Christopher Elementary School

Christopher Pre-K developmental screenings will be held on March 3, 2026. Please call 618-453-4271 to schedule an appointment.

CES yearbooks are on sale! Visit shop.yearbookmarket.com/christopherelementaryschool to purchase yours today. The deadline to order is June 10 and yearbooks will be delivered to the school in August.

Upcoming important dates!

The Junior High Boys Basketball Team is back in action tonight is a rescheduled game with the Goreville Blackcats. The C Game will begin at 5:30 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade games to follow.

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Dental Safari will be providing dental check-ups to the students of Christopher Elementary School on Thursday, February 5 - Friday, February 6, 2026. If you would like your child(ren) to participate, please complete the consent form that was sent home with your child or complete the online dental consent form by visiting www.dentalsafariforms.com

It is 8th Grade Night as the Lady Bearcats will host Unity Point in a Coal Belt matchup. Come as we honor our lone 8th grade player Charley Yosanovich in between games. The 7th Grade game will start at 6:00 PM with the 8th grade game to follow. The 7th Grade game will only be 2 quarters.

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The Junior High Boys Basketball Team is back in action tonight as they will travel to Texico to take on the Field Panthers. The 7th Grade will tip-off at 6:00 PM with the 8th Grade game to follow.

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The Junior High Lady Bearcats are in action tonight as they will travel to Benton to take on the Rangerettes in a non-conference game. The 7th Grade will tip-off at 5:00 PM with the 8th Grade to follow.

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The Junior High Boys Basketball Team is in action tonight as they will host Unity Point in a Coal Belt Conference Game. The C Game will tip-off at 5:30 PM with the 7th & 8th Grade Games to follow.

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The Junior High Lady Bearcats are in action as they will travel to Unity Point to take on the Lady Trojans in a Coal Belt Conference Game. The 7th Grade will tip-off at 5:00 PM with the 8th Grade Game to follow.

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The Junior High Boys Basketball Team is in action tonight as they will host the Sesser-Valier Red Devils in a Coal Belt Conference matchup. The 7th Grade will begin at 6:00 PM with the 8th Grade Games to follow.

NO C GAME TONIGHT

CUSD 99 would like to wish Shelley a happy and well-deserved retirement! Thank you for your 27+ years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to our district. Your impact has meant so much to so many, and you will truly be missed. We wish you many years filled with happiness, relaxation, and fun in this next chapter of life!🧡💙

12/19/25: Girls basketball practice for today is canceled.

Mr. Ross and his Jolly Elves helped spread the Christmas spirit at CES today! We would like to extend a huge thank you to Coal Belt Sales and the Ross family for their incredible generosity in providing Christmas treat bags for all of our students. Your kindness helped spread so much joy and made the holiday season a little brighter for everyone at our school. We are truly grateful for your continued support of our students and community.

The Junior High Boys Basketball game Tonight (Thurs. December 18) vs Goreville has been Postponed due to a lack of officials.

The Game has been Rescheduled for January 12th

The JH Girls Basketball team will travel to Zeigler-Royalton tonight to take on the Lady Tornadoes in a non-conference matchup. The 7th Grade game will begin at 5:30 PM with the 8th Grade game to follow.

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The Junior High Boys Basketball Team will host the Goreville Blackcats in a Coal Belt Conference matchup tonight. The C Game will begin at 5:30 PM with the 7th and 8th Grade Games to follow.

(Graphic Created by CHS Internet Skills Class)

Today's Christmas Program was a wonderful reminder of what makes our school so special. Our teachers and staff went above and beyond to create an afternoon filled with Christmas songs, joyful dancing, and so many smiles. The time, creativity, and heart they pour into our students does not go unnoticed. From planning and rehearsals to cheering on every student, our teachers and staff truly gave it their all to make today magical. We are so grateful for teachers and staff who care so deeply about our students and our community. Thank you for sharing your talents, your energy, and your love with our families—it was an afternoon we will all remember fondly.

Our Bearcat Buggy was extra special today thanks to the generosity of our CES teachers and staff! They sponsored the buggy so our students could have a special treat. We’re so grateful for a team that always goes the extra mile to make our students feel special!

CES has a busy week!