Riddle Elementary School

Free Summer Meals

May 23, 2025

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. ...

Online Registration Open for the 2025-2026 School Year

March 10, 2025

Student registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Current Student Registration If your child is returning to Mattoon Schools, even if it is a new building, click...

SBL Offers $20 Sports Physicals with Proceeds Benefitting Mattoon Athletics Booster Club

June 2, 2025

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

Free Summer Meals Location Change mcusd2.org/KidsEatFree25 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 AM - 1 PM Riddle Elementary Mattoon CUSD#2 will be offering free meals to students under the age of 18 between June 3rd and August 8th. Register Weekly for Your Free Meals. MCUSD2 branded graphic with aramark and school logos.

Free Summer Meals - Location Changed to Riddle Elementary School 📍

May 31, 2025

🚨 LOCATION UPDATE: Free Summer Meals Program 🚨 Mattoon CUSD #2 is still excited to provide FREE Summer Meals this summer, but now at a new location! 🍽️ ...

meet the team: Chad Arnold (assistant superintendent); Todd Butler (interim lift director); Tera Stewart (mms principal) - graphic is mcusd2 branded with colors from the district, lift, and mms. Includes headshots of each individual and school logos.

Mattoon CUSD #2 Welcomes New Administration During Special Board Meeting

May 28, 2025

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...

Special Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025

May 22, 2025

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...

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MHS Youth Mini Summer Camps

May 9, 2025

MHS is hosting Youth Mini Summer Camps! These camps are free for all Mattoon residents entering 3rd through 8th grade in the upcoming 2025-26 school year. You are not required to ...

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MMS Purrfections Dance Team Tryouts Set for Week of May 19

May 7, 2025

Tryouts for the Mattoon Middle School Purrfections Dance Team will take place during the week of May 19 , with clinics and tryout sessions scheduled each evening from 5:00 to 8:0...

Color calendar that reads "2025 ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School April 22 – A: Appreciation Day Send a note to a special person to show how much you care! April 23 – B: Best Dress Day Wear your best or favorite outfit! April 24 – C: Career Day Dress up as your dream job! April 25 – D: Donut Day Enjoy a donut for breakfast! April 28 – E: Exercise Day Wear athletic gear and tennis shoes! April 29 – F: Flip-Flop Day Wear your favorite pair of flip flops! April 30 – G: Goal Day Set a goal to work on over the summer! May 1 – H: Hat Day Wear your favorite hat to school! May 2 – I: Illinois/I.L.L.I.N.I. Day Learn some new facts about our state and wear orange and blue! May 5 – J: Joke Day Learn a new joke to tell a friend! May 6 – K: Kindness Day Spread kind words all through the day! May 7 – L: Look-Alike Day Dress up as a friend, teacher, or a celebrity! May 8 – M: Music Day Listen to music in your classroom! May 9 – N: Neon Day Wear bright neon colors! May 12 – O: Outdoor Read Aloud Day Take your book outside! May 13 – P: Pajama Day Wear your favorite pajamas! May 14 – Q: Queen & King Day Dress like royalty or make a paper crown to wear! May 15 – R: Rainbow Day Wear as many colors as you can! May 16 – S: Sports & Sunglasses Day Rock some shades and your favorite team gear! May 19 – T: Thank You Day Thank the teachers and staff at your school! May 20 – U: USA Day Wear red, white, and blue! May 21 – V: Volunteer Day Volunteer to help a friend or teacher with something today! May 22 – W: Wacky Hair Day Come to school with your craziest and wackiest hair! May 23 – X: Exercise Day Get your body moving or do a classroom brain break! Last day of Franklin Pre-K May 26 – Memorial Day No School May 27 – Y/Z Day: Zip Day Zoom out of here! Last day of school! April 22 – A: Appreciation Day Send a note to a special person to show how much you care! April 23 – B: Best Dress Day Wear your best or favorite outfit! April 24 – C: Career Day Dress up as your dream job! April 25 – D: Donut Day Enjoy a donut for breakfast! April 28 – E: Exercise Day Wear athletic gear and tennis shoes! April 29 – F: Flip-Flop Day Wear your favorite pair of flip flops! April 30 – G: Goal Day Set a goal to work on over the summer! May 1 – H: Hat Day Wear your favorite hat to school! May 2 – I: Illinois/I.L.L.I.N.I. Day Learn some new facts about our state and wear orange and blue! May 5 – J: Joke Day Learn a new joke to tell a friend! May 6 – K: Kindness Day Spread kind words all through the day! May 7 – L: Look-Alike Day Dress up as a friend, teacher, or a celebrity! May 8 – M: Music Day Listen to music in your classroom! May 9 – N: Neon Day Wear bright neon colors! May 12 – O: Outdoor Read Aloud Day Take your book outside! May 13 – P: Pajama Day Wear your favorite pajamas! May 14 – Q: Queen & King Day Dress like royalty or make a paper crown to wear! May 15 – R: Rainbow Day Wear as many colors as you can! May 16 – S: Sports & Sunglasses Day Rock some shades and your favorite team gear! May 19 – T: Thank You Day Thank the teachers and staff at your school! May 20 – U: USA Day Wear red, white, and blue! May 21 – V: Volunteer Day Volunteer to help a friend or teacher with something today! May 22 – W: Wacky Hair Day Come to school with your craziest and wackiest hair! May 23 – X: Exercise Day Get your body moving or do a classroom brain break! Last day of Franklin Pre-K May 26 – Memorial Day No School May 27 – Y/Z Day: Zip Day Zoom out of here! Last day of school! April 22 – A: Appreciation Day Send a note to a special person to show how much you care! April 23 – B: Best Dress Day Wear your best or favorite outfit! April 24 – C: Career Day Dress up as your dream job! April 25 – D: Donut Day Enjoy a donut for breakfast! April 28 – E: Exercise Day Wear athletic gear and tennis shoes! April 29 – F: Flip-Flop Day Wear your favorite pair of flip flops! April 30 – G: Goal Day Set a goal to work on over the summer! May 1 – H: Hat Day Wear your favorite hat to school! May 2 – I: Illinois/I.L.L.I.N.I. Day Learn some new facts about our state and wear orange and blue! May 5 – J: Joke Day Learn a new joke to tell a friend! May 6 – K: Kindness Day Spread kind words all through the day! May 7 – L: Look-Alike Day Dress up as a friend, teacher, or a celebrity! May 8 – M: Music Day Listen to music in your classroom! May 9 – N: Neon Day Wear bright neon colors! May 12 – O: Outdoor Read Aloud Day Take your book outside! May 13 – P: Pajama Day Wear your favorite pajamas! May 14 – Q: Queen & King Day Dress like royalty or make a paper crown to wear! May 15 – R: Rainbow Day Wear as many colors as you can! May 16 – S: Sports & Sunglasses Day Rock some shades and your favorite team gear! May 19 – T: Thank You Day Thank the teachers and staff at your school! May 20 – U: USA Day Wear red, white, and blue! May 21 – V: Volunteer Day Volunteer to help a friend or teacher with something today! May 22 – W: Wacky Hair Day Come to school with your craziest and wackiest hair! May 23 – X: Exercise Day Get your body moving or do a classroom brain break! Last day of Franklin Pre-K May 26 – Memorial Day No School May 27 – Y/Z Day: Zip Day Zoom out of here! Last day of school!

ABC Countdown to Summer Begins April 22 at Williams, Riddle, and Franklin Preschool

April 11, 2025

Williams Elementary, Riddle Elementary, and Franklin Preschool are kicking off their annual ABC Countdown to Summer on Monday, April 22. The countdown includes a daily theme or act...

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Kindergarten Information Night Scheduled for May 1

April 10, 2025

Families with incoming kindergarteners in the Mattoon School District are invited to attend Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at William...

Read Across America Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days March 3-7, 2025. Franklin Preschool, Williams, and Riddle. Monday: My Many Colored Monday in honor of “My Many Colored Days!” Wear as many colors as you can! Tuesday: Terrific Hat Tuesday in honor of “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” Wear a fun hat! Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday in honor of “Wacky Wednesday” Dress Wacky! Thing One and Thing Two Thursday in honor of “The Cat in the Hat” Wear red and blue! **Franklin Not in Attendance** Fun Sock Friday in honor of “Fox in Socks” Wear crazy socks! **Franklin Not in Attendance**

Mattoon Schools Celebrate Read Across America with Dr. Seuss Dress-Up Week

February 26, 2025

National Read Across America Day is set for March 2, 2025, and Franklin Preschool, Williams Elementary School, and Riddle Elementary School are celebrating all week long with a se...

Early Dismissal Scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

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...

Riddle Elementary Hosts “Out of This World” Family Literacy Night

February 12, 2025

Riddle Elementary families are invited to an evening of fun and learning at Riddle Elementary’s Out of This World Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ...

Winter Preparedness

February 11, 2025

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 ...

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Youth Volleyball Registration Open Now

February 3, 2025

Mattoon’s 4th and 5th-grade students have an exciting opportunity to participate in volleyball this spring! The season runs from February 10th to March 4th and is open to both b...

Mattoon CUSD #2 Emergency Day Called for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

January 6, 2025

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...

Mattoon CUSD #2 Emergency Day Called for Monday, January 6; Teacher Institute

January 5, 2025

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...

Pictured from L to R. Vincent Walk, Brian Hinton, Committee Member of the fund, Jessica (Closson Peterson), a past recipient, April Drake, Rachel Schafer, and Kristen Bertrand, Program Officer, Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. All photos were taken by Greg A. Cooper/EIU Journalism.

Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence announces the Community Engagement Grants of $20,500.

December 6, 2024

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation has awarded three Community Engagement grants through the Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence Fund. The awards were presented on ...

Elementary Winter Concerts

November 26, 2024

Mark your calendars for the Riddle and Williams Elementary Winter Concerts. December 5: Riddle 5th-Grade Concert: 6 PM I Riddle Cafeteria December 12: Williams 3rd-Grad...

Please join us in counting down to the holiday season with December to Remember: fun dress up days and holiday activities taking place at Riddle Elementary School and Williams Elementary School. We look forward to seeing your school and holiday spirit this December to Remember! Below is the Schedule: Monday, December 2nd: Spirit of the Season - Wear your RED and GREEN to kickoff December! Tuesday, December 3rd: Holiday Sock Day - Get out your favorite holiday socks! Wednesday, December 4th: - Let it Snow: Bundle up in your favorite hat and scarf! Thursday, December 5th: - Holiday Brain Break: Give your brain a short holiday break! Friday, December 6th: - White Wonderland & Winter Blues: Hoping for snow! Dress in all white or blue. Monday, December 9th: - Random Acts of Kindness: Find ways to spread kindness as a class or as an individual! Tuesday, December 10th: - Happy Holidays from the Family: Wear your favorite flannel for a fun family photo! Wednesday, December 11th: - Candy Cane Day: Wear red and white! Thursday, December 12th: - Team Santa or Team Grinch: Wear green for our favorite Whoville character or wear red for our friend from the North Pole! Friday, December 13th: - Polar Express Day: Just like the Polar Express, wear your favorite pajamas! Monday, December 16th: - “Not a Creature Was Stirring”: Cover yourself in animal print or hide yourself in camouflage! Tuesday, December 17th: - Dress Like an Elf Day: Grab your Santa hats and elf ears! Wednesday, December 18th: - Holiday Vacation: Take a tropical mind trip! Think Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts! Thursday, December 19th: - Dashing Through the Snow: A favorite school tradition, the Reindeer Run! Friday, December 20th: - Ugly Sweater: Wear your favorite holiday sweater!

December to Remember Schedule at Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools

November 22, 2024

Please join us in counting down to the holiday season with December to Remember: fun dress up days and holiday activities taking place at Riddle Elementary School and Williams Ele...