Dr. Howard Elementary School

08/28/2026

We are so proud of our very first Dream Chasers of the Month! 🌟

These Dr. Howard students were celebrated at our school assembly for their hard work, personal growth, and commitment to reaching their Hopes and Dreams.

We can't wait to see who our next Dream Chasers will be next month!

08/27/2026

New tools, new strategies, and plenty of teamwork! Watching these 1st graders step up to try something new is where the real math magic happens!

08/23/2026

Looking to get involved?! Join our Dr Howard PTA!

08/20/2026

Ready to unlock your inner superstar? 🌟 Fall registration for Girls on the Run at Dr. Howard (3rd–5th grade) is open!

Practices: Tue/Thu, 2:45–4:00 PM (Sept 8–Nov 8)

Deadline: Sept 5

Register: www.girlsontherunofchampaigncounty.org

08/17/2026

Listen and Learn Tour

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is launching a Listen & Learn Community Tour as part of Superintendent Dr...

08/13/2026

Feeding Our Kids Weekend Backpack Food Program: Helping make weekends a little easier for our students and families!

Dr. Howard is pleased to partner with Feeding Our Kids, local organizations, and community volunteers to provide a weekly Friday food program for families who may benefit from additional food support over the weekend.

The program provides a small bag of nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods that will be placed in your child's backpack at the end of each school week. The food is provided at no cost to families and is intended to remain in your child's backpack until they arrive home.

Participation is completely voluntary and is intended to provide additional support to families who may find it helpful.

Interested in participating or have questions?
Please reach out to Mr. Boyd, School Social Worker, at [email protected] for more information or to request a participation form.

08/13/2026

New year, new faces, same Owl pride! 🎉 Welcome to Dr. Howard. Happy first day to our newest Owls!! We are thrilled to have you on the team and looking forward to watching you soar all year long!

08/12/2026

It’s owl-ficially go-time! 🦉✨

We loved seeing our K–5 families, community partners and educators fill the halls last night. Let’s make this school year one for the books! 📚 🎉

08/10/2026

Can you believe it? Only 3 more sleeps! ⏰

We are so excited to welcome all of our Dr. Howard Owls back on August 13th for a year full of learning, growth, and adventures!

Owls, what are you most excited about this school year? Let us know in the comments below! 👇💬

08/05/2026

The 2026–2027 New School Year Guide is Here!

Unit 4 families: start getting ready for the upcoming school year! Our official 2026–2027 New School Year Guide is now published and packed with essential information to help you and your student prepare.

Inside the guide, you’ll find:
• School calendars & key dates
• Registration & student assignment updates
• School supply lists
• Daily bell schedules & Transportation updates
• Immunizations & Physicals requirements
• And More!

🔗 Access the guide at champaignschools.org/guide