CUSD 4 District Office - 453 West Collins - Mendon, IL 62351
Phone: 217.936.2111 Fax: 217.936.2643
ECE program closed until sept. 28, 2020
This is Unity Superintendent Scott Riddle. I want to share with you that a Unity Early Childhood Education (ECE) student has been identified as a PRESUMPTIVE positive for COVID-19 by the Adams County Health Department. This student has come in contact with other employees and students in the program. The school district was contacted by the Adams County Health Department and has been directed to notify you the ECE program will be closed until September 28, 2020. CUSD#4’s first priority is the health and safety of all students and staff. The student has NOT tested positive for COVID-19 but has had exposure to individuals that were tested positive so the student is consider presumptively positive for COVID-19 which has resulted in our proactive decision.
All parties who have come into close contact with the student through school activities have been notified and informed that they are restricted from all district activities for a period of 14 days from the time of initial contact which would be September 28, 2020.
The school district encourages all community members to maintain safe social distances, wear masks in public when social distancing cannot be maintained and wash your hands so that we may all help our students return to school safely.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the district office or email me at scott.riddle@cusd4.com .
Thank you and be safe!
All parties who have come into close contact with the student through school activities have been notified and informed that they are restricted from all district activities for a period of 14 days from the time of initial contact which would be September 28, 2020.
The school district encourages all community members to maintain safe social distances, wear masks in public when social distancing cannot be maintained and wash your hands so that we may all help our students return to school safely.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the district office or email me at scott.riddle@cusd4.com .
Thank you and be safe!
Early Lunch Release
With the way our current schedule is set up, we are allowing juniors and seniors that eat out last lunch period of the day, 1:00-1:30, to leave early with the attached waiver signed. Please bring it back by Monday, September 14th. We will not start the early release until September 15th. Students will not be allowed to leave unless this waiver is turned in to the school.
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5th - 12th In Person Learning Schedule
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In-Person Learning Begins Monday, sept. 14, 2020
Hello this is Unity Superintendent Scott Riddle. We are all excited to be able to begin in-person learning starting Monday, September 14, 2020. First, thank you to the parents and students for your understanding and efforts in making our first two weeks of Learning at Home a success. Thank you also to our staff for their efforts this summer to prepare for our Learning at Home remote teaching.
Please remember to check out our website www.cusd4.com for information on drop-off and pick-up procedures. We know things may be a little slow the first couple of days and that is alright. Once everyone gets used to the procedures it will go smoothly. One important point whether you are dropping off your child or they are riding a bus, they must be temperature and symptom checked before you may leave. If they have any covid-like symptoms or a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit then they will not be allowed to attend school. Parents will need to take them home.
As you know the elementary is under construction but we are at a point where we may hold classes safely in our new facilities. No workers will be inside when school is in session. They will be doing exterior work, but fencing and barriers will keep students away from any workers or work areas so they are in a safe environment.
We are pleased to inform parents and students the USDA has extended their free breakfast and lunch program through the end of December. This means all students are allowed to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Please make sure students if you are going to eat breakfast and lunch at school when lunch counts are taken during the day you let your teacher know.
There are many adjustments we have had to make due to the covid guidelines to return to school. Please have patience as we work through all of them. Some things students must do: wear your mask at all times (unless a teacher has given you permission to remove it or you are eating); wash your hands throughout the day whenever possible, follow social distancing rules (6 ft) whenever possible; and if you feel ill or have any covid-like symptoms let your parents or teacher know.
Again, we are happy to be able to return to learning in-person and our goal is to continue to do so. If you want to have in-person school we must all do our part in mitigating the spread of covid19. That means working together and following the safety protocols. We look forward to seeing all of you Monday morning. Remember classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. You may always go to our website for more information.
Have a great rest of your weekend and see you Monday!
Please remember to check out our website www.cusd4.com for information on drop-off and pick-up procedures. We know things may be a little slow the first couple of days and that is alright. Once everyone gets used to the procedures it will go smoothly. One important point whether you are dropping off your child or they are riding a bus, they must be temperature and symptom checked before you may leave. If they have any covid-like symptoms or a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit then they will not be allowed to attend school. Parents will need to take them home.
As you know the elementary is under construction but we are at a point where we may hold classes safely in our new facilities. No workers will be inside when school is in session. They will be doing exterior work, but fencing and barriers will keep students away from any workers or work areas so they are in a safe environment.
We are pleased to inform parents and students the USDA has extended their free breakfast and lunch program through the end of December. This means all students are allowed to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Please make sure students if you are going to eat breakfast and lunch at school when lunch counts are taken during the day you let your teacher know.
There are many adjustments we have had to make due to the covid guidelines to return to school. Please have patience as we work through all of them. Some things students must do: wear your mask at all times (unless a teacher has given you permission to remove it or you are eating); wash your hands throughout the day whenever possible, follow social distancing rules (6 ft) whenever possible; and if you feel ill or have any covid-like symptoms let your parents or teacher know.
Again, we are happy to be able to return to learning in-person and our goal is to continue to do so. If you want to have in-person school we must all do our part in mitigating the spread of covid19. That means working together and following the safety protocols. We look forward to seeing all of you Monday morning. Remember classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. You may always go to our website for more information.
Have a great rest of your weekend and see you Monday!
2020-2021 Drop Off and Pick Up Procedure for Unity Elementary
Arrival and Dismissal procedures for Unity Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year.
Arrival Procedures
Students who are riding a bus will enter the WEST entrance (Bus picture on the map)
Pick Up (After School) Procedures
Please be patient with us as I assure you we are trying to make everything as safe and convenient as possible. You may want to allow for some extra time for the first week of school for drop off and pick up. We want to be efficient but also keep everyone’s safety as our first priority.
Arrival Procedures
- Students not riding a bus must be dropped off on Washington Street (Maroon Block/Arrows on map)
- No vehicles are allowed to enter the parking lot during morning arrival.
- These students will enter the EAST entrance into the building. (Person icon on the map)
- Students will enter the doors and be screened for a temperature/symptom check
- Parents will receive a call if child is running a temperature of 100.0 or higher and/or symptoms of COVID-19. Parents must pick up child to go home.
- Students will enter the doors and be screened for a temperature/symptom check
Students who are riding a bus will enter the WEST entrance (Bus picture on the map)
- Bus students will be temperature/symptom checked prior to getting on the bus so they will not be checked again upon arrival to school. Any student with a temperature of 100.0 or higher and/or symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to get on the bus. Parents must not leave their child at a bus stop until the child is allowed to get on the bus.
Pick Up (After School) Procedures
- Park on Washington Street WEST of the school if you are picking up a child. (Green on the map)
- Enter the WEST entrance into the parking lot after the buses are gone. (Purple on the map)
- When entering the driveway pull all the way up to the far East end of the school.
- We will get your child to you.
- We will get your child to you.
- Bus students and walkers will be dismissed at 1:15pm / All other students will not be dismissed until 1:25pm.
- Please do not walk up to get your child, stay in your vehicle and drive into the parking lot. We must adhere to social distancing guidelines as much as possible.
Please be patient with us as I assure you we are trying to make everything as safe and convenient as possible. You may want to allow for some extra time for the first week of school for drop off and pick up. We want to be efficient but also keep everyone’s safety as our first priority.
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2020-2021 Drop Off and Pick Up Procedure for 5-12
Arrival/Drop Off Procedures
Pick Up Procedures
- All student drop-offs, grades 5th-12th, will enter the far WEST entrance into the parking lot. (Green on map) Follow the MAROON line in the parking lot to the sidewalk for temperature checks.
- Students will enter the doors closest to the weight room (Pink on map)
- Parents can leave after student is temperature checked. You will receive a call if your student is running a temperature.
- Students will enter the doors closest to the weight room (Pink on map)
- All Student Drivers will enter the far WEST entrance into the parking lot. (Green on Map)
- All student drivers and passengers will enter the main entrance for temperature checks. (Orange on Map)
- All student drivers and passengers will enter the main entrance for temperature checks. (Orange on Map)
- All Students 5th-12th who walk to school will enter the building at the main high school entrance for temperature checks. (Orange on Map)
Pick Up Procedures
- All pickups, grades 5th-12th, will follow the same procedures as drop off. Enter far west entrance into the parking lot (Green on map) Follow the MAROON line in the parking lot to the sidewalk.
- All students being picked up will exit the same doors they entered in the morning.
- All students being picked up will exit the same doors they entered in the morning.
- All students who walk will exit the main doors of the building they are in. High school students exit the main doors by the district office and all middle school students will exit the main doors by the secretaries office.
- We may stagger the release times for students to limit the number of students in the hallways.
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HS/MS FAQ and Elementary FAQ for "Learning at Home" Full remote
Below are the Frequently Asked Questions answered by our HS/MS Administrator and Elementary Administrator
| full_remote_5-12_faq.pdf |
| full_remote_prek-4_faq.pdf |
Steps To Take If You’re Having Issues With Your Chromebook
- Close chrome and reopen it. Try to reopen the site that was blocked or not working. If this doesn’t work, move to step 2.
- Do a quick refresh on your chromebook. Hold down the refresh button and the power key (or padlock key if you have the newest model). Sign back into your computer. Open up chrome and try to open the blocked/non-working website again. If this doesn’t work, move to step 3.
- Hold down the power button and choose power off. Turn your computer back on (hold the power key down until the screen turns white) and sign in. If this doesn’t work, move to step 4.
- If none of the above steps work, please send an e-mail to Seth Klusmeyer (seth.klusmeyer@cusd4.com) or call 217-936-2111, ext. 125, that you are still having problems and that you tried the steps above.
Class of 2020 Graduation Video
It is with great sadness that we must inform the Class of 2020 that we will not be having a traditional graduation and Senior Trip. The Board of Education of CUSD#4 and Superintendent Scott Riddle would like to express their shared disappointment they have with the Class of 2020 and their families for the many experiences which were taken due to the pandemic. It feels like you were in the middle of a game, bases loaded, and it was called due to rain and you never got to finish it. Or, maybe like a concert and the electricity went out right as you were about to play the final song.
We have tried to provide for our seniors and their families an alternative to a traditional graduation ceremony. We have put together a Class of 2020 Graduation Video of all of our wonderful Unity grads as they received their diplomas and taken the next step in their lives. Thanks goes out to retired HS principal, Mr. Bill Dorethy and to our new HS/MS principal, Mr. Josh Arnsman for putting together this video. We hope that you enjoy it and take some solace in the fact we are all so proud of each and every one of you.
From all of us at Unity High School and CUSD#4 we wish the Unity Class of 2020 the very best! Go Mustangs!
Please use the following link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ty_0HyVO-0
We have tried to provide for our seniors and their families an alternative to a traditional graduation ceremony. We have put together a Class of 2020 Graduation Video of all of our wonderful Unity grads as they received their diplomas and taken the next step in their lives. Thanks goes out to retired HS principal, Mr. Bill Dorethy and to our new HS/MS principal, Mr. Josh Arnsman for putting together this video. We hope that you enjoy it and take some solace in the fact we are all so proud of each and every one of you.
From all of us at Unity High School and CUSD#4 we wish the Unity Class of 2020 the very best! Go Mustangs!
Please use the following link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ty_0HyVO-0
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Regular Board Meeting
The next regular meeting of the CUSD 4 Board of Education will be on
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Unity High School Band Room.
If you would like to attend virtually please email Supt. Riddle @ scott.riddle@cusd4.com for the link.
The next regular meeting of the CUSD 4 Board of Education will be on
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Unity High School Band Room.
If you would like to attend virtually please email Supt. Riddle @ scott.riddle@cusd4.com for the link.
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Accelerated Placement Policy
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Click on the file below for our Remote Learning Plan
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eLearning Day Guidance
| website_info_for_parents_and_students.pdf |
CUSD 4 Strategic Plan 2018-2022
| mendon_cusd_4_strategic_plan_for_2018-2022.docx |
ISBE has posted the revised Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Guardians of Students with Disabilities (July 2018) and the Explanation of Changes documents which can be found at: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Special-Education-Individualized-Education-Program.aspx. Updates have been completed and posted in English and all other languages on the ISPE special education webpage.
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2020-2021 Calendar
2020-2021 Calendar
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The Board approved the 2020-2021 school calendar. A.pdf version of the calendar is provided here for your convenience.
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Student Insurance Information
Student Insurance Information
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The student insurance information is now
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CUSD 4 Time Off Policy
Unit 4 schools have implemented a new Student Time Off Policy that is in effect. The policy has two main aspects: Sundays off, and summer dead weeks.
There will be no student activities on campus on Sundays. There may be a few exceptions in the future (pending administrative approval), but in general Sundays will be set aside for students and staff to spend time with their families. The district has also determined to set aside weeks around the 4th of July and the Adams County Fair as time off.
2019 Board Policy Time Off Weeks: July 1-5, 2019 and July 22-26, 2019
There will be no student activities on campus on Sundays. There may be a few exceptions in the future (pending administrative approval), but in general Sundays will be set aside for students and staff to spend time with their families. The district has also determined to set aside weeks around the 4th of July and the Adams County Fair as time off.
2019 Board Policy Time Off Weeks: July 1-5, 2019 and July 22-26, 2019
District Wide Calendar
In an effort to improve communication, all Unity schools will be making use of a district wide calendar this year. We are still working to update all events for the upcoming school year, but you can find the calendar on the district website by clicking the "CALENDAR" link at the top. If you see school events missing that you would like to see us add to the calendar, please let us know.
