Today was CMS 8th grade service day. This group of 8th graders went to Carl Sandburg to provide service.
1 day ago, Dow, Michelle
CMS 8th graders participated in Service Day today. Mrs Shrader and Mrs Phipps took a group to Roselawn Cemetery to perform fall clean up.
1 day ago, Shrader, Jill
A huge thank you to Mrs. Sandy Bell and the ladies of the Charleston Moose Lodge for collecting and delivering some items for the CMS food pantry. This allows us continued support of our students in need. We greatly appreciate all the work the Charleston Moose Lodge does for our students.
1 day ago, Mayhall, Blain
CMS students attended the October Book Bistro on Friday, Oct. 31. Activities included previewing new titles from the Book Fair, creating Spooky Lanterns in the Makerspace, and drawing / rewarding Frequent Flyer Winners for October! Congratulations! #cmscusd1
5 days ago, Crome, Mary Ann
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, CMS proudly hosts its annual Veterans Day Program!
📍 920 Smith Dr., Charleston, IL
🍩 Breakfast for Veterans & Their Families: 8:00–9:00 AM (CMS Library)
🎖️ Program: 9:00–10:00 AM (CMS Gymnasium)
Featuring student performances, a Scouts color presentation, recognition of our Patriots’ Pen winners, and recognition of two local veteran honorees!
All veterans and their guests are invited to enjoy breakfast and heartfelt appreciation from our students and staff.
Let’s come together to honor those who’ve served!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CMSHonorsHeroes
5 days ago, Pitcher, Michael
Charleston Middle School Student Leadership Council is hosting the first dance of the year.
6 days ago, Dow, Michelle
8 Gold is proud of their newest Smarty Pants winners. Congratulations to Kylee and Gavin. Keep up the good work!
11 days ago, Dow, Michelle
Last Friday, Charleston Middle School held its' annual Leader in Me Activity Day which included a volley tennis tournament. Mrs. Lutz's 3rd hour class was the champion of the tournament. #cms#cusd1
11 days ago, Charleston Middle School
Thank you for supporting the CMS Book Fair last week. Our fair was a HUGE success! Many new titles will be coming soon and Share the Fair proceeds purchased books for programs such as Book Bistro, Frequent Flyer rewards and CMS Prize Shop. You may continue to shop the fair through November 2 at
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/charlestonmiddleschool1. #cmscusd1
12 days ago, Crome, Mary Ann
Members of the CMS 7th Grade Service Group ran a donation drive for a local homeless shelter during the month of October. CMS raised over $450 in cash and item donations. We thank all of Charleston for helping make this a successful donation drive.
12 days ago, Pitcher, Michael
Mr. Spear's and Mrs. O'Brien's 3rd period class had fun during CMS's Volley-Tennis Tournament this week. Congrats to Mrs. Lutz's squad for winning!
15 days ago, Spear, Spencer
CMS students enjoyed a day of fun playing volley tennis today. Here are the members of the green team.
16 days ago, Gayla Jenkins
7Red students enjoying their incentive trip to the EIU bowling alley!
23 days ago, Ms. Beabout
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to CMS next week! Join us October 20 - 24 to shop the fair in person or online. You may set up an eWallet for your student to shop cashless with a budget. Please visit our book fair website https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/charlestonmiddleschool1. Thank you for partnering with CMS to support and encourage student reading! #cmscusd1
25 days ago, Crome, Mary Ann
SECTIONAL CHAMPS! CMS Girls XC are STATE BOUND!
26 days ago, Bickford, Molly
CMS 8th graders participated in their first incentive of the school year. Thank you to the VFW for letting CMS borrow the BINGO cards. The students had a great time winning prizes playing BINGO while enjoying soda and popcorn.
30 days ago, Dow, Michelle
CMS 8Gold has picked Dayton and Addilyn for their September Smarty Pants! Keep going above and beyond. We are proud of you!!
about 1 month ago, Dow, Michelle
CMS Eco Team had a great time competing at Lake Shelbyville's Eco-Meet. The students competed in the categories of Illinois Nuts and Berries, Illinois Snakes, and Orienteering. Over 20 schools competed at the JV level. Go Science! #cmscusd1
about 1 month ago, Jessica Stranz
CMS Student Leadership Council wishes a Happy Custodian Day to Martin, Curt, and Steve. Thank you for making our building shine like a diamond!
about 1 month ago, Dow, Michelle
October means Spooky Stories in the CMS IMC. "Check out" the ghost stories and fill your punch card for the Frequent Flyer drawing at the end of the month. Join us for the annual Scholastic Book Fair October 20-24 in the Media Center. #cmscusd1
about 1 month ago, Crome, Mary Ann
