
437 Chargers were eligible for an Academic Letter! We celebrated them, their special guests, and their families this past week! What an honor to be surrounded by such powerful Charger PRIDE!




Join us for College & Career Financial Aid Nights with Megan Hanson from ISAC. Learn all about financial aid options and how to apply! Attend online, at Centennial, or Central—open to families from both schools. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity!




Happy National School Board Members Day


Good luck to the Central Maroons Girls Swim & Dive Team on their way to state! State qualifies are: Babette Bradley, Katie Hettinger, Stella Asse, Macy Cappa, Erin Armstrong, and Olivia Dempsey.


Centennial Chargers Sofia Marquez, Brynley Wilber, and Rebekah Kim are headed to the state swim meet! Students and staff gave them a proper send-off with a clap out. Good luck!!


Unit 4’s Safety and Security Team will be hosting several presentations throughout the year on topics impacting our children’s safety and well-being. Check the list for details on upcoming sessions!


Happy National School Psychology Week! We’re grateful to our school psychologists for guiding students through challenges and collaborating with educators, parents, and communities to help every child thrive. Your work is truly invaluable.




The Unit 4 School District shares our sincerest thanks to our Veterans for your service. We are grateful for the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our country. Today and every day, we salute your bravery and dedication.




The Centennial Girls Cross Country Team is headed to State! This morning, students and the band came together to give them a proper Charger send-off as they boarded the bus. Bring home the win!




Champaign Unit 4 School District will be closed tomorrow, November 5th in observance of Election Day. All campuses and administrative buildings will be closed. Classes and normal school operations will resume on Wednesday, November 6th.




Remember, families! Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour this Sunday for Daylight Saving Time. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!




November is Native American Heritage Month! Unit 4 Schools proudly honors the rich cultures and histories of Native American peoples. Join us in lauding their invaluable contributions to communities across the country.




Bottenfield hosted a Book Parade today, inviting students and staff to dress up as their favorite book character. Huge thanks to everyone who participated! Let's keep the love for reading alive!







Join us on November 4th for a night of fun family math activities led by the Department of Teaching & Learning.








Rivalry game! Franklin v. Jefferson girls basketball at Jefferson Middle School tonight. Who have you got?





Have you voted? Students at Franklin STEAM Academy have! Social study students at Franklin hosted a mock election today.
None of this would be possible without our volunteer parent election judges, Susan Muirhead, Zanne Newman, Kelly Nelson, Jill Harris, and Jason Varvas.





Last night, the Unit 4 board, administration, and staff hosted a ribbon cutting for the RISE (Reaching and Inspiring Students in Education) Center, hosted in our newly renovated Columbia Building. The RISE Center will house Novak Academy, RESTORE, and ACTIONS.





100 years in the making! Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated South Side Elementary's 100th birthday last night. Here's to 100 more!





Last night, our Young Adult Program (YAP) hosted an open house for community members. YAP provides individualized instruction for students aged 18-22. Most students in the YAP have developmental disabilities and will require adult services.




Another congratulations to our 40 Under 40 honorees, Jey Owens and Christian Mahone!

