Today’s Announcements are for Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Today, during WIN/Lunch come hear a former pro athlete share their real life story in the auditorium. This will be for students that do not have a required WIN.
Near the front office, we have scrubs available for any student that is interested in having them. This will be free for all students.
Seniors-The following scholarships have been added to the CHS guidance website under local scholarships: Sarah Bush Lincoln Guild Scholarship, Illinois Sheriffs Association Scholarship, and Illinois Agriculture Scholarships. Be sure you are regularly checking your student email as well as the CHS guidance scholarship page so you can apply for scholarships by the required deadlines! Applying for scholarships would be a good use of study hall or extra class time!
CHS now has a technology intern who is available to work on your laptop issues. The Tech Help Desk is in the library and open during 7th and 8th hours between 2pm and 3:20pm. Any laptop needing updates, a repaired keyboard or trackpad, or a repaired screens should be brought to the Tech Help Desk during 7th and 8th hours. Students who need a loaner laptop, a loaner charger, their password, or whose laptop is making the loud warning sounds should see Mrs. Runyon at the circulation desk.
Any senior who is interested in an apprenticeship with the UA Local 149 Plumbers & Pipefitters upon graduation, the last day for walk-in or online applications to be considered is January 31. For more information, you can contact the training director, Derek Reedy at 217-359-3446 or apply online at www.ualocal149.com/training/application. See Mrs. Niebrugge with questions.
Charleston High School is partnering with the EIU Women’s Basketball Team to raise funds for the SIXTH annual CARE Game. The mission of the game is to raise funds for local cancer patients’ immediate needs, to honor survivors, and to educate the community via the Sarah Bush Lincoln Regional Cancer Center. In previous years, Charleston and Mattoon schools helped raise over $14,000 during this event! This year Interact Club and Student Council are teaming up and placing collection jars in the office and media center for students to place donations. The class that raises the most funds will receive a prize and points towards the Class Cup. Please try and stop in and make a donation! Donations will end February 1st.
Seniors- The Kaskaskia Biological Station (Sullivan, IL) is seeking applicants for multiple entry-level biology positions that start this summer. Please check your email for more information.
Student Council will be sponsoring a blood drive Friday January 20th. Sign up online by scanning the QR code that is next to the flyers around school. There will also be flyers and QR codes outside the Gym, Mrs. Doughty’s Room, and Mrs. Thomas’ room. Students who are 16 must have a parent consent form to donate. Those will be available outside Mrs. Doughty’s room.
Today’s quote is: Tom Gilles
“Mountains are a lot like dreams. Some will just sit back and stare, but for those who are willing to charge up, I guarantee you the view is worth it.”