Schools East Richland Community Unit

Riddle Elementary School serves the educational needs of students in grades kindergarten through five. The school has an enrollment of more than 600 students and is a part of the Mattoon Community Union School District 2. It offers a variety of special education classes for talented and gifted students. The school teaches various subjects, including mathematics, social studies, science and technology, computer science, health education, English, arts and crafts, music and physical education. Its library has a wide collection of fiction and nonfiction books, subject books, magazines and reference material for teachers. It also organizes parent technology workshops in partnership with the Title One Families First programs. Riddle Elementary School is located in Mattoon, Ill.

South Knox Elementary School serves a diverse population of students in grades kindergarten through six. The school is located in Vincennes, Ind. It is affiliated with the South Knox School Corporation and has more than 550 students enrolled under the school. The school offers a variety of subjects offered include English, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, music, arts, crafts, special education, computer technology, and health and physical education. In addition, South Knox Elementary School has an active parent-teacher organization that provides funding for a wide variety of activities for the school that include book parties and cultural arts programs, along with providing learning and teaching materials for the classroom, students, and teachers and rewards for student achievement.

Effingham High School is a public school located in Effingham, Ill. It has an enrollment of more than 900 students in grades nine through 12. It offers an academic program that is designed for students who intend to continue their formal education beyond high school. It provides a comprehensive educational program, including core subjects, such as mathematics, English, American history, social studies, American government, business studies, science and health. All students are invited to take part in its various extracurricular activities, including clubs, such as Animation Club, Chemclub and Library Club, and various activities, including band, collage, drama and student council. Effingham High School also offers a variety of sports, including football, volleyball, soccer and track.