Free Breakfast and Lunch for Students Although schools will be closed through March 30, 2020 due to COVID-19, students will have access to a free lunch and breakfast. Typically, CUSD1 does not offer meals to students during Spring Break. However, beginning Friday, March 20, 2020 meals will be offered to anyone 18 years or younger (including preschoolers). If... READ MORE >

**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Round Up It's time to start thinking about PRESCHOOL for the upcoming school yearfor your child! To find out what preschool options are available in yourcommunity, please schedule an appointment to have your child screened. (This is for any child currently age five or... READ MORE >

A Graduate Profile will define academic, personal, and interpersonal skills that students should have when they graduate. The Charleston School District has been seeking input from multiple stakeholder groups, as part of developing this Graduate Profile. The finished profile should reflect the perspectives of the entire Charleston community. We obtained input... READ MORE >

Dear Charleston CUSD #1 Students, Staff and Families, The health and safety of our students is our top priority, so we want to share with you information that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has published for schools throughout the state. The good news at this time is that the health risk to the general public from coronavirus remains low.... READ MORE >

Molly Bickford, 7th Grade English Language Arts teacher, is partnering with Ashmore Kindergarten teacher, Emily Jacobs, on an exciting project. 7th Graders will work with Kindergarten students to publish a book focused on the Leader in Me 7 Habits. The two groups met together for the first time on Monday, February 24 to get to know each other. Mrs. Jacobs'... READ MORE >

What is Competency Based Education? Informational Sessions for CUSD Number One Parents Competency Based Education (CBE) is changing how we serve students at Charleston CUSD#1. This year, there are 24 teachers who are piloting Competency Based Education practices. If your child’s teacher is one of them, you received a letter in the Fall about CBE. More teachers... READ MORE >

If you haven't already, check out the latest edition of our District Newsletter! This has been one of the many projects we have been working on to help communicate various happenings around our district. Thank you for being engaged in our school community! READ MORE >