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!
Save the date!!
We are wishing our students and teachers a restful break on Thursday.
You're invited!!
We hope you will join us on October 24 to celebrate 100 years of South Side Elementary School!
Our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration continues with IPA's Caminata. Caminata is a walk-a-thon for IPA students where the proceeds go to IPA's PTA.
We have some happy faces after Carrie Busey's fun run today!
Calling all vendors! Check out this opportunity!
If you or your student are planning on attending a Unit 4 sponsored athletic event this season, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our game day expectations and bag policy.
Exciting news! Unit 4 is hosting a Teacher Aide Job Fair today at the Mellon Building from 10 AM to 7 PM (with a break from 2 to 4 PM). If you're 19+ and have a high school diploma, we want to meet you! Multiple positions available. Don’t miss out!
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.
