Meet Mr. Rex Rhine
Rex came out of retirement to worked in our kitchen for the past 3.5 years. He will begin another round of retirement tomorrow. He has been a spotlight of positivity and joy in our building and will truly be missed.
Stay connected!
Be sure to enable push notifications in the Carterville app so you can receive important school information, reminders, and updates quickly-right on your phone's home screen!
To update your notification preferences:
1. Open the Carterville App
2. Tap "More" and then the Settings icon in the top right
3. Select "Notification Preferences"
4. Click "Edit Subscriptions" to select the school/group you want to receive push notifications from
Don't miss an update-turn those notifications on.
Be sure to enable push notifications in the Carterville app so you can receive important school information, reminders, and updates quickly-right on your phone's home screen!
To update your notification preferences:
1. Open the Carterville App
2. Tap "More" and then the Settings icon in the top right
3. Select "Notification Preferences"
4. Click "Edit Subscriptions" to select the school/group you want to receive push notifications from
Don't miss an update-turn those notifications on.
CIS Parents -
Term 1 Progress Reports are coming home today in your child's Friday Folder. They are also posted in Skyward under the Portfolio Tab. Look for "T1 Progress Report" and contact your child's teacher with any questions.
The Lions take on the Herrin Tigers tonight at HOME. Kickoff is at 7:00. GO Lions!!!
Term 1 Progress Reports are coming home today in your child's Friday Folder. They are also posted in Skyward under the Portfolio Tab. Look for "T1 Progress Report" and contact your child's teacher with any questions.
The Lions take on the Herrin Tigers tonight at HOME. Kickoff is at 7:00. GO Lions!!!
We are looking to add new substitute nurses to our call list!
If you are a licensed nurse and would like the opportunity to support our students and schools on an as-needed basis, we would love to hear from you.
Interested applicants can complete our support staff application online at: www.cartervillelions.org.
If you are a licensed nurse and would like the opportunity to support our students and schools on an as-needed basis, we would love to hear from you.
Interested applicants can complete our support staff application online at: www.cartervillelions.org.
2026 Pride of the Lions Spin Clinic
Homecoming Spirit Week Preview -
Parents attached is the Spirit Week flyer for next week as we work towards homecoming. The CHS Parade will be Thursday at 1:00.
Parents attached is the Spirit Week flyer for next week as we work towards homecoming. The CHS Parade will be Thursday at 1:00.
CIS Parents -
WIN Time started today and I have attached a letter that describes it. This is one of the best tools that Team CIS has to offer your child when it comes to meeting their individualized academic needs. Please ask your child about their WIN Time session topic when you see them tonight. GO Team!
WIN Time started today and I have attached a letter that describes it. This is one of the best tools that Team CIS has to offer your child when it comes to meeting their individualized academic needs. Please ask your child about their WIN Time session topic when you see them tonight. GO Team!
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!
CIS Parents -
Please see the attached flyer for our first PTO meeting of the year at Tri-C on Thursday, September 10 at 6:00.
Also save the date -- Friday, September 18 at 5:30 will be the annual PTO Tailgate with free food and fun!
Please see the attached flyer for our first PTO meeting of the year at Tri-C on Thursday, September 10 at 6:00.
Also save the date -- Friday, September 18 at 5:30 will be the annual PTO Tailgate with free food and fun!
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.
Team CIS wrapped up Safety Week with our bus evacuation drill today. We covered Lockdown/Intruder, Tornado/Severe Weather, Fire, Evacuation, and Bus safety this week. We are committed to reflecting and improving processes for the safety of our students and staff. Enjoy the weekend!
CIS Parents -
This is a reminder that Picture Day is tomorrow Wednesday, August 26th. All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook. You will receive a proof and can decide if you want to purchase. GO Team!
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.
