Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Get ready for an evening of hands-on learning and community engagement! LIFT is thrilled to announce a special partnership with the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program for a...

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...

The Mattoon CUSD #2 Board of Education recently accepted a $5,000 donation from Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) to the LIFT (Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow) Scholarship Fund...

Earthrise Energy has awarded a $25,000 grant to Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow (LIFT) in Mattoon, Illinois, to support career training and workforce development programs for loca...

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 ...