
Congratulations to the following students who have been accepted into this year's ILMEA District 6 Music Festival. On Saturday, November 22, these students will get to perform with hundreds of other talented musicians in Southern Illinois. We are so proud of you!


Reminder! Tomorrow (October 10) is an early dismissal at 2:00 PM. Fall Break is October 13 - 17.

October 8 & October 10: Early dismissal at 2:00 PM
October 13 - 17: Fall Break
The full academic calendar is available on the CUSD 99 app or at https://www.cpher99.org/o/ces.
October 13 - 17: Fall Break
The full academic calendar is available on the CUSD 99 app or at https://www.cpher99.org/o/ces.

The Christopher Athletic Department would like to thank each of our coaches for the passion and dedication you give to our athletic programs.
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life" - John Wooden
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life" - John Wooden


Dismissal Reminders:
Tomorrow (10/2) is a 2:00 PM dismissal.
Friday (10/3) is a 12:30 PM dismissal with a parade note turned in.
*Parade notes are due back tomorrow and a note must be turned in to leave at 12:30 PM. No sign outs will happen in the office.
Tomorrow (10/2) is a 2:00 PM dismissal.
Friday (10/3) is a 12:30 PM dismissal with a parade note turned in.
*Parade notes are due back tomorrow and a note must be turned in to leave at 12:30 PM. No sign outs will happen in the office.


Thursday, October 2: Early dismissal at 2 PM.
Friday, October 3: Early dismissal at 12:30 PM. *With a parade dismissal note turned in.
The full academic calendar is available on the CUSD 99 app or on our website (https://www.cpher99.org/o/ces).
Friday, October 3: Early dismissal at 12:30 PM. *With a parade dismissal note turned in.
The full academic calendar is available on the CUSD 99 app or on our website (https://www.cpher99.org/o/ces).

CES Basketball Open Gym and Tryouts are this week!


Keep up with CHS and CES Athletics at our new X Account.


Important compliance information from our District Nurse!
The Illinois State Board of Education requires the following:
Current School Physical/Immunizations
Early Childhood, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, 12th grade and any out of state transfers into the district.
Eye Exam
Kindergarten
Students must be compliant by October 15, 2025, to remain eligible to attend school. If your child is non-compliant, they will receive a letter and phone call from the school nurse. If you have questions, please contact our district nurse.

The Lady Bearcats are back in action today as they will travel to Zeigler-Royalton for the Class M Regional Championship Game. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 PM.
#ItsAGreatDayToBeABearcat
#ItsAGreatDayToBeABearcat


Homecoming Week is next week! Parade dismissal notes will go home soon.



Good Luck to the Bearcat Softball Team as they will take on Pinckneyville in the Class M Regional Semi-Final. Today's game will start at 4:30 PM. The game will be played at the Oasis Sports Complex in Marion behind the Mall and Wal-Mart. The girls will be playing on Field A4(Red/Blue Turf).
Outside food and drinks are not allowed. There will be a concession stand available.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed. There will be a concession stand available.



Good Luck to the Bearcat Baseball Team as they will take on Zeigler-Royalton in the Class M Regional Semi-Final. Today's game will start at 4:00 PM. The game will be played at the Oasis Sports Complex in Marion behind the Mall and Wal-Mart. The boys will be playing on Field B1 (Orange/Black Turf).
Outside food and drinks are not allowed. There will be a concession stand available.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed. There will be a concession stand available.



Due to the weather expected this evening, the Softball and Baseball Regional Games have been PPD. Both games have been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday September 24 and will be played at the Oasis Sports Complex in Marion.
Baseball will play Zeigler-Royalton at 4:00 PM and Softball will play Pinckneyville at 4:30 PM.
Information on which field each team will play on will be sent when we receive it.
Baseball will play Zeigler-Royalton at 4:00 PM and Softball will play Pinckneyville at 4:30 PM.
Information on which field each team will play on will be sent when we receive it.


Good Luck to the Bearcat Softball Team as they will open up SIJHSAA Regional play hosting the Pinckneyville Panthers. Game time is 4:30 PM.


Good Luck to the Bearcat Baseball Team as they will travel to Zeigler-Royalton for an SIJHSAA Regional Semi-Final game vs the Tornadoes. Game time is 4:00 PM.


Wednesday, September 24, is an early dismissal at 2:00 PM.
The full academic calendar is available on the CUSD 99 app or at https://www.cpher99.org/o/ces.
The full academic calendar is available on the CUSD 99 app or at https://www.cpher99.org/o/ces.

Stop by the 148/14 4 Way and help support our Special Education Programs this morning.
Thank you yo our Teachers and K of C Members.




The pairings for the upcoming SIJHSAA Class M Region 1 Baseball Regional have been released. The Bearcats are the #4 seed and will travel to Zeigler-Royalton on Tuesday September 23, 2025, at 4:30 PM.
Good Luck Bearcats!!


Join us on Thursday for the CES Open House & Book Fair!
