
It’s not to late to buy your advance tickets, available in CMS main office, for School House Rock Live! Jr. March 6 & 7, in CHS Swickard Auditorium. $7-adults, $4-students/seniors.


Quick Announcement: The Teen Reach program is cancelled for this evening. Thank you.

Charleston Middle School recently published another edition of Classroom Courier. The student-written newspaper is overseen by 7 Gold ELA teacher Mrs. Bickford. Free copies are now available at area businesses. Pick up a copy and check out our talented students' hard work.

Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in track & field this spring, there will be a parent meeting this Thursday at 5:30 PM in the CMS cafeteria.

Advance tickets for School House Rock Live! Jr. go on sale today in the CMS main office!


Don't forget: This Friday, February 28, is a 2-hour early dismissal for Charleston CUSD #1.


Our very own Mr. Mellott received a singing Valentine as part of a fundraiser provided by local barbershop quartet members. Proceeds are distributed among local school music programs. CMS extends our gratitude for generous community support of our students.


The eighth-grade volleyball tournament hosted by CMS is happening now! It's already been a great morning with Nora Gannaway singing the National Anthem and CMS taking the win over Teutopolis. Go, Trojans!



Congratulations to CMS 8th grader Trixie Brantley, who finished in 2nd place at yesterday’s Coles County Spelling Bee.


The Coles County Spelling Bee is currently underway at Charleston Middle School. Three CMS students - Austin F., Peyton W., and Trixie B - will be competing against qualifying students from Mattoon and Oakland for a chance to Regionals. Best of l-u-c-k to the students!

CMS dancers took the big stage at the IDTA State Finals in Springfield this past weekend


Congratulations to the bookmark design winners: Abrielle G. and Meng C.


Awesome job to our 8th Graders today for their Service Project! And hats off to our 8th grade teachers for their organization of events today!

7th & 8th grade track and field sign ups will be put up today outside of the main office! Make sure you have a physical and waiver on file.

Tickets go on sale February 24!


The CMS cast and crew for School House Rock Live Jr. are hard at work! Stay tuned for the March performance details!
