Can you believe it? Only 3 more sleeps! ⏰
We are so excited to welcome all of our Dr. Howard Owls back on August 13th for a year full of learning, growth, and adventures!
Owls, what are you most excited about this school year? Let us know in the comments below! 👇💬
#DrHowardOwls #BackToSchoolCountdown #FirstDayOfSchool #ElementaryLife
We are so excited to welcome all of our Dr. Howard Owls back on August 13th for a year full of learning, growth, and adventures!
Owls, what are you most excited about this school year? Let us know in the comments below! 👇💬
#DrHowardOwls #BackToSchoolCountdown #FirstDayOfSchool #ElementaryLife
Back to School Night is right around the corner! We're so excited to connect with you next week!
The 2026–2027 New School Year Guide is Here!
Unit 4 families: start getting ready for the upcoming school year! Our official 2026–2027 New School Year Guide is now published and packed with essential information to help you and your student prepare.
Inside the guide, you’ll find:
• School calendars & key dates
• Registration & student assignment updates
• School supply lists
• Daily bell schedules & Transportation updates
• Immunizations & Physicals requirements
• And More!
🔗 Access the guide at champaignschools.org/guide
Friendly reminder: Popsicles with the Principals is TOMORROW! We look forward to seeing you there!
Important dates to remember!
If you have an incoming Kindergartener join us for Kindergarten screeners! Use the sign up link or QR code to select your time!
Starting June 15 through July 17, Unit 4 campuses will be open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 AM-4:30 PM. On Fridays, buildings will be open by appointment only. Have a great summer!
All buildings will be closed on Friday, June 19th.
All buildings will be closed on Friday, June 19th.
Ms. Pierce continues to model for our students what being a life long learner is owl about!!!
We appreciate you, Ms. Pierce!
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/education/teacher-of-the-week-gariel-pierce-reading-interventionist-dr-howard-elementary-champaign/article_26556bfa-c2db-4dc0-9ad0-a5acd57f77bc.html
Free summer meals for children 18 and younger begin next week through Unit 4’s Summer Food Service Program!
Breakfast and lunch will be available at locations across the community at no cost to families.
See the chart for meal locations and times, and visit https://www.champaignschools.org/page/food-service#SummerMeals for more information.
Breakfast and lunch will be available at locations across the community at no cost to families.
See the chart for meal locations and times, and visit https://www.champaignschools.org/page/food-service#SummerMeals for more information.
A reminder that 5th grade promotion is Tuesday, May 26th at 9:00 am.
It was a fun day! Thank you Mr. Marcos for coordinating another great fun day!
Fun day is this Friday!
Yesterday we celebrated our 2 retirees Ms. Posey and Ms. Jacobs! Thank you for your commitment to Dr. Howard and our students. We will miss you greatly!
Another amazing art and music night! so much talent in our building!
Save the dates!
This teacher appreciation weekend we thank our entire Dr. Howard staff for the fostering of growth and care they give to each and every one of our scholars!
Happy May day!
Happy Princpal Appreciation day to Ms. Turner! We have all benefitted from her leadership these past 3 years! Thank you for the joy you bring to our building!
Reminder: we have an Early Dismissal on Monday. Students will dismiss at 12:35 🦉💙
we love race weekend at Dr. Howard! Congratulations to all staff, students, and families that participated this weekend!
