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LIFT Leadership Students Compete in Holley Business Case Competition, Earn 2nd Place in Entrepreneurial Sales
On Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, LIFT Leadership students participated in the 3rd Annual Holley Business Case Competition, hosted by Eastern Illinois University’s School of Business. St...
On Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, LIFT Leadership students participated in the 3rd Annual Holley Business Case Competition, hosted by Eastern Illinois University’s School of Business. St...
LIFT Educator Chris Brown Honored With Award Of Excellence From The Illinois State Board Of Education
Mattoon CUSD #2 is pleased to announce that Chris Brown, LIFT facilitator, has been honored with the distinguished Award of Excellence from the Illinois State Board of Education (...
Mattoon CUSD #2 is pleased to announce that Chris Brown, LIFT facilitator, has been honored with the distinguished Award of Excellence from the Illinois State Board of Education (...
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LIFT to Host Open House on March 6
LIFT Central Illinois will open its doors to the community on Thursday, March 6, from 5 :00 to 7:30 p.m. for an open house event at 121 S 17th Street, Mattoon, IL. Visitors will ...
Early Dismissal Scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Mattoon CUSD #2 Schools will dismiss early at the following times on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 due to the forecast. This includes LIFT Central Illinois. Franklin PreK - No...
Winter Preparedness
While we are hopeful for a normal school day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the weather forecast indicates potential inclement conditions. Our top priority is the safety ...
Mattoon CUSD #2 Emergency Day Called for Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Due to inclement weather producing slick road conditions, all Mattoon CUSD #2 schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and utilize an emergency day. This includes LIFT Cent...
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283 occurrences of students participating in active leadership opportunities.
221 service projects were completed in the 2023-24 school year.
99% of LIFT high school graduates are enrolling in postsecondary education, advanced training, military, apprenticeships, or employed in the year following graduation.
323 certifications & credentials earned in just one year. LIFT students gain technical skills, earn industry credentials, and earn college credits.

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