The Ag Food Science class at MHS recently had a freeze dryer installed! They have been using it daily. Students are learning about food preservation, food regulations, and copyright rules. Of course, students also get the benefit of testing out their work! 😋
Students have been making different types of candy, marshmallows, candy pickles, and have recently been getting into fruits. 🍎🍭🍬
A big night for wrestling tonight throughout the district! Come cheer on our wrestlers! 🤼
Due to the inclement weather producing slick road conditions, the decision has been made to cancel all extra curricular games, events, and practices for Monday, January 22, 2024.
Thank you for your ongoing support and please be safe.
Due to inclement weather producing slick road conditions, Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools will be closed Monday, January 22, 2024. This includes all sessions at LIFT Central Illinois. There will be no e-Learning.
A decision will be made by noon determining whether practices and other extracurricular events will be postponed. Coaches will notify the students.
As a result of this emergency day, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 will now be a student attendance day.
MHS Drama presents Winter One Acts this Friday at MHS in room 509. The first show will run 5:30-7:00 p.m. and the second show will run from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Due to unforeseen circumstances with the boiler at the Mattoon Middle School, MMS will have an Emergency Day for Wednesday, January 17th. THIS IS FOR MATTOON MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY.
Our primary concern is for the health and safety of our students and staff. Maintenance crews are on site and working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Parents and guardians have been contacted with further details.
If you have any questions, please contact the Mattoon Middle School. Thank you for your continued understanding and support.
Tonight’s Financial Aid presentation provided by Lake Land College has been canceled.
The FAFSA Completion Workshop is still scheduled for Thursday, January 18th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Library. This is a workshop opportunity for Seniors/Parents/Guardians to complete the new FAFSA. Parking will be available along 27th street and you can enter through the doors located on the west side directly to the library. 💰🎓
For information on what is needed for this workshop, click this link: mcusd2.org/NeededForFAFSA 📚📝
**Please also bring an electronic device (Chromebook or laptop) to sign in to the FAFSA online.**
All practices, games, and other extracurricular events for this evening (Tuesday, January 16, 2024) will proceed as scheduled.
Apollo Wrestling at Mahomet-Seymour for Monday, January 15, is postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Reschedule date is still TBA.
MMS Community Speaker Day took place on January 5, 2024. Students were able to hear from members of the community on the topic of perseverance, grit, and overcoming obstacles. The purpose of the day was to motivate, inspire, and encourage students in the new year. We appreciate the over 20 speakers who came to share their stories. 🙏🌟
A reminder for our students: There will be no school on Monday, January 15, 2024, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
A reminder for our students: There will be no school on Monday, January 15, 2024, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
FAFSA Completion Night, provided by ISAC, will be held on January 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the MHS cafe. This workshop opportunity can help seniors, parents, and guardians to complete the new FAFSA. Please bring a Chromebook. 💰🎓
For information on what is needed for this workshop, click this link: mcusd2.org/NeededForFAFSA 📚📝
In December, every Riddle fifth-grader had the opportunity in art class to create a porcelain clay bowl on the pottery wheel. Each student glazed their bowl and they were ready to take them home before Holiday break! 🥣
Pictured are students in Mrs. Poorman's class. 🏫
LAMBOS BP Gas Station in Mattoon recently donated the proceeds from its community pump, #2 to the Mattoon Elementary Youth Sports Program. The check that was donated was in the amount of $525. These funds will be used to help build the program by purchasing equipment and uniforms for athletes. ⛽
Using the pump, will continue to support our program. 🤝
MHS will be hosting a Financial Aid Presentation provided by Lake Lake College on January 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Students are encouraged to learn about FAFSA, scholarships, and grants. 📆
Save the Date: Our next Food for Thought Family Night at Mattoon High School will take place on February 29, 2024 at MHS. The spotlight will be on School links and Futures Day. 📅
Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools are hosting an Author Family Night on Thursday, January 11th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Williams Elementary School. Families will have the opportunity to meet Troy Cummins, who has written and/or illustrated more than forty children’s books. 📚
Join us for:
🍰 Cake
📸 Photos
🎁 Prizes
✍️ Book Signing
Funded by Mattoon’s Families First Title One Program and our school libraries. 📚
We have been made aware that we cannot currently receive external calls throughout the district. 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.
Pictured are the Riddle Elementary Art winners for the month of December. Each student had the opportunity to creatively decorate an evergreen tree. Fifth-grade student leader Jaynah T. and fourth-grade student leader Jansen M. announced the contest winners over the school intercom. 🎄
Winners front row left to right: Kamrynn B., Freya L., Reese C., Kale P., Edward P.
Back row left to right: Ella D., Kyleigh J., Abel A., Ke'Ara B., Kamiah B., Jaynah T., Maddox L., Jansen M. 📷
