Mattoon
CUSD #2
About
Mattoon Middle School
Mattoon Middle School is home to 621 students in grades 6-8. We host 79 staff from teachers to administrators to support staff. MMS incorporates the middle school concepts of flexible scheduling, team teaching and learning, and cross-curricular instruction to assist students in learning and growing to their fullest potential. We are empowering lifelong learners and productive citizens, one student at a time.
Mission
At MMS, we maximize opportunities through a personalized, safe, and supportive learning environment so our students can reach their highest potential. This mission statement was developed with input from both students and staff. In addition to having a school-wide mission, classrooms also establish their own mission statement as this provides an opportunity for students to collaboratively define their outcomes and identify their end in mind.
Meet the Team
Mattoon Middle School’s Lighthouse Team is composed of 13 students and 13 faculty. They meet monthly to identify, plan, and achieve targeted results in the areas of leadership, culture, and academics. In addition to our Lighthouse team, we also have Leadership, Culture, and Academic Action Teams which meet monthly, or more frequently if needed.
Our Leadership Action Team, composed of 13 students and 9 faculty members, focuses on developing and supporting paradigms and practices that result in highly effective adults and students who are future-ready leaders in their school and community. Our Culture Action Team, composed of 10 students and 15 faculty members, aims to build a high-trust school culture where every person’s voice is heard, their talents are recognized, and their potential is affirmed through meaningful contributions. Our Academics Team is composed of 7 students and 12 faculty members who work collaboratively to develop engaged students who are equipped to achieve and entrusted to lead their own learning.
 MMS Staff Lighthouse TeamBR: Jennifer Taylor, Sarah Matteson, Megan Cole, Nichole Epperson, Chris Young, Kurt Endebrock; FR: Ingrid Minger, Claire Vogel, Megan Mixell, Julia Colombo |  MMS Student Lighthouse TeamBR: Carter, Ava, Izzy, Natalie, Alivia, Makiah, Ella, Kenna, Ethan; FR: Jennaca, Lillian, Molly, Hailey, Hadlee, Khloe, Parker |  MMS Staff Leadership TeamMichelle Wilson, Ingrid Minger, Chris Young, Sarah Matteson, Kim Christensen |
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 MMS Student Leadership TeamBR: Madi, Natalie, Kennedy, Adriana, Ava, Tatum, Carter; FR: Makiah, Shaylee, Kourtney, Hailey, Molly, Sylvie |  MMS Staff Culture TeamJeremy Hoenes, Sonja Wattles, Amber Carrell, Nichole Epperson, Jennifer Taylor, Jacob Fryman, Jennifer Saucier, Megan Mixell, Cayla Duckett, Debbie Seaman |  MMS Student Culture TeamBR: Emma, Arabella, Ella, Charlotte, Izzy, Natalie, Sophie, Lela; FR: Malaya, Parker, Ethan, Jennaca, Ava, Hadlee |
 MMS Staff Academics TeamMichelle Crary, Megan Cole, Claire Vogel, Melissa Wheeler, Julia Colombo, Jaime Bartels, Kali Monroe |  MMS Student Academics TeamBR: Glenn, Morgan, Lilian, Alivia, Ella; FR: Charlie, Alaina, Hailey, Kenna |