Superintendent's Message Dear Students, Families and Friends,
The City of Urbana is celebrating its 175th Anniversary. Urbana School District #116 also has a long and rich history. If you wish to read more about the history of Urbana Public Schools please read our history of District 116 in our School Board policy. But for now, here are some highlights: “The earliest evidence of formal schooling in the vicinity of Urbana is a record of the existence of a school house in 1832. The Urbana Male and Female Seminary was erected in the early 1850s under the auspices of the Methodist Church. In 1857 the building was purchased by the City of Urbana for $5,000. It was used as a free school for all grades (1-12) until 1872. Mr. T.R. Leal was its first principal and served until he was elevated to the office of County Superintendent. The Seminary burned in 1872, and the first Leal School was erected in 1873. The "Second Ward" and "Fourth Ward" schools were opened in 1872. At the turn of the century, the Urbana school system included four elementary schools and one high school under the Superintendency of J.W. Hays. Early in the century substantial additions and improvements were made to the Urbana school buildings. |
Thomas Paine Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Elaine Harmon is one of only 31 teachers from central Illinois to be nominated for the prestigious “Golden Apple Central Illinois Award.” continued More news Leal Service Club Helps Community National African American Parent Involvement Day Observed in All District Schools District 116 Celebrates Cultural Heritage UHS Athlete Mykhail Chambers to Run Track at Georgia Tech Urbana School District Teaches Students at Cunningham Children’s School 2008 Band Fest Celebrates District Music Programs
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March Tues., March 4 March 17 – 21 Mon., March 24 Tues., April 1 Wed., April 2 Fri., April 11 Tues., April 15 Tues., May 6 Fri., May 16 |
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Thomas Paine Teacher a Finalist for State Award