Christopher Elementary School

For students who have not received a report card-
Teachers will be in the Richard E. Towers Gym lobby for report card pick up from 8-9 AM.

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.

A reminder from the nurse's office:

The CES 8th grade graduation is tonight in the Richard E. Towers Gymnasium. The doors open at 5:30 PM, ceremony begins at 6:00 PM.

Don't forget to sign up for summer camp! Deadlines are quickly approaching to guarantee a t-shirt.

Reminder about upcoming early dismissals and end of the school year dates.

CES would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Sesser Masonic Lodge for their generous school supply donation. Your support and kindness help provide our students with the tools they need to succeed.

CES had some great finishes at the state track meet today! Bentli- 7th in shot put Jaylyn- 3rd in the 100m dash These ladies put a lot of hard work into their events and it shows. Way to represent CES! Congratulations!

CES has a camp for everyone this summer! Check out the information below to find the perfect fit for your Bearcat.

All camps will take place in the CES Richard E. Towers Gymnasium, and extra registration forms are available in the CES office. Please reach out to the coaches for questions.

The 25-26 CES Sports Banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:30 PM in the Richard E. Towers Gymnasium, where we will recognize athletes from all sports.

Online registration for the 26-27 school year is open! This is for returning students only. Students new to our district will register in July. The registration closes May 13. Please reach out to Adrea with questions at apetro@cpher99.org.

The end of the school year is approaching! Here are some important dates to remember.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our teachers and staff at CES!

Thank you for the numerous ways you support our students and our school. Each day, you show up ready to share your knowledge and guide our students to be the best they can be. Being an educator goes far beyond the walls of CES, and your impact reaches further than you know. We are truly grateful for all that you do!

Congratulations to our track state qualifiers! Bentli- Shot Put Abbie- Discus Jaylyn- 100m Dash and 200m Dash Great job, girls! You've represented CES well!

Happy Principals' Day to Mrs. Dawe! Today we celebrate your deep commitment to the students and staff at CES. Your dedication to our school positively impacts those around you in countless ways. Thank you for all you do to help CES be a place where our students feel safe and valued. The work never stops around here, and we want you to know that we appreciate you today and everyday. CES is proud to have you as our leader!

The Bearcat Basketball Program will be hosting the Jr. Bearcat Camp May 26-28 (Tuesday-Thursday). The camp is for boys and girls entering 2nd through 8th grade. The camp will run from 9:00 AM-11:00A AM each day at Richard E. Towers Gym at Christopher Elementary School.

Wednesday, April 29, is a 2:00 PM dismissal. The full academic calendar is available on our website and the CUSD 99 app.

Tomorrow is the last day to order an 8th grade class shirt.
https://shopsilkworm.com/cjhs8thgrade

Yesterday, the Engaging Youth for Positive Change (EYPC) group attended the EYPC Summit at John A. Logan College alongside other area schools. Students shared their work this year to pass an ordinance making Christopher city parks tobacco and nicotine free. They also took part in a town hall discussion, sharing ideas to improve the community. Great job to EYPC and Mrs. Rodgers for their work in making our community a better place!

Wednesday, April 15, is a 2:00 PM dismissal. The full academic calendar is available on our website and the CUSD 99 app.