Williams Elementary School

We're excited to welcome the educators beginning new roles across the district for the 2026-27 school year. Their experience, dedication, and passion for education will help suppo...

Mattoon Community Unit School District #2 reminds families to complete student registration for the 2026–27 school year as soon as possible. Returning students can complete regis...

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...

The 2026–27 school year is officially underway across Mattoon CUSD #2! Students in grades 1–12 returned to school on August 12, followed by our kindergarten students on August 13 ...

Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools officially welcomed their newest learners into their schools during the 2026 Kindergarten Signing Days on June 16 and August 4. The events g...

Mattoon CUSD #2 officially kicked off preparations for the 2026–27 academic year on Monday, August 10, hosting the Annual Back-to-School Staff Breakfast to bring district educator...

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

Riddle and Williams Elementary students showcased their reading skills during the 2026 Battle of the Books competition held April 30. The annual event challenges student teams to...

This year's annual Green & Gold Service Day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This initiative connects students from across the district with local businesses and or...

On May 7, 2026, Williams Elementary School hosted Kindergarten Transition Night from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for incoming 2026–27 kindergarten students from both Riddle and Williams Ele...

Mattoon Community Unit School District #2 honored its retirees during the annual Retirement Breakfast held on May 21, 2026, at Riddle Elementary School. School board members prese...

Kids eat free again this summer with the Mattoon Summer Food Program! In partnership with Aramark Student Nutrition and MCUSD2, all children under the age of 18 are eligible to r...

Hastings and Havlik Family Dentistry recently donated $5,000 to the Nancy Conlon Kindness for Kids Fund. The donation was approved by the Mattoon CUSD #2 Board of Education. “The...

Families of incoming kindergarteners are invited to attend one of this summer’s Kindergarten Signing Day events at Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools. Signing locations will d...

Williams Elementary and Riddle Elementary Schools are kicking off their annual ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The countdown includes a daily...

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...