The deadline is approaching for the 4th grade Silkworm store! Place your order by 3/31 at https://shopsilkworm.com/christopherelem/.

Girls Track Tryouts will be held next week at CHS. A current physical must be on file to try out.

Important dates to remember for next week!

Good Luck to the Lady Bearcats Volleyball Team as they will take on the Pinckneyville Jr. Panthers at the SIJHSAA Class M Pinckneyville Regional Championship Game at 6:00 PM tonight.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

The Junior High Volleyball Team will travel to Goreville tonight for a rescheduled game with the Blackcats. The C Game will begin at 5:30 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade Games to follow.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

CES Boys Track will practice tomorrow (3/17) until 5:00 PM at CHS. Please refer to the Track BAND App for all future updates.
3/16/26: Boys' track practice has been cancelled.
Next week, CES will begin required state testing for students in 3rd–8th grades. It is very important that your student(s) are in attendance and arrive at school on time each day. Please help your student(s) get a good night’s rest and eat breakfast so they are ready to do their best! Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!

Kindergarten Round-Up will be held on April 23 for students enrolling in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Please call Adrea at 618-724-2361 ext. 1103 or email her at apetro@cpher99.org to schedule an appointment.

The 3rd & 4th grade basketball/cheer tournament is coming up! If your child is interested, please return the form and registration fee by tomorrow morning.

Boys track tryouts are tomorrow. Please meet in the CHS gym upon arrival.

The Junior High Volleyball Game at Goreville on Thursday, March 12, 2026, has been postponed.
There is no makeup date at this time.
There is no makeup date at this time.

Wednesday, March 11, is a 2:00 PM dismissal and Spring Picture Day. The full academic calendar can be found on our website and app.
The JH volleyball team is back in action tonight as they head to McLeansboro to take on the Hamilton Co. Lady Foxes. The 7th Grade will play at 6:00 PM with the 8th Grade to Follow. There will not be a C Game tonight.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

Congratulations to Jayce Holdren and Emma Vinyard for being selected to attend the Principal's Recognition Breakfast at Rend Lake College this morning. Jayce and Emma were chosen by their teachers and Mrs. Dawe to go enjoy breakfast with Mrs. Dawe, their parents, and students from several other area schools. They were recognized for their academic success, school involvement, and overall character. Great job girls, thank you for representing CES so well.

The Drama Cats Silkworm shop has reopened until 3/12! Please note that this order will be delivered the week of 3/25.
https://shopsilkworm.com/cesdrama
https://shopsilkworm.com/cesdrama
Boys track tryouts are next week! Tryouts for the girls track team will be determined at the conclusion of volleyball season.

The Jr. High Volleyball Team is back in action tonight as they will travel to Sesser-Valier. The C Game will begin at 5:30 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade Games to follow.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

CES Spring Picture day is coming up on March 11!

The Junior High Volleyball Team is in action tonight as they will travel to Washington Middle School in Johnston City to take on the Indians in a Coal Belt Conference matchup. The C Game will begin at 5:15 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade Games to follow.

