Mattoon Community Unit School District 2

Mattoon High School will host "Food For Thought" an Academic Spotlight Night on Tuesday, November 28th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 🌟 Families will get to enjoy a meal, play board games, and explore the academic opportunities students have at MHS. 🍰 RSVP with the link below: 🍽️🍰 mcusd2.org/FoodForThoughtRSVP

8 months ago, MCUSD2

Join us for Food For Thought: Academic Spotlight Night. Event Details: Tuesday, November 28th 6-7:30 PM at MHS. RSVP today to enjoy food and dessert! mcusd2.org/FoodForThoughtRSVP

Riddle Elementary School recently hosted a book fair. Customers were given the option to donate change from their purchases to help buy books for One Stop Community Christmas. Donations added up to nearly $100! We were able to buy thirty-one awesome books that will be wonderful Christmas gifts. Thank you to all of our shoppers—your support is a win-win for everyone! 🙌 🎁🎄📚

8 months ago, MCUSD2

MHS Winter Guard Auditions will take place November 13- 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please bring a water bottle and wear clothes that are easy to move and stretch in (no jeans). Equipment will be provided. See you there! 🙌

8 months ago, MCUSD2

Winter Guard Auditions: November 13-15 5:30-7:30 PM MHS Cafeteria.Equipment will be provided

Riddle Elementary School families are invited to Family Reading Night on Thursday, November 16th from 6:00-7:30 PM. 🌟📖 Get ready for an exciting journey around the school, where reading is the key to success. Every student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, so let's make it a fantastic family adventure! 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Upon arrival, you'll receive your very own Reading Passport. Visit 3 classrooms of your choice to earn 3 stamps, which will unlock a world of reading opportunities. ✈️ Our classrooms will illuminate essential aspects of phonics and literacy, boosting your reading skills in the process. 📖 To reserve your spot, please RSVP by November 9th with the link below: mcusd2.org/RESFamilyReadingNight.

8 months ago, MCUSD2

You're Invited to Family Reading Night! Passport to reading succces. Thursday, November 16th 6-7:30. We're taking Riddle families on an adventure around the school! A parent or guardian is required to accompany students through the tour, so make it a family adventure!Upon arriving, visitors will receive a special Reading Passport. Visitors will select 3 classrooms to visit to earn 3 stamps for their "Reading Passort". Classrooms will highlight important areas of phonics & literacy to boost reading skills. The entire family is encouraged to attend and show students that reading is a passport to success...AND FUN! Families must RSVP by November 9th by calling 217-238-3800 or by visiting mcusd2.org/RESFamilyReadingNight.

Williams Elementary families are invited to attend Once Upon a Math Night on Thursday, November 16th, from 6:00-7:30 PM! 🌟✨ We're embarking on an enchanting math adventure around Williams, and we want you to be part of it. Bring your family along as we explore the magical world of math together! 🏰 Build castles 🎯 Test your estimation skills 🔍 Solve story problems in escape rooms 📏 Measure the length of Rapunzel's hair 🍕 Pizza provided It's all about making math FUN for everyone! Remember, a parent or guardian must accompany students. RSVP by November 9th with the link below to secure your spot: mcusd2.org/OnceUponAMathNight See you there! 👪📚

8 months ago, MCUSD2

You're invited to Once Upon a Math Night Thursday, November 16th 6-7:30 P.M.We’re taking Williams families on an adventure around the school! A parent or guardian is required to accompany students through the tour, so make it a family adventure!Upon arriving, visitors will be given a map to enchanted math lands. Families will be able to build castles, try their luck at estimation, solve story problems to break out of escape rooms, measure lengths of Rapunzel’s hair, and so much more. Classrooms will highlight important areas of number sense to boost math skills. The entire family is encouraged to attend and show students that math is FUN! Families must RSVP by November 9th by calling 217-238-2800 or by visiting mcusd2.org/OnceUponAMathNight.

SkillsUSA is having a fundraiser to help students earn money for Fall LEAD Conference, community service, social activities, State Competition, and National Competition. Checks can be made out to Mattoon High School Attention: Laura Roberts. For additional payment or order questions, email lauraroberts@mcusd2.com. 👕 Make a purchase with the link below: 👇 mcusd2.org/SkillsUSAFundraiser

8 months ago, MCUSD2

SkillsUSA Fundraiser. mcusd2.org/SkillsUSAFundraiser - Choose the shirt color and print on the front or back! T-shirts $15, Long Sleeve T-shirt $20, Sweatshirts $25, Hoodies $30.

5 Tips for IAR Testing November 7th and November 9th📝 🔹 Tip 1: Get a good night's sleep 😴 🔹 Tip 2: Stay organized 📚 🔹 Tip 3: Eat a nutritious breakfast 🍳 🔹 Tip 4: Read carefully 🕵️‍♀️ 🔹 Tip 5: Double-check your work ✅ We are wishing our students the best of luck this week! You've got this! 💪

8 months ago, MCUSD2

5 Tips for IAR Testing. Get a Good Night's Sleep. Getting plenty of sleep improves a child's cognitive function, memory retention, and problem-solving abilities, ultimately leading to better test performance and academic success. Stay Organized: Prepare the night before by laying out your student’s belongings. This starts the day with a sense of organization and reduced stress. It allows them to arrive at school early feeling calm. Eat a Nutritional Breakfast: Eating a nutritious breakfast before a test provides a child with the energy and focus needed to sustain their cognitive functions throughout the exam, improving their concentration and alertness. Read Carefully: Remind your student to read each question and answer choice carefully. Make sure they understand what is being asked before choosing an answer. Double-Check Work: If time permits, encourage your students to go back and review their answers. It's easy to make simple mistakes that can be corrected with a second look. IAR Testing for Grades 3-8 Takes Place on November 7th and November 9th.

Katrina Farris and Tonya Reynolds from our Birth to 3 Program will be teaching another free 9-week DCFS Sanctioned Parenting Class starting in December. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. at the Mattoon Public Library. Reserve your spot in class before it fills up by calling 217-246-6346. 📱

8 months ago, MCUSD2

Parenting Class. FREE 9-week DCFS Sanctioned Class. Dinner & Childcare provided. Classes will meet tuesdays from 5-6:15 pm at the mattoon public library. reserve your sport in class: Email bodycheryl@yahoo.com

Exciting news! 🎶 Thirteen Mattoon High School Band students and 3 MHS Choir students were selected to participate in the ILMEA District 5 Festivals taking place on November 4th (Jazz) and November 18th (Band, Choir, and Orchestra) at Eastern Illinois University. These students were selected based on an arduous audition process. They all worked hard and we are proud of them for this high accomplishment! 🌟 Justin Hunt (band) and Zach Smith (choir) are the MHS Directors. 🎼

9 months ago, MCUSD2

After working with the phone company, the issue has been resolved, and all phone lines throughout the district are working properly.

9 months ago, MCUSD2

🎓 Join us for a Financial Aid Process Presentation! 🤝 The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is hosting a presentation to guide current Juniors and Seniors through the FAFSA changes. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 9th 🕠 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. 📍 Location: MHS Cafe Don't miss this opportunity to simplify your financial aid journey. See you there! 👏

9 months ago, MCUSD2

The financial aid process can be overwhelming to navigate for students and parents. With the many changes coming to the FAFSA, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) would like to offer a presentation about the Financial Aid process to current Juniors and Seniors. Financial Aid Process Presentation Provided by ISAC. Thursday, November 9th 5:30-6:30 p.m. MHS Cafe

For the month of November, we are asking Franklin families to help make a difference together! Bring in a NEW book to Franklin Preschool to donate to One Stop Community Christmas. 📖 Each book your student donates earns them a raffle ticket for a chance to win a weekly prize. Let's spread the joy of reading and giving! 🎁📚🎉

9 months ago, MCUSD2

Franklin Preschool Book Drive to support One Stop Community Christmas. November 1-November 30. Franklin Preschool 1201 S 6th st. Mattoon Il 61938. Bring in a NEW book to Franklin this month to donate to One Stope Community Christmas! Each book donated will earn you a raffle ticket to win a weekly prize

We are aware of phone outages affecting several buildings throughout the district. We are currently working closely with the phone company to resolve this as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

9 months ago, MCUSD2

📚Yearbook Information! 📸 📖 Order your MHS 2024 Yearbook and/or Recognition Ad now! 🌟 👉 Visit mcusd2.org/2024Yearbook to place your order. 📷 Senior Photos for the Yearbook/Newspaper: Don't forget to submit your senior pictures by December 1, 2023. 🗓️ Please email school-appropriate, high-resolution 5"x7", 300 DPI photos to lauraroberts@mcusd2.com. 📜 Looking for past yearbooks (1970-2022)? You're in luck! 🕰️ Order them at mcusd2.org/YearbookInventorySale

9 months ago, MCUSD2

Senior Yearbook Information: Order a MHS 2024 Yearbook & Recognition Ad: mcusd2.org/2024Yearbook Senior Photos for Yearbook/Newspaper: Submit by December 1, 2023. Please email school appropriate, high resolution 5x7, 300 dpi to lauraroberts@mcusd2.com. order a past yearbook (1970-2022): mcusd2.org/YearbookInventorySale

Our Transportation Department found the golden ticket to the Chocolate Factory at Celebrate Downtown Mattoon's Trunk-or-Treat this past weekend! 🍫🎫🚗

9 months ago, MCUSD2

The Riddle Bulletin Board crew has been supplying some building beautification to our cafeteria.🎨 Ella, Kamiaha, and Serenity brought their creative minds together to brainstorm some Fall ideas, and the result is a picture-perfect bulletin board that's adding a touch of magic to our Riddle cafeteria! 🖌️🍂 Big shoutout to this talented trio for their hard work and dedication. Thank you for making a difference! 🙌💚

9 months ago, MCUSD2

Last week, young adventurers from Mrs. Kimball's and Miss Brewer's class at Franklin Preschool took a field trip to The Great Pumpkin Patch! 🌾🚜 They hopped on a wagon ride, made some new furry friends while observing a variety of farm animals, and enjoyed a picnic lunch. 🐮🐔🥪 At the end of the day, each student got to take home their very own mini pumpkin as a souvenir. 🧡🎃 Everyone had a fantastic time! 🤗✨

9 months ago, MCUSD2

Riddle Elementary School has updated the meal menu for next week (October 30-November 3). Please click the link below to view the new menu. 🍎👇 mcusd2.org/RESMenu

9 months ago, MCUSD2

Updated Menu! View the updated Riddle meal menu. mcusd2.org/RESMenu

Big thanks to the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce for organizing the 20th Anniversary of the Business Expo at the Cross County Mall on October 5, 2023. 🎉 We were delighted to have representatives from the district, including Transportation, MHS, and LIFT Central Illinois, who had the opportunity to connect with many members of our community. 🤝🏢

9 months ago, MCUSD2

Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2023

🌟Gratitude Post 🌟 A heartfelt shoutout to the amazing individuals who made this possible: Lori Diltz Collings, Anthony James Nichols, and Area Education Credit Union, Mattoon! 🙏 Your generosity has made an impact in our community. Thanks to your donations, the Birth to 3 Program was recently able to pack over 70 crib bags for Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital. 🏥 Each of these bags were filled with a book for the newborns born throughout the month of October. 🍼📚 It's wonderful to welcome these precious babies into the world with a little extra warmth and comfort. 💕

9 months ago, MCUSD2