Team CIS will be having Picture Day on Wednesday, August 26. Details can be found in the attached flyer.
Happy Wednesday, Parents!
I am writing to share a few ways Team CIS is implementing the safety and culture efforts recently shared by our Unit Office. If you missed the district communication, you can find it here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13djZUycxuZbw8Ty8OHb7Ma8Rl3t5_IkC/view?usp=sharing
Here are a few updates from CIS:
+ Officer Tim Henson is at CIS each day serving as our School Resource Officer.
+ All CIS staff reviewed our safety protocols on Day 1 of the school year.
+ Our staff will meet Monday for an additional safety review and planning session.
+ Next week, we will begin practicing our required emergency drills, including fire, evacuation, severe weather, and lockdown/intruder response.
+ Our goal is meaningful communication and trust. If you ever have a question or concern, please reach out to your child’s teacher or to me.
I also recorded a quick video with Officer Tim so you can meet him, hear more about his role at CIS, and learn a little more about how we work together to keep our students safe.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/eEHsbK9bIvk
Thank you for trusting Team CIS with your children each day. We take that responsibility seriously and appreciate your partnership! - Dr. Webb
I am writing to share a few ways Team CIS is implementing the safety and culture efforts recently shared by our Unit Office. If you missed the district communication, you can find it here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13djZUycxuZbw8Ty8OHb7Ma8Rl3t5_IkC/view?usp=sharing
Here are a few updates from CIS:
+ Officer Tim Henson is at CIS each day serving as our School Resource Officer.
+ All CIS staff reviewed our safety protocols on Day 1 of the school year.
+ Our staff will meet Monday for an additional safety review and planning session.
+ Next week, we will begin practicing our required emergency drills, including fire, evacuation, severe weather, and lockdown/intruder response.
+ Our goal is meaningful communication and trust. If you ever have a question or concern, please reach out to your child’s teacher or to me.
I also recorded a quick video with Officer Tim so you can meet him, hear more about his role at CIS, and learn a little more about how we work together to keep our students safe.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/eEHsbK9bIvk
Thank you for trusting Team CIS with your children each day. We take that responsibility seriously and appreciate your partnership! - Dr. Webb
Parents -
What happens during our bi-weekly early release time, and how does it benefit your child?
Attached is a quick 2-minute video explaining how our teachers use Professional Learning Communities (PLC) time to collaborate, study student learning, and make decisions that help every student grow.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/jJx5wz3ABa0
What happens during our bi-weekly early release time, and how does it benefit your child?
Attached is a quick 2-minute video explaining how our teachers use Professional Learning Communities (PLC) time to collaborate, study student learning, and make decisions that help every student grow.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/jJx5wz3ABa0
Carterville CUSD No. 5 Reminder: Wednesday, August 19, is a 1-hr early dismissal for all buildings. Buses and Latchkey will run immediately following dismissal.
Reminder for Families!
Our first PLC 1-Hour Early Dismissal Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 19.
We Are Hiring!
We still have several staff positions available for the 2026-2027 school year, and we'd love to have you join our team!
You can apply online at wwww.cartervillelions.org or pick up a paper application at the Unit Office.
We still have several staff positions available for the 2026-2027 school year, and we'd love to have you join our team!
You can apply online at wwww.cartervillelions.org or pick up a paper application at the Unit Office.
Don't miss important school updates!
Make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward under your student's Student Profile.
To receive text notifications, text START to 98900.
Make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward under your student's Student Profile.
To receive text notifications, text START to 98900.
Parents - Thanks for your support as we've successfully kicked off another school year. Today we gave students a tour of the building and reviewed the ways we plan to positively reinforce student behaviors.
Officer Tim, our SRO, helped students with their locker combinations and even jumped in the GaGa Pit.
We also discussed our Term 1 goal and had a Race of Respect towards the Fall Festival. Be sure to ask your children about it.
Parents - It was great to meet many of you this evening at our Open House. CIS will open tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. Attached are the directions for student drop-off and pick-up. School will be dismissed for the day at 11:25. Please check out the 2026-27 School Year link on our website for more resources. https://www.cartervillelions.org/o/cis
CIS Open House is tonight from 5:30-6:30. We encourage all students to bring their school supplies, tour the school, and meet their teachers. We will have tables set up outside the office for troubleshooting the Carterville app and Rooms, Social Workers with resources, and PTO / Spirit Wear order forms. Down by the gym we will be offering a book giveaway and our Title teachers will have a table set up to answer any questions. Our school nurse will also be available near the kitchen. We look forward to seeing everyone. GO Team CIS!
Parents - If you have not downloaded the Carterville App, please look at the attached flyer and scan the QR code to get it. This is the primary communication tool between school and home and it includes the ability for direct communication with your child's teacher.
A quick start guide is also attached to answer some of your questions. We will have a table set up outside the office during Open House on Wed. 8/5 from 5:30-6:30 to troubleshoot any issues you are having.
There is also a banner on the top of all district webpages containing Rooms Resources for parents. The link can also be found here. https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
We are looking forward to a great school year! - Dr. Webb
A quick start guide is also attached to answer some of your questions. We will have a table set up outside the office during Open House on Wed. 8/5 from 5:30-6:30 to troubleshoot any issues you are having.
There is also a banner on the top of all district webpages containing Rooms Resources for parents. The link can also be found here. https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
We are looking forward to a great school year! - Dr. Webb
Please help Team CIS welcome Mr. Jake Towers as our new assistant principal. In this video he shares details about himself and his excitement for the upcoming school year.
https://youtu.be/NdlRwldKNFA
https://youtu.be/NdlRwldKNFA
Team CIS is looking for two additional staff members to begin the school year. Please see this video for details regarding our two open positions.
https://youtu.be/x5bXZROMq40
The two job descriptions for these positions are also attached. Please contact me with any questions. - Dr. Webb (twebb@cartervilleschools.org)
Application can be found here: https://www.cartervillelions.org/forms/by_unique_id/df34aa91-0e32-43f7-b9cb-e369c2908163
https://youtu.be/x5bXZROMq40
The two job descriptions for these positions are also attached. Please contact me with any questions. - Dr. Webb (twebb@cartervilleschools.org)
Application can be found here: https://www.cartervillelions.org/forms/by_unique_id/df34aa91-0e32-43f7-b9cb-e369c2908163
Parents - Please see the attached event flyer for a PTO event held on Tuesday, 8/4 at 5:30.
Parents -
On-line registration for current CUSD students opens on Monday, July 27. Directions are attached along with the parent drop-off and pick-up maps. Please take a look at these documents and contact the office with any question. We are here to support you. -Dr. Webb
On-line registration for current CUSD students opens on Monday, July 27. Directions are attached along with the parent drop-off and pick-up maps. Please take a look at these documents and contact the office with any question. We are here to support you. -Dr. Webb
These are the "Super Custodians" that strip, wax, scrub, paint, and complete maintenance requests all summer long to ready our schools for students and staff. These gentleman teamed up this year and worked between buildings. Things are looking great and we are nearly ready for our students to return. As a small token, we took them out for breakfast this morning. GO Lions!
Parents -
Here is a link to a welcome video that includes details and events scheduled prior to the start of the school year. Feel free to call or stop by our office from 8:00-3:00 if we can be of assistance. https://youtu.be/555wkelmA5I
-Dr. Webb
Team CIS all-star Daphne, was a Special Olympics Sate Qualifier and placed 2nd in her division this past weekend in Normal. She competed in the 100M walk. We are so proud of her!
Reminder: One more week to order this year's EduKit school supplies. Supply boxes are delivered directly to your child's classroom for the next school year. Orders are due by June 8th.
Website: https://store.edukitinc.com/?ek-search=true
Website: https://store.edukitinc.com/?ek-search=true
Carterville CUSD No. 5 is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year!
Visit www.cartervillelions.org for more information and application details.
Visit www.cartervillelions.org for more information and application details.
