Katie Blakeman, our kindergarten lottery mom, reveals the results of the Unit 4 lottery and her feelings about her daughter’s destination.
Champaign Unit 4 Kindergarten Assignments Mailed
Parents of incoming kindergarteners in the Champaign Unit 4 School District have started receiving school assignments, with many households receiving notification through snail mail on Tuesday afternoon.
The Lottery Mom: Final Decisions
After attending forums, going on tours, talking to teachers, administrators, and every single parent I know (and several I don’t), we have made our decision.
The Kindergarten Lottery Mom: Process of Elimination
Why does the process of choosing a kindergarten for my first child stress me out more than my own college applications did? Please tell me I’m not the only one!
Champaign School Requests No Fish, Nuts in Lunches
Carrie Busey Elementary has asked parents to refrain from sending fish and nuts to school with their kids.








