The Charleston Police Department will be using Charleston High School to conduct a law enforcement drill on Tuesday, August 4 and Thursday, August 6. There will be large law enforcement presence on campus and numerous law enforcement vehicles at the facility from 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm each day. Please be aware that this is only a drill and not an active incident.
If you have a CMS or CHS student who is signed up for Teen Reach and NEEDS BUSING from their school to Jefferson, please be sure you have indicated their busing needs in Skyward Online Registration.
On the Busing Application, please indicate the Drop Off Street Address to be: 801 Jefferson Avenue, Charleston IL 61920
and where it says "List any special instructions" please type: Teen Reach Program
If you need assistance editing your student's online registration, please call the CMS office (217-639-6000) or the CHS office (217-639-5000).
Coach Miller is hosting a Youth Volleyball Clinic for girls in grades K-5.
August 24, 25, 26, & 28
Register through Hudl by August 13 to receive a t-shirt!
https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhNjdhY2FkNTc2MTQ1N2Q1NDczNmVlMA==
Please call the local health department directly at (217) 348-0530 if you have any questions regarding eligibility or how to schedule an appointment.
If you would like to speak to a school nurse, call (217) 639-5017.
Thanks to those who have completed the process so far!
Do you have a student planning to participate in a sport or other activity at CHS or CMS? Please be sure to complete the required paperwork using Skyward Online Forms before tryouts. A current physical must also be on file. Physicals are good for 13 months. Please call the CHS office (217) 639-5000 or the CMS office (217) 639-6000 with any questions.
Fall deadlines are listed below, but you can complete registration for ALL sports/activities of any season now!
CMS softball tryouts: July 27
CMS baseball tryouts and XC: August 3
CHS football camp begins July 20.
CHS fall sports begin August 10
Login to Skyward Online Forms:
https://skyward.charleston.k12.il.us/Student/web/seplog01.w
Have you registered your student for school? We'd like to help with some of the most common roadblocks.
1) Do not use the Skyward app. Instead, open a web browser and go to our registration webpage.
After reviewing the information in Part 1, you will find a link to login to Skyward in Part 2.
Click here to go to the page now! https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/registration
2) If you just google "Skyward" and click on a link, you might not be connected to the CHARLESTON Skyward and therefore unable to login. Check the URL to see if it says "Skyward.Charleston...".
3) If you need your password reset, please CALL (217) 639-1000 and we will assist you. The "Forgot Your Username or Password" link usually doesn't work.
Hello, Charleston Families!
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! You must use the Skyward WEB version, NOT the Skyward App for registration.
Please call (217) 639-1000 if you need assistance.
Start here: https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/registration
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we wanted to share information from the Coles County Health Department regarding back-to-school immunizations. Please also take a moment to look over the State of Illinois Health Requirements for details about the required vaccines before school begins.
Please contact the local health department directly if you have any questions regarding eligibility or how to schedule an appointment.
https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/registration
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If you have a kindergarten student, the 1st Step Registration form must be submitted before you can complete online registration in Skyward.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/1X4q3RQStB
Parents, please also review the State of Illinois Health Requirements for Kindergarteners and for students in grades 2, 6, 9, and 12.
Online registration begins one week from today on Monday, July 6, 2026. You can get a head start now by reviewing building-specific documents & health/immunization requirements on our Registration webpage. This page also provides guidance for students who are new to the Charleston school district.
If you need assistance with your Skyward login/password or have any questions, please call (217) 639-1000
https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/registration
