The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing is soon approaching for our elementary schools during the weeks of March 14th and March 21st. Both buildings have fun-filled activities and exciting positive incentives for giving effort/grit throughout testing.
Something else we would like to share with our students to kick off the week of showcasing genius is a "Hype Video!"
We are asking for YOUR help! Please share a quick video providing helpful tips, encouragement, words of wisdom, etc. to our students taking IAR.
Please send any recordings to: jordanrahar@mcusd2.com
Videos must be sent in by Wednesday evening, 3/9
Thank you for your support of our students!
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #RiddleElementary #WilliamsElementary #HypeVideo
The MHS Student Tech Leadership team has been meeting with the younger district tech leaders in the district. The teams are swapping ideas and tips and talking about future needs that could be met. Pictured is the MHS team with the Riddle Elementary tech team.
Last week the MHS team visited Williams Elementary and next week they will head to MMS.
#MCUSD2 #MHS #RES #WES #MMS #LeadershipTechTeams
Our students went all out for Dr. Seuss Week! Here are some snaps from the week
Thank you to the students in the Industrial Tech class at MMS for constructing these picnic tables & benches...they are clearly getting a lot of use and love!
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MattoonMiddleSchool #IndustrialTech
In honor of KIDINS 220 Awareness Day 2022, Franklin Preschool teamed up with the Middle School to share information about the rare disease. MMS students read books, played, and shared Zebra cakes with the Franklin students.
Franklin Alumni Michael Hagen is one of the 27 kids with this disease. Zebra Stripes are a symbol of KIDINS220.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPrek #MMS #KIDINS220
It's National Read Across America Day! We're reading a lot of Dr. Seuss books this week to celebrate his birthday. Big thanks to Officer Hall for stopping by Ms. Storm's Kindergarten class to read "Oh Say Can You Say."
What books are you currently reading?
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #NationalReadAcrossAmericaDay
Friday, February 25th was KIDINS 220 Awareness Day 2022. Franklin Preschool wanted to spread some joy and love for the 27 kids in the world with the rare disease of KIDINS220.
Franklin Alumni Michael Hagen is one of the 27 kids with this disease. Zebra Stripes are a symbol of KIDINS220. Students worked from home and in class creating their own Zebra art. Pictured is Mrs. Foster's class sharing their project.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPrek #KIDINS220Awareness
Mr. Wheeler's third grade at Riddle Elementary enjoyed their time with Harley from Sarah Bush Lincoln for Healthy kids. The students love learning and practicing ways to be more active! Thanks to Harley and the rest of SBL for their involvement.
#MCUSD2 #mattoon #riddleelementary #healthykids #sarahbushlincoln
The following band students participated in the Apollo Conference Honor Band Festival at Mt. Zion High School Auditorium yesterday, March 1.
From the Mattoon High School Band the following students performed in the jazz band : Andrew Brinckschroeder, Gabe Parks, Luke Ferris and Daniel Catt.
From the Mattoon High School Band the following students performed in the concert band: Kyla Abbott, Kate Landrus, Sage Rardin, Jordan Himes, Ian Goodwin-Gage, Nate Huddleston, Chase Armstrong, Kris Jacobs, Gabe Freeman, Mason Holland, Brandon Hanner, Greta Ballinger, Josh Carter, Chris Carter, Kaylin Richey, and Reese Bok
"Our students had a blast performing with other band students from our conference yesterday", said Todd Black, director, MHS band.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS #ApolloConference #HonorBandFestival
Dr. Christy Hild, our Assistant Superintendent for Student Services will be a guest on the FranklinCovey Education "Change Starts Here" Podcast!
The podcast will be airing as a live podcast video tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2nd) at 2 pm. If you can't catch it live, the episode will become available on Tuesday, March 8th on Apple, Google, Spotify, and YouTube.
Registration Link for tomorrow's live:
https://marketscale.com/live/becoming-an-innovative-leader-with-christy-hild/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-starts-here-presented-by-franklincovey-education/id1548045690
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f24T9at1qCiDtPQrlvhvs?si=6ygwBlMESY2H-QbJRIekVA&nd=1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyKdCHTk3121x_w6BWPnLQ
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #LeaderInMe #FranklinCovey
Today we celebrate what would have been Dr. Seuss’s 118th birthday. Some of our schools are dressing up with different Dr. Seuss themes this week in his honor.
What is your FAVORITE Dr. Seuss book?
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #DrSeussWeek
The Birth to 3 Program is hosting a FREE playgroup for families with children 3 or younger on March 3rd. A great opportunity for parents and kids to get together.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3 #Community
Miss Polston’s class at Franklin Pre-K would like to thank the ladies of Omega Nu of Epsilon Sigma Alpha for their donation to the Penny Wars!
Penny Wars are going on through March 31st. Students voted and Camp New Hope will receive all proceeds raised.
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On Tuesday, Feb 22nd Riddle & Williams Elementary hosted a Family Book Night for parents and caregivers. This opportunity provided activities to introduce The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families through the work of renowned author Stephen Covey. During the in-person sessions, families participate in activities to demonstrate the 7 Habits while learning to apply them to their own unique family units. The online component provides support for families as they dig deeper into the 7 Habits at home. Facilitators of this program are Mrs. Laura Smith and Mrs. Andrea Orr. Funding is provided through a grant from the Southeastern Community Foundation.
The next 7 Habits of Effective Families Book Night will be held on March, 22nd at 6:30 pm. Even if you missed the previous event, you are still welcome to attend.
The Mattoon JROTC Drill Team traveled to Leavenworth, Kansas for the 10th Annual Pioneer Drill Team Competition at Leavenworth High School on February 26, 2022. Mattoon received the People's Choice Award (thank you to our supporting parents!) and Cadet Shelby Pickering ('25) took 2nd Place in the IDD (Individual Drill Demonstration). Cadet Pickering placed 2nd out of over 500 cadets in this competition, demonstrating her superior attention to detail and excellence in her sport. Shelby represented MHS well!
Cadets Pictured: 1st Row L-R: Milla Helton (co-Commander), Trendan Campbell, Brooke Campbell, Shelby Pickering, Isabel Spear (Commander), Jacob Durbin
2nd Row L-R: Eli Honn, Leah Shupe, Destiny Ratliff, Raygen Drennan, Jack Burton, and their beloved Bus Driver, Pat Powers
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Greenwave #JROTC
Franklin Preschool is celebrating Dr. Seuss Week February 28-March 4! A week of themed fun!
*Please note, some teachers may have a modified version of this so please remember to check your child's BEE Folder for teacher specifics.*
Students in Miss Weber's class at Riddle recently enjoyed their D.E.A.R. Day. D.E.A.R. stands for Drop Everything And Read.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #DEARDay #Read
The Girls Basketball Sectional Final at CM has been postponed to Friday, February 25 at 7:00 pm
Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/events/534912?schoolId=IHSA
Photo Credit: Coles County Sports
The Mattoon School District has scheduled an eLearning Day for Friday, February 25, 2022.
Learning activities for middle school and high school students will be available in your teacher's Schoology folder by 10:00 a.m. Elementary students must check-in with their teacher at 9:00 a.m. Students will need to check the Schoology folder for each course to be considered in attendance for the full day.
Schools will be open for internet access in the evenings next week Monday, 2/28 and Tuesday, 3/1.
Elementary Schools: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Middle and High Schools: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In addition, after each eLearning Day, the district will administer a survey to understand the eLearning experience for students and families.
Any cancellations of afternoon and evening events scheduled February 25, 2022 will be posted on the district Facebook page and website.
Congrats to MHS for taking first place in Division 1500 in the Regional Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science at Lake Land College!
The Academic Challenge consists of regional, sectional, and state competitions involving tests in seven subject areas: mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, english, computer science, and engineering graphics. Each team member tests in two subject areas, and individual and team scores are compiled. Mattoon’s top performers in each subject were:
Biology—Ephraim Annis
Chemistry—Cooper Bergstrom
Computer Science—Dalton Short
Engineering Graphics—Josiah Donaldson
English—Ephraim Annis
Math—Dalton Short
Physics—Isabel Spear
Josiah Donaldson earned the highest score in engineering graphics across all divisions, and Dalton Short’s score in computer science was good for second across all divisions. Both students earned $1,000 tuition waivers from Lake Land.
The team advances to the sectional competition which will be hosted online by Eastern Illinois University from March 1 through March 11.
Photo:
Front row, left to right: Hannah Stroud, Berit Haldorsen, Zoe Barton, Jada Cobb, Piper Klinghammer, and Olivia Welch.
Back row, left to right: Dalton Short, Gannon Dow, Ephraim Annis, Sam Ferrar, Josiah Donaldson, Cooper Bergstrom, Kris Jacobs, Chase Armstrong, and Coach Brendan Aydt.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS #Greenwave
