
Opening her students’ eyes to something new and fascinating, like the science of genetics, is one of the aspects of teaching that Sydney Amos has loved most during her two years in...

Lyndsey Breymeyer knew early in life she wanted to be a teacher. When she fell in love with music, the Urbana High School graduate found a perfect match in music education.After wo...

Shortly after his arrival at Champaign’s South Side Elementary in 2019, Principal Christian Mahone felt something was missing — basketball.
Specifically, games and practices for t...

URBANA — On her trip to Tutwiler, Miss., last November with the Urbana High School Habitat for Humanity Club, senior Halie Thompson took notes.
She learned several useful skills i...

CHAMPAIGN — Members of the Centennial High archery team need only look at one of their teammates for inspiration at Saturday’s tournament to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Ho...

Have you been hired as a Substitute Teacher or a Paraprofessional? We have step-by-step instructions for the Substitute License, Short-Term Substitute License, Paraprofessional Lic...

The following educators in Champaign-Ford ROE 9 have renewed their National Board Certification. Congratulations on your accomplishment!Alison Barnes - Gifford #188Renee Hunt - Cha...

The following educators recently obtained their National Board Certification. Congratulations on your accomplishment!Amanda Lappin - Urbana #116Sunny McMurry - Champaign Unit #4Kat...

CHAMPAIGN — A junior high school runner once asked Mike Osterbur to pledge money for every lap she completed during a walk-a-thon fundraiser.
The Champaign Central boys’ golf coac...

Certificate will be known as the State of Illinois High School Diploma starting January 1st
(December 21, 2022) – A new law in 2023 will remove a long-standing stigma for peopl...

On Wednesdays, we’ll introduce the students who make up Year 7 of High School Confidential. Next up: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley’s Katie Steidinger. Follow her on Instagram (@ __ktst...

TOLONO — Bill Behrends remembers an obvious question during his interview to be Unity High’s next principal.
“You’re coming in after a guy that’s been here 21 years. What do you s...

After starting her teaching career in Los Angeles, Mindy Moberg moved to Champaign to pursue her master’s degree in school social work from the University of Illinois.
She’s spent...

Savannah Grammer has been working at GameDay Spirit since her sophomore year at Mahomet-Seymour High School. She spends time at the store’s warehouse and also helps at events.
Thi...

The following information can be found in ISBE's Weekly Message from November 29, 2022. For more information and contact information please view the newsletter. The 41st annual Ill...

On Wednesdays, we’ll introduce the talented students who make up Year 7 of High School Confidential, powered by Danville Area Community College. Next up: Urbana senior Jennifer Arr...

CHAMPAIGN — A multi-use Unit 4 facility is ready for its upgrades.
The Champaign school district will spend $11.2 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds over the next coupl...

URBANA — Urbana Bands’ “Room to Grow” campaign is more than halfway to its $100,000 fundraising goal, with “50,000-something” already committed, group leader and retired 30-year te...