Mattoon Middle School

Don't forget, the Mattoon Middle School band is hosting Jake and Mikayla Hoult and their band at the MMS Hash Gym this afternoon! The students will be performing at 3:30 p.m., followed by Jake and Mikayla's performance. 🎤🎵 This is a free event for all ages. 🆓 There will be a 50/50 raffle, free-will donation buckets, and a bake sale. 🎟️💰🧁 Come join us for an afternoon of music and fun in the effort to raise money for uniforms for incoming MMS band students. 🎉 🙏

The MMS Agricultural department and greenhouse are experiencing exponential growth with a diverse array of plants, animals, and donations! 🌱🌿🐓 The LIFT Building and Mr. Compton generously donated an aquaponics unit from a senior capstone project to the greenhouse. The 8th graders will take the helm in learning about aquaponics. 🌊🐟 Deb Garretson, former MMS teacher, graciously donated two large banana trees for the greenhouse, raising hopes of harvesting bananas in the future. 🍌 The Enyart Family donated a 40-gallon aquarium for the classroom, initiating a fish habitat project. 🐠 The Kaufman family, once again, contributed fertilized eggs, igniting the spring chick incubation process. 🥚🐣 The FFA and agricultural classes have been diligently seeding and planting geraniums, wave petunias, tomatoes, peppers, zinnias, and marigolds for their plant sale this month and May. They also took care of many plants from staff members over the winter, addressing any needs to ensure the plants are healthy and ready for another year! 🌻👩‍🌾🌸🍅

Congratulations to MMS Teacher Michelle Wilson and MHS Student Miles Clapp for being named as a 2024 20 Under 40! Your leadership shines throughout our district! 🎉👏🥳

MHS Color Guard Tryouts for incoming Freshman through Seniors will take place April 30th-May 2nd. ✨ If you plan on trying out, please fill out the following interest form. mcusd2.org/MHSWinterGuard 🌐 Students will need to wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Equipment will be provided. Email questions to Allison Lawrence at ajchristian89@gmail.com or Courtney Hayes at courtneyhayes@mcusd2.com. 📧

Phones are currently down district wide. We are currently working with the phone company to resolve this as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

MMS was proud to have Chris Suerdieck from the Local History Center at the Mattoon Public Library as a guest speaker on April 3rd. Chris spoke to 7th graders about Mattoon's involvement in the Civil War. We appreciate Chris taking the time to share our local and national history with the kids! 📜🇺🇸

Don't forget to register for the 2024-25 school year! Register online with the link below.📝 mcusd2.org/register

📣 Friendly reminder! 📣 Just a quick reminder to our families that there will be no school for students on Monday due to a Teacher Institute.

MMS Student Council hosted the inaugural Leadership Conference on Friday, March 8, 2024! Oakland Lake Crest Elementary and Shelbyville Moulton Middle School were in attendance.🌟 The workshop aimed to empower students with leadership skills, enlighten them about IAJHSC memberships, foster connections with fellow council members from different schools, and encourage mutual inspiration and idea-sharing. 💡 Each delegate participated in group dynamic activities designed to teach leadership skills. We are proud of the hard work our students put into planning and facilitating this event and grateful for the students in attendance. 💼🤝

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 20th! 🗓️ The Mattoon Middle School band will be hosting Jake and Mikayla Hoult and their band at the MMS Hash Gym. The students will be performing at 3:30 p.m., followed by Jake and Mikayla's performance. 🎤🎵 This is a free event for all ages. 🆓 There will be a 50/50 raffle, free-will donation buckets, and a bake sale. 🎟️💰🧁 Come join us for an afternoon of music and fun in the effort to raise money for uniforms for incoming MMS band students. 🎉 🙏

IAR testing for Williams, Riddle and Mattoon Middle School will take place April 8-12. Best of luck to our students as they prepare! 🌟📚

A packed crowd went to hear Holocaust Survivor Dr. William Gingold speak at the Mattoon Public Library the evening of Monday, March 18th. Numerous Mattoon Middle School students were in attendance including several 8th graders who recently completed a Holocaust History unit as part of the Social Studies curriculum taught by MMS teachers Jason Richardson and Mark Koon. Pictured are some of Mr. Koon's students who attended. Pictured left to right is Dylan Wright, Karson Evans, Mr. Koon, Alaina Kennedy, Dr. William Gingold, Trustin Lindsey, Rayshawn Glen, and Avery Fonner.

Online registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year! Register with the link below: 📝 mcusd2.org/register

We are excited to announce that students throughout the district will have the opportunity to view the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse at their schools. 🌑🌞 Mattoon will experience a partial eclipse of 99.37% beginning at approximately 12:46 p.m. with the time of maximum coverage at approximately 2:04 p.m. 🕑 To help students better understand the science behind a solar eclipse, many teachers will incorporate this into their teaching this week prior to the eclipse. 👩‍🏫 We will be reviewing expectations and safety precautions with students to ensure a fun and memorable experience. Students and staff will be supplied with the ISO 12312-2 International Standard eclipse safe glasses that they will be required to wear during the viewing. 😎 School specific information regarding the event timeline has been emailed to families. Please communicate with your child’s teacher if you wish for your student to opt out of this event. Due to their age, students at Franklin Preschool will not be participating in the viewing, but will instead be participating in mini lessons and activities surrounding the eclipse. ✉️ (Eclipse timing information retrieved from: https://www.wcia.com/eclipse-2024/illinois-eclipse-map-which-cities-will-have-the-best-view/) 🌐

Mattoon CUSD #2 is now hiring! 🤝 ✅ Retirement Benefits ✅ Paid Time Off ✅ Regionally Competitive Pay ✅ Rich Culture Apply online:👇 mcusd2.org/Apply

Interested in becoming a multisport athlete in Cheer & Dance? Fill out the interest form at mcusd2.org/CheerDanceInterestForm ✨🎀📣

Just a reminder, there will be no school from March 25th to April 1st for Spring Break! Enjoy your time off! Students will return on April 2nd. 🌸

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The Mattoon Middle School Scholastic Bowl team competed in the Crestwood Classic Scholastic Bowl Tournament on Thursday, March 14th. The team earned a 3-1 record at the event, with victories over Shiloh, Chrisman, and Charleston to capture 3rd place. Pictured in front (L-R) are Grayson Matthews, Adam Burrell, Evan Overmyer, Cole Scheffer, and Liam Kai. Back row (L-R) are Matthew Hampton, Rylan Spencer, Coach Mark Koon, Madisyn Frank, and Beckett Hild. 🥉🎉

The Mattoon Girls Softball Association Babe Ruth Clinics are coming up. Email mattoongirlssoftball1@gmail.com for a registration form. Forms must be submitted by April 11. The draft for players will be held in the evening of the clinic. Games are scheduled to start May 13.