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Applications for Spanish and French Dual Language Program for 2026-27

If you are interested in the Dual Language Program for the 2026-27 school year, please join us for an upcoming tour and informational session.  School Tours: Join us for a guided tour of Yankee Ridge Multilingual School and see the kindergarten classrooms. Both the Spanish and French Dual Language Program are housed at Yankee Ridge Multilingual […]

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Urbana High School Culinary Students Earn ServSafe Manager Certification

Three Level 3 Culinary Students at Urbana High School have earned their ServeSafe Manager Certificate: Jacob Moody, Tim Friedman, and Hurria Akmal. This is a nationally recognized credential in the restaurant and hospitality industry that gives our scholars real world, career-ready credentials while they’re still in school. This credential demonstrates our scholars can: Identify and

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Urbana High School and Urbana Middle School Students Selected for Prestigious Music Conference

Several Urbana High School and Urbana Middle School students participated in the Illinois Music Education Association’s annual All-State Conference.  These students were selected for the All-State conference after auditioning and being selected for the ILMEA District III Band, Choir and Orchestra in November of 2025. Because these students placed so highly at the district level,

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NAAPID 2026 Schedule of Events

Urbana School District is celebrating National African American School Involvement Day (NAAPID) on Monday, February 9, 2026. Each school will host a variety of events and activities for families, including classroom visits, student performances and guest readers/presenters. NAAPID is an opportunity for families to connect with schools and celebrate the importance of family involvement in

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USD Students named MLK “Living the Dream” Scholarship Recipients

Three Urbana High School Students will be recognized as “Living The Dream” Scholarship recipients at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration. Lavie Maisha-Wema, President’s Award Honoring Pastor Claude Shelby- Outstanding Achievement Joyce Malaki, Herb Stevens Memorial Award for Overcoming Adversity Arelly D. Gutierrez, Scholarship Recipient The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy

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Three USD 116 Teachers Earn National Board Certification

Congratulations to Urbana School District’s newest National Board Certified Teachers: Tiffany Clark (Leal) Rebecca Neihengen (UMS) Joan Jach (UHS) In addition to their daily work with students, they spent the past two years working toward this achievement.  Achieving National Board Certification is an incredible accomplishment. It takes much work and reflection about their practice, as

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Urbana High School Students Rank in the Top 10 Percent

Thirty-two Urbana High School students have been named Illinois State Scholars for Outstanding Academic Achievement by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. This group of students exemplifies the six essential competencies and life skills outlined in Urbana School District’s Portrait of a Graduate—skills that equip them for lifelong success. The Illinois State Scholar designation is given

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