🚨Attention Riddle Elementary Families 🚨
Beginning Monday, May 6th, we will begin a new process for drop-off and pick-up at Riddle Elementary School. This new layout is designed to keep the flow of traffic moving while maintaining a safe environment for our students, staff, and families.
🚙 All parent/guardian drop-off and pick-ups will remain in the west parking lot.
🚌 Please leave the north parking lot for school bus traffic.
Families should check their email for a map and follow the new route beginning Monday, May 6th. The gate will be opened for the back playground to extend traffic on campus in an attempt to provide greater safety on 43rd street. These gates will open at 2:45 p.m. Drop-off times will remain the same. We will have staff outside to help direct traffic with these updates.
As always, please drive safe and avoid cell phone usage while in the school zone. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Katrina Farris Director of Early Childhood and Nancy Jeisy, Birth to Three Home Visitor spoke to the Presbyterian Women's Group at First Presbyterian Church in Mattoon on April 3, 2024. They graciously donated $500 to purchase books for every newborn baby born at Sarah Bush Lincoln. We appreciate their donation and for allowing us to share about our program! 📚👶
For more details on the Birth to 3 Program, visit mcusd2.org/BirthTo3
🏠 Exciting Update from Building Trades 2023-24 House! 🏠
Our talented students have been hard at work putting the finishing touches on the exterior of the house. Gutters are the last thing to go up outside! 🏡 🛠️
More interior updates will be shared as the semester winds down.
Countdown to the last day of school with us at Riddle and Williams Elementary School! Here are the ABC Calendars for the rest of the school year! 📅☀️🏖️
Just a reminder, MMS 6th Grade Orientation is this week! 🌟
🗓️ Date: April 30th
🕠 Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Location: Wildcat Gym
This event is for incoming 6th grade students and their families. See you there! 🎈
🎓🎉 Franklin Preschool Graduation 🎓🎉
📅 Thursday, May 16, 2024
🏫 Riddle Elementary School (Held here regardless of future kindergarten building.)
🌅 Morning Session & Mrs. Kimball's Class:
🕠 5:45 PM Ceremony
🌆 Afternoon Session & Ms. Brewer's Class:
🕖 7:00 PM Ceremony
Doors open at 5:25/6:40 PM. 🚪
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so students can be dressed in robes and ready to go! ⏰
Cookies, refreshments, and photo ops to follow! 🍪🥤
Project Graduation for the Class of 2024 will take place on May 18 from 10:30 PM-5:00 AM at the Lake Land College Luther Student Center. 🎓
Only 2024 graduating seniors of the Mattoon School District are eligible to attend. Participants are required to complete an attendance contract to attend. These forms were to be turned into the main office at MHS by April 19. Students who missed that date can still turn in the attendance contract, but will not be eligible for the car or a swag bag. 📝
For all information on Project Graduation dates and events contact Laura Sullivan at 217-273-4489, Beth Stapleton at 217-259-5297, or Brandie Maple 217-962-0608. 📱
Get ready for MMS Spirit Week! 🎉
📅 April 29: Hawaiian Day 🏝️
📅 April 30: Blue & Gold Day 💙💛
📅 May 1: Pink Out Day 💖
📅 May 2: Dress Like a Teacher/Student Day 👩🏫👨🎓
📅 May 3: Neon Day 🌟
🍏📚 Sign up now for Golden Apple Summer Camp! 📚🍏
Enrich your child in Reading, Math, SEL, and STEAM activities! 🔢🧠🎨
🗓️ Monday - Friday, June 10 - June 20
🕗 8:15 am - 11:15 am
🏫 Hosted at Riddle & Williams Elementary
💰 FREE camp for students entering 1-8 Grade
Register now: mcusd2.org/GoldenApple24 🌟
Please note, meals and transportation will not be provided and there will be no camp on Wednesday, June 19. ❌
The 3rd Annual Tech Celebration will bring all tech student leaders across the district together on Friday, May 3. The morning will include food, games, awards, and an extra special announcement! 🤖🥞🏆
*Graphic created by Kendra Beals*
We have been made aware that buildings throughout the district are experiencing phone issues calling to and from cell phones. We are working with the phone company to resolve this as soon as possible.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
📚🎒 Save the date for Kindergarten Transition Night! 🎒📚
📅 Thursday, May 2, 2024
🕕 6-7 PM
🏫 Riddle Elementary School
All Mattoon School district students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year are invited to join us for an exciting night of preparation.
Event highlights include:
🍕Door prizes & pizza
🌞 Discover community services & summer programs
👩🏫 Visit classrooms & meet teachers
🏫 Learn what to expect in Kindergarten
Call Tracey Perry with questions at 217-238-8816. ☎️
🎉✨ Save the date for the MMS Dance💃🕺
MMS students are invited to a glow dance party in the Hash Gym on Friday, May 3rd from 4-5:30 pm. Students ARE allowed to stay after school and will report to the Wildcat Gym to wait on the dance to begin. Tickets are $6 to attend.💫
Admission is just $6 per ticket, and concessions will be available. 🍿🥤
Get Ready for the MHS Spring Plant Sale! 🌼🪴
The students in Greenhouse Production and Floral Design have been working hard to make it all possible. 🌻🌺💚
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
April 25: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
April 26: 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
April 27: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cash and checks only. 💵
Join us for the MMS 6th Grade Orientation where students can explore all the amazing opportunities awaiting them! 🌟📚
Hear from our inspiring student leaders and meet teachers and staff. 🎉
🗓️ Date: April 30th
🕠 Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Location: Wildcat Gym
This event is for incoming 6th grade students and their families. See you there! 🎈
4/23/24 Update: Thank you for your support of the MHS Welding Shop! Due to the overwhelming interest in the yard signs, we are currently unable to accept any more orders at this time.
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The MHS Welding Shop is taking online orders! 🔥
They are currently selling two different Spring yard art pieces in three different colors. 🦋🧚♀️
You will be notified by email when your order is ready for pickup. Pickup is in the MHS main office. Payment is due at the time of order. Proceeds help purchase materials for the class. 🔩
Order online: mcusd2.org/MHSWelding 🛍️
For additional questions, please email karlrabe@mcusd2.com 📧
What an incredible experience it was for our students and staff to be able to view the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. 🌑🔭
What an educational and unforgettable moment for everyone involved! 🌠
The End of Year B.I.O.N.I.C Banquet will take place on April 29th at Eastern Illinois University's Doudna Fine Arts Center. MHS mentors will be honored. Families of mentors are invited to attend. RSVP with the link below by April 24th. 🎉
mcusd2.org/BIONICBanquet 🌐
Mattoon Rotary recognizes one Senior male and female at their monthly luncheon as Students of the Month. . 🌟📚
Students are nominated by MHS staff and the selection criteria includes outstanding academic achievement and citizenship. Rotary Student of the Month for March winners are Michael Smith and Leah Stapleton.
Michael is the son of Mary Smith. He is a 2 year LIFT IT student as well as the LIFT Lead team IT representative, and is also taking Class E. Michael has played football throughout high school. He recently placed 2nd at the Lumpkin College of Business competition at EIU. Michael runs his own business outside of school called Momentum Webgraphics. His goal is to provide small businesses with everything they need to succeed in the online world through the use of web design, graphic design, and social media marketing. Michael will be attending EIU in the fall, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Finance.
Leah Stapleton is the daughter of Patrick and Beth Stapleton. She is currently enrolled in Health Occ and attending an internship at Sarah Bush this semester. At MHS, Leah is involved in NHS, Student Council, B.I.O.N.I.C, Lighthouse Committee and Cheerleading. In the fall, Leah plans to attend Illinois State University to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. After practicing for a few years, she hopes to go back to school to be a Nurse Practitioner.
Congrats Michael and Leah! 🎉
Congratulations to MMS Teacher Michelle Wilson and MHS Student Miles Clapp for being named as a 2024 20 Under 40! Your leadership shines throughout our district! 🎉👏🥳
