Good afternoon CUSD#1 Community:
We have been fortunate to have been able to offer testing for district students who are symptomatic or close contacts in the Test-to-Stay program. We are sorry to inform you, however, that due to our limited supply of COVID-19 test kits, we will no longer be able to offer testing for symptomatic students and students in the Test-to-Stay Program. This is effective immediately. If your child is currently in the Test-to-Stay program, he/she will remain in the program according to the timelines outlined by the school. Beginning this afternoon, January 10th, we will no longer be able to offer the Test-to-Stay option for students when identified as a close contact. Unvaccinated close contacts will be excluded from school for 5 days, according to the new IDPH guidelines, and may return to school on Day 6, if symptom free. Fully vaccinated students, who are identified as a close contact and are symptom free, are not required to quarantine. We anticipate resuming the Test-to-Stay Program on January 18, 2022. We will provide a confirmation of that when we are confident we have received an adequate number of tests needed to resume. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
Please read the attached information about new guidance for COVID-19 school exclusion periods from CUSD#1: https://5il.co/140pd
Charleston CUSD#1 is seeking custodians! Interested? Follow the link to apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp
Tomorrow kicks off our district wide spirit week! Don't forget to wear your favorite Holiday Sweater or Outfit!
Exciting things have been happening in the CHS Art Rooms! From a successful relaunch of Art Club to experiments & skill-building in portraits to cardboard sculptures & glass fusing to the first load of ceramics firing! Stay tuned for more updates as the year progresses!
Carl Sandburg School is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children 5 to 11 years old this Thursday, December 9th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. To register, please visit: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/97ef43fa-fe19-4e06-b2d0-093984781f40-2/
The 7th grade boy's basketball game tonight is cancelled. The 8th grade will now begin at 4:30 and be the only game this evening.
Charleston CUSD#1 is now on Instagram! Follow us @charlestoncusd1
Join us at Mark Twain Saturday between 7:30 and 11:00am for our HollyDay Breakfast. You can enjoy all you can eat pancakes and sausage, plus other fun activities for the family!
#hollyday #marktwain
Charleston CUSD#1 is looking to hire some more custodians and paraprofessionals! To view these openings or apply today, please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp
CHS Maximum Forte & EIU's Musical Theatre program have collaborated for an exciting global event performance on Nov. 12th at 7:30pm & Nov. 13th at 2pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit both departments. Tickets can be purchased at https://doudnatix.universitytickets.com
Sarah Bush Lincoln Mattoon walk-in clinic will be having a COVID vaccine clinic for 5-11 year-olds on Sat. Nov. 13th. (This is a 2 step injection. The second one will be scheduled for Dec. 4th.) Parents can call (217) 238-3000 if they wish to schedule their child an appointment.
For all that you are, and everything you do,
CUSD#1 Principals, we appreciate you!
#PrincipalAppreciationDay #PrincipalFriends
"The influence of a great principal can never be erased." #PrincipalAppreciationWeek2021
October 24-30, 2021 is Principal Appreciation Week! Join us in honoring our CUSD#1 Administrative Staff this week for all that they do each day to keep our schools running smoothly. Thank you, principals, for learning and leading every day!
#PrincipalAppreciationWeek2021
Thankful for all of our Illinois Central School Bus Employees!
#NationalBusDriverAppreciationDay2021
We ❤ our local Illinois Central School Bus Drivers! We can't thank them enough for safely getting our kids to and from school each day. Their service to our community is immeasurable. #BusDriverAppreciationDay2021
The Mattoon Public Library is hosting another free Pfizer vaccine clinic from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 20 (second shot for those that received 1st dose last month) in the Community Room in the lower basement. No appointment necessary but you do have an option to schedule a time by calling 234-1710. https://5il.co/10p9y
