The Virden Community Unit School District #4 operates high, middle and elementary schools. It offers various honors, college preparatory and advanced-placement courses. The school provides education in various subjects that includes English, social studies, science, math, and health and physical education. In addition, it provides various vocational and technical education programs. It offers various educational programs in fine arts, agriculture, foreign languages, business education, computers, photography and driver education. It offers various sports activities, such as football, basketball, vollyball and baseball. It also provides various extracurricular activities, such as band and the National Honor Society. The school district provides basic instruction in creative writing and mathematical skills. It organizes various science fairs and exhibitions. The school district is located in Virden, Ill.