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 >

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 under.) Each year, Project H.E.L.P. and the Charleston School District offer freedevelopmental screenings... 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 >

ATTENTION PARENTS: Please take a few minutes to give us your feedback and let us know how we are doing! You can take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey by clicking here. (Opened on October 24, 2019 and it will close February 14, 2020) Thank you! READ MORE >