Centennial Charger, Jay Macedo, and Principal Sara Sanders attended the Illinois State Board of Education 2025 Student Advisory Council Summit! Jay is one of the student representatives. They were greeted by State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders.
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State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders and Jay Macedo
State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders, Jay Macedo, and Principal Sara Sanders
Unit 4 is Celebrating Women's History Month! Today, we spotlight Tracey Jones, who is finishing 39 years with Unit 4 Schools—the only place she’s ever worked. Her dedication and commitment to our students, families and staff is truly inspiring! The person she finds inspiration in is River Jones. Tracey said, "River Jones inspires me for her resilience, heart, and sheer determination. From completing her undergraduate degree during COVID and taking science lab classes online to having only 2 months left of an intensive Physicians Assistant Masters program, she is the epitome of a growth mindset. She has such a compassionate heart for all people and has become an amazing woman of science!" Here’s to the incredible women who inspire us every day!
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Tracey Jones
Last week, a group of seventh and eighth grade mentees and their mentors toured six U of I Facilities and Services shops. They explored careers in the grounds area, machine shop, lock shop, insulation shop, mill shop, and operating engineers shop—learning about job roles, qualifications, and pay in the trades. A great hands-on experience for future career exploration!
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Trades Field Trip
Trades Field Trip
Trades Field Trip
Unit 4 families, we want to hear from you! The Illinois 5Essentials Survey gathers feedback on leadership, teaching, and family engagement to help improve our schools. Your input shapes our School Improvement Plan. Take 10 minutes to share your thoughts: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
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Please complete the survey by March 28 The Illinois 5Essentials Survey helps us improve our schools by gathering feedback on leadership, teaching, and family engagement. Your input shapes our School Improvement Plan—take just 10 minutes to complete it and make a difference! Unit 4 Families, your voice matters!
Por favor complete la encuesta antes del 28 de marzo La encuesta 5Essentials de Illinois nos ayuda a mejorar nuestras escuelas mediante la recopilación de comentarios sobre liderazgo, enseñanza y participación familiar. Su aporte da forma a nuestro Plan de mejora escolar: ¡tómese solo 10 minutos para completarlo y marcar la diferencia! Unit 4 Familias, ¡Tu voz importa!
Veuillez compléter le sondage avant le 28 mars L'enquête Illinois 5Essentials nous aide à améliorer nos écoles en recueillant des commentaires sur le leadership, l'enseignement et l'engagement familial. Vos commentaires façonnent notre plan d'amélioration de l'école. Prenez seulement 10 minutes pour le remplir et faites la différence ! Unit 4 Familles, Votre voix compte !
Mark your calendars! Spring Break: March 17-21 — No school. Parent-Teacher Conferences: March 13-14 — No school for students. We hope everyone enjoys a restful break and quality time with family.
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Spring Break Unit 4 schools March 13-14: Parent-Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOl) March 17-21, 2025 for more information, please visit champaignschools.org/events
vacaciones de primavera Unit 4 Schools 13 y 14 de marzo: Conferencias de padres y maestros (NO HAY CLASES) 17-21 de marzo de 2025 Para obtener más información, visite champaignschools.org/events
vacances de printemps Unit 4 Schools 13-14 mars : Rencontres parents-enseignants (PAS D'ÉCOLE) 17-21 mars 2025 pour plus d'informations, veuillez visiter champaignschools.org/events
Carrie Busey Elementary Assistant Principal, Brian Alexander, was the recipient of the Difference Maker Award from the United Way of Champaign County. Thanks for all you do to make our community a better place!
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Reminder, families! Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday—don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour! Enjoy the extra daylight as we get closer to spring!
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Don't Forget To Change Your Clock Spring Forward! Sunday, March 9, 2025
No olvides cambiar tu reloj Adelantamiento  Primaveral Domingo 9 de marzo de 2025
N'oubliez pas de changer l'heure Le printemps en avant Dimanche 9 mars 2025
Unit 4 Schools welcomed many community members to read to students during Read Across America Week. It is the nation's largest celebration of reading, intended to motivate and help students become aware of and celebrate good reading habits.
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Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker visited Centennial today to discuss his proposed statewide ban on classroom cell phone use. His initiative aims to enhance student focus and academic performance by reducing digital distractions during instructional time. Educators and students engaged in a dialogue with the governor, sharing insights on the potential impact of such a statewide policy. Superintendent Dr. Shelia Boozer noted a similar policy Unit 4 Schools implemented this year. Unit 4’s policy aims to foster a more focused and supportive learning environment, focusing on learning and engagement, prioritizing school as a place for learning that is distraction free. Dr. Boozer said Unit 4’s policy has had a positive impact based on teacher and parent feedback.
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Gov Pritzker Visit
Gov Pritzker Visit
Gov Pritzker Visit
Gov Pritzker Visit
Gov Pritzker Visit
Gov Pritzker Visit
Gov Pritzker Visit
Gov Pritzker Visit
Gov Pritzker Visit
Join us in celebrating our dedicated social workers during National School Social Work Week! We are appreciative of their stellar support of Unit 4 students. #SSWWeek2025
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Celebrating School Social Work Week Thank you to our amazing team of social workers!
Celebrando la Semana del Trabajo Social Escolar ¡Gracias a nuestro increíble equipo de trabajadores sociales!
Célébration de la Semaine du travail social scolaire Merci à notre formidable équipe de travailleurs sociaux !
During Parent-Teacher conference days, each school will offer on-site registration assistance: March 13th in the afternoon and March 14th in the morning. For more details about specific times, please contact your child's school. #Ready4Registration
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on-site Registration During Parent Teacher conference days, each school will offer on-site registration assistance For more details about specific times, contact your child's school. March 13th afternoon March 14th morning
Registro en el sitio Durante los días de conferencias de padres y maestros, cada escuela ofrecerá asistencia para la inscripción en el lugar. Para obtener más detalles sobre horarios específicos, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo. 13 de marzo por la tarde 14 de marzo por la mañana
Inscription sur place Lors des journées de rencontres parents-enseignants, chaque école proposera une assistance à l'inscription sur place Pour plus de détails sur les horaires spécifiques, contactez l'école de votre enfant. 13 mars après-midi 14 mars matin
Incoming Kindergarten Families, last chance to visit any of our 12 elementary schools. Tuesday, March 4, 5-7 pm: Westview, Dr. Howard, South Side, Booker T. Washington, Stratton, Garden Hills Thursday, March 6, 5-7 pm Barkstall, Carrie Busey, Bottenfield, International Prep Academy, Kenwood, Robeson
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Elementary School Tours
Elemental Visitas Escolares
Élémentaire Visites Scolaires
The Science Olympiad team of International Prep Academy has advanced to the state level for the second time in just three years! They placed in 17 of the 20 events entered, securing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, and achieving a remarkable 3rd place overall finish—bringing yet another trophy back to IPA! What an incredible feat! A heartfelt shout out to Coach Geoffrey Freymuth!
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IPA Science Olympiad team
Unit 4 Schools celebrates Women's History Month! We applaud the incredible women who have shaped history, education, and our community.
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Women's History Month
Join us in recognizing Public Schools Week, Feb. 24 - Feb. 28, 2025! Let’s celebrate the educators, students, and communities that make public schools the heart of our nation. Public schools help students achieve their dreams! Whether it’s excelling in the classroom, on the field, or in the arts, every success is worth celebrating. #PSW25
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Celebrating our students, educators and communities! PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK February 24-28, 2025
Celebrando a nuestros estudiantes, educadores y comunidades! SEMANA DE LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS 24-28 de febrero de 2025
Célébrons nos étudiants, nos éducateurs et nos communautés SEMAINE DES ÉCOLES PUBLIQUES 24-28 février 2025
Fourteen outstanding Unit 4 staff members have been recognized as Super Care Heroes by Care Solace! The Super Care Hero Award celebrates mental health advocates, school counselors, and school mental health staff who go above and beyond to connect students to the care they need. This recognition highlights their dedication to changing lives, supporting student well-being, and creating a positive impact in our community. Please join us in congratulating these amazing individuals on this well-deserved honor. Their hard work and compassion make a difference every single day! Thank you for helping us celebrate our Super Care Heroes!
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Fourteen outstanding Unit 4 staff members have been recognized as Super Care Heroes by Care Solace! The Super Care Hero Award celebrates mental health advocates, school counselors, and school mental health staff who go above and beyond to connect students to the care they need.  This recognition highlights their dedication to changing lives, supporting student well-being, and creating a positive impact in our community.  Please join us in congratulating these amazing individuals on this well-deserved honor. Their hard work and compassion make a difference every single day!  Thank you for helping us celebrate our Super Care Heroes!
Unit 4’s Special Education Department hosted a recruitment luncheon for our current student teachers. GotSophia has decided to start her career with Unit 4!
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Unit 4’s Special Education Department hosted a recruitment luncheon for our current student teachers. GotSophia has decided to start her career with Unit 4!
Unit 4’s Special Education Department hosted a recruitment luncheon for our current student teachers. GotSophia has decided to start her career with Unit 4!
Unit 4’s Special Education Department hosted a recruitment luncheon for our current student teachers. GotSophia has decided to start her career with Unit 4!
Today we celebrated Booker T. Washington STEM Academy and their staff's culture of giving! During Unit 4's United Way of Champaign County annual giving campaign, Booker T. Washington organized their building and recruited the most individual donors to the United Way!
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Today we celebrated Booker T. Washington STEM Academy and their staff's culture of giving! During Unit 4's United Way of Champaign County annual giving campaign, Booker T. Washington organized their building and recruited the most individual donors to the United Way!
Today we celebrated Booker T. Washington STEM Academy and their staff's culture of giving! During Unit 4's United Way of Champaign County annual giving campaign, Booker T. Washington organized their building and recruited the most individual donors to the United Way!
Today we celebrated Booker T. Washington STEM Academy and their staff's culture of giving! During Unit 4's United Way of Champaign County annual giving campaign, Booker T. Washington organized their building and recruited the most individual donors to the United Way!
Today we celebrated Booker T. Washington STEM Academy and their staff's culture of giving! During Unit 4's United Way of Champaign County annual giving campaign, Booker T. Washington organized their building and recruited the most individual donors to the United Way!
And that's a wrap! Our CTE Career Fair was a resounding success. Again, thank you to the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and our community partners for making this career fair so impactful. Hundreds of Unit 4 students were connected with employers from dozens of industries.
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CTE
CTE
CTE
In observance of Presidents' Day, all Unit 4 school and administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, February 17.
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In observance of Presidents' Day Monday, February 17, 2025 All Unit 4 school and administrative buildings will be closed
En conmemoración del Día de los Presidentes Lunes 17 de febrero de 2025 Todos los edificios escolares y administrativos de la Unidad 4 estarán cerrados.
À l'occasion de la Journée des Présidents Lundi 17 février 2025 Tous les bâtiments scolaires et administratifs de l'Unité 4 seront fermés