Educational Support Professionals Day takes place on the 3rd Wednesday in November each year. Today, we wish to highlight the crucial work ESP's do for our children and school communities. Let's thank them, celebrate their efforts, and show them how much they are appreciated!❤️💛
November 15 – School Board Members Day – is our opportunity to thank the
school board members of Charleston CUSD#1 and give them the recognition they
have earned for providing a local voice for our community’s education decisions.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
REMINDER: No School tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th, for Election Day 2024. Be sure to get out and VOTE!
Starting today, Charleston CUSD #1 schools are collecting new toys for children ages 5-9 for One Stop Community Christmas. Toys should range in value from $10-$15. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any district school. Thank you in advance for your donations! #thinkwinwin
If you eat at Casa del Mar today, 10% of the proceeds will be going towards the Charleston High School chorus students to help them raise funds for their spring trip to New Orleans!
The Illinois Principals Association encourages all communities in Illinois to celebrate Principal Appreciation Week October 20-26, 2024, and Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, October 25, 2024. We are so grateful every day for each one of our amazing admin staff here at CUSD1!
National Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow, October 26th, from 10:00am-2:00pm at Walgreens & CVS in Charleston.
It's National School Bus Safety week so we're reminding our community members to stay mindful of the precious cargo that these big yellow vehicles are carrying! We also urge all parent/guardians in our district to frequently discuss safe bus-riding habits with your children.
Free admission and kids zone at EIU volleyball games this week!
Author and reading expert, Dr. Jan Richardson, came back to Charleston for the third year in a row to provide insight and guidance for our reading teachers. This year she worked with Jefferson staff for another incredible professional development experience!
Homecoming Week is next week! The Elementary schools are celebrating by having a spirit week October 7-10. We look forward to seeing everyone's spirit each day next week.
#cusd1 #homecoming #twaincusd1 #ashmorecusd1 #sandburgcusd1 #jeffersoncusd1
Parents & Guardians, please see the following link for information about our upcoming empower nights: https://5il.co/2xd4o
To register for this event, please submit the following form:
https://tinyurl.com/tt7fwuay
RADIUS (with CHS Maximum Forte, CHS Power Chords, and EIU Blue Fusion)
@ EIU SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th at 7:30PM
Radius Promo Video Link: https://www.radiusvocals.com/media
Doudna Fine Arts Center Radius Ticket Link: https://doudnatix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1748
Looking for part-time employment opportunities? Charleston CUSD#1 is currently seeking substitute nurses and custodians! If you are interested, please complete the required sub paperwork packet and return it to our district office ASAP: https://5il.co/12w7b
It was a good day for a Trojan W! Charleston defeated Rantoul 34-0 today in their season opening game. It's time to Trojan Up!! 🏈
Due to projected high temperatures tomorrow, Carl Sandburg Elementary School's Back to School Bash has been postponed until next Thursday, Sept. 5th 4:00-6:00pm.
Due to excessive heat, the CMS baseball and softball games for today, Monday 8/26, are cancelled.
Thank you, Prairie State Bank & Trust, for your generous donation of school supplies to Charleston CUSD#1 last week! ✏️
CHS Cheer Kiddie Clinic 2024 Signup: https://5il.co/2tiv5 (pdf) or https://forms.gle/5Yf4AwM299cFzGVs6 (electronic)
