Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Thomas Jefferson is part of Rock Island-Milan School District 41 and is the only school located in Milan, IL. Thomas Jefferson is home to approximately 350 students, grades K-6. We also house one Head Start classroom and one Preschool for All classroom. Thomas Jefferson offers a wide variety of academic programs for our students from support to enrichment opportunities, designed to maximize each student’s individual potential.  

Thomas Jefferson is a Milan community school.  Our stakeholders believe/support our vision and mission.  They are an integral part of what we do each day.  We follow our B.A.R.K. expectations; Be Safe, Act Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Kind.  These four areas encompass the behavior we expect here at TJ in order to grow our Social and Emotional well-being, as well as our daily academic progress.  

Ian Scott

Principal, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Milan, IL

Ian Scott began his career with the Rock Island-Milan School District in 2014. He started as a 6th-grade teacher, later transitioned to teaching 5th grade, and eventually moved into the role of Student Assistance Manager (SAM) at the Rock Island Center for Math and Science (RICMS). After three years in that position, Mr. Scott was named Interim Principal at Thomas Jefferson Elementary in Milan for the 2022–2023 school year and was appointed as the permanent Principal for the 2023–2024 school year.

A passionate and dedicated educator, Mr. Scott places strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships within his school community. He believes that a positive attitude and consistent effort are essential to the learning process for both scholars and educators. At Thomas Jefferson Elementary, scholars begin each day by reciting the motto, “Be Curious and Be Kind,” a guiding principle that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

Mr. Scott resides in Eldridge, Iowa, with his wife of 20 years and their three children. He enjoys spending time outdoors and coaching his children in basketball and baseball.