ATTENTION BEARCAT FOOTBALL PLAYERS (INCOMING FRESHMEN-INCOMING SENIORS), COACH RUDE WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH ALL PLAYERS ON WEDNESDAY MAY 27, 2026, @ 6:00 PM AT THE CHRISTOPHER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD.
PLEASE WEAR SHORTS AND FOOTBALL CLEATS/TENNIS SHOES.
THIS MEETING WILL LAST AN HOUR TO AN HOUR AND A HALF.
PLEASE WEAR SHORTS AND FOOTBALL CLEATS/TENNIS SHOES.
THIS MEETING WILL LAST AN HOUR TO AN HOUR AND A HALF.
CUSD99 is hiring an LBS1 Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year!
Please send resume, letter of interest, transcripts, and references to:
Mrs. Jodie Dawe,
Christopher Elementary School Principal
501 South Snider St.
Christopher, IL 62822
Please send resume, letter of interest, transcripts, and references to:
Mrs. Jodie Dawe,
Christopher Elementary School Principal
501 South Snider St.
Christopher, IL 62822
🏐 CHS Volleyball Skills Camp 🏐 Get ready to bump, set, and spike your way into summer fun! Join us at Christopher High School Volleyball Skills Camp for two days packed with excitement, skill-building, and games! Dates: June 5–6, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 👟 Who: Students entering 3rd–8th grade (2026–2027 school year) 📍 Location: CES Richard E Towers Gym 💲 Cost: $30 Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your game, this camp is the perfect place to learn new skills, make friends, and have a blast! Campers will enjoy skills training, drills, games, and fun awards! 🎉 Bonus: Register by May 22nd to guarantee your camp t-shirt! The registration form is below—just scan the QR code to sign up! Checks can be made payable to CUSD #99 and mailed to: CHS Volleyball c/o Tiffanie Hobbs #1 Bearcat Drive Christopher, IL 62822 👉 Don’t miss out—grab your spot and let’s play!
Position vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year.
CUSD #99 is proud to celebrate Mrs. Jones on being awarded Teacher of the Year at the CABA banquet. This recognition reflects the care, passion, and dedication she brings to her students each day. Her impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are truly grateful to have her as part of our school community. Congratulations, Mrs. Jones—you make a difference in ways that matter most.
🐾 Come be a Bearcat! 🐾
We’re looking for a caring, friendly substitute nurse to support our students for a temporary 4-week position from April 27 through May 18.
✔️ LPN license required
✔️ Supportive, welcoming environment
✔️ Make a difference with our students
We’d love to have you join our team—please reach out if you’re interested or would like more details! Please call 618-724-6372 and ask for Francie.🧡💙
We’re looking for a caring, friendly substitute nurse to support our students for a temporary 4-week position from April 27 through May 18.
✔️ LPN license required
✔️ Supportive, welcoming environment
✔️ Make a difference with our students
We’d love to have you join our team—please reach out if you’re interested or would like more details! Please call 618-724-6372 and ask for Francie.🧡💙
🎉The Christopher Bearcats Online Team Store is still open and will be for awhile. It's a great way to buy some Bearcats gear! 🎉
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CBSSF261
Bearcats fans, it’s time to gear up and show your pride! The brand-new Christopher Bearcats Online Team Store is officially open and stocked with fresh styles for students, families, alumni, and supporters.
💙 Shop the latest Bearcats apparel
🏀 Find spirit wear for game days
🧢 Grab jackets, hoodies, tees, and more
🎁 Perfect gifts for your favorite Bearcat
Whether you're cheering from the stands or representing around town, now’s your chance to rock the newest Bearcats gear in style!
🛍️ Don’t wait — the store is open for a limited time!
Show your spirit. Support your team. Go Bearcats! 🔥
National School Social Work Week, a time to recognize the important role school social workers play in supporting our students, families, and staff. School social workers help create a safe and supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and overcome challenges. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank our dedicated school social workers, Leanna Bennett and Shelby Rodgers. Through their compassion, guidance, and commitment, they help students navigate difficulties, build confidence, and find the support they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Their work often happens quietly behind the scenes, but the impact they make in the lives of our students and families is truly meaningful. We are grateful for their dedication and proud to recognize them during National School Social Week. Thank you, Leanna and Shelby, for the care, support, and encouragement you provide to our school community every day. We are so lucky to have you both!🧡💙
Bearcats, just a reminder to set your clocks forward 1 hour tonight before you go to bed for Daylight Savings Time.
The CUSD #99 Board of Education has scheduled the Christopher Elementary School 8th Graduation for Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Richard E. Towers Gymnasium.
The CUSD #99 Board of Education has scheduled the Christopher High School Graduation for Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the CHS Football Field (Weather Permitting).
CUSD99 will return to school tomorrow, Friday, January 30th. While the winter weather kept us home, our custodians have been working to clear parking lots, treat walkways, and ensure our buildings are warm and ready for students.
Please take into consideration our parking lots are on the mend, but not perfect. Take your time getting your student to and from school, we will be flexible with your arrival times!
Reminders for Tomorrow:
-Dress Warmly: Please ensure students are bundled up for bus stops and outdoor transitions.
-Patience: Bus routes may run slightly slower than usual as drivers navigate remaining slush or narrowed streets. We will attempt to run our routes as normal, but some streets still look to be impassable in a bus.
-Check for Updates: For any specific extracurricular updates or schedule adjustments. As of now, all extra-curricular activities are on as scheduled.
Thank you for your patience and support this week, we can’t wait to see everyone back in class!
No School/E-Learning Day Thursday (1/29)
No School/E-Learning Day Wednesday (1/28)
No School/E-Learning Day Tuesday (1/27)
No School - E-Learning Day Monday (1/26)
We are hiring! Come be a Bearcat!🧡💙
https://sites.google.com/cpher99.org/cusd-job-postings/home/special-education-student-support-coordinator
https://sites.google.com/cpher99.org/cusd-job-postings/home/school-nurse
CUSD 99 would like to wish Shelley a happy and well-deserved retirement! Thank you for your 27+ years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to our district. Your impact has meant so much to so many, and you will truly be missed. We wish you many years filled with happiness, relaxation, and fun in this next chapter of life!🧡💙
🏀 BASKETBALL & GIVING! 🥫
Come out to the boys' game on Friday, December 19th, and support the Community Service Club's food drive!
We're asking everyone to bring a non-perishable food item for the local pantry.
BONUS: We're making it a contest! Help fill up the CHS cart or the Sesser-Valier (SV) cart to see which one collects the most!🧡💙
There will be a Public Hearing regarding the proposed implementation of E-Learning Days as an alternative to traditional snow days or emergency closures within our district.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) regulations allow districts to utilize E-Learning Days to ensure instructional time is not lost due to unforeseen school closures (such as severe weather, power outages, etc.). This hearing is your opportunity to learn about the proposed plan, understand how it will affect student learning and school operations, and provide your feedback.
The Christopher Unit School District Board of Education will be voting to pass the E-Learning Days Plan at the regular scheduled board meeting following the hearing, at 5:30 P.M. in the CHS Library on December 18th.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) regulations allow districts to utilize E-Learning Days to ensure instructional time is not lost due to unforeseen school closures (such as severe weather, power outages, etc.). This hearing is your opportunity to learn about the proposed plan, understand how it will affect student learning and school operations, and provide your feedback.
The Christopher Unit School District Board of Education will be voting to pass the E-Learning Days Plan at the regular scheduled board meeting following the hearing, at 5:30 P.M. in the CHS Library on December 18th.