Team CIS Community -
Our Super Secretary, Mrs. Amy Diggs, has supported our staff, teachers, students, and parents for nearly two decades. It is time for her transition into the next phase of life in retirement. Her time has left lasting impressions on many of us and I know we all wish her the absolute best as she will be missed.
Our Super Secretary, Mrs. Amy Diggs, has supported our staff, teachers, students, and parents for nearly two decades. It is time for her transition into the next phase of life in retirement. Her time has left lasting impressions on many of us and I know we all wish her the absolute best as she will be missed.
Mark your calendars! Picture retake day at CIS will be on Wednesday, October 28th.
Whether your child missed our original picture day or needs a photo retake, please review the attached flyer for details on ordering your photo packages online.
Whether your child missed our original picture day or needs a photo retake, please review the attached flyer for details on ordering your photo packages online.
Carterville CUSD No. 5 will be on Fall Break October 12-16. We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a relaxing week filled with a little fun, plenty of fall weather, and maybe a pumpkin or two!
We'll see everyone back at school on Monday, October 19. Enjoy the break, Lions!
We'll see everyone back at school on Monday, October 19. Enjoy the break, Lions!
Team CIS is proud to share that our students hit their Quarter 1 PBIS goal!
To reward their incredible hard work, we're throwing a Fall Festival tomorrow! Our students will enjoy seasonal crafts, festive activities, and a concession stand stocked with snacks and drinks. Be sure to check out the price list below for concession details!
Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to celebrate our students tomorrow!
To reward their incredible hard work, we're throwing a Fall Festival tomorrow! Our students will enjoy seasonal crafts, festive activities, and a concession stand stocked with snacks and drinks. Be sure to check out the price list below for concession details!
Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to celebrate our students tomorrow!
Team CIS recognized these all-star students for having zero office referrals in term 1. They received a certificate, gift bag, and extra gym time with Mr. Towers and I. GO Lions!
Team CIS sent 5th and 6th grade teams to the Brain Games today. Both teams performed well and our 5th grade team came home with a 2nd place finish.
Team CIS sent a group of 4th graders to Brain Games at JALC today. This year's theme is Born on the Bayou and students had to put their creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to the test as they worked through challenging academic competitions.
Dasha, Jad, Reid, and Piper earned 2nd place and a chance to compete in the Area VI regional competition in the spring.
Special thanks to Mrs. Bittle for being their sponsor.
Our 5th and 6th grade teams compete tomorrow.
CIS Parents - This is a picture of our current lost and found. If you recognize an item be sure to have your child pick it up. All remaining items will be donated next week.
Looking ahead , Lions!
Here are a couple of important October dates to mark on your calendar.
October 12-16: Fall Break- No School
October 21: 1-hr Early Dismissal
Here are a couple of important October dates to mark on your calendar.
October 12-16: Fall Break- No School
October 21: 1-hr Early Dismissal
Team CIS is so appreciative of our PTO, Banterra Bank, and Velvet Moon Coffee for bringing some joy to this rainy Friday morning. It takes a community to raise the next generation and we are truly better together!!!
CHS Flags Clinic is TOMORROW!
Didn't pre-register? No problem! Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00-11:00 am.
Check out the flyer for more details.
Didn't pre-register? No problem! Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00-11:00 am.
Check out the flyer for more details.
Keeping children safe takes all of us.
Earlier this month, every Carterville CUSD #5 employee participated in training focused on sexual abuse awareness, prevention, and recognizing the warning signs of grooming. We followed that training with a presentation open to parents and our broader community.
Since then, several families have asked about the training and the information that was shared. We thought others in our community might benefit from hearing more about it as well.
One of the most important messages was this: children should have positive relationships with caring adults — while also knowing how to recognize inappropriate boundaries, secrecy, isolation, and other warning signs, and knowing that it's always okay to speak up.
Our work will continue as we strengthen age-appropriate education for students and provide families with information and resources to help keep children safe.
For families who want to learn more, Safer, Smarter Families offers resources for parents and caregivers at https://safersmarterfamilies.org/.
Earlier this month, every Carterville CUSD #5 employee participated in training focused on sexual abuse awareness, prevention, and recognizing the warning signs of grooming. We followed that training with a presentation open to parents and our broader community.
Since then, several families have asked about the training and the information that was shared. We thought others in our community might benefit from hearing more about it as well.
One of the most important messages was this: children should have positive relationships with caring adults — while also knowing how to recognize inappropriate boundaries, secrecy, isolation, and other warning signs, and knowing that it's always okay to speak up.
Our work will continue as we strengthen age-appropriate education for students and provide families with information and resources to help keep children safe.
For families who want to learn more, Safer, Smarter Families offers resources for parents and caregivers at https://safersmarterfamilies.org/.
Just a friendly reminder to take a quick look at your student's lunch account balance.
If your student has been eating breakfast and/or lunch at school, now is great time to check their balance and add funds if needed. Keeping accounts up to date helps our food service program continue to run smoothly.
You can check you student's balance or make a payment through your Skyward Family Access account.
If your student has been eating breakfast and/or lunch at school, now is great time to check their balance and add funds if needed. Keeping accounts up to date helps our food service program continue to run smoothly.
You can check you student's balance or make a payment through your Skyward Family Access account.
Carterville CUSD No. 5 Reminder: Wednesday, September 30, is a 1-hr early dismissal for all buildings. Buses and Latchkey will run immediately following dismissal.
Today is PTO Appreciation Day, we are taking a moment to celebrate the real-life superheroes who make our school community thrive. From organizing tailgates, fundraisers; (and managing those giant inflatable slides!) to supporting our amazing teachers, their hard work and dedication create a stronger, happier environment for all our children.
A massive thank you to our PTO members and volunteers for your tireless commitment. We couldn’t do it without you! Please join us in thanking a PTO member this Saturday.
2026-2027 PTO Board (left to right): Christina Massey, Javaria Hammad, Tasmeer Hassan, Crystal Oxendine
A massive thank you to our PTO members and volunteers for your tireless commitment. We couldn’t do it without you! Please join us in thanking a PTO member this Saturday.
2026-2027 PTO Board (left to right): Christina Massey, Javaria Hammad, Tasmeer Hassan, Crystal Oxendine
Carterville CUSD No. 5 Parents and Guardians:
Please know that school email addresses will never be used to advertise or sell personal items. If you receive one of these emails, it is fake. We ask you to please delete the email immediately, do not click any links, and do not reply or contact the email address provided.
Please know that school email addresses will never be used to advertise or sell personal items. If you receive one of these emails, it is fake. We ask you to please delete the email immediately, do not click any links, and do not reply or contact the email address provided.
Celebrate Our CIS Students at the Fall Festival!
Our students have worked so hard this first quarter, and they are on track to hit our PBIS Goal! We’re celebrating with a Fall Festival on Thursday, October 8th, and we need your help to pull it off!
We’re looking for PTO volunteers across three grade-level sessions throughout the day. Whether you can give an hour or stay for multiple sessions, every volunteer makes a difference!
Sign up to volunteer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXgdK68OdGlpvSUD8GzfevlERs7H6lQfkvhGkgXAEgiOvwwg/viewform
Come join the fun and help us make this day unforgettable for our kids!
Interested in becoming a substitute teacher? ROE #21 is hosting a Subs for Subs Training in October!
Learn more about becoming a substitute teacher, get help with licensing, and complete the required training.
Register here: https://www.roe21.org/event/subs-for-subs-training-14/
Learn more about becoming a substitute teacher, get help with licensing, and complete the required training.
Register here: https://www.roe21.org/event/subs-for-subs-training-14/
All CUSD staff including teachers, principals, interventionists, coaches, aides, supervisors, and custodians participated in a three hour training with Michelle Denault last Friday on our inservice day. We are committed to ensuring a safe learning environment for your child. The District is offering a community event tomorrow, Wednesday 9/23 from 6:30-7:30 at CHS. Details can be found in the flyer attached.
CIS Parents -
Here are some moments from the Homecoming Parade today and the flyer to remind you of the PTO tailgate tomorrow at 5:30. Thanks for your support and participation throughout Spirit Week. GO Lions!!!
Here are some moments from the Homecoming Parade today and the flyer to remind you of the PTO tailgate tomorrow at 5:30. Thanks for your support and participation throughout Spirit Week. GO Lions!!!
