Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow

Students and staff at LIFT Central Illinois took part in the annal 9/11 Stair Climb Challenge on September 11, honoring the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. The stair cli...

The Mattoon CUSD #2 Board of Education encourages families and community members to join us as upcoming Board meetings move into our schools throughout the 2026–27 school year. Th...

LIFT Central Illinois recently received a donation from Ameren Illinois Market Development Initiative (MDI) to support and expand its HVAC, Green Energy, & Robotics Program. At th...

Mattoon CUSD #2 students will participate in the district’s annual Green and Gold Day of Service on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This year, MHS families, alumni, and community...

LIFT Central Illinois will honor area First Responders on Friday, September 11, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. First Responders are invited to stop by LIFT anytime between...

Mattoon CUSD #2 officially kicked off preparations for the 2026–27 academic year on Monday, August 10, hosting the Annual Back-to-School Staff Breakfast to bring district educator...

We're excited to welcome the educators beginning new roles across the district for the 2026-27 school year. Their experience, dedication, and passion for education will help suppo...

Mattoon Community Unit School District #2 encourages families to review their student's school supply list and begin preparing for the upcoming 2026–27 school year. To view schoo...

Mattoon Community Unit School District #2 reminds families to complete student registration for the 2026–27 school year as soon as possible. Returning students can complete regis...

This year's annual Green & Gold Service Day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This initiative connects students from across the district with local businesses and or...

Kids eat free again this summer with the Mattoon Summer Food Program! In partnership with Aramark Student Nutrition and MCUSD2, all children under the age of 18 are eligible to r...

Little Leaders Childcare Lab received the Silver Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the State's Quality Recognition and Improvement system for early childhood...

Mattoon CUSD #2 is proud to announce that Deanna East, science teacher at Mattoon High School, has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with the disting...

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...

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...

Daycare Update: 12/16/25 12:00 PM: We are happy to announce that our maintenance team was able to repair the heating malfunction this afternoon and the LIFT Little Leaders Dayc...

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...

LIFT students and staff worked to show their appreciation for veterans this past week through a pair of community meals. On Monday, November 10, students hosted a free pulled por...

Each fall, energy builds at the LIFT Area Career Center as students dive into hands-on learning, planning career exploration events, industry visits, business expos, and service pr...

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...