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CHS AP Physics students put their bridge designs to the final test. The engineering challenge included a cost analysis per pound supported. The winning bridge was Beautiful Bonds but the competition was very close with Trusty Trust close behind.

Meet the future — our #WorkplaceWednesday interns making moves!

CHS Astronomy students traveled to EIU Booth Library to record News Casts. We could not have done it without Kyle Cody's expert training and assistance. Thank you for making this resource accessible to the community.

Boys Effingham Holiday Tournament Bracket

CHS Anatomy Students made prosthetic limbs in Mr. Cox's class this week!!

The holiday season is a busy time for our Charleston High School musicians! Take a look at the December Newsletter for the CHS Music Department to see what our students have been up to during the last month.

Meet the future — our #WorkplaceWednesday interns making moves!

A little angel named Joyce recently dropped off these handmade gloves and hats for the high school Thread n' Gold clothing room. They will be given to students to keep warm while also showing school spirit!
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The CHS Science Club ornament tree is safe and warm inside The Corner Spot. Please stop by and check it out. Thank you, Lydia and Anthony. Get your ornaments or simmer bags to enjoy. Happy Holidays!

CHS at Christmas in the Heart of Charleston. Hurry and get your ornaments before the grinch steals them. He's a mean one! 605 Monroe.

CHS Science Club made natural ornaments, DIY kits, and simmer bags.They will be available outside the faboulus choir concert tonight and will be inside The Corner Spot during Christmas at the Heart of Charleston. Any donations will go to CHS Science Club. We hope to take a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in May. Happy Holidays.

Join us at CHS Baker Gym this Saturday for the 2nd annual Trojan Cheer Invitational! The middle school and high school cheer teams will both be competing. There will also be hair tinsel, face paint, apparel, custom hats, and other vendors this year to add to the fun!

Learn about scholarship opportunities in our community on January 15, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Education Wing from 5-7:30pm!

Meet the future — our #WorkplaceWednesday interns making moves!

Meet the future — our #WorkplaceWednesday interns making moves!

Need a hand? NHS is here to help!

Meet the future — our #WorkplaceWednesday interns making moves!

STEM Day 2025! CHS Students had the opportunity to tour Coles County businesses to learn about careers in the STEM pathway. Businesses included Lester Buildings, Rural King, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, and Mattoon Police Department. A huge thank you to the team at Coles Together for putting on this event! #cte #efe340 #stemday

CHS Science Club's annual local supply blood drive is next Thursday, October 30th 8am-1pm. Please give if you can. https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/137669