Franklin Preschool

Free Summer Meals

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. ...

Online Registration Open for the 2025-2026 School Year

March 10, 2025

Student registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Current Student Registration If your child is returning to Mattoon Schools, even if it is a new building, click...

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Back to School | School Supply Lists

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 ...

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Apply Today to Make a Difference

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 ...

SBL Offers $20 Sports Physicals with Proceeds Benefitting Mattoon Athletics Booster Club

June 2, 2025

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

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Mattoon CUSD #2 Welcomes New Administration During Special Board Meeting

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...

Special Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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...

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Franklin Preschool Graduation Set for May 15 at Williams Elementary School

May 4, 2025

Franklin Preschool Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Williams Elementary School. The ceremony for morning classes and Mrs.Kimball's class will begin at 5:45...

Color calendar that reads "2025 ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School April 22 – A: Appreciation Day Send a note to a special person to show how much you care! April 23 – B: Best Dress Day Wear your best or favorite outfit! April 24 – C: Career Day Dress up as your dream job! April 25 – D: Donut Day Enjoy a donut for breakfast! April 28 – E: Exercise Day Wear athletic gear and tennis shoes! April 29 – F: Flip-Flop Day Wear your favorite pair of flip flops! April 30 – G: Goal Day Set a goal to work on over the summer! May 1 – H: Hat Day Wear your favorite hat to school! May 2 – I: Illinois/I.L.L.I.N.I. Day Learn some new facts about our state and wear orange and blue! May 5 – J: Joke Day Learn a new joke to tell a friend! May 6 – K: Kindness Day Spread kind words all through the day! May 7 – L: Look-Alike Day Dress up as a friend, teacher, or a celebrity! May 8 – M: Music Day Listen to music in your classroom! May 9 – N: Neon Day Wear bright neon colors! May 12 – O: Outdoor Read Aloud Day Take your book outside! May 13 – P: Pajama Day Wear your favorite pajamas! May 14 – Q: Queen & King Day Dress like royalty or make a paper crown to wear! May 15 – R: Rainbow Day Wear as many colors as you can! May 16 – S: Sports & Sunglasses Day Rock some shades and your favorite team gear! May 19 – T: Thank You Day Thank the teachers and staff at your school! May 20 – U: USA Day Wear red, white, and blue! May 21 – V: Volunteer Day Volunteer to help a friend or teacher with something today! May 22 – W: Wacky Hair Day Come to school with your craziest and wackiest hair! May 23 – X: Exercise Day Get your body moving or do a classroom brain break! Last day of Franklin Pre-K May 26 – Memorial Day No School May 27 – Y/Z Day: Zip Day Zoom out of here! Last day of school! April 22 – A: Appreciation Day Send a note to a special person to show how much you care! April 23 – B: Best Dress Day Wear your best or favorite outfit! April 24 – C: Career Day Dress up as your dream job! April 25 – D: Donut Day Enjoy a donut for breakfast! April 28 – E: Exercise Day Wear athletic gear and tennis shoes! April 29 – F: Flip-Flop Day Wear your favorite pair of flip flops! April 30 – G: Goal Day Set a goal to work on over the summer! May 1 – H: Hat Day Wear your favorite hat to school! May 2 – I: Illinois/I.L.L.I.N.I. Day Learn some new facts about our state and wear orange and blue! May 5 – J: Joke Day Learn a new joke to tell a friend! May 6 – K: Kindness Day Spread kind words all through the day! May 7 – L: Look-Alike Day Dress up as a friend, teacher, or a celebrity! May 8 – M: Music Day Listen to music in your classroom! May 9 – N: Neon Day Wear bright neon colors! May 12 – O: Outdoor Read Aloud Day Take your book outside! May 13 – P: Pajama Day Wear your favorite pajamas! May 14 – Q: Queen & King Day Dress like royalty or make a paper crown to wear! May 15 – R: Rainbow Day Wear as many colors as you can! May 16 – S: Sports & Sunglasses Day Rock some shades and your favorite team gear! May 19 – T: Thank You Day Thank the teachers and staff at your school! May 20 – U: USA Day Wear red, white, and blue! May 21 – V: Volunteer Day Volunteer to help a friend or teacher with something today! May 22 – W: Wacky Hair Day Come to school with your craziest and wackiest hair! May 23 – X: Exercise Day Get your body moving or do a classroom brain break! Last day of Franklin Pre-K May 26 – Memorial Day No School May 27 – Y/Z Day: Zip Day Zoom out of here! Last day of school! April 22 – A: Appreciation Day Send a note to a special person to show how much you care! April 23 – B: Best Dress Day Wear your best or favorite outfit! April 24 – C: Career Day Dress up as your dream job! April 25 – D: Donut Day Enjoy a donut for breakfast! April 28 – E: Exercise Day Wear athletic gear and tennis shoes! April 29 – F: Flip-Flop Day Wear your favorite pair of flip flops! April 30 – G: Goal Day Set a goal to work on over the summer! May 1 – H: Hat Day Wear your favorite hat to school! May 2 – I: Illinois/I.L.L.I.N.I. Day Learn some new facts about our state and wear orange and blue! May 5 – J: Joke Day Learn a new joke to tell a friend! May 6 – K: Kindness Day Spread kind words all through the day! May 7 – L: Look-Alike Day Dress up as a friend, teacher, or a celebrity! May 8 – M: Music Day Listen to music in your classroom! May 9 – N: Neon Day Wear bright neon colors! May 12 – O: Outdoor Read Aloud Day Take your book outside! May 13 – P: Pajama Day Wear your favorite pajamas! May 14 – Q: Queen & King Day Dress like royalty or make a paper crown to wear! May 15 – R: Rainbow Day Wear as many colors as you can! May 16 – S: Sports & Sunglasses Day Rock some shades and your favorite team gear! May 19 – T: Thank You Day Thank the teachers and staff at your school! May 20 – U: USA Day Wear red, white, and blue! May 21 – V: Volunteer Day Volunteer to help a friend or teacher with something today! May 22 – W: Wacky Hair Day Come to school with your craziest and wackiest hair! May 23 – X: Exercise Day Get your body moving or do a classroom brain break! Last day of Franklin Pre-K May 26 – Memorial Day No School May 27 – Y/Z Day: Zip Day Zoom out of here! Last day of school!

ABC Countdown to Summer Begins April 22 at Williams, Riddle, and Franklin Preschool

April 11, 2025

Williams Elementary, Riddle Elementary, and Franklin Preschool are kicking off their annual ABC Countdown to Summer on Monday, April 22. The countdown includes a daily theme or act...

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Kindergarten Information Night Scheduled for May 1

April 10, 2025

Families with incoming kindergarteners in the Mattoon School District are invited to attend Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at William...

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Franklin Preschool to Host Family Game Night on April 10

April 1, 2025

Franklin Preschool is inviting families to an evening of fun and connection at their upcoming Family Game Night on Thursday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. The event will offer a vari...

Read Across America Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days March 3-7, 2025. Franklin Preschool, Williams, and Riddle. Monday: My Many Colored Monday in honor of “My Many Colored Days!” Wear as many colors as you can! Tuesday: Terrific Hat Tuesday in honor of “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” Wear a fun hat! Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday in honor of “Wacky Wednesday” Dress Wacky! Thing One and Thing Two Thursday in honor of “The Cat in the Hat” Wear red and blue! **Franklin Not in Attendance** Fun Sock Friday in honor of “Fox in Socks” Wear crazy socks! **Franklin Not in Attendance**

Mattoon Schools Celebrate Read Across America with Dr. Seuss Dress-Up Week

February 26, 2025

National Read Across America Day is set for March 2, 2025, and Franklin Preschool, Williams Elementary School, and Riddle Elementary School are celebrating all week long with a se...

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Franklin Preschool Families Celebrate at Valentine’s Dance Night

February 20, 2025

Franklin Preschool families enjoyed a fun-filled evening at the school’s Valentine’s Dance Family Night on Feb. 13 . The event brought students, parents, and staff together for...

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Franklin Preschool to Host Valentine's Dance Family Night

February 13, 2025

Franklin Preschool is inviting families to a special Valentine’s Dance Family Night on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 6-7 p.m. The event will feature music and dancing, a Valentine card-m...

Early Dismissal Scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools will dismiss early at the following times on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 due to the forecast. This includes LIFT Central Illinois. Franklin PreK - No...

Winter Preparedness

February 11, 2025

While we are hopeful for a normal school day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the weather forecast indicates potential inclement conditions. Our top priority is the safety ...

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Franklin Penny Wars

February 3, 2025

Penny Wars have returned to Franklin Preschool! Help our pods raise money while teaching the value of win-win and service to others. All funds raised will be donated to the student...

Preschool Round Up: Free Developmental Screenings

January 22, 2025

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 Frank...

Mattoon CUSD #2 Emergency Day Called for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

January 6, 2025

Due to inclement weather producing slick road conditions, all Mattoon CUSD #2 schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and utilize an emergency day. This includes LIFT Cent...

Mattoon CUSD #2 Emergency Day Called for Monday, January 6; Teacher Institute

January 5, 2025

Due to potential inclement weather on Monday, January 6, 2025, there will be no teacher in-service day for Mattoon CUSD #2 schools. The district will use an emergency day and as a...