We would like to wish Mrs. High a very happy birthday!! Thank you for your selflessness, your passion, and your flexibility! Have the very best day!
Open House is one week away!! We will have a video game bus, pumpkin painting, face painting, food, and Kona Ice! Come out and see the renovated Columbia building! Open to the public and all Unit 4 families!
Last Wednesday, we hosted our first student of the month luncheon. Families were able to hear words from the student's teachers on how and why they were selected from their respective programs as well as enjoy a catered lunch. Mr. Sam Banks served as our special guest and gave students a special congratulations. Congrats again to MaKya, Langhston, Janos, Malon, Divinity and Jeniyah are being our first student of the month recipients!!
Congratulations to MaKya and Langhston on being named student of the month for our Ele Restore program. Both students are amazing leaders at school and work extremely hard to be the very best they can be. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Janos and Malon for being the Student of the Month students in Middle School Restore!! Both of these students have been nothing short of amazing during the first quarter. We are all proud of your hard work and more importantly the young people you are. Keep it up!
Fall Break is October 14-18
Fall Break is October 14-18.
Fall Break is October 14-18, schools and administrative buildings will be closed.
Happy National Custodian Day to the best one around. Thanks for all you do Marsherrie!! We appreciate you!
We are wishing our students and teachers a restful break on Thursday.
Today was bittersweet in our Ele. Restore program as we enjoyed our last day with Kaden and Ma'Kya. Both of these amazing students are headed back to Dr. Howard tomorrow. Kaden and Ma'Kya have been phenomenal leaders in our Restore program. While we are sad to see them go we are so proud of the students they have become and more importantly the young people that they have blossomed into. Go show everyone how amazing you are!!
We are excited to welcome our new Dean of Students, Mrs. Aimee Davis to the Rise Center at Columbia. Mrs. Davis is excited to support students in finding their way to long term success and continuing to cultivate the path to learning as she works alongside a strong staff. Outside of school, Mrs. Davis enjoys playing with her three children, date nights with her husband, and attending various sporting events! Welcome to the team Mrs. Davis!
Unit 4 Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
Illini Day at school to kick off the home opener tonight!! I-L-L
Wishing CaMarii a big happy birthday!! You have quickly turned into one of our very favorite middle school students!! Enjoy your day and keep shining!
What a week 1 at the Rise Center at Columbia!! We have four amazing programs (Novak, Elementary Restore, Middle School Restore, and ACTIONS) that came together to give our students a great first week. There were smiles and positive energy throughout the entire building all week. Big things are in store this school year at the Rise Center!
Ms. Richardson and Mrs. Blackmon are in Anaheim, California for the AVID SI Convention. They are excited to bring AVID strategies and skills into our brand new Middle School Restore program this fall!! #excitedteachers #AVID4ALL
The first day of school is quickly approaching!
Monday, August 12th for 1st - 6th and Freshmen.
Tuesday, August 13th for 7th, 8th, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Pre-K and Kindergarten families, please refer to your child’s school for more information.
A big Happy Birthday shout out to Mr. Cole!! Thanks for always keeping everyone laughing! We hope you have a great day!
We are excited to announce another great new addition to our ACTIONS Restore middle school staff!! Ms. Teneka Richardson will be joining us next fall as our new math teacher for middle school Restore. Teneka started her career in 2007 as a teaching assistant and has been teaching since 2012. Teneka is an Illini/Chicago sports fanatic who likes to spend time in nature, making memories with family and friends, going on adventures, and doing anything with arts and crafts! Teneka has an undying passion for workings with students that others might label as "hard to reach" because she also was labeled as one of those students growing up. She is deeply invested in our students and families that we serve and is grateful for the opportunity to continue to impact change in a new setting!! Welcome to the team Teneka!!
