General Information

Hours: 7:40AM - 2:55 PM

Main Office Phone: (847) 888-5100

Attendance Phone: (847) 888-5110/5111

School Closings: U-46 has an online school closure status system. Click here to check status. 

History

Elgin is one of the oldest continuously existing public high schools in Illinois. Beginning with the first commencement in 1872, some 25,000 alumni have entered all walks of life. The school was an original member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and has been accredited since 1904.

In its earlier years the school helped to Americanize children of German and Scandinavian immigrants, and it is currently fulfilling its motto of "Education for All" by welcoming Spanish-speaking students and refugees from southeast Asia. This is a comprehensive high school attempting to reach students of varied abilities and backgrounds who seek both vocational training and college entrance.

Team Name

Maroons

School Colors

Maroon and Cream

Alma Mater

How we love thee, Elgin High School
Let our actions tell
We thy loyal sons and daughters
Pledge to serve thee well
Sing her praises, let the chorus ever joyful be
How we love thee, Elgin High School
Elgin, hail to thee.

Elgin High School Loyalty

We're loyal to you, Elgin High
We're maroon and cream, Elgin High
We'll back you to stand
Against the best in the land
For we know you are grand, Elgin High
(Your! Your! Rah! Rah! Team! Team!)
So smash that blockade, Elgin High,
Go crashing ahead, Elgin High.
Our team is our fame protector,
On team, for we expect
A victory from you, Elgin High.

E.H.S. Rah! Rah!
E.H.S. Rah! Rah!
Razz Boom, Razz Boom
Elgin High School Sis Boom Boom
Hokey Pokey Razzle Dazzle
Sis Boom Bah!
Elgin High School, Rah! Rah! Rah!