Charleston CUSD 1 -

Jane Fonda once wisely said: "You can run the office without a boss, but you can't run an office without secretaries." We are so thankful for our amazing team of administrative professionals! They all go above & beyond to ensure our staff/students' needs are met each day.

Thank you Charleston CUSD1 Media Specialists for being amazing at what you do!

It's #NationalLibraryWeek 2023! Check out this video created by our librarians with this year's theme, "There's More to the Story." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQytWaUaYQY

Happy Earth Day!

DEA National Rx Take Back Day is tomorrow! Refer to the infographic for specific locations and times.

The CMS Little Trojan track meet scheduled for Saturday, 4/22, has been cancelled. A triangular has been scheduled for Tuesday, 4/25 @ 4:00.

We are currently seeking two full-time secretaries @ CMS & Carl Sandburg. Visit https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=Secretarial%2FClerical to apply! #CharlestonCUSD1 #comeworkwithus

All spring pictures should be available for viewing/ordering at this time. Go to GainesPhoto.com and enter your child's student ID number to access their photos.

Be sure to get your tickets soon for the CHS spring musical, Cinderella! https://charlestonhs.booktix.com/

REMINDER: Tomorrow (Friday March 24th) is a half day student attendance due to parent-teacher conferences.

Since there has been a slight increase in strep throat in our schools, we wanted to share this information with our school community: https://5il.co/1r457

Let's finish strong in the last quarter of the best year yet! - a message from Dr. Vilardo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiSEsxlpFtg

The Friday night showing of Willy Wonka Junior is RESCHEDULED for Sunday, March 5th at 2pm in the CHS Auditorium. All tickets that were purchased for Friday’s show will be honored at this showing. If you are unable to attend and would like a refund, please contact the CMS office during normal business hours. There are also still limited amounts of tickets to be purchased for the showing on Saturday March 4th at 7pm. These tickets can be purchased at the door on a first come first serve basis. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your continued support and flexibility.

Due to power outages, we will unfortunately have to cancel tonight's performance of Willy Wonka Jr. We are working on alternate arrangements for Friday's show and will be sharing more information soon.

We are currently seeking a couple secretaries and a custodian! Follow the link to view these openings and see a full list of all of our current job openings: https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp #ComeWorkWithUs #CharlestonCUSD1

Today marks the beginning of Public Schools Week, and we are definitely here for it! #PublicSchoolProud #PSW2023 #HerefortheKids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja2dcLx9PjM&t=2s

We love our local IL Central bus drivers! Thank you for all that you do!

Reminding everyone that there is no school on Monday for Presidents' Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

If any upcoming K-4th grade students are interested in transferring to Ashmore Elementary School for the 2023-24 school year, please complete a Building Transfer Request Form: https://5il.co/cqv8 and contact Principal Kristen Brown at (217) 349-3001.

Today is National School Resource Officer Day and we have lots of reasons to celebrate because we have the best SRO around! Thank you, Officer Roa, for keeping our schools safe! You have been a wonderful addition to our district.