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Dr. Williams Elementary School
2102 E Washington Street
Urbana, IL 61802

Phone: (217) 384-3628

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Interim Principal: Derrius Hightower
Assistant Principals: Chad Musselman and Maria Parker
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday)
Instruction Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Welcome to Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School Derrius Hightower headshot

We are excited to welcome our students, families, staff, and community to another outstanding school year at Dr. Preston Williams Elementary. Our philosophy is to provide an educational environment where all students can succeed. We are committed to creating learning experiences that are intellectually challenging while supporting each child's physical, emotional, social, and academic growth. At DPW, we believe that the skills students learn today will empower them to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Family engagement is one of our core values, and we recognize that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student achievement. We invite you to actively participate in your child's educational journey and look forward to sharing instructional experiences, school events, and celebrations throughout the year. Together, we will continue building a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential. Please feel free to visit our school. We look forward to welcoming you and working alongside you throughout the year.

 

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2026 Back to School Family Focus

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BOE Update: August 4, 2026

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BOE Update: August 4, 2026

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