![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 screening dates will take place at Franklin Preschool: 1201 South 6th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938. Wednesday, February 7th Wednesday, March 6th Wednesday, April 3rd For an appointment, please call Melinda Beals at 217-238-8800. Signed Parent/Guardian permission is required.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_5006210e-10ca-4db7-8fe2-16a558598744.png)
January 10, 2024
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...
![ANNUAL HOOP SHOOT](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_f86ed0cc-419f-41e9-93e9-c316b3d951cd.png)
January 10, 2024
On January 13, 2024 the Charleston Elks #623 will be hosting their annual National Hoop Shoot. The National contest, in its 52nd year, is a free throw competition for age grou...
![Wall of Fame Ceremony](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_cb53654c-0c84-4329-944d-6ba0d9179124.png)
January 8, 2024
The Mattoon High School Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on January 5, 2024.
Congrats to our 2023 inductees: Stewart Druin, Lillian Ghere, Leo Meyer, Alija Mosley, t...
![Registration now open Elementary basketball now-jan 12. mcusd2.org/RegisterYouthBasketball](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_c4d0a10d-3516-4761-bdb9-fa680cba805e.png)
January 5, 2024
Youth Elementary Basketball Registration is open January 5th through January 12.
Join to be introduced, learn and improve on the basic skills of basketball!
• Season Tim...
![Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools are hosting an Author Family Night on Thursday, January 11th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Williams Elementary School. Families will have the opportunity to meet Troy Cummins, who has written and/or illustrated more than forty children’s books. 📚 Join us for: 🍰 Cake 📸 Photos 🎁 Prizes ✍️ Book Signing Funded by Mattoon’s Families First Title One Program and our school libraries. 📚](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_74976bbc-525a-4811-9c30-71e5ca7efcdf.png)
January 4, 2024
Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools are hosting an Author Family Night on Thursday, January 11th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Williams Elementary School. Families will have the oppor...
![Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony: January 5, 2024- MHS Gym. Featuring Tailor boutique Pop-Up Shop. Find your Greenwaver Gear! Congrats 2023 Inductees: individuals to be inducted: Stewart Druin, Lilian Ghere, Leo Meyer, Alija Mosley. Girls Golf, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_26c0abf4-ac2f-48a7-bb16-c2c4b7f7d972.png)
January 4, 2024
The Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place January 5th, 2024, between the Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games verse Charleston. Congrats to our 2023 inductees: Stewart D...
![MCUSD2, Publishing on January 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools are hosting an Author Family Night on Thursday, January 11th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Williams Elementary School. Families will have the opportunity to meet Troy Cummins, who has written and/or illustrated more than forty children’s books. 📚 Join us for: 🍰 Cake 📸 Photos 🎁 Prizes ✍️ Book Signing Funded by Mattoon’s Families First Title One Program and our school libraries. 📚](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_722033a7-81d2-405a-b732-521da4368bd5.png)
January 3, 2024
Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools are hosting an Author Family Night on Thursday, January 11th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Williams Elementary School. Families will have the oppor...
![JROTC Recognizes Two for Service to Country and Community](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_1f528537-f1ee-46eb-bfbc-0b57ff289402.png)
December 22, 2023
The Mattoon CUSD #2 JROTC Corp of Cadets recognized Master Sergeant Rachel Reed (Air Force and Air Force Reserve) and SPC5 Margaret Meunier Blair (Women's Army Corps) at the Nov...
![We are now hiring MMS track coaches! 👟 ✅ 6th Grade Boys Track ✅ 6th Grade Girls Track ✅ 8th Grade Boys Track Apply online:👇 bit.ly/mcusd2-apply](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_46033953-6a00-496e-8046-fabb2e3b4ec0.png)
December 21, 2023
We are now hiring MMS track coaches!
✅ 6th Grade Boys Track ✅ 6th Grade Girls Track ✅ 8th Grade Boys Track
Apply online:👇 bit.ly/mcusd2-apply
![Wishing our students a wonderful Winter Break! Teachers will return on January 3rd and students will be welcomed back on January 4th. See you then!❄️⛄️](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_2a43484c-499c-4bce-a5c3-c964d61258f9.png)
December 20, 2023
Wishing our students a wonderful Winter Break! Teachers will return on January 3rd and students will be welcomed back on January 4th. See you then!❄️⛄️
![School Meals: Breakfasts and lunches are provided a two charge to our students and families for the 2023-24 school. year.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_489bb82f-7125-4782-922a-02c3a2cbb24a.png)
December 14, 2023
Breakfasts and lunches are provided at no charge to our students for the entire 2023-2024 school year. Check out our monthly menus here .
![Jacob Uphoff](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_3672c95a-8992-4d0a-bd2b-c82bccdcbe41.png)
December 8, 2023
The Mattoon school board announced Jacob Uphoff will serve as a new board member representing Mattoon CUSD #2.
The vacancy became available on November 8, 2023, after Gary Kepl...
![Mattoon CUSD#2 We are hiring! Custodians and subcustodians.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_9b59d1c5-2b6c-4ee4-989d-e5440aac1e65.png)
December 5, 2023
We are now hiring custodians and sub custodians! 🤝 ✅ Retirement Benefits ✅ Paid Time Off ✅ Regionally Competitive Pay ✅ Rich Culture Apply online .
![November Rotary Students of the month](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_51a26acf-8447-45ab-b032-da417d6dd442.png)
December 5, 2023
Mattoon Rotary recognizes one Senior male and female at their monthly luncheon as Students of the Month .
Students are nominated by Mattoon High School staff and the selecti...
![MMS PAWS store Taco Amigos Fundraiser. 10% of all proceeds on Tuesda, December 12 will benefit the MHS Holiday PAWS store. Applicable for carry-out or dine-in. MMS Student Council and Taco Amigos are teaming up! You can also call in your order 217-234-8226](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_29fee5e9-b418-47bf-b82c-beb5c4dbe880.png)
December 4, 2023
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, MMS will be teaming up with Taco Amigos for a Fundraiser that will benefit the PAWS Store. 10% of all proceeds made that day will benefit the store....
![Franklin Preschool is having their Winter Family Night on Thursday, December 7th from 6:00-7:00 PM. Activities include:❄️ 📚🤶 Read-a-loud session with Mrs. Claus 📸🎅Photo shoot with Santa 🎄✂️ Christmas tree craft 🥕🦌 Reindeer food 🍪🎨 Sugar cookie decorating 🎁✨ Ornament making](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_c0e5f9e5-a1d9-4d83-9ac4-1525957c9880.png)
December 2, 2023
Franklin Preschool is having a Winter Family Night on Thursday, December 7th from 6:00-7:00 PM. vActivities include:❄️ 📚🤶 Read-a-loud session with Mrs. Claus 📸🎅Photo shoot wit...
![Holiday PAW Store](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_626c1ced-9684-4b96-89db-485ee6af27bf.png)
November 29, 2023
Mattoon Middle School is looking for donations and volunteers to support the MMS Holiday PAWS store. Please drop off donations to the MMS Office by December 14th. Donation example...
![Keenan Kersh and Daniel Catt preparing to launch their rubber-band-powered flyer.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_8e8550c2-7519-4f20-b75a-6988ddc5e254.jpeg)
November 27, 2023
MHS Honors Physics students won first place among all schools in the Robinson High School Engineering Competition on Thursday. The students spent several weeks working in teams o...
![Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence Family and Community Engagement Grant Recipients](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_31a90894-b1ff-4f74-bebd-8add8eb10071.jpg)
November 20, 2023
Mattoon CUSD #2 recently had four recipients of the Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence Family and Community Engagement Grants! Congratulations to:
De Dalby, Mattoon Hi...
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November 18, 2023
Due to upcoming renovations to the MHS Main Gym this spring, we have made the necessary changes to graduation including date, time, and location. We are excited to announce an out...