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 upcoming screening date at at Franklin Preschool: 📅
Wednesday, April 3rd
For an appointment, please call Melinda Beals at 217-238-8800. Signed Parent/Guardian permission is required. 📞
Interested in becoming a multisport athlete in Cheer & Dance? Fill out the interest form at mcusd2.org/CheerDanceInterestForm ✨🎀📣
Big thanks to Bub at 101.3 WMCI, who recently interviewed some of our Birth to 3 staff to chat about their upcoming Mom's Night Out event that will take place on May 23 at LIFT from 5-7 for families enrolled in Birth-3 and Little Leaders. 🎉👩👧👦
Moms will be able to create a spa basket and enjoy refreshments. Childcare will be provided and fifty gift baskets will be raffled off at the end of the evening! 🎁🎨👧
Thirty-five local businesses have donated so far to make this event possible! If anyone would like to donate or learn more about the event, they can call Katrina at 217-238-8906. 📞
Pictured left to right is Nancy Jeisy, Bub McCullough, and Katrina Farris.
Join MHS Winterguard for Family and Friends night on Thursday April 4th. They will be performing their 2024 Winterguard show entitled "It's Just Another Wolf" before they head off to compete in the circuit Championships on April 6th in Springfield MO. 🐺
On Saturday, March 16th, MMS Band and Choir students traveled to St. Anthony Grade School to compete in the IESA Solo and Ensemble. The students had a very successful day, with 20 band performances and all 6 choir performances earning a 1 rating and 2 band performances earning a 2 rating. Two band students, Rachel Catt and Meagan Moore, were also awarded "Best of Day" in their performance rooms for their brass solos. We are very proud of the hard work and dedication shown by these MMS music students! 🎼
Youth Track & Field registration for 4th and 5th-graders at Riddle and Williams opens April 5th. The season will run from April 22 to May 16. Get your sports physicals now to be able to participate! 👟 Find additional information at mcusd2.org/athletics. 🌐
SkillsUSA is having a fundraiser to help students earn money for conferences, competitions, and activities. 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
Riddle Kindergarten students recently learned about community helpers which included welcoming special guests from the Mattoon Fire Department, Dr. Myles Hastings, and Denise Porter from the Public Library. We would like to extend our thanks for their visit! 🚒📚🦷
Mattoon CUSD #2 is excited to announce it has recently received a $10,000 Safety Grant through the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT). This grant will provide funding for the installation of new security cameras throughout various locations on school premises.
The Safety Grant, underscores the importance of prioritizing safety measures within educational environments.
Pictured from left to right, are MCUSD #2 Superintendent Tim Condron, MCUSD #2 Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources David Skocy, and Co-Director of Law Enforcement Practice at Insurance Program Managers Group, Joshua Blackwell, on behalf of ICRMT.
“We appreciate Mr. Blackwell’s guidance and support throughout the grant process,” said Skocy. “His efforts have enabled us to access resources that will strengthen our safety initiatives.”
Just a reminder, there will be no school from March 25th to April 1st for Spring Break! Enjoy your time off! Students will return on April 2nd. 🌸
Twenty-six 4th and 5th grade students from Riddle and Wiliams Elementary Schools recently enjoyed a field trip to Barnes and Noble in Champaign to select books for their school libraries. These students worked hard to earn a spot on this coveted trip by been reading Bluestem books. While there, students toured the store, saw the latest published children's books, and picked out books for their fellow readers back in Mattoon. To finish the day, students enjoyed ice cream at Dairy Queen. It was a great day a day of shopping, ice cream, and laughter! 📚🛍️🍦
The Mattoon Middle School Scholastic Bowl team competed in the Crestwood Classic Scholastic Bowl Tournament on Thursday, March 14th. The team earned a 3-1 record at the event, with victories over Shiloh, Chrisman, and Charleston to capture 3rd place. Pictured in front (L-R) are Grayson Matthews, Adam Burrell, Evan Overmyer, Cole Scheffer, and Liam Kai. Back row (L-R) are Matthew Hampton, Rylan Spencer, Coach Mark Koon, Madisyn Frank, and Beckett Hild. 🥉🎉
The Mattoon Girls Softball Association Babe Ruth Clinics are coming up. Email mattoongirlssoftball1@gmail.com for a registration form. Forms must be submitted by April 11. The draft for players will be held in the evening of the clinic. Games are scheduled to start May 13.
The MHS Chess Team is holding its Giving Bean Coffee and Tea Fundraiser! ♟☕
If you live in the greater Mattoon area, please use the following website and give a specific team member's ID# and team members will deliver the coffee or tea directly to you (the team will receive 40% of sales):
www.givingbean.com/orderform/access.php?partnerid=1da2b
The following website can be used to order coffee and tea to be sent to you directly from Giving Bean if you do not live in the greater Mattoon area (the team will receive 25% of sales on most items):
www.givingbean.com/store/home.php?partner=1da2b
Team members with the most sales will receive prizes. The team member ID #s are:
Keenan Kersh: Keenan-K-4
Reeze Bok: Reeze-B-5
Joshua Boley: Joshua-B-6
Gavin Maugeri: Gavin-M-7
Noah Noble: Noah-N-8
Xander Osborne: Xander-O-9
Lincoln Wheeler: Lincoln-W-10
Vaughn Prince: Vaughn-P-11
Aiden Hudson: Aiden-H-12
Liam Gibson: Liam-G-13
Connor Weber: Connor-W-16
Parker Spear: Parker-S-18
Connor Gergeni: Connor-G-19
Kalab Smith: Kalab-S-20
Liam Hocking: Liam-H-21
Vedant Patel: Vedant-P-22
Ethan Freeman: Ethan-F-23
Tristan Porter: Tristan-P-24
Mark Steber: Mark-S-2
Kyle Miles: Kyle-M-17
Jeremy Gibson: General-S-0
Several Mattoon High School Chorus students attended the Solo and Ensemble Contest at Heritage High School in Broadlands, Illinois on Saturday, March 2nd. The students performed a variety of solos and duets ranging from classical and folk tunes to contemporary and musical theater. MHS Choir received 11 first place rankings and 1 second place ranking. The students are under the direction of Mr. Zach Smith and were piano-accompanied by Ethan Hayward. We are so proud of all of our singers! 🎉🎼🎤🏆
Jeremy Arthur
Sadie Brazzell
Christopher Carter
Natasha Carter
Rylee Elmendorf
Clayton Gray
Genevieve Wright
Aubry Snoddy
Elexa Vail
🌟💃✨ MHS & MMS Dance Team Tryout Information 🌟💃✨
🗓️ Clinics:
👉 Monday, April 22 & Tuesday, April 23: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
👉 Wednesday, April 24: 7:30-9:00 p.m.
👉 Thursday, April 25: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
📍 Where: MHS North Gym
🗓️ Tryouts:
👉 Friday, April 26: Starting at 4:00 p.m.
📍 Where: MHS North Gym
ELIGIBILITY: Tryouts are open to all students attending Mattoon Middle School or High School during the 2024-2025 school year. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the team!
To sign up for tryouts, email maliasmith@ccusd2.com with:
📧 Your name
📧 Grade in school
📧 Phone number
For more details, visit mcusd2.org/DanceTryouts24 🌐
Interested in becoming a multisport athlete in Cheer & Dance? Fill out the interest form at mcusd2.org/CheerDanceInterestForm ✨🎀📣
Parent participation in this statewide parent survey with ISBE, helps guide improvements in your child's school. Your identity and individual survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. The survey takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete. Click the link below and enter your child’s school. We appreciate your time and responses. 📝
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
Best of luck to our MHS students as they prepare for testing next week. Stay calm, stay focused, and give it your all! You've got this! 🌟📚
Join us for the MHS Spring Musical, "May We All, A New Country Musical" at Lake Land College March 21st and 22nd. 🎵 🎭
The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and admission is just $10! 💃🕺
Show synopsis:
"Harmony, Tennessee used to be called "the town that sings", but music and joy are seldom heard on its streets these days. Singer Jenna Coates left Harmony years ago to chase fame in Nashville - only to return disillusioned and discouraged. Now Jenna will need to face the music, reconnect with the people she left behind, and make peace with her past to save herself and the small town she loves.
"May We All" has a treasure trove of country hits made famous by Florida Georgia Line, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, and more. And introducing two original songs co-written by Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. (From MTI). 🎶 🤠
Our students and staff had so much fun with the Read Across America Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days March 4-8! What a fun week of laughter, creativity, and reading! 📚🎉 📖
