Our Mission is to invest in an equitable and empowered future for Champaign Urbana by strengthening the community’s commitment to our public schools, teachers, and students.

CU Schools Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization designed to enhance the quality of education in Champaign-Urbana through community support of the public schools. The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; our EIN # is 37-1273798

 

Advocates, Allies & Ambassadors for Champaign Unit 4 & Urbana USD 116 schools.

This summer, the @unit4schools Youth Employment Services (YES) program helped bring a new sculpture to life that is now proudly installed at the intersection of University Ave. and Neil St in Downtown Champaign. With a generous donation from Chet and Dianne Fall and through a powerful collaboration between @city.of.champaign , @40north , @champaignparkdist , local artist Greg Stallmeyer, Centennial High School welding instructor Chris Storm, and 13 talented YES students, the sculpture INFINITE POSSIBILITIES now stands as a symbol of creativity, growth, and community connection. "The sculpture is entitled INFINITE POSSIBILITIES. You can see the work is a series of steel cubes nested within one another, each positioned at its own unique angle. Beginning small at the center with a small red cube that represents the heart, and expanding outward. The cubes represent both individual development and our interconnected journey through life. While each cube maintains its own distinct orientation, symbolizing personal identity and individual paths, they remain fundamentally connected, impossible to separate one from another. The 'infinite possibilities' we each carry aren’t diminished by connection. They’re amplified by it. They also suggest how our futures expand when we build on foundations of community and collaboration." - Mandy Danowitz The YES program supported over 200 Unit 4 students, helping them develop work ethic, creativity, collaboration, and purpose JUST this summer! Next time you’re downtown, stop by and experience INFINITE POSSIBILITIES for yourself. ♾️
@urbana116 teachers and warmed up the halls last week, and now the students are back filling the buildings with energy! Here’s to a great year ahead and all the incredible moments still to come. #UrbanaBetterTogether
Unit 4 came out STRONG at this week's convocation! Cheerleaders and football players bringing the hype, and each building represented by their teachers and staff, and administrators ready for a powerful year. Today is the first day of school, and we’re sending all our energy to the @unit4schools Family across Champaign!
Kicked off the school year with Urbana School District #116 Opening Day festivities! As always, spirits were high with fantastic performances by the marching band, cheerleaders, color guard and choir, even joined by a few of last year’s graduates who apparently couldn’t stay away. The morning also brought the bittersweet news that Dr. Jennifer Ivory-Tatum will retire at the end of this school year. After decades of pouring her heart and exceptional leadership into public education across both C-U districts, there is so much to be grateful for, and thankfully, one more year to celebrate her! Thank you to every teacher and staff member for choosing USD116. Our attitude overflows with gratitude for each and every one of you. Here’s to a phenomenal 2026–2027! 🎉🧡🖤
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