Jacobs High School is dedicated to the spirit, vision, ability, and example of excellence personified in the life of Harry Darnell Jacobs.

A partial listing of Harry D. Jacobs' accomplishments includes:

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Kent State University
• Master of Science Degree - Columbia teachers college
• Post graduate work - University of Chicago Illinois
• Principal of Copley, Ohio elementary school
• Assistant principal and teacher at Dundee High School
• Principal and coach Caledonia, Ohio High School
• Principal and coach Effingham, Illinois High School
• Principal of Dundee High School
• Superintendent of District No. 217
• District 300 superintendent 1948 - 1966

During the time that Mr. Jacobs was the superintendent, 16 new schools were built in District 300.

No list however can adequately describe his devotion to the students and residents of school districts 300 and 217. If a man's life can be totaled by the degree of his contribution to society, then the life of Harry D. Jacobs carries a special meaning for all associated with Jacobs High School.

This school stands as a living monument to the ideals represented by Harry D. Jacobs.