
Reminder: we have an Early Dismissal on Monday. Students will dismiss at 12:35 🦉💙


October is National Principals Month! We honor Unit 4 principals for their leadership, vision, and commitment to student success. Tag a principal who inspires you. Let’s make this month special for the leaders who make a difference every single day.




Unit 4 schools will be closed, Thursday, October 2, for Fall Holiday.
All school and administrative buildings will be closed.
All school and administrative buildings will be closed.




Join us for Family conferences. A time to connect, celebrate progress, and set Hopes & Dreams together. 🦉💙
📅 Thursday, October 9 | 4:00–8:00 PM
📅 Friday, October 10 | 8:00–11:00 AM
If you have not received information yet, please reach out to your child's teacher.


Dr. Howard Elementary School welcomed a delegation of educators and administrators from Kazakhstan, hosted by the University of Illinois Global Education & Training.
The group, made up of teachers, school leaders, and local government administrators, is spending two weeks in the U.S. to explore the American education system.
Their visit included a tour of Dr. Howard guided by Principal Samantha Turner with a University of Illinois translator. We’re excited to share our classrooms and build global connections in education!
The group, made up of teachers, school leaders, and local government administrators, is spending two weeks in the U.S. to explore the American education system.
Their visit included a tour of Dr. Howard guided by Principal Samantha Turner with a University of Illinois translator. We’re excited to share our classrooms and build global connections in education!





Unit 4 Schools honors Hispanic Heritage Month.




Yesterday was our Hoot n Scoot! Thank you to all of our volunteers! 💙🦉https://youtube.com/shorts/Keix_R2GhZ0?si=eihESIzuMM9K1a9U

all smiles for picture day!!! 💙🦉






Our first early dismissal means our first assembly day! 💙



Reminder: we have our first Early Dismissal on Monday. Students will dismiss at 12:35 🦉💙


Fable Fest happening in 1st grade this week. There’s a wolf in the classroom! 🐺💙🦉








Unit 4 Schools will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. All administrative buildings and school campuses will be closed.




Owls made it through the library scavenger hunt to learn how to use the library 💙🦉










Important Reminder for Unit 4 Families: Physical & immunization records are now due! Students whose records have not been submitted will NOT be allowed to attend school starting Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Please submit documentation to: u4healthrecords@u4sd.org
Visit champaignschools.org/page/health-services#Flyers for more information.
Please submit documentation to: u4healthrecords@u4sd.org
Visit champaignschools.org/page/health-services#Flyers for more information.




Our first Hope and Dream was met this school year!! We 💙 celebrating with a phone call to families! 💙🦉


All smiles for finishing the first week of school! 💙🦉


we 💙 our Dr. Howard neighbors and
the way they support our building 💙🦉


It’s the night before school, and the Dr. Howard Owls are getting their rest for a wise and wonderful year ahead! 📚🦉Sharpen those pencils, pack those backpacks, and get ready to soar into learning. We can’t wait to see owl our favorite kids tomorrow!


It's our first week of school. Here's a look at what we have going on this week!
