Across Champaign Unit 4 and Urbana School District 116, excellence shows up in countless ways every day and this year, it was reflected in dozens of heartfelt nominations submitted by grateful colleagues. From teachers and social workers to secretaries, bus drivers, and beyond, these nominations remind us that every role in our public [...]
CUSF announces its 2026 Super Star Award for Unit 4 and District 116 support staff and paraprofessionals. Our schools would simply not run as effectively or efficiently without the many supporting talents and expertise of these essential staff members. From multilingual teaching aides, student support advocates, office managers, food service assistants, hall monitors, [...]
Purchase 2025 Distinguished Alumni Reception Tickets Now! The Distinguished Alumni Awards This award recognizes graduates whose achievements, strength of character, and citizenship serve as role models to inspire and challenge today’s youth. Donna Tanner-Harold Central High School Class of 1972 Donna Tanner-Harold – [...]
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CUSF Mission: We invest in educators and students by supporting creativity, innovation, and excellence in Champaign and Urban public schools. On October 22 and 23, the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) Board of Directors delivered souvenir checks totaling more than $83,000 in Champaign Unit 4 and Urbana School District [...]
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Champaign - The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Director, Michelle Gonzales. Michelle brings energy, expertise, and excellence to the Foundation and will carry on a tradition of supporting the school districts and strengthening the community’s commitment to our public schools, teachers, and students. Michelle [...]
Melissa Luffman, a Special Education teacher at Stratton Academy of the Arts, was surprised with the Mann-Hankel Teaching Excellence Award from the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) during her class on Thursday morning. This is the fourth year CUSF has provided this award, established by Barbara Mann and her husband Steven Hankel. The [...]
Urbana Middle School Visual Arts Teacher, Rusty Clevenger, is the 2024 recipient of the Gene Amberg Excellence in Teaching Endowed Chair from the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation. Clevenger will be presented with the award during class on Wednesday, May 15 at 12:25 p.m. Mr. Clevenger has been teaching in the Urbana School District [...]
Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) will honor nine teachers in 2024 with the Shining Star Awards. Selected Unit 4 and District 116 teachers are nominated by their peers and exhibit exemplary service, extra effort, enthusiastic attitude, and innovative ideas that noticeably benefit their students. Unit 4 Schools are represented by Kellie Clinton, librarian [...]
