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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...
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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...
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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 ...
![Photo of the 1-3 place spelling bee champions at MMS.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_49bb8ba1-e12e-41ea-9e27-4ecdadba9339.png)
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...
![Green, tan, and white graphic with a basketball court background and a picture of a MHS cheerleader. It also includes the mcusd2 logo in the middle section on the left. The text reads "Cheer tryouts. 2025-26 MHS Cheer. March 31, April 2-4. North Gym."](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_f6ce7971-d787-412d-8f2a-f11a320f7438.png)
January 22, 2025
Mattoon High School (MHS) has announced its cheerleading tryouts for the 2025-26 school year, open to current 8th-11th grade students . The tryouts will take place in the MHS Nor...
![Black, white, blue, yellow graphic with a basketball and basketball court in the background. The text reads "Boys Basketball MMS vs. Mt. Zion 8th-Grade Night. Thursday, January 23 game time: 5:00 pm. Recognition time: Approximately 5:30 pm. The MMS color guard will perform their competition routine.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_fc935ec6-23e6-4710-89a2-a3487653290b.png)
January 22, 2025
Mattoon Middle School (MMS) will celebrate its 8th-grade boys basketball team tonight during a special game against Mt. Zion. The first game tips off at 5:00 p.m., with recogniti...
![Pink, blue, white, and yellow graphic with a picture of a student holding up glow sticks. There is a MMS logo in the upper left hand corner. The text reads "Glow Fest. Reserve yours now! $6/ticket. MMS Dance. Friday, January 24 4:00 pm. MMS Dance in hash gym, games in new gym. Concessions available for purchase, mms dress code applies, DJ Pink Royalty.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_8ef32ccf-9bee-4c9f-9981-e83e43543160.png)
January 22, 2025
Mattoon Middle School (MMS) students are invited to a Glow Dance on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The dance will be hosted in the Hash Gym with games in the new gym. Tick...
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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 9, 2025
MMS students are encouraged to join our exciting Spelling Bee competition and challenge themselves to become the champion speller of the school! It’s a fun way to test your knowle...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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December 5, 2024
Mattoon Middle School is proud to announce that eighth-grader Owen Nolte has been nominated for the IESA Scholar Attitude Award. This honor recognizes exceptional student-athletes...
![Graphic with santa, reindeer, presents, stockings, and snowflakes. The text reads "MMS Holiday Spirit Days: 12/9 Frosty the Snowman wear white, 12/10 elf holiday socks day, 12/11 home alone comfy clothes, 12/12 the grinch wear your best green, 12/13 the polar express pj day, 12/16 the santa clause wear your best red, 12/17 the santa clause wear your best red, 12/17 christmas with the kranks ugly sweater day, 12/18 christmas vacation melekalekmaca wear hawaiian attire, 12/19 a christmas story wear a holiday hat, 12/20 a charlie brown christmas wear red and green](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_27d0a195-f329-496d-b7cf-624575a60326.png)
December 4, 2024
Please join us in counting down to the holiday season with MMS Holiday Spirit Days. Below is the schedule: Monday, December 9: Frosty the Snowman: Wear white Tuesday, Decembe...
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November 26, 2024
The Mattoon Middle School Winter Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wildcat Gym. The choir and band will be performing together. Please join us to ce...
![Winter graphic with snowflakes and snow and the Mattoon Middle School logo in the upper left hand corner and a picture of Santa and mrs claus at the top. The wording says "Winter Wonderland Community Chili Supper. MMS Student performances, holiday characters, student activity packs, PTO basket fundraiser, chili, hot dogs, desserts, and drinks provided at no cost. December 17 5-7 pm mattoon middle school](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_36127c68-40c2-43e6-968c-0d29ff283c51.png)
November 26, 2024
MMS is hosting the Winter Wonderland Community Chili Supper on December 17th from 5:00-7:00 PM. This festive event invites families and community members to enjoy a fun-filled eve...
![Red, white, and black graphic with three pictures. One is of two students holding gifts and smiling, one is of a teacher wrapping a gift, and one is of a teacher sitting and smiling at the camera. The text reads "Holiday PAWS store volunteers and donations needed. Volunteer: https://bit.ly/holidaystore24](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_0c54e84e-1c01-4af2-9f9f-0a9381a73e05.png)
November 22, 2024
The annual MMS Holiday PAWS Store is almost here! This special event allows students to use PAWS they’ve earned by following school expectations to purchase gifts for their friend...
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November 18, 2024
The Mattoon Middle School Girls Basketball Team celebrated 8th-Grade Recognition on November 14, 2024. Below are photos from the event. Photos were taken by the MMS Yearbook.
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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...
![Graphic with a sweater, acorns, leaves, and pumpkins. Orange, brown, red, and green colors. The text reads "MMS Dance Sweater Weather Soiree. Wear your favorite sweater! MMS Hash Gym. Friday, November 15 $6 per ticket 4-5:30 p.m. concessions available for purchase. Dancing, games, and fun for all!"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/mattoon_community_unit_school_district_2_ar/article/image/large_ec09fc61-c3a2-472a-913a-5ee33fdcf659.png)
November 12, 2024
MMS invites students to the Sweater Weather Dance Soiree this Friday, November 15, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the MMS Hash Gym. For just $6 per ticket, attendees are encouraged to...