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Thanks to a Vincent O. Greene Grant, Mrs. Blackmon’s middle schoolers found a new reason to be excited about coming to school — SNACKS.

Food is a huge motivator at this age, and this class quickly became a favorite. Students loved making dishes, sharing them with classmates and staff, and building real life skills along the way.

A major highlight: they became ice cream experts, making more than 12 flavors this year. They were even “hired” to make 100 cups for the school’s NAAPID Day luncheon. 🍦

“My favorite thing we made was Fried Oreos, cookies & cream ice cream and fudge.” — EE

“I learned how to cook things I’ve never cooked before… especially caramel praline ice cream and Hot Cheetos mozzarella sticks.” — AM

Thank you to the donors who made this possible. You helped create a class students couldn’t wait to walk into.

CONGRATULATIONS to these amazing Champaign Unit 4 Schools students!🎉

We love seeing our students shine, and this group absolutely knocked it out of the park on the ACT. Their hard work, curiosity, and commitment to learning make our whole community proud.

Huge shoutout to the teachers, families, and mentors who help lift students up every day — achievements like this don’t happen alone. 💙💛

We’re celebrating Stonecreek Church for an incredible year of partnership, encouragement, and generosity through the Adopt‑A‑School program! Their team showed up for Dr. Preston Williams Elementary in so many thoughtful ways during the 2025–26 school year — from door prizes for our Black History Month celebration, to drinks and treats in the lounge, to a full hot chocolate bar and Valentine’s coffee refresh that brightened everyone’s day.

Stone Creek also provided staff with breakfast and dinner during Parent‑Teacher Conferences, delivered themed snacks and handwritten notes throughout Staff Appreciation Week, and surprised staff with treats delivered across the building all year long. They even helped support a joyful community celebration that brought families and staff together.

We’re grateful for partners like Stone Creek who make our schools feel supported, valued, and connected. Thank you for pouring so much heart into our educators and staff — your impact is felt every single day! 💙📚

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