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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 the Full 2025-26 School Calendar Here

If you have not already registered, please follow the link below:

Please find your school supply lists below and contact your school's main office if you have any questions. We can't wait to see you this fall!

Franklin Preschool

All school supplies are provided for preschool students. Please provide your student with a backpack, a change of clothes, and diapers and wipes if needed.

Riddle Elementary School

All school supplies are provided for Grades K-5. Please provide your student with a backpack, lunch box if they are bringing their lunch, and tennis shoes for PE if they don’t wear tennis shoes daily. Optional: if able, please also supply your student with wired headphones with a 3.5mm jack.

Williams Elementary School

All school supplies are provided for Grades K-5. Please provide your student with a backpack, lunch box if they are bringing their lunch, and tennis shoes for PE if they don’t wear tennis shoes daily. Optional: if able, please also supply your student with wired headphones with a 3.5mm jack.

Mattoon Middle School

Download 6th Grade Supplies List

Download 7th Grade Supplies List

Download 8th Grade Supplies List

Mattoon High School

Download 9th Grade Supply List

Students in grades 10-12 will receive information about supplies from their teachers when they return to class. If you have any questions, please reach out to 217-238-7800.

LIFT Central Illinois

Please let us know if you would like a LIFT issued Chromebook. Personal devices are also allowed. Your Chromebook will be your main tool for accessing all course work. Devices do NOT need to be Chromebooks but do need to have Chrome as a browser.

Request a Chromebook