Mattoon school presenters outline graduation plans, scholarship totals and hiring needs
May 14, 2026 | Mattoon CUSD 2, School Boards, Illinois
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Presenters on the Spotlight on the Schools radio segment described end-of-year plans for Mattoon CUSD 2, saying the district honored 76 seniors and outlining graduation logistics, scholarship totals and staff openings.
The presenters said “we honored 76 seniors,” and reported scholarship awards from local donors and Lakeland totaling just over $107,000 and additional scholarships from EIU totaling $126,000. Presenter S2 summarized the May 3 recognition and the sources of the scholarships.
Presenter S3 described a senior parade held the previous Tuesday, thanking 101.3 for announcing graduates’ names and saying, “Students seemed to have a lot of fun… it was just a fun way for the kids to enjoy some of those last moments together and with their community.”
On logistics, Presenter S3 said graduation is planned for Saturday at 7:00 a.m. “on the MHS Gainesville,” with a rain makeup at 2:00 p.m. Sunday. The presenter added that gates will open at 5:00 a.m., there is no guest limit per graduate and no tickets are required; accessibility accommodations and parking are available by calling the high school front office. The transcript uses the phrasing “MHS Gainesville”; the record does not specify whether that refers to Mattoon High School or another venue.
Other end-of-year items included a senior class photo at 9:30 a.m. on the high school front circle, graduation practice and cap-and-gown pickup, and elementary parades at Williams and Riddle elementaries starting at 2:00 p.m. for students who signed up. Presenter S3 said final exams for ninth through 11th graders are scheduled and that the last day of school for Mattoon students is May 21, with an early dismissal. Summer school is planned May 26–June 26 for students needing extra opportunities, the presenter said.
Presenter S2 listed open positions the district is recruiting for, saying, “So we're still hiring in the district. Subs, coaches, transportation staff, school psychologists, special ed teachers.” The presenters said job postings and more information are available on the district website.
Host (introduced the guests as Dee Dolby and Stacy Kaiser) opened and closed the segment. The program transcript does not link those names to specific speakers, so quotes in this story are attributed to the presenters as identified in the transcript.
The segment closed with congratulations to the Class of 2026 and thanks to the guests.
The presenters said “we honored 76 seniors,” and reported scholarship awards from local donors and Lakeland totaling just over $107,000 and additional scholarships from EIU totaling $126,000. Presenter S2 summarized the May 3 recognition and the sources of the scholarships.
Presenter S3 described a senior parade held the previous Tuesday, thanking 101.3 for announcing graduates’ names and saying, “Students seemed to have a lot of fun… it was just a fun way for the kids to enjoy some of those last moments together and with their community.”
On logistics, Presenter S3 said graduation is planned for Saturday at 7:00 a.m. “on the MHS Gainesville,” with a rain makeup at 2:00 p.m. Sunday. The presenter added that gates will open at 5:00 a.m., there is no guest limit per graduate and no tickets are required; accessibility accommodations and parking are available by calling the high school front office. The transcript uses the phrasing “MHS Gainesville”; the record does not specify whether that refers to Mattoon High School or another venue.
Other end-of-year items included a senior class photo at 9:30 a.m. on the high school front circle, graduation practice and cap-and-gown pickup, and elementary parades at Williams and Riddle elementaries starting at 2:00 p.m. for students who signed up. Presenter S3 said final exams for ninth through 11th graders are scheduled and that the last day of school for Mattoon students is May 21, with an early dismissal. Summer school is planned May 26–June 26 for students needing extra opportunities, the presenter said.
Presenter S2 listed open positions the district is recruiting for, saying, “So we're still hiring in the district. Subs, coaches, transportation staff, school psychologists, special ed teachers.” The presenters said job postings and more information are available on the district website.
Host (introduced the guests as Dee Dolby and Stacy Kaiser) opened and closed the segment. The program transcript does not link those names to specific speakers, so quotes in this story are attributed to the presenters as identified in the transcript.
The segment closed with congratulations to the Class of 2026 and thanks to the guests.
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