Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow

Student-Led Conferences

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...

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LIFT to Partner with Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program for Community Open House

September 24, 2025

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...

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Mattoon CUSD2 Welcomes New District and Building Administrators for the 2025-26 School Year

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...

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Land of Lincoln Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Support LIFT Students

August 8, 2025

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...

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Earthrise Energy Supports Workforce Development with $25,000 Grant to Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow (LIFT) in Mattoon, IL

August 1, 2025

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...

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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 ...