Thomas Paine Elementary School
Stronger Together. Leading for the Future.
Thomas Paine Elementary
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: (217) 384-3602
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Principal: Megan Kirby
Assistant Principal: Miniona Lungalang
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday)
Instruction Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Welcome to Thomas Paine Elementary
As a community, Thomas Paine Elementary School works collectively acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and building character while respecting cultural diversity and individuality to achieve personal greatness to lead to a more equitable society. Our school has a diverse student population with multiple abilities. We also have a garden that students, in collaboration with parent volunteers, maintain and harvest to enjoy. Our students participate in battle of the Books every year, and all grades participate in the annual Young Author’s writing contest at our school. Our school also has Makers’ Space/Coding and a quarter mile walking path.
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July 21, 2026
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May 29, 2026
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