You're invited to the Rise Center's Ribbon Cutting and Open House this Thursday!
Last week, district staff engaged in professional development, including team-building activities, leadership workshops, customer service, and more. Together, we’re committed to enhancing our skills for a brighter future for our students!
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of our Hispanic communities.
Throughout the month, our students and staff have engaged in meaningful activities, learned about influential figures, and celebrated the rich tapestry of traditions that enhance our school district.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this important celebration!
Last week, South Side celebrated their 100th birthday with their annual walk a thon.
ICYMI: We're celebrating 100 years of South Side on October 24 at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you all there!
As we continue our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, PBS has put together 11 inspiring and colorful children’s books that celebrate Latino voices and culture.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/11-picture-books-that-celebrate-hispanic-heritage
CGTV will not be available for the October 7th Unit 4 School Board Meeting.
You can view the meeting live via YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jzp8TrwSIM4?feature=share
A YouTube account is not necessary to view the live Board meeting. The Board meeting video will be available the following day.
Fall Break is October 14-18
Sponsored by the Youth Literature Festival at UIUC, Unit 4 Schools hosted nearly 40 authors today to share their work and experiences with our students. Thank you to all the authors for donating their time and giving new words and perspectives on what it means to be an author.
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.
Save the date!!
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!
We are wishing our students and teachers a restful break on Thursday.
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.
You're invited!!
We hope you will join us on October 24 to celebrate 100 years of South Side Elementary School!
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.
