This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!

Our Building Trades students arrived before 7 AM today to pour concrete for the new baseball and softball press boxes—a project they’ll be constructing themselves. Thanks to Mr. Schlabach’s two-hour block class, these students are getting real, hands-on experience in the skilled trades!




Join us for Football Friday tomorrow by wearing your orange and blue! We will be randomly selecting students to come down to the office—if you're sporting your Carterville colors, you’ll win a prize!
Plus, the advisory class with the most fans in attendance at tomorrow night's game will win ice cream treats on Tuesday! Be sure to find Mrs. Tyner before halftime for your attendance to count. (Note: This applies to student fans in the stands, not game participants.)
Plus, the advisory class with the most fans in attendance at tomorrow night's game will win ice cream treats on Tuesday! Be sure to find Mrs. Tyner before halftime for your attendance to count. (Note: This applies to student fans in the stands, not game participants.)

Carterville CUSD No. 5 families, there will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We'll see our students back at school on Tuesday, September 8. Enjoy the long weekend, Lions!

To support learning and minimize classroom distractions, all student cell phones should remain "Put away and powered off" during the school day. Whether students choose to leave their phones in their locker or check them into a classroom pouch, our goal is to ensure a clear and consistent routine.
See the image below for a breakdown of our most frequently asked questions.
See the image below for a breakdown of our most frequently asked questions.

Our High School Publications class had a delicious time preparing for the 2026–2027 yearbook! Students used treats and candy to design page layouts—a hands-on way to practice placing photos, content, and acknowledgments before creating the real deal.


Welcome to September! Please find attached this month’s CHS Newsletter, featuring upcoming key dates, general updates, and important resources on bullying awareness and reporting options available on our website.

Today during lunch, CHS students without any cell phone referrals got to enjoy a special "Caffeine Bar" treat. Our PBIS team is proud to recognize and celebrate students who consistently follow expectations and build great habits.
Starting the week off on the right foot! Our PE students took the lead today by guiding their peers through a student-led 'Mindful Monday' activity. Great job to our student leaders for building healthy habits and promoting wellness.


Carterville CUSD No. 5 Reminder: Wednesday, September 2, is a 1-hr early dismissal for all buildings. Buses and Latchkey will run immediately following dismissal.

This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!

Advanced Western Civilization students just wrapped up their unit on Classical Greece with a Readers Theater performance of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. Greek props and ambient music brought the drama to life right in the classroom!

CHS Seniors:
To help you stay on track and plan for the semester, we've compiled a list of key dates, deadlines, and events specifically for the Class of 2027.
Please review the attached documents for full details on upcoming first-semester dates of importance.

Show your school spirit! Wear your orange and blue to school tomorrow as the Lions head to Nashville to take on the Hornets at 7:00 PM. Let's go, Lions!

Homecoming is fast approaching! Our theme this year is Y2K: Welcome to the Millennium.
Please review the attached files for important details and schedules regarding the homecoming kickoff, Spirit Week dress-up days, and dance information.
Please review the attached files for important details and schedules regarding the homecoming kickoff, Spirit Week dress-up days, and dance information.
Level up your fitness goals with TeamBuildr!
The CHS PE Department is giving all students free access to TeamBuildr! It's like having a personal trainer in your pocket—complete with video demonstrations for exercises, customizable workout plans for home or the gym, and tools to track your lifts and personal records over time.
Whether you're an athlete prepping for the season or just looking to stay active, TeamBuildr helps you log your workouts and stay on track.
Ready to start? See Mr. Samuel or email dsamuel@cartervilleschools.org to activate your account!
The CHS PE Department is giving all students free access to TeamBuildr! It's like having a personal trainer in your pocket—complete with video demonstrations for exercises, customizable workout plans for home or the gym, and tools to track your lifts and personal records over time.
Whether you're an athlete prepping for the season or just looking to stay active, TeamBuildr helps you log your workouts and stay on track.
Ready to start? See Mr. Samuel or email dsamuel@cartervilleschools.org to activate your account!

This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!

Art in action! Mr. Breeden’s Art I students have been mastering shading, contouring, and line work—and now they’re putting those skills to the test with these awesome still-life drawings!

EDC 200 is a dual-credit college course that is offered to CHS juniors and seniors who are looking to pursue careers in education. They kicked off the year by putting their creativity and skills to work, designing and creating bulletin boards throughout the school.
Show your school spirit tomorrow! Wear your orange and blue as CHS gets ready for the first football game of the season. Check out the flyer for details. Go Lions!

