Carterville Intermediate School

Our 5th graders recently finished their "Web of Life" unit with a mix of hands-on projects and field exploration. Some groups created detailed Biomes and Wetland Webs to show how energy flows through an ecosystem. To top it all off, every class gets to go to the Cache River wetlands for a day of canoeing and dip-netting!

These 30 students were randomly selected out of all students with zero office referrals in Term 4. Students received a certificate, gift bag, and an invitation to join me in a fun game to start the day. We are proud of their behavior and accomplishments. GO Lions!

Please encourage your child to retrieve their items from our Lost and Found. All items will be donated over summer break.

We have had such an amazing week celebrating our incredible teachers and our wonderful Nurse Toni! From daily themes to special activities, our students loved being part of the celebration.

THANK YOU to our generous community partners for providing all the goodies that made this week so special. We are so fortunate to have such supportive parents, students, and community members!

Educator Rising students from DuQuoin HS came to visit Team CIS today. They took a building tour, observed in a classroom, and plan to become future teachers. It was exciting to have them.

Our 6th grade Lion Leaders celebrated their hard work and leadership with a trip to SnowPower and Pizza Pasta Express this morning.

CIS Lab Choir joined the CJHS Concert Choir and the CHS Varsity Singers last night for their spring performance titled Brighter Days. It was impressive!

Join us in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day and School Principal’s Day! Today, CIS honored Dr. Webb with a student-led acrostic poem, celebrating his leadership and commitment to our school.

Students also extended their gratitude to the cafeteria team by showering them with kind words, letters, and pictures. We are thankful for their hard work and everything they do for Carterville Intermediate!

Mrs. Cannon's sixth grade classes welcomed Tim Maltin, one of the world's leading experts on the Titanic, into her classroom this week via Zoom. He came to us live from London, England. Mr. Maltin developed a theory about the sinking which suggests that the weather conditions and thermal inversions are responsible for the maritime disaster. Students read about his theory in our Amplify unit about the Titanic and spent the majority of the time asking in-depth questions. It was an amazing experience that we hope to expand in the future.

Carterville CUSD No. 5 Announcement: All buildings will have a 1-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, May 20 (CEA) and Thursday, May 21 (last day of school).

Great news — our school's EduKit store is open and accepting orders!

As the school year winds down and schedules fill up, the last thing parents want to think about is back-to-school shopping. That's where EduKit comes in:
* One simple order gets your child everything they need for next year
* Supplies are curated specifically for your school
* No hunting through store shelves — they handle it all

Place your order here by JUNE 8TH:
https://store.edukitinc.com

Dear Parents and Guardians: Starting Monday, April 27, Cardinal Road will be closed at Grand Ave and Cambria Road. You will not be able to travel west from Grand Ave onto Cardinal Rd. The afternoon routes for Bus 6 and Bus 9 will be delayed about 20 minutes. Please plan accordingly and allow for extra time for travel and student drop off/pick up.

🏐 Carterville Lil Lions Volleyball Camp 🦁

Camp is open to any student entering 3rd - 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Come join us as we build skills, confidence, and a love for the game!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/i9auAoCswkNay53H8

📅 Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3
Camp times:
3rd-4th Grade: 9:00-10:30 am
5th-6th Grade: 10:45-12:15 pm
7th-8th Grade: 1:00-2:30 pm

Cost: $40 (includes a camp t-shirt + lots of volleyball fun!)

Please register by Friday, May 22 to guarantee your t-shirt. Registrations after that date are still welcome, but shirts are not guaranteed.

Payment Options:
• Checks payable to CHS Volleyball (drop off at HS office)
• Bring cash or check on the first day of camp

📬 Mail checks to:
CHS Volleyball
1415 W. Grand Ave.
Carterville, IL 62918

We are so proud of our CIS students who are competing in the Special Olympics Illinois Region K Spring Games at Herrin High School today!

Our athletes are showing off their skills in the 50M Run, Tennis Ball Throw, 100M Walk, Softball Throw, and the 30M Motorized Wheelchair Slalom.

We had a blast celebrating their hard work in the gym this morning and sending them off in style—Go Lions!

Tonight was the Illinois Principals Association Shawnee Region's 36th Annual Student Recognition Dinner at SIUC. Mrs. Tyner and I were excited to honor Avery and Gabby. These girls truly represent the best of Team CIS.

CIS fourth graders win Brain Games 2026 Regional Championship. Way to go!

Team CIS celebrated National Assistant Principal Day and our very own Mrs. Tyner. We had a surprise guest speaker this morning that shared the impact she has on our school and community. It was a powerful message and we are grateful for her leadership.

It’s time to order your EduKits for the 2026–2027 school year! These convenient school supply kits will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom and will be ready in time for Open House.

The deadline to place your order is June 8, 2026.

Please use the link below or scan the attached QR code to order:
https://store.edukitinc.com/?ek-search=true&ek-state=IL&ek-school=107322

Parents - This is a friendly reminder that our state assessments for reading and math start tomorrow. I told students this morning not to worry, their teachers have them ready and we will simply show up and give our best. CIS testing schedule is attached. -Dr. Webb

Save the date for our 6th-grade Choir Concert!