2026

Urbana School District has received a $336,000 federal grant to support the development of a Community School at Dr. Williams Elementary School. This funding will help expand programs and services designed to support students, families, and the broader community by strengthening partnerships, increasing access to resources, and creating more opportunities for student and family success.

The City of Urbana and Urbana School District 116 will recognize Urbana High School students for their outstanding community service at the 5th annual Mayoral Recognition Program. This year’s event is Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6-7 p.m. in the Urbana High School Gym.  “These students are doing the kind of work that makes a

An Urbana High School senior is one of 700 students nationwide to earn a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship award. Kavinder Patel was selected for the Nvidia Corporation Scholarship. Nvidia is a tech company that designs Graphics Processing Units and AI computing platforms. Patel plans to pursue a career in environmental engineering.  Scholars were selected from

We’re excited to welcome our newest learners and their families to Kindergarten Open House. This is a special opportunity for incoming kindergarten students to visit the school, meet school staff, and learn more about what to expect next year. We look forward to partnering with you as your student begins this important and exciting journey.

We are excited to offer a variety of summer programs for USD students. Below you will find program details, including dates, locations, and daily schedules. Breakfast and lunch are served at each program. See U Around Town Grades: Current 2nd-4th grade students Dates: June 8-July 2 (Monday-Thursday) Location: Dr. Williams Elementary Schedule: Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.

USD116 is hosting the first Neighborhood Night of the year: April 22 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunnycrest Center Parking Lot (1717 Philo Road) Neighborhood Night is an opportunity to connect with other families and school staff while enjoying a light meal and music in a welcoming setting. All Urbana families are welcome to join! Families can: Explore school programs