Congratulations to the CMS Cheer Squad for taking 1st place at the Charleston Cheer Competition on Saturday. The girls were amazing!!! Great job, ladies.
3 months ago, Mayhall, Blain
Congratulations to Maddax and family for participating in the CMS Family Reading Night Activity last night! Maddax's family (and pet!) read together for 45 minutes! Enjoy your prize bucket! #cmscusd1
3 months ago, Crome, Mary Ann
CMS will hold an At-Home Family Reading Night on Thursday, November 20th. Take a moment to read together to engage in your child's learning and partner in their education. Watch for a survey to complete for the event. #cmscusd1
3 months ago, Crome, Mary Ann
*UPDATED DATES/TIMES*
CMS volleyball tryouts will be happening soon! Save the dates for 7th & 8th graders that are interested. More info to come later for 6th graders interested in trying out.
3 months ago, CUSD1
Charleston Middle School held the first Student Leadership breakfast of this year. We recognized 30 CMS students as leaders for September and October. Congratulations, we are so proud of you!
4 months ago, Dow, Michelle
Have you misplaced a jacket, water bottle, or lunchbox? Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Stop by Charleston Middle School to claim your items before Friday, November 21.
Anything unclaimed will be donated—don’t let your favorite hoodie disappear!
Spread the word and tag a friend who might need to check!
4 months ago, Adams, Kelby
Charleston Middle School was honored to recognize over 25 local veterans yesterday at our Veterans Day breakfast and program on November 11, 2025.
Special thanks to the VFW for honoring our local student Patriot's Pen essay winners.
All of CMS thanks our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
4 months ago, Pitcher, Michael
CMS 8th graders participated in Service Day today. Mrs Shrader and Mrs Phipps took a group to Roselawn Cemetery to perform fall clean up.
4 months 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.
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago, Pitcher, Michael
Charleston Middle School Student Leadership Council is hosting the first dance of the year.
4 months ago, Dow, Michelle
8 Gold is proud of their newest Smarty Pants winners. Congratulations to Kylee and Gavin. Keep up the good work!
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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.
4 months 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!
4 months ago, Spear, Spencer
CMS students enjoyed a day of fun playing volley tennis today. Here are the members of the green team.
4 months ago, Gayla Jenkins
7Red students enjoying their incentive trip to the EIU bowling alley!
5 months 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
5 months ago, Crome, Mary Ann
