three students working at a table with supplies

Mattoon Community Unit School District #2 encourages families to review their student's school supply list and begin preparing for the upcoming 2026โ€“27 school year.

To view school supply lists and orientation information, please click here.

School supplies will once again be provided for all students at Franklin Preschool and for Grades Kโ€“5 with the exception of:

  • A backpack, change of clothes, and diapers/wipes (Franklin)

  • A backpack, lunch box (if bringing lunch from home), tennis shoes for PE (if not worn daily), and wired headphones with a 3.5mm jack if possible (K-5)

The first day back to school for the 2026-27 school year will be as follows:

  • Grades 1-12: August 12th

  • Kindergarten: August 13th

  • Franklin Preschool: August 17th