
March 10, 2025
Student registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Current Student Registration If your child is returning to Mattoon Schools, even if it is a new building, click...

March 25, 2025
The Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2 has been made aware of, and is actively responding to, reports of criminal charges filed outside of Coles County involving a Matto...

March 16, 2025
The Mattoon Middle School Reading Committee recently announced Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs as the 23rd annual Read Across Mattoon book. The announcement...

March 4, 2025
LIFT Central Illinois will open its doors to the community on Thursday, March 6, from 5 :00 to 7:30 p.m. for an open house event at 121 S 17th Street, Mattoon, IL. Visitors will ...

February 24, 2025
Mattoon CUSD #2 is pleased to announce that Chris Brown, LIFT facilitator, has been honored with the distinguished Award of Excellence from the Illinois State Board of Education (...

February 19, 2025
Williams Elementary is inviting families to a night of fun, food, and literacy at its Spring Family Night on Thursday, March 27th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM . The event will featur...

February 18, 2025
Mattoon High School students will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of career and college pathways during Future’s Day on Thursday, March 7 . The event, running from...

February 14, 2025
Members of the Mattoon High School Greenwave Singers delivered a lively and heartfelt performance for the Mattoon Kiwanis Club during their meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd, a...

February 14, 2025
Four Mattoon Middle School chorus students had the honor of representing their school at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Music Festival on Saturday, Feb...

February 13, 2025
Franklin Preschool is inviting families to a special Valentine’s Dance Family Night on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 6-7 p.m. The event will feature music and dancing, a Valentine card-m...

February 12, 2025
Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools will dismiss early at the following times on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 due to the forecast. This includes LIFT Central Illinois. Franklin PreK - No...

February 12, 2025
Riddle Elementary families are invited to an evening of fun and learning at Riddle Elementary’s Out of This World Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ...

February 11, 2025
While we are hopeful for a normal school day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the weather forecast indicates potential inclement conditions. Our top priority is the safety ...

February 3, 2025
Mattoon’s 4th and 5th-grade students have an exciting opportunity to participate in volleyball this spring! The season runs from February 10th to March 4th and is open to both b...

February 3, 2025
On January 22, 28 students competed in the Mattoon Middle School (MMS) Spelling Bee, demonstrating their dedication to language and academic excellence. The top three winners wer...

February 3, 2025
Penny Wars have returned to Franklin Preschool! Help our pods raise money while teaching the value of win-win and service to others. All funds raised will be donated to the student...

January 22, 2025
Mattoon Community Unit School District #2, in partnership with the Department of Early Childhood, is hosting free developmental screenings for children ages two to five at Frank...

January 10, 2025
All after school and evening practices and events for Friday, January 10 have been canceled due to inclement weather. Coaches will notify students. Tonight’s mega night including...

January 7, 2025
All MHS and MMS practices scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, have been canceled. The MMS 6th-grade boys basketball game against Teutopolis, originally set for this evening, has bee...

January 6, 2025
Due to inclement weather producing slick road conditions, all Mattoon CUSD #2 schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and utilize an emergency day. This includes LIFT Cent...