Champaign Unit 4 School District

The 2026–2027 Unit 4 School Calendar is now available! Plan ahead for key dates like the first day of school, breaks, and holidays.

View the full calendar at: www.champaignschools.org/27calendar

Reminder that the first set of school building tours are tonight! Don't miss this great opportunity to explore your child’s future classroom, meet staff, and learn what makes Unit 4 schools shine. See the graphic or visit champaignschools.org/enroll for dates and locations.

A big thank you to Unit 4’s O&M Staff! We are grateful for our Operations and Maintenance team for ensuring the sidewalks and parking lots are clear and that our buildings are operational and ready for students and staff to return on Tuesday.

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be back in person on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All school buildings and District offices will be open. Please make sure your student dresses warmly. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Due to the continued inclement weather, Monday, January 26th will be an E-Learning Day.

Families and staff, please check your email for more information.

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Unit 4 Schools will be closed on Friday, January 23rd.

Families and staff, please check your email for more information.

Incoming Unit 4 Kindergarten families are invited to join us for school building tours to explore your child’s future classroom, meet staff, and learn what makes Unit 4 schools shine. See the graphic or visit champaignschools.org/enroll for dates and locations.

Future Freshman Night tonight!

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Unit 4 School Board proudly stood together to show their support for the Every Student, Every Day attendance campaign. The Champaign County Community Coalition is leading the charge to address absenteeism across our community. Regular school attendance matters. Students being present helps them build strong relationships, stay engaged in learning, and access the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. We’re asking families, students, and community members to join us in making attendance a priority. Encourage them to show up! Together, we can make a difference--one school day at a time.

Do you love working with kids? Come learn how you can become a Teacher Aide with Champaign Unit 4! No experience is necessary to come talk to us—we provide application assistance right on the spot.
Job Fair Details: 📅 Thursday, Jan 15 🕙 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 📍 703 S. New Street (Mellon Building)
Why join us?
Help students succeed every day.
Competitive starting pay of $18.57/hr.
Great work-life balance with school-year schedules.
We’ve got a job 4 you! 🍎✨

Thank you to Fighting Illini Women's Gymnastics for visiting Robeson Elementary this morning and teaching our students valuable life lessons from an athletic perspective!

REMINDER! Central High School Future Freshmen Night is Tonight!

Unit 4 is excited to welcome incoming high school students and their families to learn more about academics, athletics, activities, and student life.

Join us at Central as we welcome families, offer building tours, and share information about academics, athletics, activities, and more.
January 12
6:00–8:00 PM
Central High School

We look forward to welcoming our future high school students and families.

Huge thank you to the Champaign-Urbana Elks Lodge for donating $500 to our Kids Plus program! Your generosity to our students is greatly appreciated.

Four Unit 4 athletes competed last month at the Illinois Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament, taking on some of the best bowlers in the state. Not only did they represent Unit 4 with incredible skill, but they each also brought home GOLD medals! Congratulations to:

Darris H. – Centennial High School
Rory G. – Franklin STEAM Academy
Summer N. – Unit 4 Alum
Bryan T. – Unit 4 Alum

To reach the state level, athletes must earn Gold at both Regionals and Sectionals, making this a clean sweep at every level. With more than 5,800 athletes statewide participating in Special Olympics bowling, this achievement is truly remarkable.

The Firecrackers spared no effort and struck their way to the top, proving that when hard work meets heart, the results are right up their alley.

Champaign Unit 4 School District is growing our District Finance Committee. This Committee generally meets once a month on the 4th Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Mellon Building. They review topics related to our District’s budget and expenses. They also discuss upcoming contracts and large facility, technology and instructional projects.

We are looking for a diverse group of community members, parents, staff, and business members to join this committee. If you’re interested, please complete the application and email it to Linda Matkowski at matkowli@u4sd.org.

https://5il.co/3stqq

Calling all incoming Kindergarten families! Join us for Kindergarten Information Night at Stratton Academy on January 15, from 5:30–7:30 pm.

January is Muslim-American Heritage Month.

We honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Muslim Americans in our community and beyond.

Winter Break starts next week! No school for students December 22nd - January 5th. All campuses will be closed from December 22nd - January 2nd, except for scheduled athletic events. Enjoy the holidays!