Mattoon Community Unit School District 2

MMS is encouraging students to bring $1 to their advisory teacher tomorrow (Friday, October 28) to be able to wear a hat for the day. Mattoon Middle School and Charleston Middle School Student Councils are teaming up to raise money for Three Oaks Middle School in Florida, displaced by Hurricane Ian. We thank you in advance for your donations! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS

We are hiring! Full-Time Bus Drivers, Subs, and Aids. Full-Time Bus Drivers are guaranteed 4 hours a day and receive health insurance, paid holidays, personal and sick leave, and IMRF retirement. The district will also assist in obtaining an Illinois Bus Driver's License. Get more details with the link below https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/article/847498 #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #NowHiring

Mattoon Middle School is creating a Makerspace in the Media Center! Makerspaces provide hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they engage in classroom curriculum. This space is designed to accommodate a wide range of activities, tools, and materials including a laser-engraver, embroidery machine, and sublimation printer. We can't wait to see all of the amazing projects and creations designed in this space. The Makerspace will be maintained by the STEAM Club and Mass Media class. We are asking for donations of consumable items for our Makerspace. Donations can be dropped off to the MMS main office anytime during the school year. We appreciate all of your support in creating this space for our students! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS

If you haven't heard yet, the 2021-2022 yearbooks are in! Students in the class of 2023-2025 can pick them up in the cafeteria for the rest of this week. The class of 2022 can schedule a time to pick up by calling 217-238-7800. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

Drs. Chris Havlik and Myles Hastings, along with another, anonymous, donor both donated to Riddle's READ (Reading Equity and Access Delivered) Initiative which aims to help all students have access to books. We are very grateful for caring community members like them! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Riddle Elementary

Franklin Preschool is currently collecting cleaning supplies for One Stop Community Christmas through December 2nd. Ideal donation items: Gloves, sponges, dish soap, laundry detergent, Lysol, Windex, mops, buckets, etc. Students who donate will receive a coupon for a frozen treat to a local eatery- limit one per child! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPreschool

The MHS Positive Incentive Committee is selling tickets for the Blacklight Bingo fundraiser that will be held at the Mattoon Eagles on Friday, November 4. Tickets are $20 each if bought before the event. This will provide you with the dauber and all the bingo cards you need for the night. Get tickets in the MHS front office or call to reserve at 217-238-7806. Proceeds will benefit the MHS PBIS Program #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

Mattoon Rotary recognizes one Senior male and female at their monthly luncheon as Students of the Month. Students are nominated by MHS staff, selection criteria includes outstanding academic achievement and citizenship. October's Rotary Student of the Month winners are Trendan Campbell and Madison Barnes. Congratulations to Trendan and Madison!

Mrs. Simpson's students at Riddle Elementary have been enjoying the opportunity to complete passion projects. Students fill out a passion project proposal, and once accepted by the teacher, they start researching. Students are given the choice of how they present their learning. Pictured is a student who recently shared her Canva presentation on pigs. Not only did this student teach the class about pigs, but she also taught them how to appropriately use video within a presentation as a way to further support research. We are so thankful for students sharing their genius! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #RiddleElementary

No tricks here! A Treat Walk for the Birth to 3 Program and Little Leaders will be held on Thursday, October 27 from 6-7:30 P.M. at Franklin Preschool. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

Birth-3 and Little Leaders had a playgroup this week at the Mattoon Public Library. Families enjoyed story time, finger plays, a science experiment, vocabulary building game and a fun pumpkin snack. Thank you Mattoon public library for supporting the families and programs! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3 #LittleLeaders

The MHS Chess Team is selling 2023 Cardinals calendars. The price is $17 per calendar and the team gets to keep $7.50 from each sale. The team uses the money for equipment updates and to pay for State. Cash or checks can be made out to Mattoon High School. If you would like a calendar, please send or bring money to MHS. Calendars should be delivered by December 10 and will go out soon after. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

Mattoon Middle School students led storytime at the Mattoon Public Library! The students will lead storytime the third Monday of each month between now and May at the public library! Join us next month on Monday, November 21 at 10:00 AM #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS

Just a reminder: Parent Teacher conferences are tomorrow and Friday! There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday and the public is also invited to attend the LIFT Open House. Tour the campus, meet the facilitators, and see what students are learning. A great opportunity to find out more information if your child is thinking about signing up for classes next semester! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #LIFTCentralIllinois

The Mattoon Middle School Student Council is collecting canned food for One Stop Community Christmas. Please bring donations to the student led conferences tomorrow and Friday and drop them off in the collection boxes at the MMS entrance. Thank you for your help! #MCUSD2

Don't forget yearbook signing days are happening tomorrow and Friday at MHS #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

Last Friday, Mattoon High School PE and JROTC classes were able to try out a rock wall activity! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

Mattoon High School is excited to host its 2nd College & Career Readiness Night on Thursday, October 27th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come join us for a college fair-style event to learn more about opportunities that are available at MHS and beyond. Find more on the MHS College & Career Page: https://sites.google.com/mcusd2.com/mattoonhighschoolguidance/home After the event stay for the MHS Fall Play, "Arsenic and Old Lace", starting at 7p.m. in the main gym! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

The Birth-3 Group will be having a play group for for families tomorrow (Oct. 18) from 10-11 am at the Mattoon Public Library. They will meet in the lower basement conference room. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3

Kick off your Monday morning with the "Happy Habits" Podcast! Ms. McCoy’s Class at Williams Elementary just dropped their first episode of their class podcast and would love for you to check it out and subscribe! This podcast features several students having roundtable discussions about the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Spotify members can check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/54An8ePusYFv6aaYcNfIZE?si=9zUmJu87TEukwmd7KW6XMw All others can access with this link: https://anchor.fm/rachael-mccoy4 We are so proud of their work! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #WilliamsElementary