In November, Mrs. Dowd's 4th and 5th Grade Special Education Class at Riddle Elementary took a field trip to learn about the different artifacts from local veterans and their families that were on display at the museum in the train depot. 🫡
While there, they learned about Mattoon’s connection with several important historical figures, such as US Grant, Abraham Lincoln, Lawrence Riddle, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. 🇺🇸
Elf on the Shelf fun at Riddle Elementary School. 🤣🧑🎄
First graders from Riddle Elementary went caroling yesterday to spread holiday cheer. They visited Brookstone Estates North and South, Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Copper Creek Cottages, and our Board of Education & Administrative Office. They also sang to secretaries and Principal Kleiss! 🎄🌟
Wishing our students a wonderful Winter Break! Teachers will return on January 3rd and students will be welcomed back on January 4th. See you then!❄️⛄️
The St. Louis Cardinals Caravan is coming to Lake Land College January 14, 2024! Get your tickets today at the LLC Field House Athletics Office or Washington Savings Bank. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, call 217-234-5333. ⚾️🌭
Mattoon High School hosted its first annual Academic Spotlight night on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. This event was partnered with Food for Thought, a subcommittee of MHS students and staff passionate about increasing family engagement at MHS. 🥧💭
Families were able to engage in the many academic opportunities identified by students as outstanding, influential, or memorable. Featured were internship opportunities, Personalized Pace Math, American Sign Language activities, Computer Maintenance coding drones, Physics creating catapults, and rocket creation. 🚀💻
In addition, MHS senior Jo A. cooked food for all guests as her capstone project for her Culinary Arts pathway at LIFT, and Noah N. filmed and edited the footage for his capstone project for the Broadcasting pathway at LIFT. Families could also play board games with the Game Club during the evening. These students were incredible leaders throughout the entire event. 👩🍳 📽
We are so proud of all of our student leaders who are passionate about spotlighting the amazing opportunities MHS students have each day, serving our community, and engaging families. 🤝
Pictured are the Riddle Elementary Art Contest winners from November. Students were given the opportunity to disguise a turkey. All entries were put on display and fifth grade, student leader Jaynah T. announced the contest winners over the school intercom. Pictured are the winners with Jaynah. From left to right KeAra B., Maddy P., Dominic F., Aleenah B., Cohenn P., Kyleigh J., Kale P., and Jaynah. 🎉🦃 🎨
We are looking forward to seeing who will win the challenge of decorating an evergreen tree this month! 🌲
Students in Ms. McCoy's class at Williams Elementary School recently completed a 100 book drive for One Stop Community Christmas. 🎁📚
Ms. McCoy stated, "I am so proud of my students. This all began with a student noticing the book box at the front of their building was empty. From there, the class discussed the importance of programs like One Stop and how much brighter it can make someone's holiday season. The students then took it upon themselves to share this information with their families and a challenge was born! I love their kind hearts and how they strive to make the world a better place." 💚💛
Great work to everyone involved in this project! 👏
📢MCUSD2 Families📢
Did you know that breakfasts and lunches are provided at no charge to our students throughout the entire 2023-24 school year? 🥗🥪🍎🍽️
Check out our monthly menus here: mcusd2.org/MonthlyFoodMenu
Congratulations to these Franklin Preschoolers who recently celebrated crushing their reading and math goals! Some of the students were even able to silly string a teacher! 😂🎊
Representatives from Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha recently visited Riddle Elementary School and picked up a collection of socks from the school’s student-led sock drive for One Stop Community Christmas. 🧦
Students from Mrs. Simpson's Kindness Cafe Group organized the drive that collected 852 pairs of socks! 🎄
One Stop Community Christmas took place this past weekend at Lake Land College. 🎁
Don't miss the MHS Winter Concert tonight! We hope you join us to hear the sounds of the season. 🎤🎷🎼
...And all through Riddle Elementary School not a student was stirring, not even Mrs. Kleiss! The gifts were displayed on the table with care in hopes that the students soon would be there! 🎁
This is the week the kids have been waiting for! Students will have the chance to purchase gifts for family and friends this week during their assigned shopping time at the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop Experience. 🐧
Friday fun was recently taken to the next step... SURGERY! 🏥👩⚕️
Students in 3rd-grade classes at Williams Elementary were recently able to put on surgeon gear and get their hands dirty in some hands-on pretend surgery. Sarah Bush generously donated surgeon items to help the students take on their roles! Future doctors, nurses, and dentists in the making! 🦷😷💉
Join MHS for Holiday Dress-Up Days next week! Students will also be participating in door decorating and other fun activities throughout the month!🎄
We are now hiring custodians and sub-custodians! 🤝
✅ Retirement Benefits
✅ Paid Time Off
✅ Regionally Competitive Pay
✅ Rich Culture
Apply online:👇
bit.ly/mcusd2-apply
Don't forget the shopping at Riddle Elementary School starts next week! Make sure your child has written their lists and checked it twice for the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop Experience! 🐧🎁🛍
Franklin Preschool is having their Winter Family Night on Thursday, December 7th from 6:00-7:00 PM. Activities include:❄️
📚🤶 Read-a-loud session with Mrs. Claus
📸🎅Photo shoot with Santa
🎄✂️ Christmas tree craft
🥕🦌 Reindeer food
🍪🎨 Sugar cookie decorating
🎁✨ Ornament making
On Saturday, November 18th, multiple Mattoon students from the middle school and high school participated in the ILMEA District 5 Honors Festival at EIU. It was a great day of music with students from all over Central Illinois. We are so proud of our students! 🎼🎤
Mark your calendars for the Birth to 3 Program's December events! For more information on the program visit the Birth to 3 page.👇
mcusd2.org/BirthTo3
