Wanna know more about CBE and how it can benefit your child? You are officially invited to come learn the basics, hear from teachers, and get the opportunity to have any questions answered at our CBE Parent Information Nights next week! Elementary (K-6) will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at Jefferson in the Media Center. Secondary (7-12) is scheduled for Thursday, Oct 5th at the Middle School's Media Center.
REMINDER: We are asking our students, parents, and staff to please avoid using 18th St. as an access point to any of our buildings for the next 2 days: Monday (9/25/23) & Tuesday (9/26/23). There will be extensive road work happening on 18th Street during that time, so we thank you in advance for only using our access points off of Lincoln Ave. and Harrison St. on those days.
We are asking our students, parents, and staff to please avoid using 18th St. as an access point to any of our buildings next week on Monday (9/25/23) & Tuesday (9/26/23). There will be extensive road work happening on 18th Street during that time, so we thank you in advance for only using our access points off of Lincoln Ave. and Harrison St. on those days.
We are currently seeking several Student Support Staff positions in our district. Apply today at: https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp
Charleston Community Action Network is hosting a town meeting Tues. Sept. 12, 2023 from 5:45-8:00pm at the Charleston High School Auditorium. This is open to the public and they will have dessert, door prizes, and fresh visions of the future for Charleston, IL!
#attendancematters #charlestoncusd1
Be sure to check out the whole schedule for EIU Fall Kickoff on Sept. 16th:
https://www.eiu.edu/president/fallkickoff.php
Kiddie Clinic Form ( https://5il.co/23jgz ) and payment are due by Friday, September 1st by the end of the day! Forms can be dropped off at your child’s school OR at the high school office. Online registration and payment is also available via this link: https://forms.gle/wNWmKBopNn3Vq3nj7
For questions you may contact Coach Snoddy via email: SnoddyM@charleston.k12.il.us
Tryouts for CMS girls' basketball will be on Tuesday, August 29th, from 3:30-5:00 @ CMS. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls wanting to tryout must have a physical on file before they are allowed to participate. Contact Mr. Mayhall at CMS with any questions.
Check out today's episode of "Issues and Attitudes" on WEIU PBS featuring an interview with our district leaders: Dr. Todd Vilardo, Mr. Chad Burgett, and Mrs. Kristen Holly. https://youtu.be/Fa4T8z_jDVw?si=DeY48fX_iGI0sLhx
Our staff had a very special surprise guest speaker this week to help kick off our school year! Wanda Ruyle taught here the very first year Charleston CUSD1 was established seventy five years ago!! https://share.newsbreak.com/4pv5tdhi
We would like to welcome our new School Security Officer team to the district! Mr. Freezeland, Mr. Logue, Mr. Pauls, Mr. Myers, and Mr. Lang have all been hired to provide security in each one of our school facilities. You can expect to see them during student dropoff and pickups, on playgrounds and parking lots, and throughout all of our buildings. Please help us give them a warm welcome for the start of the school year! Follow the link https://5il.co/2261q to view our SSO FAQ’s or contact your child’s School Administrator if you have any further questions/concerns.
We want to give a shout out to Prarie State Bank for their generosity! They recently organized a school supply drive for Charleston CUSD1 students that may be in need of supplies for the upcoming school year. Thank you to PSB and our Charleston community!
Mark your calendars! The first day of school for students is Thursday, August 17. Be sure to check each building's information for opportunities to tour the building or attend an upcoming open house/orientation!
Out with the old and in with the new! More progress pictures from all the construction going on at CHS right now. 🚧 Looking forward to a new track and renovated 400 wing & media center very soon! #chscusd1
Be sure to register ASAP for Charleston Cheer's Trojan Color Run! You must sign up by Friday (7/28/23) to be guaranteed a shirt. They will be offering face paintings now as well at the Trojan A&M Center! https://chs-industries-104518.square.site/product/Paint-the-Town-2023/99
Make a difference. Become a substitute!
We are currently seeking an additional Technology Support Specialist for our district. Follow the link to apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=Technology
We are excited to announce that ALL Charleston CUSD#1 students will continue to be eligible for free meals this school year. (1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch per day per student)
Charleston Cheer Presents the first ever Trojan Color Run this year on Saturday, August 5th! Register in advance to secure your spot and t-shirt size. https://chs-industries-104518.square.site/product/Paint-the-Town-2023/99
