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When Bloom Township High School District 206 was created, it was created to serve a vast geographical area which then included the expanse from Beecher on the south to Hazel Crest on the north and from New Lenox on the west almost to the Indiana border. In 1930, Beecher opened its own high school, and 10 years later Crete High School became a four year school. During the 1950’s and 1960’s the population within this area skyrocketed beyond anyone’s expectations. As a result, three major population areas left District 206. Rich Township High School District 227 was formed in 1953 to serve Park Forest, Matteson, and other areas in the southwestern section of the district; Lincoln-Way in New Lenox was begun in 1954 to serve the rapidly growing communities to the west, such as Frankfort and Mokena; and High School District 223 was instituted in 1959 to serve the communities of Homewood and Flossmoor.

The history of Bloom Township High School District 206 has been one of growth and change, with a continuing commitment to quality education and a dedication to meet the needs of a varied student population. Quality academic programs are available for those who plan to attend college, but the district also offers other programs that are just as important. A fine industrial arts program now offers increased opportunity through an area vocational network, and special education opportunities are among the best in the tradition of excellence that ad its beginning nearly 100 years ago.

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