Round Lake CUSD 116 is seeking assistance due to flooding
from recent storms in northern Illinois. This area of Lake County received over
seven inches of rain last week.
Two schools, Murphy Elementary School and Ellis Elementary
School, have been affected by flooding. Murphy’s school library was destroyed
in the flood. School officials will determine at a later date if the buildings
can be opened for students.
The Round Lake Area Schools Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization accepting monetary donations on behalf of the District. Funds donated will be applied directly to flood recovery efforts within the district. Donations can be made online or can be mailed to P.O. Box 1881 Round Lake, IL 60073.
The district is also accepting donations of books at the
district administrative office, 884 W. Nippersink Rd., Round Lake, IL 60073.
For district information and updates on the situation, click here to visit the news page
on the Round Lake CUSD 116 website.