Students, tomorrow we begin the Illinois Assessment of Readiness and we will be testing Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Just a couple reminders: 1) Try your very best! Get plenty of sleep and try to be here each day. 2) Charge your computer each night at home 3) Bring headphones for the testing. There is a Varsity Only Scholastic Bowl Match tonight at... READ MORE >

*Students please only pick up 2 eggs per student and return the eggs to one of the red baskets in the hallway. Attention 7th 8th Grade Scholastic Bowl: There will be NO PRACTICE today after school. Enjoy the 4-day weekend! We will have an away match on Tuesday, April 6th, at Cumberland upon returning from the weekend. READ MORE >

*Attention, Attention CMS!! A fun competition, you’ll never guess. This is what Student Council wants you to know: An Easter Egg Hunt, Ready, Set, Go! Thursday, April 1st 2021 is the day that begins the fun. Eggs will be in common areas of school, Look around it will be cool. Take what’s inside, that’s for you, Then put the eggs in the egg return, that’s what you... READ MORE >

Classroom courier will meet Wednesday and Thursday morning at 8:15 in Lab 2*Attention, Attention CMS!! A fun competition, you’ll never guess. This is what Student Council wants you to know: An Easter Egg Hunt, Ready, Set, Go! Thursday, April 1st 2021 is the day that begins the fun. Eggs will be in common areas of school, Look around it will be cool. Take what’s... READ MORE >

Classroom courier will meet Wednesday and Thursday morning at 8:15 in Lab 2Girls basketball players need to be in the gym by 3:30 today.This week is a 4-day week. There will not be school on Friday April 2nd or Monday April 5th. READ MORE >

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday 3/26 is half day attendance. School will dismiss at 11:45 and there will not be any tutoring tomorrow. *There will be no Varsity or JV Scholastic Bowl practice today. Mustache March-CMS Student Council is teaming up with CHS Interact Club. We are raising money for a local 5 year old battling leukemia. Student Council... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl team! They defeated St. Anthony in a close, back-and-forth match last night, to earn their first win of the season. Junior Varsity was defeated but had a strong showing. Mustache March-CMS Student Council is teaming up with CHS Interact Club. We are raising money for a local 5 year old battling leukemia. Student... READ MORE >

Love reading? Love talking about what you read? Join Ms. Pippin for an informational meeting for a book club on Thursday March 25th at 8:15 in the IMC. READ MORE >

Student Council Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday March 23rd at 8:15 am in Mrs. Dow’s room. Love reading? Love talking about what you read? Join Ms. Pippin for an informational meeting for a book club on Thursday March 25th at 8:15 in the IMC. Just a reminder Track starts today! READ MORE >

Spring pictures will be March 25th. READ MORE >

First track practice March 22nd! READ MORE >

Don’t forget to wear your wacky hat tomorrow for Spirit Week: Wacky Hat Wednesday READ MORE >

Student Council Tues. March 9th at 8:15 in Mrs. Dow’s room. Don’t forget to dress like your twin tomorrow for Spirit Week: Twin Tuesday Tonight starts the CMS Musical “Charleston Tonight... a Broadway Review”. Wish them all good luck by saying “Break a Leg”. We are recording the show this week, so after Spring Break everyone will get to see this fantastic... READ MORE >

Show your school spirit by participating in the Spirit Week March 8-12th: Mon: PJ Monday Tues: Twin Tuesday Wed: Wacky Hat Wednesday Thurs: Fun in the Sun Thursday Fri: Flannel Friday Student Council Meeting next Tues. March 9th at 8:15 in Mrs. Dow’s room. READ MORE >

Show your school spirit by participating in the Spirit Week March 8-12th: Mon: PJ Monday Tues: Twin Tuesday Wed: Wacky Hat Wednesday Thurs: Fun in the Sun Thursday Fri: Flannel Friday Student Council Meeting next Tues. March 9th at 8:15 in Mrs. Dow’s room READ MORE >

Classroom courier tomorrow morning in lab 2.Track meeting in the gym during home base tomorrow.Girls basketball tryouts Friday:7th Grade 6:30-8:00 am8th Grade 1:30-3:00 PM READ MORE >

Show your school spirit by participating in the Spirit Week March 8-12th: Mon: PJ Monday Tues: Twin Tuesday Wed: Wacky Hat Wednesday Thurs: Fun in the Sun Thursday Fri: Flannel Friday READ MORE >

Reminder Girls basketball tryouts tomorrow:8th Grade: 1:30-3:007th Grade 3:30-5:00Show your school spirit by participating in the Spirit Week March 8-12th: Mon: PJ Monday Tues: Twin Tuesday Wed: Wacky Hat Wednesday Thurs: Fun in the Sun Thursday Fri: Flannel Friday READ MORE >

8th Grade Scholastic Bowl Students: Please stop by Mr. Spear’s room today to pick up your team shirt. Knock on the door during passing period, stop by during 9th period with your teacher’s permission, or at dismissal. Thank you! Track Meeting next Thursday March 4th in the gym during homebase.Girls Basketball tryouts will begin March 2nd:8th grade- 1:30... READ MORE >

There will be a track meeting in the gym next Thursday March 4th during home base. Please remember if you are wanting to participate that you will need all your paperwork turned in. READ MORE >

Classroom courier tomorrow morning!Just a reminder to students that you need to report to your first hour class after eating breakfast. READ MORE >

February’s Books and Bites is coming up next Wednesday. This month we will be talking about Fantasy books. Sign-up with Ms. Pippin or your ELA teacher.Student Council meeting tomorrow morning. READ MORE >

8th graders don’t forget to get your orders in for Class t-shirts. They are due TODAY! READ MORE >

8th graders don’t forget to get your orders in for Class t-shirts. They are due Friday! READ MORE >

8th graders don’t forget to get your orders in for Class t-shirts. They are due Friday. READ MORE >

Today is the last day to buy flowers from Student Council. READ MORE >

Student Council Meeting tomorrow, Feb. 9th at 8:15 in Mrs. Dow’s room. READ MORE >

Student Council Meeting next Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 8:15 in Mrs. Dow’s room. READ MORE >

ANY 8th grade student interested in playing football next year, Coach Payne will be here at 1 PM and will meet with you. READ MORE >

ANY 8th grade student interested in playing football next year, Coach Payne will be here at 1 PM and will meet with you. READ MORE >

Any 7th or 8th Grade girls interested in basketball the sign up sheet is in the gym. READ MORE >

Student Council members need to sign up to help sell flowers at lunch. Sign up sheets for 8th grade is outside Mrs. Dow’s room and 7th grade is outside Mrs. Goetten’s room. We start selling flowers today. National African American History Month, also referred to as African American History Month and popularly as Black History Month,is observed annually in... READ MORE >

Classroom courier at 8:15 tomorrow in Ms. Bickfords room.Monday, Student Council will start selling flowers for Valentines Day. Send your special Valentine a flower with a personal note or a mystery message. Surprise a friend, teacher or someone special. Make their day! Flowers are $2.00 each and will be delivered on Friday the 12th. Look for a student council... READ MORE >

No new announcements today. Have a happy Tuesday! READ MORE >

Today is the last day to sign up for Books and Bites. Sign up with Ms. Pippin or your ELA teacher. Student Council Meeting Tomorrow( Tues. Jan. 25) at 8:15 am in Mrs. Dow’s room. READ MORE >

Having a bad day? Stop by the “Take What You Need” bulletin board and take a positive post-it to help you get through the day! Student Council Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26th at 8:15 in Mrs. Dow’s room. Looking for you next read? You’re in luck! Next Wednesday the IMC is hosting Books and Bites during lunch. This month we will be talking about graphic novels. Sign up... READ MORE >

Attention all Scholastic Bowl Members, Scholastic Bowl practices will begin today, Jan. 21 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. Please enter in the main office and report to the Media Center. Having a bad day? Stop by the “Take What You Need” bulletin board and take a positive post-it to help you get through the day! Looking for you next read? You’re in luck! Next Wednesday... READ MORE >

Student Council T-shirt order forms and money are due today. The T-shirt order will be placed after school today. Attention all Scholastic Bowl Members, Scholastic Bowl practices will begin tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 21 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. Please enter in the main office and report to the Media Center. READ MORE >

Student Council T-shirt order forms and money can be turned in until Wednesday Jan. 20th. The T-shirt order will be placed after school Wednesday. Teachers: if you still have hat passes that you collected from Friday, please get them turned in to the office by the end of the day. The drawing for the prize will be at the beginning of Homebase. Attention all... READ MORE >

There is a classroom courier meeting tomorrow morning at 8:15 in Mrs. Bickfords room.Student Council is sponsoring a Hat Day on Friday, January 15th in honor of National Hat Day. Bring a $1 to buy a pass to wear your favorite hat for the day. Hoodies will not be allowed. Tables will be set up Friday morning in the hallway before school. YOU WILL NEED TO KEEP THE... READ MORE >

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you love to read? Would you like to get some volunteer hours? Ms. Pippin is looking for student clerks to help in the IMC. If interested, stop in the IMC and pick up an application. Space is limited and applications are due on Friday, January 15 at 1:30pm! Friday is National Hat Day! Student Council is celebrating by letting... READ MORE >

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you love to read? Would you like to get some volunteer hours? Ms. Pippin is looking for student clerks to help in the IMC. If interested, stop in the IMC and pick up an application. Space is limited and applications are due on Friday, January 15 at 1:30pm! *Student Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12th at 8:15 a.m. in Mrs. Dow’s... READ MORE >

Musical crew results have been posted outside of Ms. Krahnke and Mr. Mellotts rooms. Thank you to all who applied, it was a very competitive year.*In need of a writing utensil? We now have CMS pencils and gel pens that can be purchased in the machines hanging on the wall outside of the cafeteria. CMS pencils are $.25 and gel pens are $.75. All proceeds go to... READ MORE >

2020 Charleston Middle School Locker Items Pickup and Drop Off Procedure WHAT: If you need to pick up Locker/PE/Art items or drop off band instruments, library & school books WHO/WHEN: 7th Grade & Exploratory = May 18-19, 2020 from 9:00am-12:00pm & 5:00pm-7:00pm 8th Grade & Exploratory = May 20-21, 2020 from 9:00am-12:00pm & 5:00pm-7:00pm Any grade &... READ MORE >

Have a great Spring Break!!!! READ MORE >

Let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s day, wear green tomorrow for spirit week. You can also pay $1 to wear a hat!! March Madness is here! Fill out a prediction bracket for which CMS favorite book will be the ultimate champion. Voting will start the week we return from Spring Break. Brackets are due this Friday. READ MORE >

Show off your red and gold for spirit week tomorrow! READ MORE >

Tomorrow for spirit week, find a friend and join us for twin day! Friday will be hat day, pay $1 to wear a school appropriate hat! March Madness is here! Fill out a prediction bracket for which CMS favorite book will be the ultimate champion. Voting will start the week we return from Spring Break. Brackets are due this Friday. Scholastic Bowl practice today will... READ MORE >

Join us for Spring Spirit Week, tomorrow is Mismatch clothes day! Scholastic Bowl practice today will be varsity only. READ MORE >

Next week is Spring Spirit Week Monday will be pajama day! READ MORE >

There will be no Teen Reach after school today. READ MORE >

Have a great weekend!!! READ MORE >

Don’t forget, there is a parent track meeting tonight at 5:30 in the cafeteria. Want to help with Concessions during the meets? Follow this link to the online form. (Note: link works best if accessed from a computer and not a phone) Classroom Courier – Meet in Mrs. Bickford’s room Friday morning at 8:15. READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Scholastic Bowl team for winning all their matches against Effingham and Altamont Lutheran. Reminder – there is an informational parent meeting for track on Thursday at 5:30 in the cafeteria. READ MORE >

Reminder – there is an informational parent meeting for track on Thursday at 5:30 in the cafeteria! READ MORE >

Shout Outs for the musical are due tomorrow! Advance tickets for School House Rock Live Jr. are on sale now in the office.Reminder that the Track Parent meeting is February 27th at 5:30 in the cafeteria. READ MORE >

Remember today is the last day to sign up for track! Sheets are outside the Main Office! READ MORE >

Reminder that classroom Courier will meet Friday morning at 8:15 in Mrs. Bickford’s room! READ MORE >

TRACK PARENT MEETING will be in the Cafeteria February 27th at 5:30pm. READ MORE >

Classroom Courier will meet in Ms. Bickfords room Friday at 8:15.Don't forget to sign up for Track! READ MORE >

Remember track sign up sheets are outside the main office. This week is the last week to sign up. READ MORE >

Happy Valentines Day!Today is your last chance to cast your vote for one of bookmark designs in the IMC! Track sign up sheet is posted outside the office for everyone interested ! READ MORE >

Musical Crew members need to speak to Ms. Pantle about finishing prop pieces for the musical. READ MORE >

Just a reminder that cast and Crew rehearsal at CHS Feb. 15 and 17 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you want Subway for both days, money and orders are due today! Classroom Courier will meet Friday at 8:15 in Mrs. Bickford’s room READ MORE >

Heart grams will be sold this week at all lunches. Heart grams will be 50 cents each and will be delivered to students with candy in homebase. Students stop by the IMC to cast your vote on a bookmark design! Winner will be announced in Friday’s afternoon announcements. READ MORE >

Cast and Crew rehearsal at CHS Feb. 15 and 17 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you want Subway for both days, money and orders are due this Wednesday! READ MORE >

Heart grams will be sold next week at all lunches. Heart grams will be 50 cents each and will be delivered to students with candy in homebase. Bookmark design contest going on right now in the IMC! Submissions are due this Today. Voting will occur Monday. READ MORE >

Each month, Charleston Middle School emphasizes one positive habit from our district's Leader in Me culture. For January, students were taught to "Think Win, Win." We celebrate this habit by holding monthly assemblies that showcase this life skill as well as recognize students who have displayed the Think Win, Win attitude. READ MORE >

Do you still want to go to Washington, DC and New York this summer?? There is still a little bit of time left to sign up!! If you’re interested, please see Mrs. Dryden or Ms. Krahnke! Any 8th grader who has not met with a high school counselor, please pick up a packet in the office. There will be an open gym this Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Baker... READ MORE >