3 Things to Cheer About – April 2025
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Spring Fling 2025: A Celebration of Our Local Educators
Spring Fling 2025: A Celebration of Our Local Educators (picture gallery below) On Tuesday, April 30, the CU Schools Foundation hosted its 5th annual annual Spring Fling— celebrating the incredible teachers of Champaign Unit 4 and Urbana District 116. Held at Riggs Beer Company on High Cross Road in Urbana, this Teacher Appreciation event [...]
Super Star 2025 Recipients
CUSF announces its 2025 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, [...]
Shining Star 2025 Recipients
Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) will honor ten teachers in 2025 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 Mandee Crow – [...]
Is Your Organization Ready to Adopt-A-School?
In a thriving community, strong schools are the foundation of success. Religious and service organizations are uniquely positioned to make a lasting impact by partnering with local elementary schools in Champaign Unit 4 or Urbana School District 116. Our Adopt-A-School initiative creates opportunities for your member to have meaningful engagement with a specific partner [...]
3 Things to Cheer About – March 2025
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New Community Opportunities Page: Stay Connected!
We know that Champaign-Urbana is packed with incredible opportunities for teachers, students, and families—but with so much happening, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to keep track of it all! That’s why we’re rolling out a brand-new feature on our social media and website: a Community Opportunities Page designed to highlight events, programs, and initiatives [...]
Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation Spring 2025 Grant Recipients
CUSF Mission: We invest in educators and students by supporting creativity, innovation, and excellence in Champaign and Urban public schools. The CU Schools Foundation is thrilled to announce the second Teacher Grant Cycle of the year is complete! Awarding over $26,000 to more than 60 teachers across USD [...]
3 Things to Cheer About – February 2025
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