Check out the 4th grade Silkworm store! The last day to order is March 31.
https://shopsilkworm.com/christopherelem/
https://shopsilkworm.com/christopherelem/
The CES 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for May 14, 2026!

Wednesday, February 25, is an early dismissal at 2:00 PM. The full academic calendar can be found on our website and CUSD 99 app.
Attention CES parents, we need your feedback! The 5Essentials Survey is a research-based school improvement system that defines, measures, and utilizes the most important organizational conditions, including aspects of a school’s culture and climate, to improve student outcomes. Please take a few minutes to help CES be the best we can be!

The Lady Bearcats Volleyball Team is in action tonight as they will host the Johnston City Lady Indians in a Coal Belt Conference game in Richard E. Towers Gym. The C Game will begin at 5:15 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade to Follow.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

Mrs. Jones, alongside some of her students, was awarded a $1,000 classroom grant from the SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative. The grant will be used to purchase a Hydroponic Growing Tower to support hands-on STEM learning in the 5th and 6th grade science classrooms. Thank you SEIEC for supporting our students' learning!

The JH Volleyball Team will travel to Z-R to take on the Lady Tornadoes in a non-conference game tonight. The C Game will begin at 5:00 PM with the 7th Grade Game at 5:30 PM. The 8th Grade Game will follow.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills)

Congratulations to 7th grader Sophia Saul for placing 3rd in the Quad County Spelling Bee held in Marion last night. Sophia earned a spot in the Regional Spelling Bee, which will be held at Rend Lake College on March 12. We are so proud of Sophia for her hard work and dedication in studying hundreds of words to prepare for each round and we wish her the best of luck at the Regional Bee.

CES would like to congratulate Charley Yosanovich for earning a spot on the Coal Belt Conference All-Conference Team! Way to go, Charley!

The Junior High Volleyball Team is back in action tonight as they will host Waltonville in a non-conference matchup. The C Game will begin at 5:15 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade Games to follow.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

Wednesday, February 11, is an early dismissal at 2:00 PM. The full academic calendar is available on the CUSD 99 app and our website.

The JH Bearcat Volleyball Team is in action tonight as they will host the Central Jr. High Redbirds in a Coal Belt Conference Showdown. The C Game will begin at 5:15 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade Games to follow.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

Congratulations to Sophia Saul and Derek Lowe-Crusan for making it to the Franklin/Williamson County Spelling Bee in Marion yesterday. Derek and Sophia competed against 19 other spellers in a match that went a record breaking 43 rounds. Sophia earned third place and will advance to the next round on Tuesday, February 10. Great job to both of them and good luck to Sophia in round 2!

Due to the high number of registrations for Dental Safari, not all registered students will be seen today. Students who were not seen today will be scheduled for another date, which is to be determined. Dental Safari is not accepting any new registrations at this time.
The JH Volleyball team travels to West Frankfort tonight to take on the Central Jr. High Redbirds in a Coal Belt Conference showdown. The C Game is at 5:15 pm with the 7th & 8th Grade Games to follow.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

Drama Cats Presents: Shrek Jr. The Musical! Get ready for a whole lot of "ogre-the-top" fun as our talented cast brings this fairytale favorite to life. Show dates are March 10 & 11, 2026.
Order your Shrek merchandise by 2/16/2026 to have it in time for the show! https://shopsilkworm.com/cesdrama
Order your Shrek merchandise by 2/16/2026 to have it in time for the show! https://shopsilkworm.com/cesdrama

The Junior High Volleyball Team is back in action tonight as they will travel to Ewing to take on the Warriors in non-conference action. 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)

The 5Essentials Survey is a research-based school improvement system that defines, measures, and utilizes the most important organizational conditions, including aspects of a school’s culture and climate, to improve student outcomes. Please take a few minutes to help CES be the best we can be!
survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
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survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
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Dental Safari is coming to CES this week! Registration forms are available in the office or online at www.dentalsafaricompany.com. If you have questions, please contact the nurse's office at CES.

The CES Lady Bearcats Volleyball Team will open the 2026 season at home tonight as the Unity Point Trojans come to town for a Coal Belt Conference Matchup. The C Game will begin at 5:!5 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade Games to follow.
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)
(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

