To view tonight’s CHS volleyball game at Dieterich, use this link:
https://m.facebook.com/Dieterich-High-School-Sports-104705258303605/
To view Saturday’s 5 pm CHS Football game at Taylorville, use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBELfNNFeRA7Z8bXY4ruaA
To View tonight's CHS Volleyball game at Teutopolis, use this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/teutopolis-high-school-teutopolis-il/gamea91eba3c5
Reminder: you must be a member of the NFHS network to view the game.
Out of nearly 15 entries, two of the three winners of the Edible Book Festival are CHS students! Beatrix "Trixie" Brantley (Grade 9) and Lily Porter (Grade 10). Pictures of the winners with their edible sculptures can be found here: https://castle.eiu.edu/boothnews/2021/04/09/edible-book-festival-winners-announced-4/
Students and Families,
We will be conducting the required SAT testing for all Juniors on April 13th. For testing, nearly all classrooms and all staff will be utilized to meet SAT guidelines, student accommodations, and Covid-19 protocols.
As a result, all freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will be utilizing a remote learning day for all Gold Day classes. Students in those grades will be able to work on current and missing assignments and projects. There will be no live instruction on April 13th. Students can expect to hear from their Gold day teachers on course-specific expectations for that day.
Juniors: Please be at your testing room by 8:15 a.m. as testing will start promptly at 8:20 a.m. The testing room rosters, which tell you what room you will test in, are posted around the building today and are also attached here for our remote students. If you have questions, please contact our guidance department.
Thank you all for your cooperation,
Aaron Lock
CHS Principal
To view today’s CHS volleyball fame at St. Thomas More, use this link. www.sportscopelive.com.
The Coles County Clash will happen at O'Brien Field! See the Press Release Here: https://5il.co/ra23
To view tonight’s CHS JV and Varsity Volleyball game, use this link
https://bravestv.live/hsvb
JUNIOR SENIOR GALA!!!
Charleston High School will be hosting a Junior Senior Gala instead of a traditional Prom to comply with IDPH and ISBE guidelines during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Junior Senior Gala will be a socially distanced seated event where students can reserve tables for their party. During the event, dessert and refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided. Masks will be required to be worn, except when actively eating and drinking. Reservation forms and guest forms can be picked up outside Mrs. Doughty's room, 208, and in the office.
Date: May 1, 2021
Time: Doors open at 6:30, the event will be from 7:00-9:00 pm
Place: West Gym and Baker Gym will be utilized
Dress code: The dress code in the student handbook applies, formal and casual dress are both acceptable.
Guests: If a student from another school is attending, a Guest Form needs to be filled out and approved by the CHS Principal, Mr. Lock.
CHS Athletics Updates:
This week's Varsity Football Game on THURSDAY 4/1 vs St. Joe will be our senior night.
Volleyball vs Mattoon on 4/1 is cancelled and will be played at home on 4/14. The Windsor/Stew-Stras game originally scheduled for that night will be cancelled.
The Soccer game with Taylorville originally scheduled for 3/11 will be made up at home on 4/3 at 10 AM.
The Soccer game with Effingham at Effingham originally scheduled for 3/18 will be played at Effingham on 4/5 at 4 pm.
Thank you!
Use the following information to livestream the CHS football game tonight at Effingham –
NFHS Network to subscribe https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail
NFHS Network for contests https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/effingham-high-school-effingham-il
Charleston Athletics Fans:
There has been an update to IDPH Phase 4 guidance. You can attend home Charleston Trojan Sporting events if you have been been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, meaning your final vaccination was at least 14 days prior to the event you wish to attend. You do not need a ticket, but will be required to show a photo ID and Vaccination Record Card at the gate for each contest you wish to attend. If you have any questions, contact either the CHS or CMS Athletic Director.
To view the CHS JV football game at Lincoln, follow this link.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ogdP-8CYG06vr_4xZSt4g
CHS Sports Attendance Policies:
Football - You must receive a ticket from a player. Athletes have been given a very limited number of tickets for home games, and even fewer for away games. Please do not contact the host school for tickets.
Volleyball - You must receive a ticket from a player. Athletes have been given a very limited number of tickets for home games. For away games, unless your athlete tells you otherwise, 2 spectators will be permitted per athlete. Please do not contact the host school for tickets.
Social Distancing and masks are expected at every CHS athletic contests.
If you have any questions, contact CHS Athletic Director Derrick Zerrusen.
As a reminder: you must have a ticket to be admitted into a football game at CHS.
Streaming information for tonight’s contests.
Tonight’s CHS VB game at Newton can be streamed at this link https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/newton-high-school-newton-il/gamce158f9423?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert
You will need to be a subscriber to the NFHS network to view the game.
Tonight’s CHS Football game can be streamed on our YouTube Channel https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCl-l3m7M7VHOfLZm6VZi-8Q
Tomorrow’s (Thursday’s) soccer game at Effingham is cancelled. It will be rescheduled.
Tonight’s CHS Boys Soccer game has been cancelled. Reschedule to come.
To view tonight’s CHS Volleyball game at Taylorville, use this link. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBELfNNFeRA7Z8bXY4ruaA
CUSD #1 Return to Athletics Guidance has been updated with more information about the upcoming outdoor sports seasons. https://5il.co/ot02
Families of CHS Seniors Class of 2021--a group of parents has created "Adopt a CHS Senior 2021 Edition" on Facebook. Families are welcome to post about their senior so that community members can "adopt" the senior to help with this challenging year. More details and how to participate can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1093353227758281
Congratulations to our CHS Girls’ Basketball team who, after a 62-45 victory at Mahomet-Seymour, finish the 2021 season UNDEFEATED!
To stream tonight’s CHS girls and tomorrow’s boys basketball games at Mahomet, use this link: youtube.com/bulldogtvmahomet
Tonight's Soccer game vs Taylorville is cancelled due to weather. Game will be rescheduled.
CHS seniors picking up their caps and gowns today, getting ready for May 21st!
Tonight’s girls varsity basketball game vs Lincoln will not be live-streamed due to internet issues at the school. You can listen to the broadcast on 101.3 WMCI or at this link https://www.myradiolink.com/player/?playerID=582
CHS boys basketball streaming will be available at this link. Game begins tonight at 6.
http://www.theroundtable.tv/index.html
Lifetouch is coming on 3/12 to do Winter and Spring Sport pictures. Here is the schedule. Athletes should be in Baker Gym, ready to take the pictures at the assigned time.
1:30 - Varsity Volleyball
1:50 - Boys Swim
2:00 - Girls Basketball
2:15 - Color/Winter Guard
2:30 - Trojets
2:45 - Cheer
3:00 - JV and F/S Volleyball
3:30 - Boys Basketball
4:00 - Boys Soccer @ Soccer Field
4:30? 4:45? - Football @ Football Field
Congratulations to IBCA Hall of Fame Coach, State Champion Basketball and Golf Coach, and Current Charleston Trojan Boys' JV Basketball Coach Randy Harpster on his 450th win as a coach tonight!
CHS: Any high school student interested in becoming a teacher may attend a free virtual conference from EIU this Sat. Mar 6th at 12pm. The keynote speaker will be Dwayne Reed: educator, author, & rapper. Register here: https://sce.eiu.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=21TEACH
Charleston High School parents and students, please upload some of your favorite pictures from this school year so the CHS yearbook staff can include more students in the 2021 yearbook. (access code: trojans21) https://snap.yearbookforever.com/index.html#/upload/329696
Congratulations to Shae Littleford, who recently broke the records for all time leader in steals and assists - and tonight becoming the all-time leading scorer in Charleston High School Girls' Basketball history!
Due to a smoke alarm in the foods lab going off, fire alarms at CHS were triggered. There is no fire, and all students are safe. Thanks to the Charleston Fire Department for a speedy response.
The link to stream tonight's CHS Boys' Basketball game is the same as the Girls' game was last night. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ogdP-8CYG06vr_4xZSt4g
The link to stream tonight's CHS Boys Basketball games at Mattoon is
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLUro4vBG-9UTDZtLu2Owg
Freshmen start at 5.
This week is National FFA week! Today is drive your tractor to school day at CHS. FFA members were given the chance to the make this the BIGGEST tractor day in the last couple of years. By the looks of the pictures I’d say they achieved their goal! A big shout out to the FFA members who participated in driving your tractor to school day, the students who had to relocate parking, and parents for allowing their students to drive the heavy machinery to school! A special shout out to Carter Bright for organizing the event and Jake Coffey for using his drone to supply footage at the school.
Participants:
Nate Shrader
Chet Shrader
Ty Coartney
Bryce Johnson
Kurt Seaton
Jake Coffey
Carter Bright
Clara Cox
Kyler Sweeney
Trent Ferguson
Logan Beals (toy tractor)
Tonight's CHS Boys basketball game at Mt. Zion can be streamed at the following link. https://bravestv.live/hsbbb
Tonight's CHS Boys Swim meet at Centennial can be streamed at the following link. https://fb.me/e/3ll1AjDgo
Tonight’s CHS Girls’ basketball game and tomorrow’s Boys’ game can be streamed at the following links.
Girls Basketball: https://bravestv.live/hsgbb
Boys Basketball: https://bravestv.live/hsbbb
Charleston High School is looking for a Science teacher. Interested applicants can apply at https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=1061&posFirstChoice=High%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty=Science%20-%20General
The job vacancy can be found on our webpage at
https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=High+School+Teaching
The CHS Girls’ basketball game at Mattoon is currently being live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLUro4vBG-9UTDZtLu2Owg
CHS Parents: From a SBLHC grant, here is a video series dealing with ways to "proactively reduce social media incidents," such as cyberbullying, and on platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Visit: vimeo.com/showcase/csdparent and enter password: csd3300!
Jostens will not be delivering rings or caps and gowns Wednesday due to remote learning. We will keep you posted on when they reschedule delivery of these items.
Check out this video showing a glimpse of Black Art History, currently on display outside the CHS Art rooms!
https://5il.co/pjtx
All CHS Extra-Curricular activities for Tuesday 2/16/21 are cancelled. Tonight's Boys Swim meet at Centennial will be rescheduled. Tonight's Boys' Basketball Game vs Lincoln has been rescheduled to 3/3/21.
Friendly Reminder for tomorrow's remote learning day.
Tomorrow, 2/16/21, is a Gold Day.
Gold Day teachers will be posting content and assignments for students through Empower and on Microsoft Teams. There will not be any "live" instruction. Students are encouraged to email teachers with any specific questions.
Stay safe and warm!
All CHS extra-curricular activities for Monday 2/15/21 are cancelled. Tonight's Girls Basketball game vs Lincoln has been rescheduled for 3/10/21.
Links for viewing CHS Athletic Events on 2/13
Boys Swim - Champaign Central Athletics Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/chsmaroons
Girls' Basketball - NFHS Network Effingham (subscription required) https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/effingham-high-school-effingham-il
Students in Mrs. Swim's Anatomy class are completing a project focusing on the harmful effects of vaping. The project allows students to learn how different flavors of vaping negatively impact lung tissue.
CHS: Congratulations to senior Sydney Bennett (pictured with her parents), who was surprised today by representatives from Indiana State University awarding her a Presidential Scholarship.
CHS: Mr. Hudson’s Honors Algebra 1 students explored the number pattern that is Pascal’s Triangle and created one to share with the school.
Congratulations to Ashlynn McPeak for signing to play Softball at DACC!
To view tonight's CHS Girls' Basketball game at Teutopolis, please use the link below. You will have to be registered with an account to the NFHS Network to view our basketball (and later Volleyball) games at Effingham and Teutopolis.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/teutopolis-high-school-teutopolis-il
Seniors, make sure you are checking the CHS Scholarship webpage. We just added the Merv Baker Athletic Achievement Scholarship to the local scholarship page. If you have any questions or need any help with scholarships come down to the guidance office.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has recommended to the Coles County Health Department that all Charleston High School JV and Varsity Boys Basketball Student-Athletes and coaches quarantine through February 20. As a result, all CHS Boys Basketball Games from February 9th to February 20th have been postponed.
Tonight's CHS Boys Basketball at Taylorville is cancelled
CHS Basketball Updates:
Tonight's Boys games at Taylorville will be streamed on their YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBELfNNFeRA7Z8bXY4ruaA
To view the Teutopolis and Effingham games on the NFHS network channels, you must be a subscriber to the NFHS network. You can do so at this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail
We will link their channels on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday prior to the games.
Thank you!
Tonight's CHS Girl's Basketball game at Taylorville will begin at 7:30. As a reminder, we do not livestream away games. It will be available on Taylorville's YouTube page at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBELfNNFeRA7Z8bXY4ruaA
Tonight's CHS Girls' Basketball Game vs Mahomet-Seymour will begin at 6:30 instead of 6. Thank you for your understanding and sorry for any inconvenience.
CHS Basketball Fans - Two important clarifying points. Players will be given game passes to distribute as they see fit. There are no extra tickets, and none will be sold. You must have your pass to get in.
There will be no spectators for Away fans at any Apollo Conference schools. Links will be provided prior to all non-conference contests. Here is a link to see the livestreaming sites for all of our conference schools (which includes Teutopolis for the 2020-2021 school year). https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AEecEFvNLN-6TKv_Cp2njzYgSoQrou8dKfIRBqSrlV4/edit
For your reference, here is a link to the previously shared letter about winter sports. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1099970/COVID_Game_Parent_Letter.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Zerrusen zerrusend@charleston.k12.il.us
Please see the document at the link below about our upcoming Charleston High School basketball seasons - starting Monday 2/1/21!
https://5il.co/p41j
All 8th grade parents should have received high school registration paperwork in the mail. If you would like a phone conference with a high school counselor please sign-up through Skyward by Friday, January 8. You can contact the high school guidance office with questions.
New scholarships have been added to the CHS guidance scholarship webpage. Jordan Holly Memorial Scholarship, Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship, and Donald J. Lindley And Belle H. Lindley Scholarship were all added today! All CHS seniors should go check them out!
Congratulations to Katarina Blase for signing to play Volleyball at Parkland College next year!
https://colescountysports.com/2020/12/16/kat-blase-charlestons-dominant-hitter-headed-to-national-powerhouse-parkland/
There are new scholarships available on the guidance page on the CHS website. Go check them out! Continue to check back for updates.
Good morning,
Please remember that completing the FAFSA is now a graduation requirement! All students planning to go on to college should complete FAFSA if they haven't already done so. If your student is not planning to attend college, they can complete the waiver which can be found on the guidance page on the CHS website or your student can stop by the guidance office for a copy. When completed it needs submitted to the guidance office to cover the graduation requirement. We will be checking very soon to see who still needs to meet this requirement!
Also, many scholarships have been added to the guidance page and we will continue to add them as they come into our office. Please go check them out!
Please contact your student's counselor with any questions.
Thank you,
Allison Meeker and Beth Nelson
Allison Meeker
Guidance Counselor
Charleston High School
P: (217) 639-5014
Congratulations to our two latest Trojans who have signed to continue their athletic careers in college.
Mallie Hanner - Soccer - Parkland College
Reagan McGahey - Softball - SIU Carbondale
Congratulations!
CHS Art Students were invited to rethink the classic elementary school
idea of the hand turkey and to put a more creative and personal spin
on the concept. It didn't even have to be a turkey! This assignment was voluntary for extra credit. These are the second four. Enjoy!
CHS Art Students were invited to rethink the classic elementary school
idea of the hand turkey and to put a more creative and personal spin
on the concept. It didn't even have to be a turkey! This assignment was voluntary for extra credit. These are the first four. Enjoy!
CHS is sponsoring a Blood Drive at Unique Suites Hotel from 1-6 on Monday, November 30. We already have 16 donors signed up online. The Red Cross is still doing the COVID antibody testing for free with each completed donation which is an added bonus. The plasma of donors with COVID antibodies has been very helpful in the treatment of those currently fighting the virus.
Due to recent mitigations put in place by IDPH and IHSA, all high school athletics are temporarily put on pause, effective today 11/20/20. There will be no open gyms, practices, conditioning, or competition during this time. The only exception would be if the activity takes place outdoors, with 10 or less participants who are socially distanced and wearing a face covering.
IHSA will discuss the restart of the winter athletic season at their December board meeting.
Congratulations to our CHS Trojans who have signed to continue their athletic careers in college.
Ben Hess - Baseball - Indiana
Shae Littleford - Basketball - UT Martin
Ty Coartney - Baseball - Lake Land
There will be more to come.
Congratulations!!
With the schedule changes, students in classes with pre-scheduled meetings will need to update their Teams calendar. Here is a set of directions to help: https://5il.co/mtk1.
Congratulations to Angie Coe for making the ISDA All State Team in 4 events based on her sectional times! She was the Champaign Central Athlete of the Meet for sectionals as well! Check out this link for more information.
https://www.smore.com/3hs0w-isda-mythical-state-championship?ref=email
Saturday was an incredible day of Trojan Athletics!
At the Cross Country Regional Meet, our girls' team placed 2nd and advanced to Sectionals. The team was led by Megan Garrett with a 4th place overall finish and Grace Spoonhour with a 11th place finish! On the boys' side, Luca Carcasi qualified for sectionals as well, with an 18th place finish.
At the Girls' Swim Sectional, Charleston placed 3rd overall as a team! Angie Coe won all four of her events, and set pool records in each of them! Ava Zheng, Molly Weber, and Delaney Goddard also scored in events contributing to the team success. We had personal best times in 9 of 15 swims and season best swims in 14 of 15 swims.
Great job everyone!
It's a great week in Trojan Athletics!
On Tuesday, the Girls' Cross Country team placed 3rd in the Apollo Conference, led by a 4th place finish by Megan Garrett and 9th place finish by Grace Spoonhour!
Yesterday, our Girls' Golf team placed 2nd at the Rochester Sectional at the Rail! Congratulations!!
Over the next couple weeks Charleston High School will be posting videos going over the specifics of the CHS reopening plan for students returning to in-person instruction and students remaining in remote learning. The plan can be found in its entirety on our website.
Transportation: Students and their families are encouraged to provide their own transportation if possible. Students who ride the bus will report to door #5 for their health screening. Students that are driving themselves to school will also utilize door #23. (Door #23 is located on the north side of the building between the cafeteria and the media center.) Students that are being dropped off will report to door #5 for their health screening. (Door #5 is located at the Baker gym entrance on the south side of the building.)
Arrival:
Doors will not open until 7:50.
Tutorial begins at 8:20
Class begins at 8:40
As students line up for health screening social distancing guidelines should be maintained. After a student’s health screening has been completed, a student will report directly to their tutorial class (even if it is before 8:20) unless they are eating breakfast then they will report directly to the cafeteria. Students that are eating breakfast will report directly to their tutorial period after they have finished breakfast.
Tutorial class is determined by a student’s first class of the day. For example
Scarlet Day=1st-period teacher
Gold Day= 2nd-period teacher
Our video can be found on our district Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=374259077090049
Today is day number two of SAT testing here at CHS. Students that are not testing should utilize today to connect with teachers and work to complete any missing assignments. Students are encouraged to reach out to their teachers with any questions. As a reminder CHS does not schedule parent-teacher conferences specifically on October 15th and 16th, but rather throughout the year on an as needed basis.
Just a reminder all seniors need to report to CHS tomorrow morning, Wednesday, October 14 at 8:25 for SAT testing. Please contact Beth Nelson or Allison Meeker with any questions at 217-639-5020.
This week the CHS Media Center will only be open on Mon 10/12 and Tues 10/13 because of testing later this week and no classes on Friday. Any student who needs a textbook or who wants to check out any books needs to do so by Tuesday afternoon.
From CHS Guidance Department: Reminder- All seniors should report to CHS on Wednesday, October 14 at 8:25 a.m. for SAT testing. This is a graduation requirement per the state of Illinois.
Congratulations to our Girls' Golf Team for placing first in the regional today! Hannah Harpster and Madeline Sanders received 3rd and 5th place medals, respectively. Congratulations Girls!
Congratulations to the new members of
Charleston High School’s chapter of National Honor Society:
Patience Beever Alex Pearson
Sydney Bennett Lahiru Periyannan
Sam Bickford Brayden Rennels
Hannah Buescher Sam Schuette
Kevin Caltry Grace Spoonhour
Ty Coartney Cory Spour
Megan Garrett Jasmine Stacy
Mallie Hanner Ava Stephens
Hannah Harpster Lexie Stewart
Dane Herrington Soren Stowell
Katherine Holly Josh Tresslar
Kody Kemper Jessi Vanatta
Shae Littleford Maia Voegel
Drew Matheny Savannah Warner
Eugene Ohba
Charleston High School is proud of the above students and the work they have done to become strong students and well-rounded individuals. They have proven themselves, both in the school and in the community, to be excellent examples of character, leadership, service, and scholarship. There will be a formal induction in the spring. Once again, congratulations.
The CHS Media is now open on Tuesdays and Thursday from 2pm until 3pm for checkouts! Students need to enter at the main office for a wellness screening before coming down to the library. Look through the photos at a few of the new books. Mrs. Runyon hopes to see you soon.
Congratulations to the High School Girls' and Boys' Golf Teams on their performances at the Apollo Conference meets yesterday!
The boys placed 3rd yesterday at Lincoln!
The girls returned from Mahomet as your 2020 Apollo Conference Girls' Golf Champions! Congratulations!
If you are experiencing internet connection issues, try disabling global protect. Directions here: https://5il.co/l6pm.
Mrs. Neal’s Advanced Foods Class will start cooking remotely this week! Students will create a Flipgrid video of themselves practicing proper food safety and sanitation while preparing their Apple Cider Doughnut holes. Check out Mrs. Neal’s quick how to video of the recipe here.
https://youtu.be/Wq0VEb3fc4U
Students,
Did you know many of you are able to be an election judge? Now that Election Day is a holiday, you will not have to miss school to do so. If you have any questions about how to do this, Contact the County Clerk’s Office by phone: Coles County Clerk Election Division at 348-0523 or email elections@co.coles.il.us and express your interest in serving as a Judge of Election.
More information and requirements are available at the link below!
https://www.co.coles.il.us/CoClerk/elections/ElectionJudge.pdf
Tonight's tennis match at home vs Robinson has been cancelled. We will try to schedule a make up date soon.
CHS Students and Families,
We were made aware on Friday that there were negative things being said about CHS students on a social media platform. We quickly began working on this issue when notified. We have reported the account/posts to the platform. We have shared the information with the Charleston Police Department. We are continually working on this matter. We have higher expectations for our students than what was demonstrated here. We expect our students to conduct themselves appropriately at all times both in-person and online. The type of behavior exhibited through these recent posts is completely unacceptable. We expect more from our students.
CHS Administration
Tonight's Girls Golf Match vs St. Thomas More at the Charleston Country Club has been cancelled.
“Charleston schools readying for remote learning” from the JG-TC https://jg-tc.com/news/local/education/charleston-schools-readying-for-remote-learning/article_0210fcef-ccd4-5033-a39e-e35aa225a82a.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Students who still need to pick up computers and textbooks may do so tomorrow (Friday August 27, 2020) between 1:00-3:00. Students will enter the building through the doors located outside of the CHS cafeteria. Those doors are located on the north side of the building.
Please remember classes begin on Monday morning. It is important that you pick up your materials if you have not done so yet.
If you have already picked up your materials please disregard this message.
From CHS Cross Country Coach Rogers, guidelines for spectators at Thursday’s (8/27) meet at EIU:
Families,
Please see the attached document for specifics regarding device and textbook distribution. https://5il.co/jvm0.
Sophomore distribution is set for Monday, August 24th
Freshmen distribution is set for Tuesday, August 25th
As a reminder Junior distribution is tomorrow, August 21st.
Families,
Please see the attached document for specifics for device and textbook distribution. https://5il.co/jvm0.
Sophomore distribution is set for Monday, August 24th
Freshmen distribution is set for Tuesday, August 25th
As a reminder, Junior distribution is tomorrow August 21st
Remote learning and device training has begun at CHS
Families, The following link contains important information about computer and textbook distribution. https://5il.co/jor6
Here is the information about computer and textbook checkout for Charleston High School beginning this week. Dates are by grade level and times are by last name to ensure social distancing. Masks are required.
Families,
We are developing a schedule for device distribution, textbook pick-up, and remote orientation. We plan to release specific dates and times later this week. We will also be posting a remote learning orientation video later this month.
From CHS cross country coach Mr. Rogers: CHS boys and girls cross country teams will begin meeting for practice starting this week ( 8/10), Monday through Friday, at 7:30am. Meet on the front lawn in front of CHS. Bring a personal water bottle and mask for restroom purposes. Contact coach Rogers at rogersg@charleston.k12.il.us with any questions.
Help Wanted:
Charleston High School is seeking applicants for a 3rd shift custodial position. Interested applicants can apply using our applitrack system through this link found on the district website.
https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=Maintenance%2FCustodial
CHS Color Guard try-outs will be held on July 30th from 12-2 @Baker Gym. Practice sessions will be held on July 28th and 29th from 12-2 @Baker Gym. Face coverings must be worn and social distancing guidelines must be observed.
In-Person Graduation Ceremony for the CHS class of 2020 has unfortunately had to be cancelled.
Students that still have not returned their textbooks and library books can still turn them into the CHS office between 7am and 3pm during the week.
Thank you.
Please see the information regarding graduation and awards night.
Thanks,
Mr. Doughty
All students that have not returned textbooks should do so Tuesday - Thursday from 8-3.
Please come to the Cafeteria doors.
Thank you.
Put me in Coach! CHS Softball Seniors tribute to Coach Mayhall
https://youtu.be/5H_nlQEPGjE
SHOW YOUR SPIRIT FOR SENIORS FRIDAY MAY 15TH!
To celebrate the seniors' last day, Student Council is encouraging students to submit a picture wearing their best Trojan gear. You can send your pictures to Mia DiNaso and Katherine Holly on Instagram by Direct Message. We will post a picture of the winner on the Student Council and Grateful Red Instagram as well as the CHS website. Again, you can submit a picture to the following Student Council Executive members; Mia Di Naso and Katherine Holly through Instagram.
Congratulations Seniors!
Student Council & the Student Body
CHS Graduation information
From CHS Guidance Department:
If you would like your senior student recognized for any military signing, academic or athletic college scholarship(s) they have received via our school’s website and school’s social media page please have the following information emailed to Mrs. Meeker at meekera@charleston.k12.il.us by Monday, May 11, 2020.
Information needed:
Student’s name
College/University attending
Major
Name of Scholarship(s)
Military Branch
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Meeker
Charleston High School and the Class of 2020 would like to give a huge THANK YOU! to CCAR Industries, our neighbor across the street, for making these signs to honor the seniors!
More seniors sharing their Class of 2020 yard signs!
Mr. Oakley delivering yard signs to some of his senior FFA members.
More pics of CHS faculty and seniors with their signs.
More photos of seniors with their yard signs!
What a wonderful day to surprise the Class of 2020 with yard signs! About 18 CHS faculty and staff drove to all corners of the district to let out seniors know how much we miss them! Please feel free to share a picture of your senior with their yard sign.
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen to work after high school, attend trade school, or join the military. (2/2)
Please see the information about student return of textbooks, library books, and laptops.
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen to work after high school, attend trade school, or join the military. (1/2)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen to attend colleges and universities out of state. (1/2)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen to attend colleges and universities out of state. (2/2)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen other colleges and universities in Illinois.
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen the University of Illinois at Springfield and Illinois State University.
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen the University of Illinois.
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen Lake Land College. (4/4)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen Lake Land College. (3/4)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen Lake Land College. (2/4)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen Lake Land College. (1/4)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen EIU. (5/5)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen EIU. (4/5)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen EIU. (3/5)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen EIU. (2/5)
It's National Decision Day for CHS Seniors! Here are some of our seniors who have chosen EIU. (1/5)
CHS students need to check their school email daily during remote learning.
CHS Seniors/Parents/Guardians
Please check your email. The senior pictures are included in an attachment. This is of high importance. Thank you.
We are sorry to announce that the Charleston High School Prom has been postponed until further notice. We hope at some point to have an activity for Junior/Senior students and their guests in place of a traditional Prom.
Please call (217) 639-5001 if you have any questions.
We are sorry to announce that the Charleston High School Awards night will be postponed until June 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. However, students, family, and friends will be able to view a list of the award recipients on the CUSD1 website on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
CHS students, parents/guardians, staff, and friends: There is an easier way to add pictures to be used in the yearbook. Go to www.yearbooksforever.com.Type in Charleston High School, Charleston, IL. Click on Community Upload. Type in the access code: trojans17. Thank you!
If you want your name stamped on your yearbook, please place your order by April 30. Yearbooks can be ordered after that date but your name and icons cannot be added. Thank you. The site to order: www.yearbooksforever.com.
CHS students, please check you school email each day for important announcements.
Thank you and take care.
Mr. Doughty
CHS students, faculty, and parents - feel free to share pictures for the yearbook. Please identify people in the picture and state what is happening. The staff appreciates your participation during remote learning. Send your pictures to Mrs. Barger - bargerj@charleston.k12.il.us
Students,
Please check your school email daily.
Thank you,
Mr. Doughty
The CHS Office will be closed for educational pickups on a Friday April 10 and Monday April 13.
It will reopen on Wednesday April 15.
The CHS Office will be open from 11:30 to 2:00 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for students to pick up educational materials.
The CHS Office will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for students to pick up educational materials.
From CHS Softball: https://youtu.be/yUDTKcn86Bc
The yearbook staff is still working online during the Governor's Stay at Home Executive Order. The yearbook will include pictures of daily activities. Just think when you tell your grandkids about the pandemic someday - you can use the yearbook as proof. We hope to see you soon.
From Mrs. Sharp: Some members of the CHS Performing Arts Club Facebook page doing their best Mary Poppins pose.
From CHS art teacher Mrs. Siegel: Students in Drawing & Painting engaged in peer critiques of their apple practice paintings. They learned how to use oil paints following along w/a YouTube video tutorial after Mrs. Siegel taught them techniques using watercolor & acrylic paints. Students will now plan and complete 4 original paintings.
From CHS art teacher Mrs. Siegel: Photos of some students enrolled in 3D Art and Craft, creating sculptures using plaster gauze and papier mâché. Some students used pre-existing molds, and others opted to cast their own face or hand.
Due to public health concerns, both CHS indoor track meets at EIU that were scheduled for March 14th and March 21st have been cancelled.
From Ms. Hernandez: Twelve CHS students competed in the Environthon at Lake Land College today (March 12th). They placed 4th in Soils. Congratulations to the team!
Special schedule for March 12 and March 13 at CHS
Charleston Musical Booster Cheesecake Fundraiser and money are due Tuesday, March 10 to either Mrs. Sharp or Mr. Wengerski at CHS. Thank you.
SAT Preparation Schedules
CHS Press article: Mustache March donations are being accepted now. https://jg-tc.com/news/local/teachers-participate-in-mustache-march-to-raise-money-for-cancer/article_78a43c6e-e861-531f-a3fe-ddeb45d21bb5.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Journal_Gazette/Times-Courier
CHS Press article about the Speech Team’s Group Interpretation https://jg-tc.com/news/local/speech-team-is-gearing-up-for-performance-of-the-ship/article_7b028bbc-08ab-5804-9588-1ff55d8fe929.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Journal_Gazette/Times-Courier
Ms. Hernandez's Biology students were excited to discover their blood types today. Thanks to Community Blood Services.
Mrs. Neal’s Advanced Foods courses had some surprise judges for their Hamburger Throw Down Competition today. Students were given only 30 minutes to cook and assemble their culinary creations. They were judged on their Plating Abilities, Creativity, and Overall Flavor Profile. The winning burgers were a Spicy Pepperoni and Bacon burger from 2nd hour, and a Stuffed Bacon and Cheese burger from 3rd hour.
FFA strawberry crew.
Strawberries have arrived for CHS FFA!
15 CHS students were part of the 2020 Apollo Conference Honor Band tonight at Mt. Zion
There are new scholarships available!!!! Check them out on the webpage or stop by the guidance department for more information!
The CHS Interact Club is proud to welcome back Mustache March! Nine teachers are raising money for a local family battling cancer. Any teacher who raises over $500 will keep their mustache through April. Donations may be dropped off at the CHS main office; checks should be made out to CHS Interact Club, and you can vote for the teacher in the memo line. The teachers participating are (back row) Mr. Oakley, Mr. Pletsch, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Williams, (front row) Mr. Hinote, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Kanouse, Mr. Hanner, and (not pictured) Mr. Keating.
From CHS Habitat for Humanity sponsor Amy Jackson: Sophie Kattenbraker and Casey Fisher volunteering at the Restore on Saturday morning (February 29th).
JV Boys’ Basketball won their final game of the season at home against Mt Zion 75-56
CHS Senior Night for Basketball Season—senior band members
CHS Boys’ Basketball Senior Night photos of players, cheerleaders, and Trojets
Yearbooks are available to purchase for $60. They can be purchased online or at the high school. Order forms are available in the main office or from Mrs. Barger in Rm 310 or Rm 315.
The yearbook staff has had fun taking pictures of students in the snow. :)
A huge thanks to our FFA officers and sponsor, Mr. Oakley, for the staff lunch today. The teachers appreciate you!
The students at CHS had "snow" much fun!
Senior caps and gowns are in! Seniors can pick them up until 1pm in the cafeteria today (2/25). 76 days until graduation.
This Friday will be a 2 hour early dismissal for CHS.
SENIORS - JOSTENS DELIVERIES
Jostens will be here on Tuesday, February 25, from 8:00 until 1:00 in the CHS cafeteria to deliver graduation announcements, tankards and caps/gowns. All balances must be paid in order to pick up your purchases. The incorrect date was previous posted.
From CHS FFA: It’s National FFA Week! Here are the spirit days for Monday, Feb 24th-Friday, Feb 28th.
From Trojan Booster Club: Congratulations CHS Boys’ Swimming! Josh Ho qualified for state in the 100-free and broke school records in the 100- and 50-free. The relay team broke their own school records in both the 200-medley and 200-free.
The Sadie Hawkins dance at CHS is in full swing #sadiehawkins
From Student Council: tonight’s Sadie Hawkins Dance is from 7pm-10pm as stated on the tickets and the daily announcements. Tickets can be purchased tonight at the door. Hope to see everyone there!
Sadie Hawkins Dance this Saturday, Feb 22nd https://jg-tc.com/news/local/education/student-council-prepares-for-sadie-hawkins-dance/article_e1dbaa92-838a-575e-bede-fd859786f842.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest
CHS Academic Challenge Team earns 3rd place https://jg-tc.com/news/local/education/charleston-high-students-compete-in-eastern-illinois-university-academic-challenge/article_819941a4-b8fb-5bc2-aa3e-ca59bfce504c.html
Maximum Forte 1st place in quarterfinals & showcase on Feb 27th https://jg-tc.com/news/local/education/maximum-forte-earns-st-place-in-ichsa-midwest-quarterfinals/article_8abb1e4b-dad7-5a4b-81a2-2c77891d6c78.html
Boys’ JV Basketball defeats Mahomet-Seymour led by William Applegate’s 6 three-pointers and Caleb Oakley’s 3 three-pointers.
Sofia, a French I student, uses the class virtual reality goggles to explore the sights of Paris.
The kiosks have arrived at CHS.
Come out and support the basketball team this Saturday night. The Grateful Red theme is Jersey. Go Trojans!!
Congratulations to CHS’s Maximum Forte for placing first at the ICHSA Midwest Quarterfinals! Members also won best solo and best choreography. They will compete at semifinals in Centerville, Ohio on March 14th.
Charleston FFA members attending the 212 Conference in Decatur.
Feel free to share pictures. The staff welcomes your input. Please send your pictures to bargerj@charleston.k12.il.us. Thanks!
Enjoy a few pictures from the yearbook staff members.
Good luck to Maximum Forte as they head to St.Louis for ICHSA competition today!
Attention to all parents of current 8th grade students: Due to the school closing today, all guidance appointments with the high school counselors will also be cancelled for today. Please contact the middle school to reschedule those appointments. Also, if you haven’t already scheduled an appointment or turned in your child’s 9th grade registration form, please do so by Friday, February 7th. Thank you!
CHS Press: Congratulations to varsity and junior varsity scholastic bowl teams on their Apollo Conference titles! https://jg-tc.com/news/local/education/charleston-high-school-varsity-and-junior-varsity-scholastic-bowl-teams/article_c22eff91-8d5b-53ee-9724-5e33f90851e1.html
CHS Press: Spring musical is Mary Poppins. Cast has been selected and rehearsals have begun. https://jg-tc.com/news/local/education/charleston-high-school-production-of-mary-poppins-coming-to-the/article_9ec0e59e-d2a9-56d3-af46-693ce4e98bc5.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest
CHS Press article about new math teacher Brian Shamart https://jg-tc.com/news/local/education/new-math-teacher-brian-shamhart-brings-extensive-teaching-experience-first/article_4d32c5b0-8451-558b-bd94-65f72169273e.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest
Student Council will be hosting the Sadie Hawkins Dance at CHS Baker Gymnasium on Saturday, February 22nd from 7-10pm. Tickets will be on sale from Febrary 17th to the 21st for $5.00 each. Tickets will be $10.00 at the door.
Spirit Friday in the Media Center: Let's see how much you know about your teachers. During tutorial, take the teacher ID challenge for a chance to win tickets to the Moose-sponsored Dance featuring Janoma!!
Yearbook staff members submit five pictures each week - known as POTW. Enjoy a few!
Semester Exams are December 19-20, 2019.
