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Robotics students in grades 3-6 did a presentation on how robots can be used to teach and reinforce Math skills to the EIU Math Energy Club on April 11.

Come Work With Us! https://youtu.be/pPYGz_NADX8

The renovations to the Ag Building and Swickard Auditorium at Charleston High School are still moving right along! Next up: new tennis courts and new elementary school playgrounds!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our CUSD#1 Paraprofessionals! We acknowledge that our teachers can always count on you and that our children can always count with you. You truly do make a difference every day in this district, and we appreciate all that you do! #paraappreciationday

Join us in honoring all of our Assistant Principals this week for the enormous contributions they make every day towards student success!

Parents, please see the following message from the Charleston Joint PTA and Ashmore PTO: https://5il.co/185mc

The District will host the Annual Recognition Reception on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 3:45pm in the Central Office Board Room for CUSD#1 employees retiring and completing 15, 20, 25, 30, & 35 years of service.

Come work with us @ Charleston CUSD Number One! Scan the QR code or use the following link to view all of our current job openings and/or apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp

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Ongoing construction at CHS in the Ag Building and Swickard Auditorium continues during Spring Break this week. Lots of progress is being made and we look forward to seeing the final outcomes later this year!

Hello, this is Charleston Schools Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Kristen Holly with a reminder to parents about this year’s Illinois 5Essentials Survey. We value the input of our parents in helping us be at our best for kids. If you have not yet taken the survey, please consider taking a minute to complete it and help make a difference at Charleston CUSD #1. You can access the survey on our website or with the following link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/ Thank you!

Effective February 25, 2022, CDC does not require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.

Forecasted sub-freezing temperatures and snow throughout the night on top of this afternoon's icy road conditions give district officials increased confidence that closing our schools by utilizing an e-Learning day tomorrow is the best decision aimed at ensuring the safety of our school community. Charleston CUSD #1 schools will utilize an e-learning day tomorrow (February 25). Our district’s e-learning plan is accessible on our website at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1823159/e-Learning_Plan_8213_.pdf

Due to multiple recent forecasts showing weather events that may lead to treacherous road conditions late this afternoon, Charleston schools will close two hours early today, February 24. Lunches will be served. Students and staff should take whatever is needed home with them in the event than an e-Learning day is called for tomorrow. After school activities for today will be cancelled or postponed. We recognize how this poses an inconvenience to many; however, we want to act with caution for the safety of all who will be travelling in the coming hours.

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The southern parts of our region have more icy conditions than our area; however, there is cause to slow down and create space this morning on the roads. As travelers take extra precaution this morning, anticipate bus route delays and school tardies. Safety first!

School district officials are monitoring multiple weather forecasts for the coming days. Most forecasts are showing less of a winter weather event for our area than initially projected, yet all still forecast some snow for early tomorrow afternoon. As always, proactive approaches are best for these occasions (e.g., arrange for possible childcare, if needed; secure e-Learning materials, etc.). Spring break is just around the corner!

Good evening. Due to hazardous road conditions, schools in the Charleston district will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 18. The timing of this notification makes e-Learning for tomorrow undesirable; therefore, tomorrow will be an emergency day, NOT an e-Learning day. For those who were wishing for a “snow day” at some point this year, your wish has been granted! If you venture out, please be careful! Thank you.

Due to multiple recent forecasts showing weather events that may lead to treacherous road conditions late this afternoon, Charleston schools will close two hours early today, February 17. Lunches will be served today. Students and staff should take whatever is needed home with them in the event than an e-Learning day is called for tomorrow. After school activities for today will be cancelled or postponed. We recognize how this poses an inconvenience to many; however, we want to act with caution for the safety of all who will be travelling in the coming hours.

School district officials are monitoring multiple weather forecasts for the coming days. Decisions about school closings, delayed starts, etc. focus on the best interest, welfare, and safety of our school community. Students, staff and parents can be proactive by preparing for multiple scenarios (i.e. early dismissal, e-Learning, etc.). One scenario forecasts freezing rain to begin tomorrow afternoon. If schools are dismissed early tomorrow, for example, parents will want to plan now, if needed, for afternoon childcare. Reminder: wi-fi "hot spots" are available upon request from each school's main office or library. Aside from ice and snow, heavy rains can also be a travel risk -- stay safe, everyone!