2024-25 New School Year Guide

Dr. Shelia Boozer

Dr. Shelia Boozer

Superintendent

217-351-3838

boozersh@u4sd.org

A message from Superintendent Boozer

It’s my favorite time of the year! It gives me great joy to welcome more than 10,000 students for the 2024-25 school year. Our amazing staff has been preparing their learning spaces and are eager to greet your child and kick off the school year. Students will begin on August 12th (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and Freshman; *International Prep Academy-K-8) and August 13th (7th, 8th, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors). If your child is in Pre-K or Kindergarten, please refer to information from your child’s school.

Unit 4’s mission is to positively transform learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity and excellence. Our staff works diligently to ensure that this is a lived experience in a dynamic and enthusiastic school culture. Be sure to get connected at your child’s school. Talk to your child’s teachers and principal on how you can partner together. I also hope to meet you at academic celebrations, musicals, plays and sporting events this school year. 

Please see the sections below to view many helpful resources to help you prepare for the upcoming school year. I also hope you will join me at Unit 4’s Annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway on Tuesday, August 6th. We will be at Marketplace Mall beginning at 11 a.m. See the flyer here for additional details.  

Together we can ensure a powerful and successful school year for all of our students!

Sincerely,

Dr. Shelia E. Boozer
Superintendent

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