8 Red students enjoying spirit week. #cms#cusd1
The Charleston Middle School IESA State Softball tournament has been cancelled for today due to heavy rain in Normal. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 23rd, at 11:30 AM. We will take a fan bus for tomorrow for the first game only. The bus will leave at Charleston Middle School at 8:45 AM. The approximate return time for the fan bus would be 3:30-4:00 PM.
Charleston Middle School Spirit Week next week!
The CMS GBB game scheduled @ Paris Crestwood on Thursday, 9/14, has been postponed to October 11th at 6:00.
The CMS GBB game on Wednesday, 9/13 is postponed. An alternative date is being worked on.
There is a room full of synergy in the CMS IMC today! Mr. Veach's classes are learning research strategies, Mrs. Enyart's classes are applying research strategies and citing sources, and Ms. Mellott's classes are checking out books, reading, and working independently. All of this activity happens when everyone thinks win-win and synergizes! CMS leadership at its finest! #cmscusd1
The CMS IMC had the pleasure of a special visit from Tark and Mr. Murphy this morning. What a great surprise to get our day started and sharpen our saws! #cmscusd1
8 Red and 8 Gold worked together to solve a murder mystery at CMS.
CMS art students are in need of wooden chairs (we will also take rocking chairs and stools) for a project. We need 25 - if you have any that you are ready to part ways with, please contact Miss Thompson at the middle school.
Thanks!
On Friday, August 18, all 7th grade students participated in a paper airplane challenge during their EPIC classes. Students made their own paper airplanes and competed as teams. The winners of both teams then faced off to crown the 7th grade Paper Airplane Champion.
Students from left to right: Levi Hodges - 7Gold winner and 7th grade Paper Airplane Champion & Logan Satterfield - 7Red winner.
REMINDER: Tomorrow is School Picture Day at Charleston Middle School!
CMS 8 Gold students in Mr. Spear's math classes found their voices, were impressive during class discussions, and collaborated well to build their class period's Social Contract. It is how we (myself included) agree to treat one another - even in times of conflict. #cmscusd1
The health and safety of our students is of the utmost importance. Therefore, due to excessive heat warnings, all contests are cancelled for Charleston High School and Charleston Middle School through Thursday. We will reevaluate Friday for that night's activities. Coaches will communicate with their teams on potential practice changes. Please contact Mr. Mayhall at CMS or Mr. Deadmond at CHS with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your understanding.
Eighth graders led their peers through a review of CBE and Empower today. Student leaders taught engaging lessons helping everyone have success this year at CMS! #cmscusd1
Charleston Middle School held a school kickoff celebration today with games, activities, a scavenger hunt, guest speakers from EIU athletics, a community luncheon, and so much more! It was a great first day!
Aminia Lynch and Sarah Morrison had a school supply drive for Charleston Middle School. They were able to get enough donations for school supplies to fill more than 40 backpacks with school supplies for the upcoming school year. They also donated many extra supplies such as binders, pencils, and tissues. Charleston Middle School appreciates the donations from the Charleston community, and we appreciate Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Morrison organizing this fundraiser.
Welcome to CMS 7th graders! You are invited to our 7th Grade Open House on Wednesday, August 16 from 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Free to the Public!
Charleston Middle School has a surplus of desks and classroom furniture. Now that all items have been unloaded, they are available for the public. Please keep in mind, these items are more than gently used and have seen lots of love.
Pick up items at CMS, 920 Smith Drive - West side of the building (by the football field) by the dumpsters. Please plan accordingly for loading, assistance will not be available.
Tryouts for the CMS Baseball Team are scheduled for Monday, July 31 AND Tuesday, August 1 from 9:00-11:00 am at the high school field. Boys entering grades 6, 7, and 8 are eligible to try out for the team, but they must have a current physical on file in the CMS office.
Tryouts for the CMS Softball Team are scheduled for Monday, July 24 from 8:30-10:30 am at the high school field. Girls entering grades 6, 7, and 8 are eligible to try out for the team, but they must have a current physical on file in the CMS office.
