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Congrats to our MMS Regional Wrestling Champions! Wishing the team the best of luck at Sectionals in Jacksonville this Saturday. Go Wildcats! ππ
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Good Luck to our Mattoon Middle School Wrestlers as they enter the postseason. They will be wrestling at Mohamet at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, February 24). π€Ό
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π Exciting news! π
The Mattoon Spirit Wear Shop is now open! ποΈ
Sport your school colors and support your students at MHS, MMS, Riddle, and Williams. π£
Hurry, the shop is only open through March 8, 2024! Shop with the link below: π π
mcusd2.org/ShopMattoon
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The MHS Welding Shop is now taking orders! π₯
They are currently selling Family Name Signs in two shapes and sizes. π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦
On average, signs take around 2 weeks to create, depending on the amount of orders received. Payment is due at the time of order. Pickup is in the main office. Proceeds help purchase materials for the shop. π©
Order online: mcusd2.org/MHSWeldingShop ποΈ
For additional questions, please email karlrabe@mcusd2.com π§
Pictured is Garrett M. with an order he recently worked on.
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π Don't miss out on the Birth-3 Program Family Night!
π¦· Birth-3 Families are invited to attend this FREE event where children will learn about the importance of brushing their teeth and enjoy themed activities.
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Thursday, February 22 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at LIFT Central Illinois.
π Visit the Birth-3 webpage for more upcoming events: mcusd2.org/BirthTo3
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Riddle Elementary families are invited to an open house this Thursday from 6:00 -7:30 PM. Pizza will be provided for all attendees! π
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Franklin Preschool recently reached their Wildly Important Academic goal of reading 7,000 books! To celebrate, students voted for an ice cream celebration. We are so proud of these kids for their hard work and dedication to their goals.π¦π
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Reminder: No school on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day.πΊπΈπ
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Girls Basketball Regional Final at Charleston scheduled for tonight (2/16/24) has been postponed to tomorrow, Saturday February 17 at 1:30 PM at Charleston HS.
Bus time is 12:00 noon.
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The following is a message from Superintendent Tim Condron:
Last night, the Charleston School Community extended compassion by dedicating proceeds from the Charleston versus Mattoon boysβ basketball game to the Waterman Family in our district. We are extremely grateful for this act of kindness. We wish this was simply a note of gratitude; however we also feel the need to apologize at this time. Both during and immediately following the game, some Mattoon students made choices that do not reflect our values and expectations.
On behalf of the Mattoon School Community, we extend our sincere apologies for the decisions of some of our students and take responsibility for the inappropriate behavior exhibited. While nothing will undo those actions, we remain committed to rectify this situation.
We understand and appreciate the passion both communities share for athletics. But most importantly, last night was an opportunity to come together as one in support, as well as to cheer on our student athletes. We must take responsibility for our actions, learn from our mistakes, and work to become better to prevent them from happening again. Thank you, Charleston School Community, for your class and support in raising $3,000 for the Waterman family. This grace and kindness is deeply appreciated.
-Superintendent Tim Condron
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This year's Read Across America Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days will be March 4-8, 2024. This is the dress up schedule for Franklin Preschool, Williams Elementary, and Riddle Elementary. Which day is your student most looking forward to? π
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Mattoon High School Wave Time classes made Valentines for some pretty special friends in our community! 235 cards were handmade with love and creativity and then delivered to area residential care facilities. π₯°
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Franklin Penny Wars are happening now! Help our pods raise money as we donate all funds raised to the student-selected, Coles County Animal Shelter. π±πΆ
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 through March 22, 2024. π°
Franklinβs future leaders love their community and are excited about the opportunity to raise money for this wonderful cause! πΎ
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Students at Riddle and Williams Elementary participated in an art activity creating valentines for people in senior care facilities. State Senator Chapin Rose is the sponsor for this annual heartwarming activity. Residents of assisted living and long-term care facilities in the 51st Senate District will surely enjoy a handmade card today. π βοΈ
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π£π MHS 2024-25 Cheer Tryout Information:
π April 1 & 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the MHS North Gym
π April 4 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. MHS North Gym
π Friday, April 5 Tryout day in the North Gym 6:00-8:00 p.m.
βΉοΈ Get more info: mcusd2.org/MHSCheerTryouts24
π€ΈββοΈ OPEN GYM CHEER DATES:
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Mar 4, 6, 11, & 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
π The participant MUST have a current physical on file with the office, either at MMS or MHS. This is open to current 8th - 11th graders. The open gyms will provide participants the opportunity to experience various cheerleading skills, including jumps, flexibility, tumbling, & stunts.
π₯ Candidates MUST be registered on SNAP π₯
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π§βπ« Join our teaching staff! Open teaching positions include: π«
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Math
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Industrial Arts
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ELA
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Health/Physical Education
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Science
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The MHS Chess Team ended 2-5 at the IHSA State Chess Tournament. The final individual results were: β
Reeze Bok 1-4-1 (1.5 points)
Joshua Boley 2-3-2 (3 points)
Connor Gergeni 1-1 (1 point)
Liam Gibson 1-1 (1 point)
Aiden Hudson 3-1-3 (4.5 points)
Keenan Kersh 3-2-1 (3.5 points)
Gavin Maugeri 2-4-1 (2.5 points)
Noah Noble 2-5 (2 points)
Xander Osborne 2-2-1 (2.5 points)
Vedant Patel 0-2 (0 points)
Connor Weber 1-1 (1 point)
Lincoln Wheeler 2-1 (2 points)
Congrats to the team on a great season! π
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Riddle Elementary Art students Jansen M. and Maddox L. took an origami concept to the next level by creating an American Flag. The students first learned how to fold paper into individual pieces that would form a paper box. On one of the cold inside recess days, they gathered some paper and successfully achieved their goal of creating an origami flag. We are so proud of their work! πΊπΈ
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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! π₯³π―ββοΈ
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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! π₯³β
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