The Mattoon Wavettes and Purrfections will be heading to IDTA Dance State on Saturday, February 10, 2024. State is held in Springfield at the Bank of Springfield Center. Competition will begin at 7:30 am and awards are scheduled for 9:45 pm. The Mattoon school district will be competing with 8 routines total. Natalie Forsythe and Stella Rankin will perform their State title holding solos as well. Anyone not able to make the competition but wanting to tune in can subscribe to the live feed through Mr. Video. Help us wish them the best of luck! 🥳👯♀️
The MHS Chess Team arrived at the Peoria Civic Center for the IHSA State Chess Tournament this morning. Help us wish them the best of luck! 🥳♟
Franklin Preschool families are invited to learn and enjoy a healthy dinner with Fit-2-Serve at this FREE event on February 27th. Child care will be provided! RSVP to secure a spot by calling Franklin at 217-238-8800. 🥗🥦
The first Riddle vs. Williams Youth Basketball competition was held on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Riddle came out on top in both the boys and girls games. 🎉
Youth Athletics is offered to our 4th and 5th graders at both Williams and Riddle Elementary Schools. Basketball season runs through February 15th and serves as an introduction to the sport, during which students learn and improve on the basic skills. 🏀
Mattoon High School had their Winter MAP Incentive on February 1st. Students who met or exceeded their projected growth target on all 3 MAP assessments for January got to order a Ginger Ale’s drink. We had 103 students who earned the incentive! 🥤
Recently, our Birth to Three Home Visitors and students from LIFT helped to stuff Crib Bags at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital. Inside the bags are books that were provided by the Kiwanis Club of Mattoon for every newborn child and their family to start their early literacy journey. Thank you to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital and the Kiwanis Club of Mattoon! 👶
Franklin Preschool recently created thank you cards for those who attended First Responder Day. The kids had so much fun at the event and we appreciate all those who came and all those who serve our community! 🚓🚒
The Spring Rotary High School Athletic Heart Screening Event will take place on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to noon at The Heart Center at SBL in Mattoon. This is available at no cost for athletes ages 15-17. Forms must be turned in by Friday, February 16 and can be found at this link: www.sarahbush.org/rotary-heart-scan/ ❤️
Each year, the Mattoon CUSD #2 School District and the Department of Early Childhood offer parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts, and motor skills. This is done through Preschool Round Up - free developmental screenings for 2 to 5-year-olds. Vision and hearing screenings are also provided, free of charge. 👶👧
2024 screening dates at at Franklin Preschool: 📅
Wednesday, February 7th
Wednesday, March 6th
Wednesday, April 3rd
For an appointment, please call Melinda Beals at 217-238-8800. Signed Parent/Guardian permission is required. 📞
mcusd2.org/PreschoolRoundUp
Mark your calendars for Read Across America Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days March 4-8, 2024. This is the dress up schedule for Franklin Preschool, Williams Elementary, and Riddle Elementary. 📅📖
Need a Valentine's Day gift idea? Why not purchase something that supports our MHS students! 💞
💐 Flower Arrangements created by the MHS Floral Design Class
🍬 Freeze Dried Candy created by the MHS Food Production Class
👨👩👧👦 Family Signs created by the MHS welding shop
🍓 Freshly Picked Florida Strawberries supporting the MHS FFA.
🛍️ Order online: mcusd2.org/MHSOrder
*Flowers & candy must be ordered by Friday, February 2nd, 2024.*
Franklin Preschool students and families are invited to attend the Valentine Dance & Book Sale on February 8th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. 💌
We can't wait for this sweet event! 💖
The MHS Chess Team finished the Mattoon Sectional with a record of 3-1 on Saturday, January 27th. The team qualified for the IHSA State Chess Tournament that will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on February 9th and 10th and will go to State with a record of 20-7-1. ♟
Mrs. Ruppert and Ms. McCoy's classes at Williams Elementary School recently participated in a blanket-making and donation project for The Haven. This project was dreamed up by Mrs. Ruppert's 2nd graders, and they graciously invited Ms. McCoy's class to join in on the project. 🌟 🤝 🎉
After generous donations from students' families, the students worked to cut and tie over 65 blankets to donate to The Haven! 💖 We are so proud of them for seeing a need and using their leadership to make such a positive impact in our community. It is undeniable proof that even our youngest leaders can make a HUGE difference! 👧👦
Chris Davis from he Haven expressed gratitude, saying,, "We are extremely thankful for the blanket donation, the passion, and kindness shown. I truly believe these young people are world changers, and I appreciate their authenticity." 🙏
Franklin Penny Wars are just around the corner! Help our pods raise money as we donate all funds raised to the student-selected, Coles County Animal Shelter. 🐱🐶
We invite all Franklin Preschool students and families, as well as the Mattoon community, to bring in spare change or dollars to the Franklin Preschool Main Office from February 1 to March 22, 2024. 💰
Franklin’s future leaders love their community and are excited about the opportunity to raise money for this wonderful cause! 🐾
The Ag Food Science class at MHS recently had a freeze dryer installed! They have been using it daily. Students are learning about food preservation, food regulations, and copyright rules. Of course, students also get the benefit of testing out their work! 😋
Students have been making different types of candy, marshmallows, candy pickles, and have recently been getting into fruits. 🍎🍭🍬
A big night for wrestling tonight throughout the district! Come cheer on our wrestlers! 🤼
Due to the inclement weather producing slick road conditions, the decision has been made to cancel all extra curricular games, events, and practices for Monday, January 22, 2024.
Thank you for your ongoing support and please be safe.
Due to inclement weather producing slick road conditions, Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools will be closed Monday, January 22, 2024. This includes all sessions at LIFT Central Illinois. There will be no e-Learning.
A decision will be made by noon determining whether practices and other extracurricular events will be postponed. Coaches will notify the students.
As a result of this emergency day, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 will now be a student attendance day.
MHS Drama presents Winter One Acts this Friday at MHS in room 509. The first show will run 5:30-7:00 p.m. and the second show will run from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.
