willow Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: School district funded primarily through local property taxes, state formula funding, and federal grants. Annual budgets and financial reports available for FY20-FY26.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Willow Springs School District 108 is a public K-8 school district that delivers tuition-free PreK–8 education to students residing in Willow Springs and unincorporated Justice, IL. Its core offering includes general academics, special education, English Language (EL) programming, arts and music, competitive athletics for grades 5–8, a school meal program, and before/after school care provided through Ivy League Kids.

Product overview

Willow Springs School District 108 is a public K-8 school district serving students from Willow Springs and unincorporated Justice, IL in Chicago's southwest suburbs. The district operates a single school offering a unified educational program comprising Early Childhood/Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade general education, special education services, English Language (EL) programming, arts and music, competitive athletics (grades 5-8), and before/after school care (via Ivy League Kids). The district supplements core academics with a technology platform (TeacherEase for grades/attendance), a school meal program, and parent engagement through the Parents for Children organization. All these components work together to deliver a well-rounded curriculum preparing students for high school, college, and the workforce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Early childhood education program for young students, including pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) and transitional kindergarten tracks, serving families residing in the district.
• K-8 General Education Comprehensive elementary and middle school curriculum serving kindergarten through 8th grade students, preparing them for high school, college, and the workforce.
• Special Education Services Specialized educational support and services for students with special needs, including special educators, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social work.
• English Language (EL) Program Bilingual education and English Language learning support for students, including EL teachers and a program coordinator.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program for grades 6-8 (and cross-country for grades 5-8) including fall, winter, and spring seasons: cross-country, boys softball, girls basketball, girls volleyball, boys basketball, cheerleading, boys volleyball, girls softball, and co-ed soccer.
• Arts and Music Program Comprehensive arts curriculum including visual arts, music education, and band program with a dedicated band director.
• Before and After School Care Childcare program operated by Ivy League Kids providing extended care before and after regular school hours for district families.
• School Meal Program Daily breakfast and lunch meal service with monthly menus published on the district website for students and families.
• TeacherEase Student Portal Parent and student portal for viewing grades, attendance records, and direct communication with teachers.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VisionFriendly.comminorOthersWebsite design services provider. VisionFriendly.com designed and maintains the district's official website at willowspringsschool.org.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pleasantdale School District 107: Adjacent K-8 public school district in La Grange/Indian Head Park, IL — directly comparable in grade span, suburban southwest Chicago setting, governance model, and community-led enrollment.
• Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A: Southwest suburban K-8 district serving Lemont and surrounding areas; comparable in size and program mix, including athletics and before/after care.
• Cook County School District 130: K-8 district serving Blue Island and portions of Cook County — comparable suburban south/southwest Chicago footprint and community-anchored enrollment model.
• Palos School District 118: Adjacent K-8 district in Palos Heights, IL; comparable suburban setting, size, and community-engagement model.
• Indian Springs School District 109: Adjacent K-8 district in Justice/Bridgeview, IL; comparable size, student population, and bilingual/EL service needs. Highly relevant geographic peer.
• LaGrange Highlands School District 106: Small K-8 district immediately adjacent in LaGrange Highlands, IL — directly comparable in scale, governance, and grade-band configuration.
• North Palos School District 117: K-8 public district in Palos Hills/Palos Park area; comparable suburban Chicago southwest footprint, similar demographic and program profile.
• Summit School District 104: K-8 district in Summit/Argo, IL; comparable scale, suburban Chicago southwest demographics, and bilingual/EL service requirements.

Broad incumbents

• Hinsdale Township High School District 86: Regional high school district feeding feeder districts including Willow Springs-adjacent communities; comparable in geography and governance but operates grades 9–12 only.

Regional players

• Lyons Township School District 103: K-8 district in Lyons/Brookfield/Stickney/Forest View, IL — nearby regional comparable in funding model and program mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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