Dismissal times for next week!
The CES Holiday Shop starts tomorrow! Students were able to preview the shop today to make a list of items they would like to purchase. Our Holiday Shop website is available to view gifts and prices, as well as, purchase gift certificates.
https://chriselem.myschool.schoolholidayshop.org
December 19th is the CES K-4th Grade Christmas Program at 12:30 PM. This is also an early dismissal day at 2:00 PM.
Bitty Bearcats Cheer Camp : Sign Up by December 8th
The Scholar Bowl match scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, has been cancelled due to the band/choir concert.
As Buddy the elf says: The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear....and of course playing too! Come and enjoy getting into the holiday spirit on Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm at the High School gym!🎄🧡💙🎅🏼
Today was our annual students vs staff basketball game! We had some special guest referees and the staff won the game. The Bearcat was also out causing mischief today. A good time was had by all!
Check out the latest Bearcat gear! These items will arrive before we go on break in December. Just in time for Christmas!
https://shopsilkworm.com/christopherelem/
Thank you to our Franklin County Sheriff's Department K-9 Officers for conducting a surprise sweep of the CES campus this afternoon. This was conducted in the presence of SSO Braddy and Principal Cook. The K-9 sweep was clear and we will continue to work with our local authorities to conduct more surprise visits during the school year.
Join the CES Lady Cats for a White Out Cancer game on December 5 at Hamilton County. Shirts are available for purchase through Silkworm. https://shopsilkworm.com/hcwo
Reminder! Tomorrow, November 21, is an early dismissal at 2 PM. No school Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Break. School resumes on Monday, November 27.
Dismissal schedule for next week.
Christopher Unit School District No. 99 is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education resulting from a resignation.
Congratulations to Briar Rowland on being selected to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 1st Team All-State Football Team!
We are proud of you!
#It'sAGreatDayToBeABearcat
As the temperatures get colder, we would like to remind you that students will still go outside, weather permitting. Please make sure your child has appropriate clothing for outside temperatures and that items are labeled with their name. Our building opens at 7:30 AM for breakfast and morning recess.
7th Annual Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon - Hosted by the CHS Culinary Arts Program
Friday, November 10- No school in observance of Veterans Day.
CES has been very busy the past few days!
Wednesday was our Thanksgiving Dinner. Thank you to our fabulous kitchen staff for taking the time to prepare a delicious meal! Our students look forward to this meal, as do the staff. We also had some special guests from our Board of Education who volunteered their time to serve the meal. This made the day feel extra special.
Today was our Veterans Day Breakfast. Thank you to all of the Veterans that attended! We love being able to honor you for your service. A special thanks goes out to 5th grade for planning this event and all of the classes that performed today.
Don't forget about Meet the Bearcats this Friday at CHS from 6:00-8:00 PM. Come out and Meet your 2023-24 HS Boys Basketball, HS Girls Basketball, CHS Cheerleaders, CES Boys Basketball, CES Girls Basketball, and your CHS & CES Bands.
There will be a Chili Supper from 4:30=6:30 PM
We are also selling Bearcat Basketball Apparel at the following link https://shopsilkworm.com/christopherhsbball
There will also be paper forms available Friday night.
#ItsAGreatDayToBeABearcat
The 8th grade class 50/50 raffle is up to $2,903! The winner takes home $1,451.50! Tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10. Contact an 8th grade student or one of the sponsors to purchase tickets. The drawing will take place in December and you do not need to be present to win. The 8th grade class thanks you for your support!
