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This is a reminder for any Charleston CUSD#1 families that have not yet completed the 2024-2025 online registration for their student(s) in Skyward to please do so as soon as possible! If you have moved or have questions/need further assistance, please reach out to your child's school directly or call (217) 639-1000.
Check out the JG-TC's article about 2023 CHS grad/2024 Olympian, Angie Coe: https://jg-tc.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/charleston-graduate-angie-coe-accomplishing-olympic-swimming-dream/article_3e115404-446e-11ef-9729-df41b474a62a.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stew-Stras community this week. Extending our deepest condolences to the families, friends, first responders, and all those whose lives have been forever altered by this unimaginable tragedy. "This world may bring deep darkness, but we are the bearers of light. We'll join our flames together, and shine in the blackest of nights." 💚💙💜
Congrats to CHS Softball player, Avery Beals, on being selected for the MaxPreps Underclass All-America Softball Team once again this year! "This distinguished team comprises 30 outstanding 9th and 10th graders who put up remarkable numbers all season long."
https://www.maxpreps.com/news/jtPih4e78UCPpIphN7D0Gg/high-school-softball-maxpreps-underclass-all-america-team.htm
With district registration opening
today, if you have an incoming kindergartener, you will need to complete our Kindergarten First Step Registration form if you have not already done so. This will give you access to our Skyward registration
https://forms.office.com/r/55kzxhVfv4
Reminding all of our CUSD#1 Families that Online Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open next week on Monday, July 8th! If you need assistance, please contact your child's school or the district office at (217) 639-1000.
We hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🇺🇸
2023 CHS grad and swim team member, Angie Coe, was selected to compete for Chinese Taipei at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France! We want to congratulate her and wish her good luck!!
📣 Come join our fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings all day today! It is also All You Can Eat Boneless Wings! CHS Cheer will get a percentage from all orders that mention this fundraiser or show picture of the flyer! Raffle basket tickets will be available 3 for $1 (drawing @ 8pm)
Congratulations to Dr. Vilardo on his official retirement as Superintendent today! He has been an exemplary leader, and we want to sincerely thank him for his dedication to education these past 33 years. The positive impact he has had on this community is truly immeasurable! Beginning next week, Mr. Chad Burgett will be stepping up to the Superintendent role, and we feel equally excited about that! Please join us in celebrating Dr. Vilardo's successful career as well as welcoming Mr. Burgett as our new official Charleston CUSD #1 leader! 👏 #learningandleadingeveryday
Registration for the 2024-25 school year is scheduled to open this year on Monday, July 8th! For more information, instructions, and links to school-specific documents, please visit the registration page on our website @ https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/registration
Eat wings to support the CHS cheer team! 🎀 Dine-in or carry out at Buffalo Wild Wings in Mattoon next Monday, July 1st, and a percentage of your order will go to the Charleston cheerleaders. There will be a raffle for some specialty prize baskets at 8 p.m. too!
CUSD #1 is hoping to hire 7 new paraprofessionals today for the 2024-25 school year! If interested, please visit https://tinyurl.com/yc8m5vjr to apply and then swing by CHS this afternoon between 3:00-5:30pm for open interviews!
The Charleston School District is currently looking to fill seven open paraprofessional positions for the 2024-25 school year! We are hosting open interviews next Tuesday, June 25th at CHS in the main office from 3:00-5:30pm. To apply, please visit https://tinyurl.com/yc8m5vjr
The CHS cheer team will be doing a fundraising carwash this Friday, June 21st, at the NAPA auto parts store from 10:30am-5:30pm. Stop by to get your car washed & support your Charleston cheerleaders!
‼️attention summer school families‼️
Summer school is not in session tomorrow, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will be back in session Thursday, June 20.
We want to thank our head custodians who properly display the U.S. Flag each day at our schools. The Charleston Elks Club honored several in our community on this Flag Day, including CUSD #1 Schools. Carl Sandburg Elementary School’s Mitch Sims and Charleston Middle School’s Martin Bennett were able to join the recognition event and receive the certificate. #CharlestonCUSD1 #FlagDay2024
Some of our teachers recently presented at a CBE conference in St. Louis called "Competency Based Learning Summit" sponsored by the Center for Competency Based Education. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Goodchild, Mrs. Kuhns, Mrs. Czak, and Mrs. Homann presented on the following topics: Empower Learning Management System, a Day in the Life of CBE, CBE Myth Busters, CBE Scoring and Grading, Student Agency, Using Proficiency Scales, & Coaching.
The Charleston Knights/Lady Knights Softball Organization is hoping to expand this year. Tryouts will be held next month. (See flier for details.) If your child might be interested in playing, please complete the following registration form: https://tinyurl.com/58yjkvan
With all of the recent upgrades and renovations at CHS, we have a surplus of generously used old classroom furniture to get rid of. Today (Friday, June 7th) these items will be located outside by the Trojan A&M Center and are FREE to the public on a first come, first serve basis.