
Jefferson Middle School is celebrating NAAPID with a community resource fair. Parents are invited to eat lunch and shadow their student, while filling out a bingo card for a prize at the end of the day!





Edison Middle School celebrated NAAPID today with breakfast, followed by an awards ceremony to recognize achievements in integrity, leadership, creativity, and more!







At Central High School, the African American Club hosted an event for families that included the Black National Anthem along with a presentation on the history of the African American Club at Central.





Good morning from International Prep Academy! We're celebrating National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) today!! IPA started their day with an assembly and some student performances and book readings.





Reminder that the second of three Kindergarten Information Nights is tonight at South Side Elementary, starting at 5:30 PM.




Happy National School Counseling Week!
As we continue to celebrate National Counseling Week, we recognize the incredible school counselors of Champaign School District who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day!
Our counselors provide academic guidance, career exploration, and emotional support, helping students navigate challenges and plan for bright futures. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success do not go unnoticed!
Join us in thanking our school counselors for all they do to support our students, families, staff, and schools. Drop a THANK YOU in the comments to show your appreciation! #NSCW25


We are pleased to introduce the Community Connection Newsletter! Please visit https://www.champaignschools.org/page/newsletter to view the newsletter and sign up to receive future editions.




U4 Power Moment: To celebrate the 100th Day of School at Carrie Busey Elementary, Principal Nock, Assistant Principal Alexander and their team made 100 positive phone calls to families regarding their amazing students!



Champaign Unit 4 celebrates National School Counseling Week. Thank you to our amazing school counselors for helping Unit 4 students succeed daily!


Today's Board of Education Special meeting will be live-streamed via YouTube: http://youtu.be/IFUDVniT5XQ
A YouTube account is not necessary to view the live Board meeting. The Special Board meeting recording will be available tomorrow on the School Board Vimeo web page.




Join Unit 4 Schools in celebrating Black History Month during February 2025. Throughout the month, we will dive deep into the District’s connection to Black history (Did you know that three elementary schools are named for Black leaders?). Our schools will host events and other special activities, including NAAPID (National African American Parent Involvement Day), which is held annually, on February 10th. Follow our social media accounts for the most up-to-date news and event information.




Join us for kindergarten information night!
TODAY, Jan. 30th
5:30-7 p.m.
Garden Hills Academy
This is the first of three Kindergarten Information Nights available to incoming Unit 4 Kindergarten Families. You will learn about the Student Assignment Process, registration details as well as meet our elementary principals. If you can’t join us this evening, a recording will be posted on our website.




Edison FLS students participated in the Basketball Individual Skills Competition in Rantoul as part of the Special Olympics tournament!
One of Edison's students earned 1st place and is now headed to the state tournament while several others placed! Go Comets!



School will be in session tomorrow (Wednesday, January 22nd).
See you all tomorrow!




Shaping one young person’s story can transform countless others. Let’s think of how we can support the youth of today in creating an equitable tomorrow. YOU can help by becoming a mentor. Go to www.cu1to1.org to learn more.


Due to the anticipated weather conditions, Unit 4 will have an E-Learning Day on Jan. 21st. Visit https://www.champaignschools.org/page/e-learning-emergency-days for more information.




In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, Unit 4 schools and administrative
buildings will be closed, on Monday, January 20, 2025.




Supportive relationships are critical for the growth and development of all young people. CU One to One Mentoring has been dedicated to shaping futures and nurturing positive change for CU youth for 30 years. Want to become a mentor? Visit www.cu1to1.org to learn more!


Welcome Back to School! Classes resume from Winter Break tomorrow, January 8th. Be sure to bring your Chromebook fully charged and ready for use!




381 adults are currently mentoring students in the Unit 4 School District. Mentors and Mentees create lasting impacts on each other as they navigate their journey together. Join them and sign up to become a mentor today at www.cu1to1.org
