Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow

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 ...

Save the Date! You're Invited to Our Birth-to-3 Block Party & Family Resource Fair! 🧸🌭 Join us for a FREE community event full of family fun, food, and resources! 🗓 June 12t...

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

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...

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. ...

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...

The Second Annual LIFT Central Illinois Race (5K Duathlon and 1 Mile Fun Run), scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025 has been canceled due to low participation rates. Pre-registere...

LIFT will host its annual Capstone Student Showcase on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This event will feature student-led projects, leadership experiences, and comm...

LIFT Central Illinois will open its doors to the community on Thursday, March 6, from 5 :00 to 7:30 p.m. for an open house event at 121 S 17th Street, Mattoon, IL. Visitors will ...

On Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, LIFT Leadership students participated in the 3rd Annual Holley Business Case Competition, hosted by Eastern Illinois University’s School of Business. St...

Mattoon CUSD #2 is pleased to announce that Chris Brown, LIFT facilitator, has been honored with the distinguished Award of Excellence from the Illinois State Board of Education (...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...