Mattoon Community Unit School District 2

Congrats to these Riddle art students who currently have art on display at the Eastern Illinois University Tarble Art museum through March 15th! 🎉 The art museum had a reception on February 9th to celebrate all the students who were entered. The school received a $200 check to put toward the school art program. The reception was well attended and full of great support for the arts. 🎨 To view the digital art show click the link below: https://arttoremember.com/artshow/h35t7e Congrats to: Piper Gibson: Collection of unique drawings 2-D Kyleigh Janssen: Wednesday painting Isolde Veach: Warm color tree painting KaMiah Browder: Wolf and sketches Sofia Seba: Collection of drawings Ella Draughan Candy corn drawing William Blackwell: Patrick Mahomes drawing Serenity Crum: Abstract bird painting Lillian Crist: Fox painting Izrael Tumacder: Frog painting *Not pictured in the group photo Lillian Crist and KaMiah Browder*

The MMS Wrestling team competed at Sectionals in Jacksonville, Illinois on Saturday, March 2nd. Congratulations to all of the MMS Wrestling sectional qualifiers! 🤼‍♂️ We're thrilled to announce that the following wrestlers from MMS are STATE BOUND! 🥇 * Blaze Edwards * Creed Cole * Jaxtyn Howell * Braylon Hooker * Holden Barr State will be held in DeKalb at the NIU campus this Friday and Saturday (March 8th & 9th). Congratulations and best of luck to our wrestlers! 🌟

We are excited to announce that the Sarah Bush Lincoln helicopter will land on the MHS practice football field around noon on Friday, March 8 for the Life Flights Session portion of Futures Day. 🚁 Futures Day provides many opportunities for all of our students through personalized experiences in pace, interests, and strengths to expand learning beyond the classroom walls! Students will learn about college and career paths after high school. We can't wait for Friday and we appreciate all who are participating in this event! 👩‍🚒🧑‍💼👩‍✈️💼 If you have any questions about Futures Day or the helicopter landing at MHS, please email dedalby@mcusd2.com 📧

We are currently experiencing phone issues within the district. We are aware of the issue and working to solve the problem. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Friendly reminder for our families: Friday, March 8th is an early dismissal day! 📢 📅

Mattoon Middle School is excited to offer families the opportunity to connect with community partners at Resource Night on March 7. Join us for a slice of pizza while you connect with the various resources in our community. 🍕👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Hear from: ✅ Coles County Health Department ✅ Lake Land College TRIO ✅ Coles County Housing Authority ✅ Life Span Center ✅ ROE Attendance Specialist ✅ Digital Citizenship ✅ Life Links ✅ Children & Family Services ✅ Eastern Illinois Food Pantry ✅ Franklin Pre-K & Birth-3 ✅ Coles County Extension Office ✅ Child Care Resources & Referral ✅ Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental ✅ SACIS (Counseling Services) ✅ Douglas Hart Nature Center RSVP: bit.ly/mmsfamilynight ✉️

MHS is hosting the next Food for Thought event on Thursday, March 7th with a spotlight on school links and Future's Day. Participants will have the opportunity to explore opportunities, play board games, and enjoy dessert. RSVP with the link below: mcusd2.org/FoodForThought 🍰🎲🧩

The Mattoon Spirit Wear Shop is open through March 8th! 🛍️ Sport your school colors and support your students at MHS, MMS, Riddle, and Williams. 📣 Shop with the link below: 🛒 🎉 mcusd2.org/ShopMattoon

Each year, the Mattoon CUSD #2 School District and the Department of Early Childhood offer parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts, and motor skills. This is done through Preschool Round Up - free developmental screenings for 2 to 5-year-olds. Vision and hearing screenings are also provided, free of charge. 👶👧 2024 upcoming screening dates at at Franklin Preschool: 📅 Wednesday, March 6th Wednesday, April 3rd For an appointment, please call Melinda Beals at 217-238-8800. Signed Parent/Guardian permission is required. 📞

Don't forget that our Read Across America Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days are happening next week! This is the dress up schedule for Franklin Preschool, Williams Elementary, and Riddle Elementary. We can't wait to see those outfits! 📅📖

A lot of progress has been made in the last couple of weeks at the 2024 Building Trades home. Last week, students prepared the subfloor to lay down vinyl flooring in the laundry room and engineered hardwood in the kitchen, dining room, and living room. They also applied knockdown texture in the garage and began painting the walls and ceilings. 🏠 This week, they have started installing doors, painting, and installing baseboards, window casing, and finishing the engineered hardwood. They have also completed much of the wiring. 🛠 We are thankful for the opportunity these students have to make a difference in this community and be a part of building a beautiful home for some lucky family! 👨‍👩‍👦

The MHS Corps of Cadets Invites you to the 89th annual Military Ball this weekend. Members of the community are invited to enjoy snacks, music, dancing, and the company of the Corps of Cadets. 🇺🇸

🌟 Attention Riddle Elementary School Families! 🌟 Don't forget: Fannie May Fundraiser Orders & Payments are due by March 1st! 📆 Chocolates arrive early April, perfectly timed for Easter and Mother's Day celebrations! 🍫🐰 Order forms have been sent home with students for your convenience. Check out www.ruthieanddanafundraising.com for more details.

Don't forget to purchase your 2023-2024 yearbooks! Orders are due soon. Please visit the link provided for your school below and order it online asap! 🛒 📗 Franklin: mcusd2.org/FranklinYearbook 📘 Riddle: mcusd2.org/RESYearbook 📗 Williams: mcusd2.org/WESYearbook 📘 MMS: mcusd2.org/MMSYearbook 📗 MHS: mcusd2.org/MHSYearbook 📗 MHS Inventory Clearance Sale: mcusd2.org/MHSYearbookClearance

Katrina Farris and Tonya Reynolds from our Birth to 3 Program will be teaching another free 9-week DCFS Sanctioned Parenting Class starting in March. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. at the Mattoon Public Library (No class March 26). 🍼🧸 Reserve your spot in class before it fills up by calling 217-246-6346. 📱

Mark your calendar for Spring Picture Days! 🌸📸

Congrats to our MMS Regional Wrestling Champions! Wishing the team the best of luck at Sectionals in Jacksonville this Saturday. Go Wildcats! 🏆🎉

Good Luck to our Mattoon Middle School Wrestlers as they enter the postseason. They will be wrestling at Mohamet at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, February 24). 🤼

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 The Mattoon Spirit Wear Shop is now open! 🛍️ Sport your school colors and support your students at MHS, MMS, Riddle, and Williams. 📣 Hurry, the shop is only open through March 8, 2024! Shop with the link below: 🛒 🎉 mcusd2.org/ShopMattoon

The MHS Welding Shop is now taking orders! 🔥 They are currently selling Family Name Signs in two shapes and sizes. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 On average, signs take around 2 weeks to create, depending on the amount of orders received. Payment is due at the time of order. Pickup is in the main office. Proceeds help purchase materials for the shop. 🔩 Order online: mcusd2.org/MHSWeldingShop 🛍️ For additional questions, please email karlrabe@mcusd2.com 📧 Pictured is Garrett M. with an order he recently worked on.