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The Charleston School District is currently looking to fill seven open paraprofessional positions for the 2024-25 school year! We are hosting open interviews next Tuesday, June 25th at CHS in the main office from 3:00-5:30pm. To apply, please visit https://tinyurl.com/yc8m5vjr
The CHS cheer team will be doing a fundraising carwash this Friday, June 21st, at the NAPA auto parts store from 10:30am-5:30pm. Stop by to get your car washed & support your Charleston cheerleaders!
‼️attention summer school families‼️
Summer school is not in session tomorrow, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will be back in session Thursday, June 20.
We want to thank our head custodians who properly display the U.S. Flag each day at our schools. The Charleston Elks Club honored several in our community on this Flag Day, including CUSD #1 Schools. Carl Sandburg Elementary School’s Mitch Sims and Charleston Middle School’s Martin Bennett were able to join the recognition event and receive the certificate. #CharlestonCUSD1 #FlagDay2024
Some of our teachers recently presented at a CBE conference in St. Louis called "Competency Based Learning Summit" sponsored by the Center for Competency Based Education. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Goodchild, Mrs. Kuhns, Mrs. Czak, and Mrs. Homann presented on the following topics: Empower Learning Management System, a Day in the Life of CBE, CBE Myth Busters, CBE Scoring and Grading, Student Agency, Using Proficiency Scales, & Coaching.
The Charleston Knights/Lady Knights Softball Organization is hoping to expand this year. Tryouts will be held next month. (See flier for details.) If your child might be interested in playing, please complete the following registration form: https://tinyurl.com/58yjkvan
With all of the recent upgrades and renovations at CHS, we have a surplus of generously used old classroom furniture to get rid of. Today (Friday, June 7th) these items will be located outside by the Trojan A&M Center and are FREE to the public on a first come, first serve basis.
Want a chance to win a legendary EIU jersey signed by Mike Shanahan, Sean Payton, Tony Romo, & Jimmy Garoppolo? All EIU 2024 season football ticket holders will be entered into a drawing for it!
https://gf1.glitnirticketing.com/gfticket/webplan/webplanstadiumg.php?event_id=234
Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) or “SUN Bucks” is a federally funded program that provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. The summer EBT is a one-time, $120 per eligible student benefit for summer 2024 administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
Any questions you may have regarding this resource should be directed to the Illinois Department of Human Services.
• Customer Help Line: (833) 621-0737
• Website: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/
The only thing the school district does is provide the Illinois School Board Association with eligible families and their addresses.
Be on the lookout for dental bus applications when school starts back up in August!
Summer school starts tomorrow. K-6 students will attend either 8-10am or 10am-12pm Monday-Thursday throughout the month of June. K-6 summer school is located at Jefferson Elementary School. Doors will open at 7:45am and 9:45am respectively and students will report to the cafeteria, where a free breakfast will be available. We will have staff throughout the building helping students get where they need to go. If your child is a car rider, please drop off/pick up at the front doors (on Jefferson Ave). If your child is a bus rider, please give the bus drivers 5-10 minutes leeway on pickup/drop off times especially these first few days as students and staff are adjusting to routes. We look forward to seeing our summer school students tomorrow!
Our SUMMER CAMPS kick off next week with opportunities for golf, girls' basketball, and track /speed! Be sure to check out the full listing and get registered!
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May 24, 2024...the "penultimate" day of the school year! There is no school on Monday's Memorial Day, and Tuesday is a 2-hour early dismissal day. A BIG thank you to all educators...our staff, food service and transportation providers, and Board members for another year of excellence for students and the Charleston school community! To our parents, thank you for entrusting us to bring our best for kids every day. To our graduates, congratulations and best wishes in all your pursuits! To all students, enjoy your summer break....August 15 is right around the corner! For the scarlet and gold! Go, Trojans!
Do you have a child that will be in kindergarten next school year? Mark Twain Elementary is hosting a family night for incoming kindergarten students, May 15 from 4 to 6 pm. Students will get to play games, and parents will get ideas on how to prepare their child for success in kindergarten. The first 100 incoming kindergarteners at the event will get a swag bag full of games, activities, and a book they can use to practice skills. There will also be a raffle for two prize baskets. This event is reserved for incoming kindergarten students who will register at Mark Twain.
Please share this information if you know someone with an incoming kindergartener!
From the CUSD #1 Board of Education and Administration....thank you, educators for informing and inspiring kids...this week and every day!
"You're off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!" -Dr. Seuss
Congratulations, CHS Class of 2024!! YOU DID IT!
Congratulations to this year's National Honor Society inductees! 👏
Teachers are the shining stars in the constellation of our society, illuminating the path to knowledge and growth. Teacher appreciation week is a special time to honor the individuals who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. Thank you to our CUSD#1 educators!!
Thank you, Charleston CUSD#1 Nurses, for all that you do to keep our students healthy & happy every day!
We couldn't let School Principal Appreciation Day go by without acknowledging the fact that we have the best of the best here at Charleston CUSD#1! Truly an amazing group of leaders! 👏