Due to last night’s storm, the Unit Office and all Charleston CUSD #1 schools will be closed today while we inspect our facilities for storm damage. District offices are also scheduled to be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
Charleston Middle School sustained severe damage. For everyone’s safety, all staff, students, families, and community members should stay away from Charleston Middle School until inspectors are able to assess the building next week.
Summer school will resume on Monday. Summer school sessions originally scheduled at Charleston Middle School will be moved to Charleston High School.
All athletic camps and events scheduled at Charleston Middle School are canceled until further notice. Administrators, coaches, and athletic directors will notify students and families of any changes once decisions are made.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to offer assistance. We appreciate your support and patience as we work through this situation and ensure the safety of our students, staff, and facilities.
Wrestling, June 22-24
Location: Mark Twain Gym
Register here:
https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhMTA3M2NkNDE1MjA3ODg0OWJlM2ExNQ==
Cheer Camp, June 23-25
NEW LOCATION: Charleston Middle School
Register here:
https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDY5ZGZjMWRjMjQyZGNhM2YzZjFiYzA0Ng==
Coming up in July: Art camp (grades 1-4), Soccer camp (grades K-8), & CHS Football camp
Details and registration available in our summer camp booklet:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/homipi/Summer_Camps_Booklet_2026/
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet @ Jefferson Elementary
Register Online: https://form.jotform.com/261033878056056
View the details and get registration links in our Summer Camp Booklet: https://online.fliphtml5.com/homipi/Summer_Camps_Booklet_2026/
Upcoming Camp Deadlines:
June 5: Boys & Girls Tennis (June 15-18)
June 5: Boys Basketball (June 16-18)
June 12: Cheer (June 23-25)
June 26: Boys & Girls Wrestling (June 22-24)
Any girls attending SOFTBALL camp this Wednesday & Thursday, please note that the location has changed. Camp will now be held at the CHS SOFTBALL FIELD from 4-6 pm.
It's not too late to register for a camp. Find all the details here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/homipi/Summer_Camps_Booklet_2026/
Also, we've added a WRESTLING camp for girls and boys in grades K-12. Register here: https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhMTA3M2NkNDE1MjA3ODg0OWJlM2ExNQ==
If your child is attending the 10-12 session and will be utilizing the car drop off or pick up line, please be familiar with car line procedures here: https://youtu.be/8M4D0N1YaVo?si=FUc2MERbJi6xvDy6. We look forward to seeing our summer school students Monday!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/1X4q3RQStB
*The deadline is to ensure a camp t-shirt, but you can still register after the deadline and attend the camp!
View the details and get registration links in our Summer Camp Booklet: https://online.fliphtml5.com/homipi/Summer_Camps_Booklet_2026/
Upcoming Deadlines:
May 17 -- Girls Basketball
May 21 (at noon) -- Girls Volleyball
May 25 -- Girls Softball & Boys/Girls Golf
May 29 -- Boys Baseball & JES Art
June 5--Boys & Girls Tennis & Boys Basketball
June 12--Cheer
Summer is getting closer, and so are summer camp registration camp deadlines!
View the details and get registration links in our Summer Camp Booklet: https://online.fliphtml5.com/homipi/Summer_Camps_Booklet_2026/
Here are the camps with registration deadlines in May:
May 17 -- Girls Basketball
May 21 (at noon) -- Girls Volleyball
May 25 -- Girls Softball & Boys/Girls Golf
May 29 -- Boys Baseball
We received word from Eastern Illinois University officials, that EIU will be doing a test of the EIU Alert system over the campus speaker system on Monday, May 11th at 5:00 p.m. (TODAY!) You will hear "Attention. Attention. Campus is currently under a lockdown, please close windows, doors and stay out of site, stay in your rom. Check and monitor your text messages and email account for further information."
They are testing the system to be sure this message goes off in conjunction with our EIU Text Alerts. It will sound like an actual emergency message. There will be an all-clear message across the speaker system around 5:05-5:10.
EIU recognizes that community members may hear this message if they are near campus and don't want folks to be alarmed.
