News Archive - June / July / August 2007
UHS students outperform state ACT average
[posted 8/22/07 - 8/29/07]
For the fifth straight year Urbana High School students have scored higher than the state average on the ACT. The average composite score at Urbana High School was 21.8, and the state average was 20.5. The report from ACT also indicates a higher percentage of Urbana High School students are ready for college-level coursework compared to the state average.
The ACT surveys student knowledge in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Urbana High School students scored higher than the state average in all subjects.
Urbana High School Principal Dr. Laura Taylor says, "We are very pleased with the continuing success Urbana High School students are demonstrating on the ACT in addition to their progress in other academic areas. Our plan is to continue our efforts to support all areas of our students' development."
Elementary School Supply Lists
[posted 7/19/07 - 8/29/07]
View the following elementary school supply lists for the 2007-08 school year:
enrollment informationAugust 14 Board meeting synopsis
[posted 8/16/07 - 8/23/07]
Find out what happened at the August 14, 2007 Board of Education meeting by reading the August 14 synopsis.
You can also view
- 2007-08 Board agenda, minutes and synopses
- 2007-08 Board meeting schedule
- Board agenda, minutes and synopses for previous school years
Board of Education Meeting Schedule 07-08
[posted 7/19/07 - 8/21/07]
Board of Education meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. There are no meetings held during the month of July. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held at the Jean F. Burkholder Administrative Service Center, 205 North Race Street, Urbana, IL 61801, unless otherwise indicated. The public is welcome to attend.
Please note, the August meetings will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Please send agenda items to the Superintendent's office one week before the meeting.
2007 District Summer Programs
[posted 6/07 - 8/14/07]
Sankofa Summer Exposures
For students in Grades 3-8
June 11 - July 26 (No program July 2-5)
Mondays - Thursdays 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Still accepting applications through June 14, 2007.
UMS Summer Program
Summer Academy
Mondays - Thursdays (No Fridays)
June 11 - July 19 (no sessions July 4)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Summer Math and Language Arts Achievement
Mondays - Thursdays (No Fridays)
June 11 - July 12 (no sessions July 4)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Both UMS programs are offered by invitation only.
More information about 2007 District Summer Programs
July 24 Benefit Fashion Show for C-U Schools Foundation
[posted 6/21/07 - 7/27/07]
Support local public education at a Benefit Fashion Show on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Silver Creek Restaurant Greenhouse, 402 N. Race Street in Urbana. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. for a light lunch and cash bar. The show begins at approximately 2:15 p.m. and will last 60-90 minutes.
Prue Runkle, Special Events Coordinator at Silver Creek and retired Unit 4 Kindergarten teacher, is organizing the event. Fifteen school teachers, administrators and school retirees from Districts 116 and 4 will be modeling the latest late-summer and early-fall fashions provided by Circles in downtown Champaign, with hair and makeup by H2O Salon of Urbana. Additional support and prizes for the event have been provided by Checkered Moon in Champaign and Pages for All Ages in Savoy.
The proceeds from this fun, cross-town collaborative effort will benefit the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) which supports local public education through grants to the schools.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at:
- Silvercreek Restaurant, 402 N. Race Street, Urbana
- Circles, 107 N. Walnut, Champaign
- H2O Salon, 109 N. Broadway, Urbana
- Pages for All Ages, 1201 Savoy Plaza Lane, Savoy
- Checkered Moon, 1731 W. Kirby, Old Farm Shops, Champaign
- Or call CUSF, 217-351-7512 to order and charge -
Tickets are limited, so pick up yours today!
Join the Sankofa Summer Exposures program!
[posted 6/4/07 - 6/19/07]
We are still accepting applications for the 2007 Sankofa Summer Exposures program through June 14, 2007.
For students in Grades 3-8
June 11 - July 26 (No program July 2-5)
Mondays - Thursdays
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Prairie Elementary School, 2102 E. Washington Street
- Math
- Reading
- Writing
- Social & Physical Development
In addition, 7th & 8th Graders will prepare for the U.S. Constitution Test
Academic instructions will be guided by certified teachers and is consistent with current grade-level expectations.
Fee: $25 per person
Fee covers various community activities such as skating, movies, swimming
If not paid on or before June 14, child will not be able to participate.
Or contact Janice Mitchell at 217-384-3685 for more information.