In observance of Memorial Day, Champaign Unit 4 schools will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. All district buildings and campuses will be closed.
about 5 hours ago, Unit 4 Schools
In observence of Memorial Day,  Champaign unit 4 schools will be closed on monday, May 26, 2025.  All district buildings and campuses will be closed.
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Unit 4’s Summer Cyber Scholars is back! Students in grades 2-5 can join 6 weeks of hands-on math & ELA lessons with virtual support. Runs June 9-July 3. Materials & tech provided if needed. Space is limited! Apply by May 26.
about 10 hours ago, Unit 4 Schools
Flyer for Unit 4’s "Summer Cyber Scholars" program, offering 6 weeks of at-home ELA and math lessons with virtual support from June 9 to July 3, 2025 (Monday–Thursday). Open to current 2nd–5th grade students. Includes hands-on materials, optional U4 computer, and Google Classroom access. Virtual lessons run 2:00–3:30 PM, with 30 minutes each for ELA and math, plus time for questions. Designed for students and an at-home adult to complete together. Apply by May 26. Contact hardingch@u4sd.org. Images show educational materials, a family using a laptop, and a child learning with an adult.
Updated days for Central High School
2 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Title: Summer Meals.  Free meals available at the following Champaign Unit 4 school sites in summer 2025. All sites serve breakfast and lunch.  Garden Hills Academy Address: 2001 Garden Hills Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Friday Dates: June 9 to July 18, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 9:30 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM  Stratton Academy of the Arts Address: 902 North Randolph Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 7:30 to 8:30 AM Lunch: 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM  International Prep Academy Address: 1611 West Kirby Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Friday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 8:45 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM  Jefferson Middle School Address: 1115 Crescent Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 to 1:00 PM  Central High School Address: 610 West University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820 Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: June 2 to July 24, 2025 Breakfast: 8:30 to 10:30 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM  Note: All sites will be closed on June 19 and July 4, 2025.
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Today is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! Thank you Unit 4 Crossing Guards! Your dedication keeps our children safe every day. We appreciate you more than words can express!
3 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Today is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! Thank you Unit 4 Crossing Guards! Your dedication keeps our children safe every day. We appreciate you more than words can express!
¡Hoy es el Día de reconocimiento a los guardias de cruce! ¡Gracias, Guardias de Cruce de la Unidad 4! Su dedicación mantiene a nuestros niños seguros todos los días. ¡Los apreciamos muchísimo!
Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée d'appréciation des gardes-barrières ! Merci aux brigadiers scolaires de l'unité 4 ! Votre dévouement assure la sécurité de nos enfants chaque jour. Nous vous sommes plus que jamais reconnaissants !
Free summer meals are available for all kids 18 and under at multiple Unit 4 school sites starting June 9th! Check the image for dates, times, and locations. All sites closed June 19 and July 4.
4 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Title: Summer Meals.  Free meals available at the following Champaign Unit 4 school sites in summer 2025. All sites serve breakfast and lunch.  Garden Hills Academy Address: 2001 Garden Hills Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Friday Dates: June 9 to July 18, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 9:30 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM  Stratton Academy of the Arts Address: 902 North Randolph Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 7:30 to 8:30 AM Lunch: 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM  International Prep Academy Address: 1611 West Kirby Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Friday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 8:45 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM  Jefferson Middle School Address: 1115 Crescent Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 to 1:00 PM  Central High School Address: 610 West University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820 Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: June 2 to July 24, 2025 Breakfast: 8:30 to 10:30 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM  Note: All sites will be closed on June 19 and July 4, 2025.
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Free summer meals are available for all kids 18 and under at multiple Unit 4 school sites! Check the image for dates, times, and locations. All sites closed June 19 and July 4.
8 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Title: Summer Meals.  Free meals available at the following Champaign Unit 4 school sites in summer 2025. All sites serve breakfast and lunch.  Garden Hills Academy Address: 2001 Garden Hills Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Friday Dates: June 9 to July 18, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 9:30 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM  Stratton Academy of the Arts Address: 902 North Randolph Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 7:30 to 8:30 AM Lunch: 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM  International Prep Academy Address: 1611 West Kirby Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Friday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 8:45 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM  Jefferson Middle School Address: 1115 Crescent Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: June 9 to July 10, 2025 Breakfast: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 to 1:00 PM  Central High School Address: 610 West University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820 Days: Monday through Friday Dates: June 2 to July 24, 2025 Breakfast: 8:30 to 10:30 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM  Note: All sites will be closed on June 19 and July 4, 2025.
Título: Comidas de Verano  Comidas gratuitas disponibles para todos los niños menores de 18 años en los siguientes sitios escolares de Unit 4 en Champaign durante el verano de 2025. Se ofrecen desayuno y almuerzo.  Garden Hills Academy Dirección: 2001 Garden Hills Dr, Champaign, IL 61821 Días: Lunes a viernes Fechas: 6 de junio al 18 de julio de 2025 Desayuno: 8:00 a 9:30 AM Almuerzo: 11:30 AM a 1:15 PM  Stratton Academy of the Arts Dirección: 902 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL 61820 Días: Lunes a jueves Fechas: 9 de junio al 10 de julio de 2025 Desayuno: 7:30 a 8:30 AM Almuerzo: 10:45 AM a 12:45 PM  International Prep Academy Dirección: 1611 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61821 Días: Lunes a viernes Fechas: 9 de junio al 10 de julio de 2025 Desayuno: 8:00 a 8:45 AM Almuerzo: 11:30 AM a 1:00 PM  Jefferson Middle School Dirección: 1115 Crescent Dr, Champaign, IL 61821 Días: Lunes a jueves Fechas: 9 de junio al 10 de julio de 2025 Desayuno: 8:00 a 9:00 AM Almuerzo: 12:30 PM a 1:00 PM  Central High School Dirección: 610 W University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820 Días: Lunes a viernes Fechas: 2 de junio al 24 de julio de 2025 Desayuno: 8:30 a 10:30 AM Almuerzo: 11:30 AM a 1:30 PM  Nota: Todos los sitios estarán cerrados el 19 de junio y el 4 de julio de 2025.
Titre : Repas d’Été  Repas gratuits disponibles pour tous les enfants de moins de 18 ans dans les écoles Unit 4 de Champaign pendant l'été 2025. Petit-déjeuner et déjeuner offerts.  Garden Hills Academy Adresse : 2001 Garden Hills Dr, Champaign, IL 61821 Jours : Lundi à vendredi Dates : 9 juin au 18 juillet 2025 Petit-déjeuner : 8:00 à 9:30 AM Déjeuner : 11:30 AM à 1:15 PM  Stratton Academy of the Arts Adresse : 902 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL 61820 Jours : Lundi à jeudi Dates : 9 juin au 10 juillet 2025 Petit-déjeuner : 7:30 à 8:30 AM Déjeuner : 10:45 AM à 12:45 PM  International Prep Academy Adresse : 1611 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61821 Jours : Lundi à vendredi Dates : 9 juin au 10 juillet 2025 Petit-déjeuner : 8:00 à 8:45 AM Déjeuner : 11:30 AM à 1:00 PM  Jefferson Middle School Adresse : 1115 Crescent Dr, Champaign, IL 61821 Jours : Lundi à jeudi Dates : 9 juin au 10 juillet 2025 Petit-déjeuner : 8:00 à 9:00 AM Déjeuner : 12:30 PM à 1:00 PM  Central High School Adresse : 610 W University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820 Jours : Lundi à vendredi Dates : 2 juin au 24 juillet 2025 Petit-déjeuner : 8:30 à 10:30 AM Déjeuner : 11:30 AM à 1:30 PM  Remarque : Tous les sites sont fermés les 19 juin et 4 juillet 2025.
Notice: Today's Board of Education special meeting will be live-streamed via YouTube starting at 5PM. youtu.be/DKa_Oew_-Ig
9 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Thursday, May 15 5:00 PM Notice: Today's Board of Education special meeting will be live-streamed via YouTube 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.
Jueves 15 de mayo 5:00 p. m. Aviso: La reunión especial de la Junta de Educación de hoy se transmitirá en vivo a través de YouTube. No es necesario tener una cuenta de YouTube para ver la reunión de la Junta Directiva en vivo. La grabación de la reunión especial de la Junta Directiva estará disponible mañana en la página web de Vimeo de la Junta Escolar.
Jeudi 15 mai 17h00 Avis : La réunion spéciale du conseil scolaire d'aujourd'hui sera diffusée en direct sur YouTube Il n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir un compte YouTube pour visionner la réunion du conseil en direct. L'enregistrement spécial de la réunion sera disponible demain sur la page Vimeo du conseil scolaire.
Notice: Today's Board of Education special meeting will be live-streamed via YouTube starting at 5PM. youtu.be/MxSAvlHlWrA
15 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
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A group of 60 Unit 4 AVID students recently participated in the 3rd Annual Doctor for a Day at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Greg Polites, the Executive Vice Dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and others from his team showed students proper medical techniques and talked about some of the expectations of attending medical school and opportunities in the healthcare field. Other doctors also led demonstrations and answered student questions. The students were able to experience hands-on activities such as intubation, CPR and virtual dissecting.
16 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
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Happy School Nurse Day! Today, we recognize the compassionate, skilled professionals who care for our students’ health and well-being every day. Thank you to all Unit 4 school nurses for the vital role you play in keeping our school communities safe and healthy!
17 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
National Thank you, School Nurses, for keeping our students healthy, safe, and cared for every day! School Nurse Day
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re celebrating the incredible educators across Unit 4 who inspire, support, and empower our students every day. Thank you for your passion, dedication, and the lasting impact you make in and beyond the classroom!
19 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Thank you, Teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, 2025
Gracias, Maestros! Semana de agradecimiento a los maestros del 5 al 9 de mayo de 2025
Merci, Enseignants! Semaine de reconnaissance des enseignants du 5 au 9 mai 2025
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! We’re celebrating the incredible food service staff across Unit 4 who nourish our students with healthy meals, warm smiles, and tireless dedication. Thank you for all you do to fuel learning every single day!
22 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes for keeping our students fed, happy, and ready to learn!
¡Gracias a nuestros héroes del almuerzo escolar por mantener a nuestros estudiantes alimentados, felices y listos para aprender!
Merci à nos héros du déjeuner scolaire de garder nos élèves nourris, heureux et prêts à apprendre !
May is Jewish-American Heritage Month! Unit 4 Schools celebrates the achievements, resilience, and cultural heritage of Jewish Americans. This month is an opportunity to reflect on their impact throughout history and their ongoing contributions to our society.
23 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Unit 4 Schools is committed to supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and families. If you or someone you know needs help, Care Solace offers free, confidential support 24/7: 818-515-0595 or caresolace.com/u4sd. Remember, you are not alone.
23 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Unit 4 Schools proudly celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of the AAPI community. Join us in honoring and learning throughout the month!
23 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
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‘See you in a few years!’: School of Teaching and Learning hosts middle school students from Champaign and Peoria https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/04/see-you-in-a-few-years-school-of-teaching-and-learning-hosts-middle-school-students-from-champaign-and-peoria/
23 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
‘See you in a few years!’: School of Teaching and Learning hosts middle school students from Champaign and Peoria
This year’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk was a celebration of inclusion, connection, and community! Hosted at Edison Middle School, the event brought together students from 20 schools, the U of I Best Buddies Chapter, and university partners. Thank you to all who joined!
29 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
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Congratulations to News Gazette Teacher of the week, Jeanette Brosam from South Side Elementary! https://www.news-gazette.com/article_8d9e9b7e-1c98-41c9-82d3-101d81a33239.html
29 days ago, Unit 4 Schools
Congratulations to News Gazette Teacher of the week, Esther Frisbie from Kenwood Elementary! https://www.news-gazette.com/article_b81466d5-c982-4285-9a39-32e23d7f115d.html
29 days ago, Unit 4 Schools