Congratulations to Mr. Nick Ponder at Bottenfield Elementary School for being an Extra Yard for Teachers recipient!
This award is an initiative by the Big Ten Conference and College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF) called "Extra Yard for Teachers Week". The CFPF aims to support PK-12 education by elevating the teaching profession with resources, recognition programs, professional development opportunities, and more. This specific initiative aims to provide an exceptional teacher in our local communities with $1,000.
Today is the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's celebrate and uplift our Hispanic community's diverse voices, stories, and traditions. Keep an eye on our page from Sept 15-Oct 15 to see stories and celebrations all across Unit 4 Schools.
Today, we honor and remember the bravery and sacrifice of September 11th. Our thoughts are with all those affected, and we stand united in reflection and respect.
Central High School is hosting a School Safety & Anti-Gun Violence Symposium tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10 at 6 PM. Meet Central's new School Resource Officer, attend a fireside chat with district safety personnel, and more!
Surprise! Two Fighting Illini football players dropped by Booker T. Washington Academy today for a special delivery and a quick game of catch with students. Wide Receiver Pat Bryant and Linebacker Kenenna Odeluga wanted to do something special with some of their NIL (name, image, likeness) earnings. They chose to donate 75 backpacks containing $25 gift cards for school supplies. Thank you!
Join us on Tuesday, September 10 at 6 PM for an information night on multilingual services and a fun activity based on Peter Reynolds's book The Word Collector.
Unit 4 Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
A big thank you to Serra Subaru of Champaign for a special donation to Franklin STEAM Academy through the AdoptAClassroom program (https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/). Their generous donation provided for 15 teachers to each receive free classroom supplies and $500 to spend to outfit their classrooms. We are grateful to Serra Subaru for this amazing gift to Franklin for the last three years.
REMINDER: This Saturday, Unit 4 is partnering with Carle Health to provide students with needed immunizations and physical exams. Visit picktime.com/ChampaignUnit4 to book your timeslot.
Notice: Today's Board of Education Special meeting will be live-streamed via YouTube: youtu.be/luJPi9h3Z0I
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.
Attention Retired Professionals! Come Back to Make a Difference! We are looking for retired Licensed Special Ed Teachers, SLPs, Social Workers, OHH, OT, and Early Childhood Educators with Special Education approval.
Visit champaignschools.org/employment to apply!
Don't forget to download our parent apps this school year!
https://www.champaignschools.org/o/cu4sd/page/apps
Save the date! Unit 4 and Carle Health Immunization Event August 24!
Unit 4's Department of Family and Community Engagement is hosting a back-to-school supply giveaway at MarketPlace Mall on August 6th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year we will have 30 partnering agencies and last year we served more than 2000 families! See you there!
Save the date! The third annual Coleman Carrodine Alumni Game is Saturday, August 3rd!
The first day of school is quickly approaching!
Monday, August 12th for 1st - 6th and Freshmen.
Tuesday, August 13th for 7th, 8th, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Pre-K and Kindergarten families, please refer to your child’s school for more information.
Don't delay! Schedule your student's physical/immunizations today!
Unit 4 Families, please visit champaignschools.org/supplies to view the supply list for your school!
Congratulations to Central Drama thespian troupe members Brady Hong and Jordan Rinkenberger for being selected to be part of the cast for Illinois All-States' production of The Prom!
Due to technical difficulties, today's Special Board of Education Meeting will not be live-streamed. The Board Meeting video will be posted to the School Board Vimeo page at a later date.
