
January 28, 2026
Mattoon Community Unit School District #2, in partnership with the Department of Early Childhood, is hosting free developmental screenings for children ages two to five at Frankli...

January 27, 2026
Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools have scheduled an eLearning Day for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to the forecasted drifting snow causing undesirable road conditions. This includes all...

January 25, 2026
Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools have scheduled an eLearning Day for Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the inclement weather. This includes all sessions at LIFT Central Illinois. All pra...

January 23, 2026
Franklin Preschool's Student Lighthouse Team met for the first time in January. Students on the team were selected for their exemplary leadership skills. During this meeting, stud...

December 16, 2025
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation has awarded five Community Engagement grants through the Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence Fund. The awards were presented on No...

December 9, 2025
Mattoon Schools are grateful for a recent donation from Bimbo Bakeries through its Good Neighbor Project. The bakery provided one hundred school supply bags at the beginning of the...

November 23, 2025
Please join Franklin Preschool in counting down to the holiday season with fun dress-up days and holiday activities each school day in December! We look forward to seeing your sch...

November 13, 2025
Mattoon CUSD #2 is pleased to announce the hiring of three new administrators who will transition into their new roles ahead of the 2026-27 school year. These appointments coincid...

October 30, 2025
Franklin Preschool families gathered on Thursday, October 23 for the school's annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat event. Students and teachers sported a wide array of costumes and sta...

October 16, 2025
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of October 16 and the morning of October 17. Parents/guardians are encouraged to sign up for a student-led conference by rea...

October 5, 2025
Homecoming Spirit Week will take place October 6th to 9th. Below is a list of spirit days for each of our schools. Mattoon High School: Monday, October 6th: Patriotic Day ...

August 21, 2025
We are happy to report that the water main break that occurred at Franklin Preschool earlier today has been successfully repaired. Water service has been restored to all affected ...

August 20, 2025
Due to a water main break, Franklin Preschool will have altered schedules for the following sessions on Wednesday, August 20, 2025: Morning Session - Regular Dismissal at 11:00...

August 15, 2025
We’re excited to introduce the talented educators stepping into new roles across the district for the 2025–26 school year. These leaders bring passion, experience, and a shared c...

July 18, 2025
The first day back to school for the 2025-26 school year will be as follows: Grades 1-12: August 12th Kindergarten: August 13th Franklin Preschool: August 18th Find ...

July 2, 2025
Calling all change makers! 📣 We’re hiring at Mattoon CUSD #2! 💼✨ 👩🏫 Paraprofessionals 🚌 Transportation Staff 🏫 Substitutes 💪 Custodial Staff 👟 Coaches Looking for a meaningful ...

June 2, 2025
🏃♂️⚽ Get Your Sports Physical & Support Mattoon Athletics! 🏀🏐 $20 Sports Physicals Available at SBL Family Medical Center 📍 200 Richmond Avenue East, Mattoon 🗓️ ...

May 28, 2025
Mattoon CUSD #2 is pleased to announce the hiring of three new administrators who will transition into their new roles ahead of the 2025-26 school year. These new assignments foll...

May 23, 2025
Mattoon CUSD #2 is excited to provide FREE Summer Meals! 🎉🍽️ 🎒 Summer meals are available to ANY child under the age of 18. Meals are available between June 3rd and August 8th. ...

May 22, 2025
Mattoon CUSD #2 announces a Special Board Meeting to take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will take place at the Board of Education and Administrative Offi...
