Champaign Unit 4 School District

Last week, students in the YES Program took a big step toward their future careers at the YES Job Interview Fair! Students connected with 30 local employers for real, in-person interviews for both summer internships and year-round positions.

Students interviewed for summer internships with incredible community partners like the City of Champaign, CU Schools, Sola Gratia, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Experience CU, Champaign Forest Preserve, and more. We also welcomed employers hiring for year-round roles, including Walmart, Portillo’s, Chick-fil-A, and Old Navy.

We’re proud of our YES students for taking this important step and representing Unit 4 so well!

about 14 hours ago, Unit 4 Schools

People seated in chairs in a room with tables and shelves filled with books. One man looks at a laptop.

Several students and an adult male stand in a room with balloons and colorful decorations.

People seated at a table in a library with books on shelves behind them. One person is writing on paper.

A person sits at a table with another person in a library. They have a laptop in front of them.

People stand around a table with a green cover and a banner reading "FOR PRE". A woman shakes hands with a man.

A group of people are seated at desks in a room with large windows, engaged in a discussion.

Five people stand at a table covered in blue, holding papers and a cup. A flag and balloons are behind them.

Two men sit at a table in a gymnasium. One wears a green shirt, the other a police uniform.

Three women in a library, with two holding papers and a backpack nearby. One wears a gray hoodie, another a black jacket.

Kids Plus registration for the 2026-2027 will begin soon! Please review the important dates and information below to help you plan accordingly.

Registration Windows:

Current Kids Plus Students: May 4 - May 29
New Students: June 1 - 12
Incoming Kindergarten Students: June 18 - June 30

Important Reminders:

Registration will open at 10:00 a.m. on the first day of each designated window.
Due to high demand, all students will initially be placed on a waitlist upon registration.
Please have your ProCare log in information available prior to registering students.

For more information, please visit https://www.champaignschools.org/page/kids-plus

1 day ago, Unit 4 Schools

An event flyer details Kids Plus Registration for 2026-2027, featuring multiple dates and images of smiling children.

Unit 4 Celebrates National Associate and Assistant Principals Week! Thank you to our outstanding associate and assistant principals! Your work to ensure students receive exceptional educatonal experiences is appreciated.

3 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

An illustration shows children seated in a classroom, with a blackboard behind them. It says "Happy National Associate and Assistant Principals Week."

Children in classroom setting with chalkboard, names listed, text in French, "Bonne semaine nationale des réalisateurs associés et des assistants réalisateurs!"

Children sit in rows at desks with a blackboard in the background displaying names and a celebration message.

Today, Unit 4 celebrates National School Librarian Day! Our school librarians do so much more than manage books; they inspire curiosity, support learning, and help students discover a lifelong love of reading. From guiding research to recommending the perfect story, they are an essential part of our schools every day.

Join us in thanking our amazing librarians for all they do to empower students and support our school community!

5 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Bookshelves in background. A stack of books in foreground with text reading "Unit 4 Celebrates National School Librarian Day."

Bookshelf filled with books. A white box contains a colorful stack of books and blue text reading "Día Nacional del Bibliotecario Escolar".

Poster with a stack of colorful books in front of a bookshelf. Text reads "Journée nationale des bibliothécaires scolaires".

Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who make a difference in our schools every single day!

From supporting instruction to building meaningful connections with students, our paraprofessionals bring patience, compassion, creativity, and care into every classroom. Their impact goes far beyond what can be measured; they help our students grow, succeed, and feel seen.

Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and community. We appreciate you today and every day!

6 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Black background displays text celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on April 3, 2026. Words are in various colors and sizes.

Text with a black background reads "El Dia de Agradecimiento a los Auxiliares Docentes es el 3 de abril de 2026." Words appear in different colors.

Text in French on a black background includes words related to teaching assistants, with a red apple and a ruler.

It's National Volunteer Month! Unit 4 celebrates the 1,500+ volunteers who support our schools as tutors, mentors, lunchroom helpers, and more. In fall alone, volunteers gave over 31,000 hours! Learn how to get involved: www.champaignschools.org/page/getting-involved

8 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

A poster with a blue background and a cellphone screen showing hands clasped together. Text reads "April is National Volunteer Month. Thank you volunteers!"

Blue background with text and phone image. Hands joined together, text in Spanish. "1:1 ONE TO ONE" and "iGracias a los voluntarios!"

A poster featuring people holding hands with a phone displaying a message. Text reads: "Merci aux bénévoles!"

Reminder, no school on Friday. Enjoy your Spring Holiday!

9 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Notice with white and green background. Flowers at bottom. "Spring Holiday" and "No school on Friday, April 3, 2026" in bold.

Poster with floral border and text in Spanish: "Spring Día Festivo. No habrá clases el Viernes 3 de Abril de 2026."

Bright floral background with text. The text reads, "Spring Holiday. No classes on Friday, April 3, 2026."

Very proud of our middle school students featured in the News Gazette's Big 10 this week, celebrating Women's History Month!

9 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

A smiling girl named Adria Warren, eighth grade, Jefferson Middle School, Champaign, with quote "Malala Yousafzai bravely spoke out for girls’ education."

A quote from Jaylah Clark, eighth grade student, Franklin STEAM Academy. The quote reads: "Harriet Tubman inspires me..."

REMINDER: Have you registered your child for the 2026-2027 school year? Visit champaignschools.org/enroll for registration links, tutorials, and in-person event details.

12 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Blue and white graphic with white text reads "Student registration for 2026-27 is now open! Visit champaignschools.org/enroll."

An advertisement displays blue and white background with text about open student enrollment for 2026-2027. Logos and a website link are present.

Blue and white banner with bold text in Spanish, "LA INSCRIPCIÓN DE ESTUDIANTES PARA 2026-27 YA ESTÁ ABIERTA!" Additional info at the bottom.

Big congratulations to Centennial HS Senior Abigail Cicone on earning the rank of Eagle Scout through Scouting America’s Prairielands Council!

Abigail completed 21 merit badges and led a 55-hour service project to build a Free Book Library for the community. She advanced through all ranks of Scouting as a member of Troop 2119 of Friends of Champaign-Urbana Scouting.

Earning the Eagle Scout rank is a significant accomplishment, achieved by fewer than 5 percent of Scouts nationwide. We’re proud to celebrate her leadership, dedication, and commitment to service!

13 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

A young person holds a flag with a crest, in a church setting. Another person stands beside them.

A woman stands next to a black box on a post, holding a book. Behind her, a paved pathway leads to playground equipment.

The future is bright in education! Schools near and far gathered at the I Hotel this month for the Future Educators Conference. Champaign Unit 4 Schools Careers was there to tell them all about the great opportunities at Unit 4 Schools!

14 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Two women smiling and posing for a photo. One holds a blue bottle, the other an orange traffic cone.

Four people in a room pose for a photo. They hold items like an orange cone, a bottle, and a glove.

A group of people with name tags stands in a conference room, smiling at the camera. The room is filled with people seated and standing.

Three women in a large room with many people in the background. They hold a traffic cone, a helmet, and a glove.

A group of women in a conference room with orange traffic cones, holding hands shaped like fingers.

Four women with bags that say "Future Teacher" pose for a picture in a large room.

Six people stand in a room with hands holding up signs. They wear jackets and IDs. A woman has glasses.

Three women holding red folders stand in a hall with a striped floor, facing each other. Ceiling lights hang above.

Exciting news out of Westview Elementary School! Principal Nick Swords surprised Librarian Ms. Kellie Clinton, as WAND's teacher of the month! Ms. Clinton was nominated by a community member and awarded with a plaque and a check for $500. Congratulations, Ms. Clinton!

15 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Classroom with a large screen. A man and a woman are standing in front of a screen, presenting. Students sit at desks, clapping.

Three people in a hallway with walls painted in blue, green, and yellow. A man with a camera on a tripod.

Spring Break is March 16-20. All school and administrative buildings will be closed.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held March 12-13 (No School for Students).

For more information, visit champaignschools.org/events.

30 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Spring Break March 16-20 March 12-13: Parent-Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOl) for more information, please visit champaignschools.org/events

Congratulations to Henry Wilson on earning the rank of Eagle Scout with Scouting America through the Prairielands Council!

Henry, a student at Central High School, achieved Scouting’s highest honor after completing 21 merit badges and advancing through every rank as a member of Troop 1 of the Rotary Club of Champaign.

For his Eagle Scout service project, Henry dedicated 26 hours to painting a door for the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, helping support the organization’s mission to serve neighbors in need across our region.

Way to go, Henry!