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!
We have a busy evening tonight! We hope to see you all as we celebrate these fun events and incredible achievements!
It's School Bus Safety Week! As a thank you to all our bus drivers that safely transport our students to school every day, our Transportation Department treated them all to lunch today. Let's take a brief moment and thank all of our bus drivers and transportation staff for everything they do to help educate our students.
Don't miss the Young Adult Program (YAP) Open House this Thursday!
You're invited to the Rise Center's Ribbon Cutting and Open House this Thursday!
It’s National School Bus Safety Week! Let's work together to ensure our students travel safely. Remember to stop for buses, respect the crossing guards, and talk to your kids about bus safety rules. Together, we can keep our roads safe!
Last week, district staff engaged in professional development, including team-building activities, leadership workshops, customer service, and more. Together, we’re committed to enhancing our skills for a brighter future for our students!
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of our Hispanic communities.
Throughout the month, our students and staff have engaged in meaningful activities, learned about influential figures, and celebrated the rich tapestry of traditions that enhance our school district.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this important celebration!
Last week, South Side celebrated their 100th birthday with their annual walk a thon.
ICYMI: We're celebrating 100 years of South Side on October 24 at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you all there!
As we continue our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, PBS has put together 11 inspiring and colorful children’s books that celebrate Latino voices and culture.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/11-picture-books-that-celebrate-hispanic-heritage
CGTV will not be available for the October 7th Unit 4 School Board Meeting.
You can view the meeting live via YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jzp8TrwSIM4?feature=share
A YouTube account is not necessary to view the live Board meeting. The Board meeting video will be available the following day.
Fall Break is October 14-18
Sponsored by the Youth Literature Festival at UIUC, Unit 4 Schools hosted nearly 40 authors today to share their work and experiences with our students. Thank you to all the authors for donating their time and giving new words and perspectives on what it means to be an author.
This morning, Kenwood students were visited by author G. Neri. He shared with students his adventures, including his expedition to Antarctica which inspired his book, My Antarctica.
We want to take a moment to recognize our amazing principals during National Principals Month! Thank you all for your unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of our students each and every day. Your hard work truly makes a difference!
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