About Tri-City Schools

A Pathway to Succcess

Tri-City School District is proud to hold the title of the first unified school district in Illinois. Formed in 1938 and conveniently located off of I-72 and 14 minutes from the state capital of Springfield, we serve a beautiful 97 square mile area.

Mechanicsburg High School

There are three towns that make up Tri-City CUSD #1: Buffalo, Dawson, and Mechanicsburg. The entire school campus for grades Pre-K - 12 are located in Buffalo making it convenient for parents and schools to communicate, coordinate and educate our district's youth in a collaborative environment.

Dawson High School

Enrollment throughout the Pre-K - 12 environment averages around 550 students total. This allows for smaller class sizes with individual recognition and attention to foster self- esteem and enhance pupils learning.

Buffalo High School

There is a range of curriculum offered at the junior high and high school levels. We pride ourselves on cooperating with other districts, secondary schools, and vocational work programs to ensure students have opportunities to grow in their chosen fields. A variety of extracurricular opportunities and activities are available throughout the district at all levels to allow students to bond and grow in a structured settings.

Each Tri-City staff member is committed to our mission statement:

"The Tri-City CUSD #1 is dedicated to providing every student multiple ways to success."