Congratulations MMS Wrestlers! 🤼 💪🎉
Jaxtyn Howell 2024 IESA 80lb State Champion 🥇
Holden Barr 2024 IESA 119lb State Champion 🥇
Blaze Edwards 2024 IESA 65lb State 3rd Place 🥉
Pictured Left to Right: Jaxtyn Howell, Coach Fryman, Blaze Edwards, Coach Edwards, Holden Barr.
Don't forget about the Franklin Penny Wars! There is still time to help our pods raise money as we donate all funds to the student-selected, Coles County Animal Shelter. 🐱🐶
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. 💰
Franklin’s future leaders love their community and are excited about the opportunity to raise money for this wonderful cause! 🐾
ℹ️ Get more info: mcusd2.org/MHSCheerTryouts24
🎉 MHS 2024-25 Cheer Tryout Information:
🗓 April 1 & 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the MHS North Gym
🗓 April 4 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. MHS North Gym
🗓 Friday, April 5 Tryout day in the North Gym 6:00-8:00 p.m.
🤸♀️ LAST OPEN GYM CHEER DATES:
📅 Mar 11 & 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
📝 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.
**Varsity Soccer players will try out on Thursday evening because of their Friday game in Urbana.
💥 Candidates MUST be registered on SNAP. 💥
Email lorighere@mcusd2.com for more info.
Join us for an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Riddle Elementary School on Monday, March 11 from 2:00-6:00 PM in the cafeteria! Let's make a difference together! 🏫🩸💪
Congratulations to the MHS Academic Challenge team who recently placed first in Division 1500 at the Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science Regional at Lake Land College! 🎉🏆
The team will advance to the Sectional at Eastern Illinois University on March 13. 👏
Pictured: Top row: Colton Smith (2nd in English), Keenan Kersh (2nd in Math, 2nd in Computer Science), Chris Carter (1st in Engineering Graphics), Lincoln Wheeler (1st in Computer Science, 1st in Math), Dalton Short (1st in Chemistry).
Third row: Vedant Patel, Aylexis Otto, Lily Gregory, Emmalyn Whalin (3rd in Engineering Graphics), Ben Capitosti.
Second row: Aiden Hudson (1st in Physics), Kelci Irons (T-3rd in Biology), Jorun Haldorsen (2nd in Biology), Makalie Buxton (3rd in Math, 3rd in Chemistry), Alyssa Beever (1st in English, 2nd in Chemistry), Slater Trier.
Front row: Coach Brendan Aydt, Quincy Morgan (1st in Biology), Chloe Hettinger (2nd in Engineering Graphics, 2nd in Physics), Sarah Creel (3rd in English, T-3rd in Biology), Alan Hanner.
*IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OUR MCUSD2 FAMILIES*
A text meant just for our Franklin Preschool families mistakenly went out to all of district families around 7:30 a.m. this morning stating there was no school today or tomorrow due to parent teacher conference. This is NOT accurate. This is ONLY true for Franklin Preschool.
The following information is accurate:
3/7: School resumes as normal for WES,RES, MMS, MHS, LIFT
3/7: No Franklin Preschool
3/8: 2.5 Hour Early-Dismissal for WES, RES, MMS, MHS, LIFT
3/8: No Franklin Preschool
We apologize for the miscommunication.
Congrats to these Riddle art students who currently have art on display at the Eastern Illinois University Tarble Art museum through March 15th! 🎉
The art museum had a reception on February 9th to celebrate all the students who were entered. The school received a $200 check to put toward the school art program. The reception was well attended and full of great support for the arts. 🎨
To view the digital art show click the link below:
https://arttoremember.com/artshow/h35t7e
Congrats to:
Piper Gibson: Collection of unique drawings 2-D
Kyleigh Janssen: Wednesday painting
Isolde Veach: Warm color tree painting
KaMiah Browder: Wolf and sketches
Sofia Seba: Collection of drawings
Ella Draughan Candy corn drawing
William Blackwell: Patrick Mahomes drawing
Serenity Crum: Abstract bird painting
Lillian Crist: Fox painting
Izrael Tumacder: Frog painting
*Not pictured in the group photo Lillian Crist and KaMiah Browder*
The MMS Wrestling team competed at Sectionals in Jacksonville, Illinois on Saturday, March 2nd. Congratulations to all of the MMS Wrestling sectional qualifiers! 🤼♂️
We're thrilled to announce that the following wrestlers from MMS are STATE BOUND! 🥇
* Blaze Edwards
* Creed Cole
* Jaxtyn Howell
* Braylon Hooker
* Holden Barr
State will be held in DeKalb at the NIU campus this Friday and Saturday (March 8th & 9th). Congratulations and best of luck to our wrestlers! 🌟
We are excited to announce that the Sarah Bush Lincoln helicopter will land on the MHS practice football field around noon on Friday, March 8 for the Life Flights Session portion of Futures Day. 🚁
Futures Day provides many opportunities for all of our students through personalized experiences in pace, interests, and strengths to expand learning beyond the classroom walls! Students will learn about college and career paths after high school. We can't wait for Friday and we appreciate all who are participating in this event! 👩🚒🧑💼👩✈️💼
If you have any questions about Futures Day or the helicopter landing at MHS, please email dedalby@mcusd2.com 📧
We are currently experiencing phone issues within the district. We are aware of the issue and working to solve the problem. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Friendly reminder for our families: Friday, March 8th is an early dismissal day! 📢 📅
Mattoon Middle School is excited to offer families the opportunity to connect with community partners at Resource Night on March 7. Join us for a slice of pizza while you connect with the various resources in our community. 🍕👨👩👧👦
Hear from:
✅ Coles County Health Department
✅ Lake Land College TRIO
✅ Coles County Housing Authority
✅ Life Span Center
✅ ROE Attendance Specialist
✅ Digital Citizenship
✅ Life Links
✅ Children & Family Services
✅ Eastern Illinois Food Pantry
✅ Franklin Pre-K & Birth-3
✅ Coles County Extension Office
✅ Child Care Resources & Referral
✅ Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental
✅ SACIS (Counseling Services)
✅ Douglas Hart Nature Center
RSVP: bit.ly/mmsfamilynight ✉️
MHS is hosting the next Food for Thought event on Thursday, March 7th with a spotlight on school links and Future's Day. Participants will have the opportunity to explore opportunities, play board games, and enjoy dessert. RSVP with the link below:
mcusd2.org/FoodForThought 🍰🎲🧩
The Mattoon Spirit Wear Shop is open through March 8th! 🛍️
Sport your school colors and support your students at MHS, MMS, Riddle, and Williams. 📣
Shop with the link below: 🛒 🎉
mcusd2.org/ShopMattoon
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 dates at at Franklin Preschool: 📅
Wednesday, March 6th
Wednesday, April 3rd
For an appointment, please call Melinda Beals at 217-238-8800. Signed Parent/Guardian permission is required. 📞
Don't forget that our Read Across America Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days are happening next week! This is the dress up schedule for Franklin Preschool, Williams Elementary, and Riddle Elementary. We can't wait to see those outfits! 📅📖
A lot of progress has been made in the last couple of weeks at the 2024 Building Trades home. Last week, students prepared the subfloor to lay down vinyl flooring in the laundry room and engineered hardwood in the kitchen, dining room, and living room. They also applied knockdown texture in the garage and began painting the walls and ceilings. 🏠
This week, they have started installing doors, painting, and installing baseboards, window casing, and finishing the engineered hardwood. They have also completed much of the wiring. 🛠
We are thankful for the opportunity these students have to make a difference in this community and be a part of building a beautiful home for some lucky family! 👨👩👦
The MHS Corps of Cadets Invites you to the 89th annual Military Ball this weekend. Members of the community are invited to enjoy snacks, music, dancing, and the company of the Corps of Cadets. 🇺🇸
🌟 Attention Riddle Elementary School Families! 🌟
Don't forget: Fannie May Fundraiser Orders & Payments are due by March 1st! 📆
Chocolates arrive early April, perfectly timed for Easter and Mother's Day celebrations! 🍫🐰
Order forms have been sent home with students for your convenience. Check out www.ruthieanddanafundraising.com for more details.
Don't forget to purchase your 2023-2024 yearbooks! Orders are due soon. Please visit the link provided for your school below and order it online asap! 🛒
📗 Franklin: mcusd2.org/FranklinYearbook
📘 Riddle: mcusd2.org/RESYearbook
📗 Williams: mcusd2.org/WESYearbook
📘 MMS: mcusd2.org/MMSYearbook
📗 MHS: mcusd2.org/MHSYearbook
📗 MHS Inventory Clearance Sale: mcusd2.org/MHSYearbookClearance
