The MMS Agricultural department and greenhouse are experiencing exponential growth with a diverse array of plants, animals, and donations! 🌱🌿🐓
The LIFT Building and Mr. Compton generously donated an aquaponics unit from a senior capstone project to the greenhouse. The 8th graders will take the helm in learning about aquaponics. 🌊🐟
Deb Garretson, former MMS teacher, graciously donated two large banana trees for the greenhouse, raising hopes of harvesting bananas in the future. 🍌
The Enyart Family donated a 40-gallon aquarium for the classroom, initiating a fish habitat project. 🐠
The Kaufman family, once again, contributed fertilized eggs, igniting the spring chick incubation process. 🥚🐣
The FFA and agricultural classes have been diligently seeding and planting geraniums, wave petunias, tomatoes, peppers, zinnias, and marigolds for their plant sale this month and May. They also took care of many plants from staff members over the winter, addressing any needs to ensure the plants are healthy and ready for another year! 🌻👩🌾🌸🍅
MHS Color Guard Tryouts for incoming Freshman through Seniors will take place April 30th-May 2nd. ✨
If you plan on trying out, please fill out the following interest form. mcusd2.org/MHSWinterGuard 🌐
Students will need to wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Equipment will be provided. Email questions to Allison Lawrence at ajchristian89@gmail.com or Courtney Hayes at courtneyhayes@mcusd2.com. 📧
Phones are currently down district wide. We are currently working with the phone company to resolve this as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
The Kiwanis Club of Mattoon recently donated $300 to the Birth to 3 Program to support our initiative to provide a book for every baby born at Sarah Bush Hospital. We appreciate this donation! 📚👶
For more information on the Birth to 3 Program, visit mcusd2.org/BirthTo3
MMS was proud to have Chris Suerdieck from the Local History Center at the Mattoon Public Library as a guest speaker on April 3rd. Chris spoke to 7th graders about Mattoon's involvement in the Civil War. We appreciate Chris taking the time to share our local and national history with the kids! 📜🇺🇸
5 Williams Elementary students recently participated in the Fastest Kid in Coles County race at the Big Blue Classic outdoor track meet held at O’Brien stadium. The runners that participated were Reece Lindley, Ja’Layah Portis, Braxton Roberts, Dylan Gonzalez and Blayn Watts. All of our students competed very well in their heats either winning or placing 2nd! 🏆🥇🎉👟
Congrats to the Riddle Art March Contest Winners! The students were challenged last month by adding color and design to a plain top hat. Winners were selected by demonstrating creativity and high quality craftsmanship. The students were informed of their winning by fifth grade student leaders Lily Herschberger and Jaynah Tucker. 🎨
Pictured from left to right front row are: Emily Solis, Aubrie Alamilla, Kamrynn Brown, Lily Herschberger, Abby Hills
Back row left to right are: KeAra Browder, Joshua Rabe, Charlotte Kirkpatrick, Jaynah Tucker, Edward Pentz, Kyleigh Janssen
Don't forget to register for the 2024-25 school year! Register online with the link below.📝
mcusd2.org/register
📣 Friendly reminder! 📣
Just a quick reminder to our families that there will be no school for students on Monday due to a Teacher Institute.
Mattoon Middle School is now hiring custodians! 🤝
✅ Retirement Benefits
✅ Paid Time Off
✅ Rich Culture
Apply online:👇
bit.ly/mcusd2-apply
Don't forget, Youth Track & Field registration for 4th and 5th-graders at Riddle and Williams is open through tomorrow! The season will run from April 22 to May 16. Practice will be 2 days per week after school. The track meet is scheduled for May 16 at MHS. Must have a sports physical to participate! 👟
Register at mcusd2.org/YouthTrackRegistration
MHS families were provided with an additional opportunity to connect with their students during Parent Teacher Conferences and Spotlight Night on March 7th. Families were invited to play games, including participating in a raffle to win a free board game, enjoy desserts provided by MHS clubs and the Foods class, and learn more about SchooLinks: a wrap-around support system for students, encouraging life-ready behaviors after high school. 🍰🍽️
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! 🎈
Riddle Art Students have been working throughout this school year painting the 2023-24 Cafeteria Mural. The mural is approximately 14 feet long and the theme is patriotic. Every school year, Riddle hosts a Veterans Day celebration inviting local veterans to our school to thank them for their service. At the Veterans day celebration, the honored guests gather in the school cafeteria before the parade. This mural will be a constant reminder of the sacrifices our Veterans have endured to secure our freedom. The students did a great job creating this! 🎨🇺🇸
IAR testing for Williams, Riddle and Mattoon Middle School will take place April 8-12. Best of luck to our students as they prepare! 🌟📚
MHS Athletic Cancellation/Postponements:
*Boys Varsity Track traveling to Olney today (4/5) has been cancelled due to cold temps.
*Varsity Softball for today (4/5) vs Shelbyville is postponed due to cold temps. We are looking to reschedule this game later in the season.
Youth Track & Field registration for 4th and 5th-graders at Riddle and Williams is now open! The season will run from April 22 to May 16. Practice will be 2 days per week after school. The track meet is scheduled for May 16 at MHS. Get your sports physicals now to be able to participate! 👟
Register at mcusd2.org/YouthTrackRegistration
A packed crowd went to hear Holocaust Survivor Dr. William Gingold speak at the Mattoon Public Library the evening of Monday, March 18th. Numerous Mattoon Middle School students were in attendance including several 8th graders who recently completed a Holocaust History unit as part of the Social Studies curriculum taught by MMS teachers Jason Richardson and Mark Koon.
Pictured are some of Mr. Koon's students who attended. Pictured left to right is Dylan Wright, Karson Evans, Mr. Koon, Alaina Kennedy, Dr. William Gingold, Trustin Lindsey, Rayshawn Glen, and Avery Fonner.
MHS Athletic Cancellations/Postponements/Adjustments:
4/4-Boys Tennis vs Richland Co-postponed
4/4-Girls Soccer vs Pleasant Plains-postponed
We are excited to announce that students throughout the district will have the opportunity to view the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse at their schools. 🌑🌞
Mattoon will experience a partial eclipse of 99.37% beginning at approximately 12:46 p.m. with the time of maximum coverage at approximately 2:04 p.m. 🕑
To help students better understand the science behind a solar eclipse, many teachers will incorporate this into their teaching this week prior to the eclipse. 👩🏫
We will be reviewing expectations and safety precautions with students to ensure a fun and memorable experience. Students and staff will be supplied with the ISO 12312-2 International Standard eclipse safe glasses that they will be required to wear during the viewing. 😎
School specific information regarding the event timeline has been emailed to families. Please communicate with your child’s teacher if you wish for your student to opt out of this event. Due to their age, students at Franklin Preschool will not be participating in the viewing, but will instead be participating in mini lessons and activities surrounding the eclipse. ✉️
(Eclipse timing information retrieved from: https://www.wcia.com/eclipse-2024/illinois-eclipse-map-which-cities-will-have-the-best-view/) 🌐
