Today’s Announcements are for Friday, September 30, 2022
Picture retakes are TODAY in the media center. Please arrange to be there between 8am and 10:30am.
It's On Site Application Day for EIU! A representative from EIU will be here to help those students who will be attending EIU with the application process. Contact guidance for more information.
A representative from Aurora University will be here on October 3rd at 12:30 located outside of the library. Please see guidance if you would like a pass.
Eastern is excited to once again offer a scholarship at this year's Coles County Clash! The $2,000 scholarship drawing will only be open to seniors from Mattoon and Charleston High School, and the winners, one from each school, will be announced Friday evening, October 7, during halftime of the football game. All any student has to do is apply to EIU by Thursday, October 6th. The application only takes about 20 minutes and is completely free, test scores optional, and no essays required!
Juniors and Seniors – Industry Day, sponsored by Coles Together, has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2022. This is a fun day for you to learn more about the businesses located in our Charleston-Mattoon community and the job opportunities they offer. Bus transportation and lunch will be provided. Please sign up and pick up an information sheet in the Guidance Office. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, October 13.
The Charleston Rotary Club wants to talk with you about being an exchange student next school year. Rotary will soon be taking applications for next year's exchange student program. To learn how you might qualify to be a Rotary Youth Exchange student, contact Interact sponsor Mrs. Brimner in Room 401. Students must contact Rotary by Friday, October 7.
During the Charleston vs Mattoon football game on Friday October 7th Charleston High School will be participating in the Tackle Hunger Campaign. We’re collecting food & funds at Friday night’s game. All donations will benefit Eastern Illinois Foodbank. Which school will raise the most meals? Please bring donations of either food or funds to the game on Friday October 7th and look for the Charleston High School table. If you have any questions or if you're an Interact Member and would like to work the table please see Mrs. Brimner.
Reminder to all Powder Puff Teams. Practice is not allowed on school grounds unless a staff member is present to supervise. Also, each team is only allowed 3 coaches. Please see Mrs. Thomas or Mrs. Doughty if you have any questions.
Any student interested in running for class president of vice president needs to pick up an election packet outside of Mrs. Doughty’s room.
To run for office you must have earned a GPA of 3.5, receive 50 signatures from students in your class, have the required teacher recommendations for your grade level, and write a 75 word personal statement.
Election Packets will be due to Mrs. Thomas or Mrs. Doughty by 3:20pm on Friday October 21st. Only students who submit complete packets will be placed on the ballot.
Class elections will take place digitally on Tuesday, November 1st.
Head to the front office to buy your tickets to the Coles County Clash football game on October 7th. Tickets are $5, cash only please.
The Digital Photography class is doing a fund-raising event. They are offering Mini Photo sessions. The cost is $25 per session. The photo sessions will take place on Saturday October 15th from 1:00pm to 4:30 pm at the Charleston Lake Park. Please contact Grace Coffey during 4th or 5th hour or Mrs. Stark to Schedule your appointment. This is a great opportunity to get your Senior, Sports, or family pictures taken. We have limited spots available. Please make sure to complete payment and appointment ahead of time.
JUNIORS- Last chance to sign up!!! The practice SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test will be offered at CHS on Wednesday, October 12 from 7:50 am-11:30 am. Sign-up takes place in the Guidance Office. Pay the $18.00 test fee and pick up a study guide by Friday, September 30. This is a firm deadline. We are limited to 30 students, please sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your spot.
The P.E.O Star Scholarship packets for Senior girls are due today in the guidance office.
Today’s quote is by Ellen DeGeneres
“Never follow anyone else’s path. Unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path. Then by all means follow that path.”