
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...

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...

April 1, 2025
Franklin Preschool is inviting families to an evening of fun and connection at their upcoming Family Game Night on Thursday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. The event will offer a vari...

February 26, 2025
National Read Across America Day is set for March 2, 2025, and Franklin Preschool, Williams Elementary School, and Riddle Elementary School are celebrating all week long with a se...

February 20, 2025
Franklin Preschool families enjoyed a fun-filled evening at the school’s Valentine’s Dance Family Night on Feb. 13 . The event brought students, parents, and staff together for...

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 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
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 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...

January 5, 2025
Due to potential inclement weather on Monday, January 6, 2025, there will be no teacher in-service day for Mattoon CUSD #2 schools. The district will use an emergency day and as a...

November 26, 2024
Franklin Preschool families are invited to attend the Winter Family Night on Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a magical evening with Santa and his elves! Enjoy cra...

November 22, 2024
Please join us in counting down to the holiday season with fun dress up days and holiday activities. Please note, our classrooms may be planning individual days of celebrations pe...

November 22, 2024
Franklin Preschool is collecting cleaning supplies for One Stop Community Christmas. Donations will be accepted through December 6, 2024. Donation ideas: Gloves ...

November 15, 2024
Mattoon CUSD #2 would like to wish a happy School Board Members Day to our 7 board members: Cheryl, John, Heidi, Ashli, Dale, Jake, and Erika! Our board members spend multiple h...

November 11, 2024
On Thursday, November 7, Franklin Preschool hosted a breakfast and parade for veterans. Students lined the hallways leading to the playground, waving flags as veterans passed by....

October 29, 2024
Franklin Preschool is collecting cleaning supplies for One Stop Community Christmas. Donations will be accepted through December 6, 2024. Donation ideas: Gloves Sponges, Mo...

October 18, 2024
October 21st-25th is National School Bus Safety Week. This is a great opportunity to impress upon our staff, students, families, and the community the true importance of being saf...

October 7, 2024
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of October 17th and the morning of October 18th. Parents/guardians are encouraged to sign up for a student-led conference by...

September 23, 2024
Listed below are the Spirit Week dress-up days (9/23-9/27) for all schools throughout the district. For additional homecoming information, visit mcusd2.org/homecoming Mattoon H...