Ms. McCoy's class at Williams Elementary recently completed a project to help out the graduating seniors at MHS. They were contacted by the Project Graduation Committee and asked if they would like to help out with a special project.
They worked together to decorate and stuff 160 envelopes for graduates that attend Project Graduation. The class was asked to stuff each envelope with 100 "Project Graduation Dollars". However, students thought the envelopes were a little "boring" and wanted to jazz it up a bit. Therefore, each envelope, all 160, have been decorated with many colors and a positive message! The class believed that the seniors have worked hard and they should know how proud the younger students are as they "play" all the fun games at Project Graduation that night.
Riddle Elementary School recently had a very productive book fair. The BOGO fair allowed students and families double the merchandise.
Cops for Kids from the Mattoon Police Department donated $500 toward getting books in students' hands. This was about 140 books!
Riddle also partnered with One Stop Community Christmas. Families had the option of donating a new book, making a monetary donation, or rounding up their purchase for this cause. Through the generous contributions of book fair customers, Riddle was able to donate 89 books for One Stop Community Christmas! Riddle Library will get to spend about $800 on Scholastic Merchandise for the library and its programming. Thank you to all our Riddle families for supporting the book fair.
Please note, the Senior Sunset has been canceled due to rain. However, Gary Kepley (Kep's Cooking) and Dustin Salmons (First Class Wrecker) will now be giving out complimentary hot dogs at the Regional Soccer Match at MHS starting at 6:00 PM this evening (5/19).
All are welcome to come and grab food while supplies last to celebrate the class of 2023!
Thank you to Gary Kepley (Kep's Cooking) and Dustin Salmons (First Class Wrecker) for donating! 🙂
Graduation for the Class of 2023 will be held on Friday, May 26th at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Graduates need to report to the 200 Hall by 7 pm. Graduation will stream live on youtube on our MHS Greenwave TV channel.
Williams Elementary School recently had Matthew Bannon with Robo Wunderkind come to share great information about robots with the kindergarteners. Students learned to build real-world representations of robots, improve their coding and problem-solving skills, increase their interest in STEAM lessons, and improve their self-efficacy to learn and practice STEAM. Thank you Matthew for sharing your passion for STEAM and robots with us!
Best of luck to our Mattoon Middle School Class 4A State Track Qualifying Athletes:
Natalie Forsythe, Hurdles, 17.48.
Jackson Morgan, Discus, 128-01.
Jackson Morgan, HJ, 5-6.
Mitchell Clapp, Discus, 141-02.
Zion Johnson, 100, 13.20.
Zion Johnson, 200, 27.05.
Jackson Morgan, Tyler Haacke, Anthony Spracklen, Jayvien Middleton, Brody Goonan 4x100, 49.2.
Zion Johnson, LJ 14-11.
The 4A State Track meet is at EastSide Center in East Peoria today and tomorrow (5/19 & 5/20). Way to go, Wildcats - and good luck!
Riddle Elementary 4th and 5th-grade students are invited to participate in the Illinois Readers Choice Program, the Bluestem Award. For each Bluestem book read, students answer questions about the book and are entered into a monthly drawing for free books. Pictured are the drawing winners for the month of April.
MMS Golfers are invited to qualify for IESA Sectionals. The top 3 boys and girls from MMS will be selected. No meets or competitions will be required. Students must register on 8-to-18 and provide a physical and an average for 18 holes. This is open to upcoming 6th graders and all current 6th-7th graders. Those interested must fill out the document in the link below and return it to Mrs. Potter in the MMS Main Office by Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.
bit.ly/mmsGolf
The parents of the Class of 2023 are hosting the Senior Sunset Event this Friday (May 19th) in the Riddle Elementary West Parking Lot from 6:30-8:30 PM. This event is for Seniors.
Hot dogs, snacks & drinks, music, and yard games will be provided.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit and enjoy the sunsetting on the Class of 2023!
Thank you to Gary Kepley (Kep's Cooking) and Dustin Salmons (First Class Wrecker) for donating to the event by grilling and providing hotdogs for all Seniors! 🙂
Graduation Practice and the Last Hurrah for the Class of 2023 will be held on Wednesday, May 24th. Thank you to Sweet Teaz, House of Bricket, Taco Amigos, Big Al's, and BYO-Yard Games for coming out!
Each Senior will receive a ticket that is good for food and a drink at any stand. Any other items will need to be purchased by the student.
Students are encouraged to bring any yard games for the afternoon as well. This is a chance for Seniors to celebrate as a class before graduation!
Check out the MHS Final Exam schedule. For additional details on finals, please see the link below.
bit.ly/MHS-FinalExams
Cap and Gown pick up for Seniors will be Friday, May 19th from 12-1:30. The Sports Lot will be closed on this day. Seniors will drive through the Sports Lot to pick up their cap & gown at the Football ticket booth. Parents can attend, drive their seniors through, take pictures, and celebrate. We will have decorations, music, and MHS staff in attendance to be a part of the celebration of our Seniors. Please be mindful that cap & gowns must be paid for in order to pick up. You can pay at pick-up or by calling Jostens at 217-531-7832.
The MMS spring band and choir concert will now be held tomorrow (May 16th) at MMS. Choir will begin in the Wildcat Gym at 6:00 PM and the Band Concert will begin at 7:00 PM in the Hash Gym. The concert is free to attend!
Sign up for S.T.E.A.M. summer camps at Williams and Riddle Elementary Schools. These camps are sponsored by our partners the U of I Fab Lab and Land of Lincoln Credit Union.
This FREE camp will be open to incoming 5th/6th Grade Students!
Register here: bit.ly/mcusdSTEAMcamp
Don't forget, Mattoon High School and 101.3 WMCI are recognizing our graduating class of 2023 during this year's Senior Parade on Monday, May 15th at 6:00 PM!
The parade will begin at the West end of the Cross County Mall and will proceed down Broadway until intersecting with 16th Street where MPD will assist in directing traffic as the parade terminates.
Cheer on our class of 2023 and tune into 101.3 WMCI to hear graduate's names as you watch!
Holey Moley Daylight Donuts is also inviting MHS senior graduates of 2023 for a free donut before or after the parade.
Any 2023 MHS graduating senior is invited to stop by the shop at 1117 Broadway Avenue before or after the Senior Parade on May 15th to get a free donut of their choice.
We are so thankful for our teachers throughout the district! We appreciate all you do.
Cap and Gown pick up for Seniors will be Friday, May 19th from 12-1:30. The Sports Lot will be closed on this day. Seniors will drive through the Sports Lot to pick up their cap & gown at the Football ticket booth. Parents can attend, drive their seniors through, take pictures, and celebrate. We will have decorations, music, and MHS staff in attendance to be a part of the celebration of our Seniors. Please be mindful that cap & gowns must be paid for in order to pick up. You can pay at pick-up or by calling Jostens at 217-531-7832.
Franklin Preschool invites you to their Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Morning session & Mrs. Kimball's class 6 PM ceremony
Afternoon session & Ms. Brewer's class 7 PM ceremony
Doors will open at 5:40/6:40 PM, please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early so students may be dressed in robes and ready to go by specific ceremony times.
Cookies, refreshments, and photo opportunities to follow!
Mattoon Summer Tennis Camp is happening from May 30-June 9th. This camp is available for kids 7-18. Register by May 20th to guarantee a T-Shirt with the link below:
bit.ly/MCUSDTennisCamp
Welding students at MHS recently went on a field trip and were hosted by 3 different companies in 3 different counties; Bruder Tank, P & H Manufacturing, and Evapco! We want to thank them for allowing our students to come and visit!
