Williams Elementary School

Brenda Bell, a first-grade teacher at Arland D. Williams Elementary School, was named WAND's Educator of the Month for September, a recognition honoring outstanding educators acro...

Mr. Dyer’s 6th grade Industrial Tech classes at Mattoon Middle School recently partnered with Williams and Riddle Elementary Schools to create shoelace tying practice boards for k...

Williams Elementary, Riddle Elementary, and Franklin Preschool will celebrate Dr. Seuss Week March 2–6 in conjunction with Read Across America. The weeklong event is designed to p...

First and second grade students recently participated in the Read Bowl at Williams Elementary School. After four weeks of reading, the class that read the most books by the end of...

Students and families are invited to meet acclaimed nonfiction author Chris Barton during a special public event on February 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Williams Elementary Schoo...

Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools have scheduled an eLearning Day for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to the forecasted drifting snow causing undesirable road conditions. This includes all...

Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools have scheduled an eLearning Day for Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the inclement weather. This includes all sessions at LIFT Central Illinois. All pra...

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation has awarded five Community Engagement grants through the Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence Fund. The awards were presented on No...

Mattoon Schools are grateful for a recent donation from Bimbo Bakeries through its Good Neighbor Project. The bakery provided one hundred school supply bags at the beginning of the...

Kindergartners at Riddle Elementary School and Williams Elementary School have been enjoying brand-new playgrounds this semester. The project began earlier this year and was finis...

Students across the district came together in a big way this year to support Socktober, an initiative that provides warm socks to families in need. Fourth graders from both Willia...

Please join Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools in counting down to the holiday season with fun dress-up days and holiday activities each school day in December! We look forwar...

Mattoon CUSD #2 is pleased to announce the hiring of three new administrators who will transition into their new roles ahead of the 2026-27 school year. These appointments coincid...

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the 2025 Illinois Report Card, which demonstrates some exciting results for Mattoon CUSD #2 schools. Commendable Designati...

Williams Elementary families gathered outdoors on Thursday, October 23 for a night full of fall fun at the annual Trunk-or-Treat event. The back parking lot came alive with decora...

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...

Homecoming Spirit Week will take place October 6th to 9th. Below is a list of spirit days for each of our schools. Mattoon High School: Monday, October 6th: Patriotic Day ...

During the grand opening of the new Ross Dress for Less store on Saturday, July 19, Arland D. Williams Elementary School was presented with a $2,500 donation in support of student...

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...

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 ...