The Illinois Principals Association encourages all communities in Illinois to celebrate Principal Appreciation Week October 20-26, 2024, and Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, October 25, 2024. We are so grateful every day for each one of our amazing admin staff here at CUSD1!
National Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow, October 26th, from 10:00am-2:00pm at Walgreens & CVS in Charleston.
It's National School Bus Safety week so we're reminding our community members to stay mindful of the precious cargo that these big yellow vehicles are carrying! We also urge all parent/guardians in our district to frequently discuss safe bus-riding habits with your children.
Free admission and kids zone at EIU volleyball games this week!
Author and reading expert, Dr. Jan Richardson, came back to Charleston for the third year in a row to provide insight and guidance for our reading teachers. This year she worked with Jefferson staff for another incredible professional development experience!
Homecoming Week is next week! The Elementary schools are celebrating by having a spirit week October 7-10. We look forward to seeing everyone's spirit each day next week.
#cusd1 #homecoming #twaincusd1 #ashmorecusd1 #sandburgcusd1 #jeffersoncusd1
Parents & Guardians, please see the following link for information about our upcoming empower nights: https://5il.co/2xd4o
To register for this event, please submit the following form:
https://tinyurl.com/tt7fwuay
RADIUS (with CHS Maximum Forte, CHS Power Chords, and EIU Blue Fusion)
@ EIU SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th at 7:30PM
Radius Promo Video Link: https://www.radiusvocals.com/media
Doudna Fine Arts Center Radius Ticket Link: https://doudnatix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1748
Looking for part-time employment opportunities? Charleston CUSD#1 is currently seeking substitute nurses and custodians! If you are interested, please complete the required sub paperwork packet and return it to our district office ASAP: https://5il.co/12w7b
It was a good day for a Trojan W! Charleston defeated Rantoul 34-0 today in their season opening game. It's time to Trojan Up!! 🏈
Due to projected high temperatures tomorrow, Carl Sandburg Elementary School's Back to School Bash has been postponed until next Thursday, Sept. 5th 4:00-6:00pm.
Due to excessive heat, the CMS baseball and softball games for today, Monday 8/26, are cancelled.
Thank you, Prairie State Bank & Trust, for your generous donation of school supplies to Charleston CUSD#1 last week! ✏️
CHS Cheer Kiddie Clinic 2024 Signup: https://5il.co/2tiv5 (pdf) or https://forms.gle/5Yf4AwM299cFzGVs6 (electronic)
Be sure to download the new & improved Charleston CUSD#1 App before school starts if you haven't already!
Apple users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/charleston-cusd-1-il/id1485905179
Android users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.charlestonil&hl=ln
Just a reminder that Charleston CUSD#1 will once again be participating in the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, meaning we will be serving breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students this school year!
Once again this school year, CUSD#1 will be participating in the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP allows the nation’s highest poverty schools and districts to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications.
Here are some important dates to remember for the upcoming school year! For more information, please visit the registration page on our website:
https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/registration
If you plan for your child(ren) to ride a bus on the first day of school this year, the bus forms in Skyward Online Registration must be completed and submitted by the end of this week! Only forms submitted and approved by the end of the day this Friday, August 2nd will be guaranteed on a route by August 15th! If you have questions, please contact your child's school directly or call the bus garage at (217) 345-3016.
This is a reminder for any Charleston CUSD#1 families that have not yet completed the 2024-2025 online registration for their student(s) in Skyward to please do so as soon as possible! If you have moved or have questions/need further assistance, please reach out to your child's school directly or call (217) 639-1000.