Mattoon Community Unit School District 2

​Riddle Elementary School is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, March 13 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. The drive will take place in the school cafeteria. All blood types are needed.

English I Students at MHS recently participated in symbolism sculptures upon completion of their Book Club Unit. Students were tasked with using play-doh to create a sculpture depicting a symbol from their novel. Students had to provide an explanation of their symbol and how it connects to their self-selected novel.

Riddle Families- Riddle PTA needs your help to hit its goal! Register and enter at least 20 contacts on your personal donation page for a chance to win this COOL fridge stuffed with cash! #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

We have an exciting update for MHS Future's Day on Wednesday (3/1)! We will have an Air EVAC helicopter coming for students interested in becoming a First Responder. There will be nearly 80 different options for students to explore during the day including college, trade, and career paths. Shout out to the planning team for Futures Day - a mix of staff and freshman-senior students. Students work to analyze data to help make joint decisions and create and distribute digital and print content surrounding the event. Student & member, Maisy helped to create this graphic.

Riddle Families- Check out the materials coming home with your student today on how you can help Riddle PTA! Make sure you register and enter 10 or more contacts to get in on the FUN! Step it UP! is launching thanks to our friends at POP! #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

The MHS Corps of Cadets is hosting the 88th Annual Military Ball. Members of the community, 50 years or older, are invited to enjoy snacks, music, dancing, and the company of the Corps of Cadets.

Congratulations to the MMS 7th grade volleyball team on a great season!

Riddle Families! Step it UP! Is about to launch thanks to our friends at POP! We’re empowering our kids to make a difference at our school. Plus they’ll earn some cool prizes! Look for more information to come home with your students from the Riddle PTA on Monday. Are you ready? #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

Join the team! We are currently looking for Full Time Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Drivers & Aides 🚌 + Flexible Schedule ⌚️ + Earn extra Income 💰 + Build personal relationships with students + families 👥 Full-Time Bus Drivers receive: +Guaranteed 4 hours a day + Health Insurance + Paid Holidays + Personal Leave & Sick Leave + IMRF Retirement + District will assist in training to obtain Illinois Bus Driver License To apply or find out more information click the link below: https://bit.ly/mcusd2-apply

The MMS band is fundraising to go on a spring trip. They are selling puff pastries, puff crust pizza, butter hearts and butter braids, cookies, and coffee through Perfect Pastries Fundraising. The orders must be turned in with money by March 6th and the products will be delivered March 21st. Order with the link below or contact an MMS band student: bit.ly/MMSBandPastries

Parents & guardians of Franklin Preschool & Birth-3 students are invited to this FREE nutrition education event on Tuesday, February 28th from 5:30-7:00 pm! Make a healthy snack and enjoy a healthy dinner with Fit-2-Serve as the guest speaker! Please RSVP by calling 217-238-8800.

The Birth to 3 Program is hosting their February Family Night tomorrow (2/23) from 5-6 PM at the LIFT building (121 S. 17th St.). The event will offer sensory play, fine and gross motor skill activities, songs, snacks, and a story. Please RSVP by the end of the day. Birth to 3 is a free program open to anyone in the Mattoon CUSD #2 District who is expecting or who has a child aged 3 or younger. If you have questions, call Katrina at 217-238-8906.

Franklin Preschool is inviting all to come out and enjoy a meal at El Vaquero in Mattoon anytime today (Tuesday, February 21st). 10% of your bill will be donated back to Franklin Preschool!

Today (Tuesday, 2/22), MHS students will be able to try out a fresh salad at lunch, locally sourced from the school's Ag Department! Students have been working on this romaine tower and are excited for their first opportunity to utilize it.

Riddle students have completed their 2022-23 School Year Mural. The mural depicts a blend of two great artworks from history. The painting blends Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night with the woodblock print called Great Wave off Kanagawa made by Hokusai. The two paintings work together framing the town of Mattoon. The town of Mattoon is also bordered by a nice cornfield which transitions and flows into the Mattoon School District logo. Special thanks to all the students that helped on this project. The mural will be the centerpiece for the Riddle School Cafeteria.

Franklin Preschool students are raising funds to help Douglas Hart rebuild the inside of their visitor center after their pipes froze in December. Bring in your pennies or spare change through March 31st to help your student's pod race to the top and earn a special class prize!

Franklin Preschool is inviting all to come out and enjoy a meal at El Vaquero this Tuesday (February 21st). 10% of your bill will be donated back to Franklin Preschool!

The Birth to 3 Program is hosting their February Family Night on the 23rd from 5-6 PM at the LIFT building (121 S. 17th St.). The event will offer sensory play, fine and gross motor skill activities, songs, snacks, and a story. Please RSVP by the 22nd. Birth to 3 is a free program open to anyone in the Mattoon CUSD #2 District who is expecting or who has a child aged 3 or younger. If you have questions, call Katrina at 217-238-8906.

Diapers to Diplomas! MHS Senior Jason Skocy holds one of LIFT's littlest leaders, illustrating just how lucky we are to serve families and kiddos as they grow into the incredible young adults they are meant to be!

MMS is holding Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2023-2024 school year. You must complete the following requirements by February 24th: 1. Registered on 8to18 2. Sign all paperwork on 8to18 3. Have an updated sports physical on file in the MMS office 4. 3 Teacher recommendation forms (link in tryout packet) 5. Attend all 4 days of clinics and tryouts Get all the information you need in the tryout packet linked below: bit.ly/MMS-Cheerleading-Tryouts