Important Weather Update: Due to current road conditions and this evening's forecast for blowing and drifting snow, Charleston CUSD #1 will have an e-Learning Day on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students should follow their school's e-learning schedule and check for instructions from their teachers. At this time, no decision has been made regarding extracurricular or evening activities. Thank you for your patience as we continue to monitor conditions and make decisions during this weather pattern.
Follow link for pdf version of this flyer with clickable links: https://aptg.co/yt-hxr
about 20 hours ago, CUSD1
Important Weather Update Due to this weekend's winter storm and the continued blowing and drifting snow, Charleston CUSD #1 will have an e Learning Day on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students should follow their school's e learning schedule and check for instructions from their teachers. All extracurricular activities are canceled for Monday, including practices, games, meetings, and events. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
2 days ago, CUSD1
The Trojan Booster Club is hosting a chili supper next Friday, January 30th in the CHS cafeteria from 4:30pm-7:00pm, followed by the CHS Boys Varsity Game against Effingham at Baker Gym. Tickets are $8 a piece and that includes admission to the game. If you are able to help volunteer at this event, please use the QR code pictured to sign up.
4 days ago, CUSD1
The Charleston School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will soon be offering free developmental screenings for 2 to 5 year olds in our area. Please refer to the flyers for information about when, where, and how to schedule an appointment.
13 days ago, CUSD1
Attention Parents & Guardians of current/incoming Charleston High School students: Please join us next Wednesday at 6:00pm in the CHS Media Center to learn more about all of the choices and opportunities your child has to help personalize and maximize their high school education experience through College & Career Pathways! https://online.fliphtml5.com/homipi/CCPE-Flyer/
19 days ago, CUSD1
Come watch and support our dance teams this weekend! The Trojets are hosting an IDTA high school/middle school dance & flag competition this Saturday from 7:50am-5:00pm at CHS Baker Gym.
19 days ago, CUSD1
Congratulations to these 17 CHS seniors that have been recognized as this year's group of State Scholars! 👏
25 days ago, CUSD1
📣Congratulations to the CHS & CMS cheerleaders for bringing home three 1st Place trophies 🏆🏆🏆 this past weekend at the Pontiac cheer competition! The middle school cheer team placed 1st in the medium routine Jr. High division, and the high school cheer teams placed 1st in the gameday division as well as the co-ed division. They also all qualified for the ICCA championships next month in Springfield. Follow the link to watch part of the high school co-ed team's impressive routine: https://youtu.be/lQf2O-RZXJw
about 2 months ago, CUSD1
🎵 Be sure to check out the Charleston CUSD#1 Music Department's upcoming winter holiday performance dates and times! 🎵
about 2 months ago, CUSD1
The third annual CHS Industries Holiday Market is coming up on December 3rd from 4–6 PM at the Trojan A&M Center! Our students have been busy creating cutting boards, metal signs, apparel, and plenty of other great items. We’ll also have Santa, hot chocolate, and holiday crafts to help get everyone in the holiday spirit. We’d love for you to stop by and see all the awesome things happening at CHS Industries!
about 2 months ago, CUSD1
Substitute teachers step into the unknown with courage, care, and a steady hand to ensure that learning never stops for our students. We're so grateful for all of our dependable local subs!
2 months ago, CUSD1
With winter quickly approaching, please review the attached document about how we make decisions regarding emergency days, delayed starts, and/or e-learning days: https://aptg.co/zKGPfJ
2 months ago, CUSD1
From the bus stop to the classroom and every hallway in between, our education support professionals make a difference at every step. Education sure takes a team, but we couldn't ask for a better one. Thank you to our ESPs for all that you do, today and every day!
2 months ago, CUSD1
Your decisions shape futures. Your service strengthens our schools. Thank you to our valued and trusted School Board Members - Mr. Coe, Mrs. Ritchey, Mr. Wright, Mr. Titus, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Sweeney, and Mrs. Mertz!
2 months ago, CUSD1
Registration for the CHS Trojet Dance Kiddie Clinic is happening now! If you have a child age 3 - 6th grade that's interested in a fun week of dancing completed by a live performance at a CHS basketball game, follow the link to register and get all the details: https://5il.co/3s5yn
3 months ago, CUSD1
We understand many families may be affected by recent federal changes delaying SNAP (food assistance) benefits. Please know that all students in our district are eligible for a free breakfast and lunch each day. If your family is experiencing food insecurity, local food banks and pantries are available to help. Please see the attached flyers with information about local resources that may be able to help those in need: https://5il.co/3s0xk
3 months ago, CUSD1
This year we will be collecting children's toys for One Stop Community Christmas. Beginning next week on Monday, all of our school buildings will be accepting new toy donations for boys and girls ages 5-9 in an effort to help make the holiday season special for all of the kids in our community! 🎄(December 4th will be the last day for the toy drive in our buildings.)
Please check out this newsletter from Quest to see some food service updates and changes for this school year!
3 months ago, CUSD1
Parents of students in grades 6-12: Progress reports were just sent out last week. Want to learn more about what the numbers mean or how to check for missing work in empower? Join us tomorrow evening from 6-7pm @ CHS media center. It's the last parent night this fall, so you don't want to miss out if you have questions or just want to learn more about empower!
