Special Education Job Fair for all Unit 4 Schools
Friday 9/4 from 4 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9/5 from 9 am -noon
Central High School Commons

Join our team and help empower every learner to thrive is a diverse and changing world!
about 16 hours ago, Champaign Unit 4 Schools
Flyer for Special Education Job Fair. Event on Fri, Sat. Times: 4-7 pm, 8-12 noon. QR code, person with child in wheelchair.

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is inviting parents and caregivers to apply for the Superintendent’s Family Advisory Council.

The Council will bring together parents and caregivers from across Unit 4 to share ideas, provide feedback, identify needs, and help Superintendent Dr. Geovanny Ponce better understand the experiences of students and families. Two parents/caregivers from each Unit 4 campus will be selected.

Learn more and apply here: https://forms.gle/G281kqcedcvmf3Sa6

about 17 hours ago, Champaign Unit 4 Schools
Logo featuring blue heart and "4 Unit School District" text on teal background. "Superintendent's Family Advisory Council" text below.

Time for another U4Connect Community Celebration!

Huge shoutout to our Operations and Maintenance teams! Thank you for jumping into action so quickly at Westview Elementary to clean up and get students safely back into their classrooms. 💙

Got someone you want to celebrate? Share your story with us at champaignschools.org/u4connect

about 22 hours ago, Unit 4 Schools
Blue and white ad for U4Connect Community Celebration. "Westview Elementary flooded last week. The operations and maintenance teams showed up and showed out for the building! They were quick to arrive and begin the clean up process. As a result, students were able to return to classrooms and continue with their regular learning quickly. Thank you so much for taking care of us!!"

U4Connect Community Celebration!

Shoutout to Chief of Schools, Dr. Alecia Bell! Thank you for showing genuine compassion, empathy, and dedicated listening to our Unit 4 families. 💙

Got someone you want to celebrate? Share your story with us at champaignschools.org/u4connect

2 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Blue and white background with a quote bubble. "U4Connect Community Celebration! Shoutout to Board Member Alecia Bell! Thank you for showing genuine compassion, empathy, and dedicated listening to our Unit 4 families. 💙 Got someone you want to celebrate? Share your story with us at champaignschools.org/u4connect"
Barkstall Elementary kicked off the school year in style!

Superintendent Dr. Geovanny Ponce joined their first assembly as a special guest reader, sharing "What If Everybody Did That?" with students before everyone paired up with their Book Buddies for a sunny popsicle party.
6 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Three adults standing on a stage, one holding a microphone. Audience of children raising hands.
Superintendent Dr. Geovanny Ponce in a suit and tie stands in a room, holding a book. Children seated before him raise their hands.
Superintendent Dr. Geovanny Poncy in a suit and tie holds an open book while speaking into a microphone.
Superintendent Dr. Geovanny Ponce in a suit and glasses holds a book titled "What If Everybody Did That". Behind him, a crowd of people, including children, stands in a gymnasium.
Popsicle party

🎉 U4Connect Community Celebration!

Huge shoutout to Stacy Bates and Jasmine Melton at the Admin Building front desk! Thank you for your patience, welcoming smiles, and exceptional customer service every day. 💙

Got someone you want to celebrate? Share your story with us at champaignschools.org/u4connect!

9 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
A blue and white poster with "U4Connect Community Celebration" title. A quote from a community member. "I wanted to recognize Stacy Bates and Jasmine Melton at the Admin Building front desk. My sister and I visited on two different occasions for different reasons, and both times they were professional, helpful, and welcoming. Despite the ongoing registration issues, they continued to treat everyone with patience and respect. They truly understand exceptional customer service and the importance of a positive first impression. We really appreciated their kindness and professionalism!"
Schedule your Back-to-School Physicals/Vaccines!

Event Details: Martens Center – 1515 N Market St., Champaign, IL

• August 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• August 30, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Online walk-in schedule: https://carle.org/services/carle-mobile-health-clinic/champaign-county-area-mobile-services
10 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Advertisement for Carle Mobile Health Services. A red and white mobile clinic is shown. The text reads, "Schedule your Back-to-School Physicals/Vaccines!"
An advertisement for Carle Mobile Health Services shows a red mobile health vehicle. Text reads "Planifiez votre rentrée scolaire Examens médicaux/vaccins!"
A red Carle Mobile Health Services vehicle parked on road. Text on image reads: "Programe los examenes fisicos y las vacunas para el regreso a clases".
A huge thank you to First State Bank and Trust for supporting our students through an incredible school supply drive!

Their team collected and donated more than 200 backpacks, each filled with essential school supplies, including highlighters, crayons, markers, colored pencils, pencils, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, folders, spiral notebooks, and composition notebooks.

Today, Kasie Woodworth, Mortgage Originator, and Shelby Gray, Marketing Coordinator and Loan Operations, delivered the donations to our schools, helping ensure our students have the supplies they need to start the school year ready to learn.

We are grateful to First State Bank and Trust for investing in our students and our community. Thank you for helping make a difference for Unit 4 families!
10 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
People move boxes on a cart under a canopy near parked vehicles. Some wear athletic gear.
Three people stand near a brick wall. A yellow banner with the word Jefferson and a logo is behind them.
A group of adults and children in a room. One adult is gesturing. Two children are standing.
A group of adults and children stand together in a hallway, smiling. Each child holds a backpack.
Six people, including adults and children, in a room with glass walls. They are standing near a cart with bags.
People stand in a hallway, smiling for a photo. Behind them, boxes and bags are on a cart.
U4Connect Community Celebration!

Huge shoutout to our incredible student and staff Convocation speakers! Thank you for sharing your courage, inspiring our district, and reminding us all why we do this work as we kick off a great new year.

Got someone you want to celebrate? Share your story with us at champaignschools.org/u4connect!
10 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Blue background with white text. Text reads "U4Connect Community Celebration" and includes a speech bubble with positive community feedback.
A huge thank-you to the University of Illinois football team for making an unforgettable visit to Stratton Academy of the Arts!

The Illini went above and beyond for our students. They held a school supply drive and delivered a generous donation to Stratton, helping make sure our students have the supplies they need to start the school year strong.

Our 5th graders also had the opportunity to take part in a Q&A with the team, ask questions, hear words of encouragement and motivation, and then head outside to play football together.

And to top it all off, the team gifted a football to Superintendent Dr. Geovanny Ponce!

We are incredibly grateful to the Illini football team for investing in our students and our school community. Thank you for being positive role models, giving back, and showing our students what teamwork and community are all about.
13 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
A group of athletes in blue uniforms sit on chairs on stage with numbers on the back. They face a crowd.
A group of children and adults sit at tables in a room with stage, curtains, and artwork.
A group of people, including young children and adults, stands together on a stage with tables and chairs.
People play catch in a grassy park. Trees provide shade. One person throws a ball.
A man in a hat and suit holds a football while another man in a black jersey holds it too. Behind them is a stage and tables.
Two young men playing football in a park, one running to catch the ball, another running. Soccer goal in the background.
Two people playing a game in a park with a soccer goal in the background.
Today’s U4Connect spotlight is on Ms. Kinney at Central High School! Thank you for your care, clear communication, and dedication to helping students transition smoothly.

Together, we can make Unit 4 even stronger. Submit your own celebration at champaignschools.org/u4connect!
15 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Ms. Kinney is my son’s guidance counselor at Central and she has been wonderful. We moved to Champaign from Carbondale over the summer and I was extremely anxious about him switching schools his senior year (he could have stayed in Carbondale with my parents). Ms. Jordahl and Mr. Reif convinced him that he would be in great hands at Central and he has been. He has had a great first few days. Ms. Kinney helped him get into the appropriate classes and has been kind and communicative. Big thanks!
U4Connect Community Celebration!

Huge shoutout to our Transportation Department🚌! Thank you for your proactive hard work, dedication, and clear focus on keeping route times smooth and safe for our students every single day.

Got someone you want to celebrate? Share your story with us at champaignschools.org/u4connect!
16 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
A blue and white poster promotes U4Connect Community Celebration. It includes a testimonial from a community member. "Our first few days of bus service have been the smoothest we’ve ever had. I was nervous when I saw the early pickup time and a 78-minute ride, but before I even had to call, Transportation had already fixed it. Rory now has a pickup 30 minutes later, a new bus, and a wonderful driver who’s doing a fantastic job learning her route. Kudos to the Transportation Department for recognizing the issue and solving it proactively!"
RESCHEDULED: Both high schools rescheduled their annual clap-ins. See the flyers in this post for more details. Join them on Friday and Monday to welcome our high school students and kick off the new school year!
16 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Advertisement for Champaign Central High School's Clap-In event on August 21st at 7:30am at the Student Entrance.
A flyer invites attendance at Centennial High School’s Annual Clap-In on August 24, 7:30-8 am, for the 2026-2027 school year.
We are deeply grateful to Mayor Deborah Feinen for presenting a proclamation declaring March 6, 2027, Ms. Paula Peacock's birthday, as Ms. Paula Peacock Day in the City of Champaign. This recognition honors a remarkable educator whose legacy of service and love for children will never be forgotten.

For more than 13 years, Ms. Paula served Champaign Unit 4 elementary schools with an unwavering commitment to children. Her impact continues to be felt throughout our Kids Plus community.

On March 6, our Kids Plus community will proudly celebrate Ms. Paula Peacock Day and remember the joy, encouragement, and care she shared with everyone she met. Her legacy will continue to inspire our staff, students, and families for generations to come.
27 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Two women in an office hold a certificate. One wears a brown suit, the other a beige dress. Behind them is a flag and a desk with a framed photo.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our annual School Supply Giveaway. Shoutout to our amazing staff who brought the energy and worked tirelessly, our wonderful families who came out to support their students, and our generous community partners who make events like this possible year after year.

Because of you, so many of our students are heading into the new school year equipped, confident, and ready to learn!
29 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
A group of people stand in a mall, including Superintendent Geovanny Ponce, with children and adults.
People gather in a hallway; a woman hands a boy a bag over a table with merchandise.
A crowd of people in a mall with several backpacks on a yellow table. A man and a woman are speaking.
Person in a blue shirt stands behind a table with bags, with a sale sign in the background.
A woman in a red shirt stands at a table with a display in a store.
A group of people at a table with various items. A man and a woman in front.
Two women stand behind a table with school supplies; one wears a red shirt, the other a blue shirt.
A group of people are standing around a table with a yellow tablecloth and a yellow logo.
A woman in a red skirt helps others at a table in a crowded mall with a Rogers & Hollands sign.
Champaign Police Department handing out school supplies to families.
Event begins at 11:00! High school families can fill out the meal application for free and reduced meals on the spot.
30 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Back to school is just around the corner! Barkstall had its first meet and greet where students and families got to meet teachers, administration, and school staff.
about 1 month ago, Unit 4 Schools
Kids climbing on a play structure with a slide in the background; some adults are present.
A woman and three children pose for a picture at a playground, surrounded by greenery and other people.
Two girls pose at a playground, smiling, with others nearby and a metal slide behind them.

Reminder: Our school supply giveaway is this Tuesday, August 4. After meeting your child's school and getting your supplies, don't forget to stop by our community partner tables. In addition to valuable back-to-school resources, many of our partners will be giving away extra school essentials while supplies last, including: facial tissues, disinfectant wipes, binders, index cards, composition notebooks, socks, and more!

about 1 month ago, Unit 4 Schools
A colorful poster for a school supply giveaway. The event is on August 4, 2026, at Marketplace Mall. Supplies last while they last.
An event flyer for Unité 4 Ecole Fournir Doner, dated August 4, 2026. Features icons of school supplies, a flag, and logos of sponsors.
A flyer advertises a school supply donation event for Unidad 4. The date is August 4, 2026.
U4Connect Community Celebration!

Huge congratulations to Dr Howard Teacher Taylor Kirtley, and Westview Teacher Lucy Kebler! We’re so proud of their dedication to continuing their education in the Education Doctoral program at Johns Hopkins University.

Have a milestone or shoutout to share? Submit your story at champaignschools.org/u4connect
about 1 month ago, Unit 4 Schools
Blue background with white text: "U4Connect Community Celebration. Taylor Kirtley and Lucy Kebler are both a part of the Education Doctoral program at Johns Hopkins University. They had the opportunity to travel to Baltimore to attend a Summer Residency as a part of their program!"
Taylor Kirtley stands next to a tall column of balloons. The column is blue and white.
Lucy Kebler in a black dress stands on a carpeted staircase, hands on hips, with stained-glass windows behind.
Today’s U4Connect spotlight is on Dr. Howard Head Custodian, Almondo Anderson. From summer programming to preparing for a fresh school year, thank you for your tireless dedication to the Dr. Howard family!

Together, we can make Unit 4 even stronger. Submit a celebration at champaignschools.org/u4connect
about 1 month ago, Unit 4 Schools
Blue background with white text. "U4Connect Community Celebration" header. Speech bubble with quote "It’s a busy time of year for our custodians! Mr. Anderson works tirelessly to make sure that Dr. Howard is always in its best shape, and always does his best to meet the needs of our staff and students. Kids Plus summer programming just wrapped for the summer, and now he is working non stop to make sure that our staff and students walk into a clean building ready for a fresh start! Thank you Almondo for your hard work and dedication to our schools!". Logo at bottom.