Congratulations to our Unit 4 students who brought home hardware from the recent Special Olympic Illinois State Bocce Tournament in Springfield!
Our champions are:
🥈 2nd Place: Rory Gordon - Franklin STEAM Academy (Silver Medal)
🥉 3rd Place: Justin Li - Young Adult Program (Bronze Medal)
Both Justin and Rory represent the TNT Firecrackers and competed alongside more than 200 athletes in the tournament.
We are so proud of Justin, Rory and all the TNT Firecracker athletes who represented Unit 4 and competed this season. Way to shine!
Thank you for your dedication and support. We appreciate all that you do! 💙
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek
Shungu is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Over the past several years, he has brought his students, musical talents and passion for education into Unit 4 classrooms, including most recently at Westview Elementary School.
We are so proud to celebrate Shungu and the meaningful impact he continues to make in Unit 4 schools and the community. Thank you for inspiring the next generation through the power of music! 🎶
Unit 4 Schools is pleased to recognize Native American Heritage Month!
We honor the history, resilience, and rich cultures of Indigenous People. May we continue to learn, respect, and uplift their voices.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Today, Unit 4 launched a districtwide Communications Survey to hear from students, staff, families and community members. What communication is working well and what needs improvement? Let us know by clicking the links below.
The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete and is anonymous. The deadline to complete the survey is November 23. Your voice matters and your feedback is our future!
Staff, Family, and Community Survey: https://edu.sogolytics.com/r/CIsg9m
High School Student Survey: https://edu.sogolytics.com/r/XCPrjH
This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and families who may be interested in Special Olympics to come out, try different sports, and meet current athletes and coaches. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to explore what Special Olympics has to offer and see whether it might be a good fit! There will be stations where participants can try out sports, along with community resource tables, healthy habits activities, and food trucks (Vinny’s Pizza and Simple Eats). This event is open to everyone, not just current Special Olympics athletes. Families who are simply curious and want to learn more are welcome!
Saturday, November 14, 2026
1:00–4:00 PM
Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School
201 W. State St., Mahomet, IL
There are teams throughout our region, including Rantoul, Danville, Piatt County, Arcola, Paxton, and many other nearby communities, as well as programs through CUSR and Edison Middle School. Interested athletes and families, this is a time to find out what team best fits your needs, interests and location!
For Additional Information Contact: Jackie Mendoza, jmendoza@soill.org or 217-355-1750.
Please note that all Champaign Unit 4 schools and administrative buildings remain open and will operate on their regular schedules.
Please note that all Champaign Unit 4 schools and administrative buildings will remain open and operate on their regular schedules.
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff for a regular day of learning and work!
We are less than one week away from Unit 4 in the Community, 4 the Community!
Join Champaign Unit 4 School District for our upcoming hiring event to explore career opportunities for substitute teachers, teacher assistants as well as certified staff and administrators. Interested educators will have the chance to apply on-site, ask questions and connect with district leaders including Superintendent Dr. Geovanny Ponce. This hiring event is bringing new opportunities to educators who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students!
🗓️ Sunday, November 8
⏰ 12:30 - 2 p.m.
📍The Church of The Living God, 312 E. Bradley Ave, Champaign
Be a part of something bigger! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit this link to register: www.champaignschools.org/Unit4Day
We also want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended any of our tours at Franklin, Jefferson, and International Prep Academy over the past several weeks.
We appreciate the time, interest, and thoughtful questions from everyone who came out to learn more about the proposed Building Better Schools improvements and see firsthand the needs within our middle schools.
Thank you for being engaged, staying informed, and taking the time to be part of these important conversations about the future of Champaign Unit 4 Schools.
Dr. Ponce is pictured with NAACP Champaign County Branch president Minnie Pearl Hemphill-Pearson, highlighting the importance of strong community partnerships that support students and their futures.
#EducationEquity #NAACPCC
#Unit4Proud #CentralMaroons
Congratulations to our Unit 4 student-athletes who recently competed at the Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament in Decatur 🎳🏆
Our champions are:
🥇 1st Place: Eyad - Franklin STEAM Academy
🥇 1st Place: Rory - Franklin STEAM Academy
🥇 1st Place: Bobby & Carter - Edison Middle School
🥈2nd Place: Maxwell - Central High School
🥈 2nd Place: Laila, Arianna & Jimmy - Edison Middle School
🥉 3rd Place: Mario & Jake - Edison Middle School
🎳 4th Place: Younus, Daniel & Kenna - Edison Middle School
🎳 Player Development: Theo - Franklin STEAM Academy
Our Special Olympics athletes brought home 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th place and player development honors at their bowling competition. Our gold medalists will advance to the Special Olympics Illinois State Bowling Tournament near St. Louis on December 6.
We are so proud of our incredible athletes for their hard work, determination and sportsmanship! A huge thank you to the dedicated staff and student volunteers who helped make this unforgettable experience possible 💙
#SpecialOlympics #InclusionMatters
We appreciate everyone who took the time to visit the school, learn more about the building and ask questions about the proposed improvements.
Our final middle school tour will be next Sunday, November 1, from 1–3 p.m. at Franklin STEAM Academy. If you missed a previous tour or still have questions, we invite you to join us for one last opportunity to see the building and learn more about the proposed improvements.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to engage with us throughout this process.
🗓️ Sunday, November 8
⏰ 12:30 - 2 p.m.
📍The Church of The Living God, 312 E. Bradley Ave, Champaign
Be a part of something bigger! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit this link to register: www.champaignschools.org/Unit4Day
Senator Faraci spent the afternoon meeting with Principal Dr. Asia Fuller touring the school, visiting pre-kindergarten students, presenting the Rose Award to Roxana Cowan, checking in on classrooms throughout the building, and helping with dismissal. We appreciate his time, his engagement with our school community, and his continued interest in supporting our students and educators.
Thank you, Senator Faraci, for spending the day with Garden Hills!
Great schools start with great leadership! 🍎📚
This National Principals Month, we celebrate our amazing Unit 4 principals. We thank you for your leadership and dedication to creating environments where every student can thrive. Your commitment to our schools makes a lasting impact on students, families and our community.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth