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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.

27 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Unit 4 Schools is Open Tuesday January 27, 2026 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.

28 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

E-Learning Day Monday, January 26 Due to inclement weather, Monday, January 26th will be an E-Learning Day. Families and staff, please check your email for more information.

Journée d'apprentissage en ligne : lundi 26 janvier En raison des intempéries, le lundi 26 janvier sera une journée d'apprentissage en ligne. Familles et personnel, veuillez consulter vos courriels pour plus d'informations.

Jornada de aprendizaje electrónico, lunes 26 de enero Debido al mal tiempo, el lunes 26 de enero será un día de aprendizaje electrónico. Familias y personal, por favor revisen su correo electrónico para obtener más información.

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

about 1 month ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico que dice “Día de MLK 2026” y “Tengo un sueño,” con el texto “Unit 4 Schools estarán cerradas el lunes 19 de enero en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King Jr.,” junto a un retrato ilustrado de Martin Luther King Jr. y el logotipo del distrito escolar Champaign Unit 4.

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

about 2 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Poster promoting a Kindergarten Information Night at Stratton Academy, located at 902 North Randolph Street in Champaign, on January 15, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., featuring a smiling kindergarten student seated at a classroom table and a QR code to scan for more registration information.

Cartel que anuncia una sesión informativa sobre kínder en la Academia Stratton, ubicada en 902 North Randolph Street en Champaign, el 15 de enero de 2026 de 5:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m., con la imagen de una niña sonriente sentada en un salón de clases y un código QR para obtener más información sobre la inscripción.

Affiche annonçant une soirée d’information sur la maternelle à la Stratton Academy, située au 902 North Randolph Street à Champaign, le 15 janvier 2026 de 17 h 30 à 19 h 30, avec une photo d’une jeune élève souriante assise à une table en classe et un code QR à scanner pour plus d’informations sur l’inscription.

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!

2 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Unit 4 Schools Winter Break announcement showing a snowman and winter graphics with text stating no school December 22 through January 2 with all campuses closed except scheduled athletic events and Institute Day on January 5 with no school for students.

Anuncio de Vacaciones de Invierno de las Escuelas Unidad 4 con un muñeco de nieve y gráficos invernales que indica que no hay clases del 22 de diciembre al 2 de enero con todos los campus cerrados excepto eventos deportivos programados y Día de Instituto el 5 de enero sin clases para estudiantes.

Annonce des Vacances d’hiver des écoles Unit 4 avec un bonhomme de neige et des éléments hivernaux indiquant qu’il n’y a pas d’école du 22 décembre au 2 janvier avec tous les campus fermés sauf pour les événements sportifs prévus et Journée d’institut le 5 janvier sans cours pour les élèves.

Due to inclement weather, Monday, December 15th will be an E-Learning Day.
Families and staff, please check your email for more information.

2 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico que anuncia el lunes 15 de diciembre como un día de aprendizaje electrónico debido al mal tiempo con una familia usando computadoras y tabletas en casa e instrucciones para que las familias y el personal revisen su correo electrónico para más información con el logotipo del Distrito Escolar Unidad 4 de Champaign.

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Break. We hope your holiday is filled with gratitude and good company!

3 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico del Día de Acción de Gracias con ilustraciones otoñales como hojas, un pay, una calabaza, un cupcake y una galleta; el texto dice “Feliz Acción de Gracias. El Distrito Escolar Unidad 4 de Champaign estará cerrado del miércoles 26 de noviembre al viernes 28 de noviembre. Agradecemos a nuestros maravillosos estudiantes y personal. ¡Esperamos que sus vacaciones estén llenas de gratitud y buena compañía!” e incluye el logotipo del Distrito Escolar Unit 4.

Tonight is the final superintendent search community forum. Don’t miss your chance to share your input. Join us at Stratton Academy at 6pm. See the graphic for details. Translators will be on-site.

3 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico del Distrito Escolar Unit 4 que anuncia un foro comunitario de búsqueda de superintendente el martes 18 de noviembre a las 6 de la tarde en la Academia de Artes Stratton ubicada en 902 North Randolph Street en Champaign, Illinois, con diseño en tonos azul y gris y el logotipo de Unit 4 en la esquina inferior derecha.

There are two superintendent search community forums left. Don’t miss your chance to share your input. Join us tonight at Barkstall Elementary and tomorrow at Stratton Academy. See the graphic for details. Translators will be on-site.

3 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico titulado “Foros comunitarios de búsqueda de superintendentes.” Se enumeran dos eventos: Foro de la comunidad grande el lunes 17 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Escuela Primaria Barkstall, 2201 Hallbeck Drive, Champaign, IL 61822; y Foro de la comunidad grande el martes 18 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Academia de Artes Stratton, 902 N Randolph Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Incluye el logotipo del Distrito Escolar Champaign Unit 4 en la esquina inferior derecha.

Reminder: The first two community forums for the Superintendent Search take place today. See the graphic for details.

Watch the livestream of tonight’s forum starting at 6 p.m. using the link below.
https://youtube.com/live/owcAGzdZuys

We will have interpreters available in French and Spanish for today's 1 p.m. forum. The 6 p.m. forum will have interpreters available in Spanish, French, Arabic, and Chinese.

3 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico titulado “Foros comunitarios de búsqueda de superintendentes.” Incluye cinco eventos: Foro de la pequeña comunidad el miércoles 12 de noviembre a la 1:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Champaign, 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820. Foro de la comunidad grande el miércoles 12 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en el auditorio de la escuela secundaria Centennial, 913 Crescent Drive, Champaign, IL 61821, que se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube del distrito. Foro de la comunidad grande el jueves 13 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Academia Garden Hills, 2001 Garden Hills Drive, Champaign, IL 61821. Foro de la comunidad grande el lunes 17 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Escuela Primaria Barkstall, 2201 Hallbeck Drive, Champaign, IL 61822. Foro de la comunidad grande el martes 18 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Academia de Artes Stratton, 902 N Randolph Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Incluye el logotipo del Distrito Escolar Champaign Unit 4 en la esquina inferior derecha.

We are pleased to share that JG Consulting will lead Community Forums for the Unit 4 Superintendent Search. Your voice matters, and we invite you to attend one of the upcoming sessions to share your input. See the graphic for dates and details.

4 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Don't forget to fall back, Sunday, November 2, 2025. Daylight saving time will end. Set your clocks back one hour.

4 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

All Unit 4 students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch options at every school, regardless of the federal government shutdown.

We remain committed to providing nutritious meals to students whenever school is in session.

If there is an interruption in SNAP benefits, families can find local food resources through the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s map at bit.ly/FoodPantriesCC.

For help renewing income benefits, visit the Illinois Department of Human Services at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx

4 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Fall Break is October 13–17, 2025! All school buildings will be closed.
Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 9–10, and there is no school on those days.

5 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

October is National Principals Month! We honor Unit 4 principals for their leadership, vision, and commitment to student success. Tag a principal who inspires you. Let’s make this month special for the leaders who make a difference every single day.

5 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

ráfico con un fondo geométrico azul oscuro y fotos de directores organizadas en marcos hexagonales. El texto en la parte superior dice: "Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores." Debajo: "¡Únase a nosotros para agradecer a nuestros increíbles directores!" El logotipo de Champaign Unit 4 School District está en la esquina inferior derecha.

Unit 4 schools will be closed, Thursday, October 2, for Fall Holiday.

All school and administrative buildings will be closed.

5 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Unit 4 Schools honors Hispanic Heritage Month.

5 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. Today is the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's celebrate and uplift our Hispanic community's diverse voices, stories, and traditions.

As part of Krannert’s Ellnora Guitar Festival, Franklin welcomed 18-year-old guitar phenom Grace Bowers for a special panel discussion with our very own music teachers, Abby Heras, General Music & Choir, Nick Schulze, Orchestra, and Jaime Escatel, Band.

Grace, fresh off her Grand Ole Opry debut and recently named Instrumentalist of the Year at the Americana Awards, shared her journey as a professional musician at just 18 years old. Together with our teachers, she inspired students with stories of passion, perseverance, and the joy of making music.

Huge thanks to Grace, Krannert, and our Franklin music team for creating such a memorable experience!

6 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Abby Heras – General Music & Choir, Grace Bowers , Nick Schulze – Orchestra, Jaime Escatel – Band

For the 5th year in a row, Serra Subaru Champaign has teamed up with AdoptAClassroom.org to support our Franklin STEAM Academy teachers!

This year, 15 teachers each received $500 to shop for classroom needs, plus supply kits to help kick off the school year. Over the past five years, this partnership has provided more than $40,000 in support to Franklin classrooms!

We’re grateful for Serra Subaru’s continued commitment to our students, staff, and schools.

6 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Unit 4 Schools will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. All administrative buildings and school campuses will be closed.

6 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico con una bandera estadounidense de fondo, herramientas de construcción, guantes y un casco. El texto dice: "Unit 4 Schools serán CERRADO Lunes 1 de Septiembre en observancia de Día Laboral. Todos los edificios administrativos y campus escolares estarán cerrados." El logotipo de Champaign Unit 4 School District aparece en la esquina inferior derecha.