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Retired Charleston CUSD #1 teacher Tim McCollum (love that guy!) sent this video link to me today. I watched it....and couldn't have stated it better. Through it all, our educators continue to inform AND inspire. Thank you, CUSD #1, and thank you, Mr. McCollum! https://youtu.be/9qrsyQQ4FAU
Charleston CUSD#1 would like to welcome Officer Erica Roa as the District’s new School Resource Officer! She will be serving each of our schools starting tomorrow. Please follow the link for more information:
https://5il.co/1ld7e
Happy Substitute Teacher Day! Thank you for your flexibility and dedication to our students and staff here at Charleston CUSD#1!
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day! We would like to acknowledge the essential roles our ESPs play in the education of our students as well as thank them for always going above and beyond to keep our students safe and healthy each day. #WeLoveOurESPs
November 15th of each year is recognized as School Board Members Day in Illinois. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our local Board of Education members for their time and dedication towards making Charleston a great place to receive an education!
Family sign up for One Stop Community Christmas 2022 closes on Monday, November 21, 2022 at noon. Sign up at: https://www.onestopcommunitychristmas.com/form/signup.php
Don't forget to come to the Updated Facilities Open House @ CHS this afternoon! Stop by the high school anytime between 4:00-5:30pm today and check out all of the recent updates in person!
Thank you, Veterans!
Good school attendance leads to success at school and later in life. Parents/guardians, if you are having trouble getting your child to school, please reach out to the teacher, administrator or school counselor for ways we can partner with you to help.
CHS is looking to fill their Head Custodian position. Scan the QR code to apply!
This Saturday, October 29th is National Drug Take Back Day. You can turn in your unneeded medications at any of the listed registered sites in our area for safe disposal from 10am - 2pm.
This JG-TC article about the EIU Homecoming Parade includes interviews & photos of CHS band members & dancers, and CMS cheerleaders: https://jg-tc.com/entertainment/charleston-brings-the-beat-back-at-eiu-homecoming-parade/article_cb6957f0-4cb5-11ed-b231-93123a921603.html
Today happens to be National School Principal Appreciation Day, but we are thankful every day for our Charleston CUSD#1 School Principals! "It goes without saying that Principals work intensely to learn the skills necessary to do their work, lead their staff through the work, and model what matters most for the betterment of the staff and students they serve daily." A huge shoutout to our principals for consistently knowing, going, and showing the way to learning and leading every day!
Attendance Matters
Students in Competency Based Education pilot classrooms are looking forward to student led conferences on Thursday and Friday this week. Students will be sharing what they are learning, celebrating their growth, and explaining their goals. These fifth-grade students are practicing with their accountability partners to get ready. #cusd1
It's National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Please join us in thanking all of our local IL Central School Bus Drivers for always going the extra mile for our kids!
Please see the following message from Dr. Vilardo, Superintendent of Schools: https://youtu.be/eCSBF7fi6bo
Interested in being elected to one of the four available seats on our Board of Education? The next consolidated election will be held April 4, 2023. Valued citizens, school board members contribute countless hours without compensation to provide governance of one of the largest businesses in our community, making decisions affecting the future of every child in our district.
For more information, visit https://www.iasb.com/memberships-and-divisions/school-board-elections/ or from the election officials in the County Clerk’s office located in the Coles County Courthouse, (217)348-0523 or elections@co.coles.il.us.
The Swickard Auditorium Renovation at CHS is finally complete! What an upgrade!!