Christopher High School

FYI: It's getting closer to the first day of school. August 10, 2026. We are excited to see everyone! Below is the health requirements for all ages. 🧡💙 CUSD #99 Health Requirements Students will NOT be able to attend school after October 1st unless ALL required physical exams and immunizations are received. Preschool Students: Physical Exam (Parents please complete the yes/no questions on the back and sign and date) Complete immunization record signed by a doctor: check with your healthcare provider for compliance Birth Certificate Kindergarten Students: Physical Exam (Parents please complete the yes/no questions on the back and sign and date) Complete immunization record signed by a doctor: check with your healthcare provider for compliance Dental Exam (dental safari will be here in January to utilize if not done by then) Eye Exam in Illinois (by an eye doctor) form dated within one year of the first day of school Birth Certificate 2nd Grade Students: Dental Exam on IL form (dental safari will be here in January to utilize if not done by then) Sixth Grade Students: Physical Exam (Sports physical NOT acceptable, IL Certificate of Child Health Exam form required) Parents please complete yes/no questions on the back and sign and date Complete immunization record signed by a doctor, including (1)Tdap,(1)Meningitis-these are 6th grade requirements Dental Exam (dental safari will be here in January to utilize if not done by then) Ninth Grade Students: Physical Exam (Sports physical NOT acceptable, IL Certificate of Child Health Exam form required)-Parents please complete yes/no questions on the back and sign and date. Complete immunization record. Dental Exam (dental safari will be here in January to utilize if not done yet). Twelfth Grade Students: Proof of receiving (2) Meningitis vaccines: 2nd one after 16th birthday. Sports Physicals Required for all athletes annually. 6th and 9th graders do not need a separate sports physical since they should have a regular school physical on file. Turn this into the nurse also. Other Important Information Religious exemption for immunizations requires an Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption form completed by parents and their family physician. Please fill out the BLUE medical form with any allergies, medication, and medical information that the nurse needs to know. If the student must take prescription drugs during school hours, a written order from their provider must be on file. If you are moving into our district from out of state, all medical forms are required (Illinois physical, immunization record, Illinois eye exam, Illinois dental exam). Please contact the school with any questions. 618-724-2631 or 618-724-9461.

Congratulations to Landon Sveda on being named the 2026 Male Scholar Athlete of the Year by The Southern Illinoisan!!

https://thesouthern.com/sports/christophers-sveda-named-male-scholar-athlete-of-the-year/article_49bb16b5-057c-5aab-afa9-95e88e8457f8.html

Happy 4th of July from Christopher High School!!

UPDATE!! CZRE Football practice will be held on Monday July 6, from 5:30-7:00 PM. If you have not received your equipment, please arrive 30 minutes early to receive your gear.

This is for all incoming 9th-12th Grade Students!

Don't forget to get your physical!🧡💙 Now is a great time to schedule school and sports physicals before summer schedules fill up! ⚽🏀 Getting physicals completed early helps ensure your child is ready for the upcoming school year and sports season. CRHPC providers are here to make the process simple and convenient for families at no out-of-pocket cost for the exam and vaccinations. Call 1-833-209-0498 or visit crhpc.org to schedule an appointment. #CRHPC #SchoolPhysicals #FamilyCare #NACHC

Here is the Christopher Unit School District #99 calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. We wanted to share it with you so you can plan ahead and stay informed of important dates throughout the year. 🧡💙

Congratulations to Senior Landen Butler on being selected to the 2026 Black Diamond Conference - West Division All-Conference Baseball Team!!

Congratulations to Matyi House and Tinley Hobbs on being selected to the 2026 Black Diamond Conference - West Division Softball All-Conference Team!!

Today is the 1st day of the Summer Lunch Program. Come on up to the High School cafeteria to see Tricia and Amy and eat! Who doesn't like Cheese Burgers and French Fries? We hope to see you soon!🧡💙

The CHS boys and girls basketball teams would like to thank all of the young players who attended basketball camp this week! We loved seeing everyone work hard, improve each day, and have fun on the court. The future is bright for Bearcat basketball! 🏀🧡💙

Good Luck to the CZR Bearcats Boys Track Team as they will be competing at the IHSA 1A State Track Meet today at Eastern Illinois University!!

Gauge Schlake - Long Jump (10:00 AM) , High Jump (10:00 AM), 110M Hurdles (1:22 PM), & 300M Hurdles (2:56 PM)

Trevin Skropka - Triple Jump (10:00 AM) & Pole Vault (10:00 AM)

Landon Sveda - 110M Hurdles (1:22 PM)

4X100M Relay (Landon Sveda, Tripp Fletcher, Lucas Grogan, Landen Butler) 12:52 PM

4X200M Relay (Trevin Skropka, Landon Sveda, Tripp Fletcher, Landen Butler) 2:20 PM

Good Luck Bearcats!

Good Luck to the ZRC Tornadoes Baseball Team as they will open up IHSA Regional Play today as they will take on the Carmi-White Co. Bulldogs. The game will be played at John A. Logan College at 11:00 AM.

Congratulations to Christopher High School’s Tiara Sprague on placing 8th in the IHSA 1A State Finals! We are so excited and proud of her accomplishment. It’s always a great day to be a Bearcat! 🧡💙

Congratulations to Junior Tiara Sprague for advancing to the High Jump Finals at the IHSA 1A State Track & Field Meet. Tiara jumped a height of 1.58 M (5' 2.25") and will compete with 9 other jumpers on Saturday for the 1A State Championship.

Congratulations to the CZR Boys Track Team on their 2nd Place Team finish at the IHSA 1A Fairfield Sectional yesterday. The Bearcats had 6 athletes qualify for the IHSA 1A State Track Meet in 8 events.

Guague Schlake qualified in 4 events Long Jump (1st Place), High Jump (1st Place), 300M Hurdles (2nd Place), and 110M Hurdles (2nd Place)

Trevin Skropka qualified in 3 events Pole Vault (1st Place), Triple Jump (2nd Place), 4X200M Relay (2nd Place)

Landon Sveda qualified in 3 events 4X100M Relay (1st Place), 4X200M Relay (2nd Place), and the 300M Hurdles (Qualified on Time).

Tripp Fletcher qualified in 2 events 4X100M Relay (1st Place) and 4X200M Relay (2nd Place).

Landen Butler qualified in 2 events 4X100M Relay (1st Place) and 4X200M Relay (2nd Place).

Lucas Grogan qualified in 1 event 4X100M Relay (1st Place).

Good Luck Next Week!!

Good Luck to the CZR Lady Bearcats Track Team as they will be competing at the IHSA 1A State Track Meet today at Eastern Illinois University!!

Tiara Sprague - Long Jump (10:00 AM) & High Jump (10:30 AM)

Kaiti Wampler - Triple Jump (10:00 AM)

4X200M Relay (Callie Martin, Sophia Parini, Macey Marlow, Tiara Sprague) (2:24 PM)

Good Luck Ladies!!

Today's ZRC Softball Game vs Massac Co. has been CANCELLED. Practice is also Cancelled for today.

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.

The High School Graduation for the Class of 2026 will be today at 1:00 pm in the High School Gym.

Congratulations to CHS Sophomore Matyi House on recording her 200th Strikeout of the season for the ZRC Softball Team. Matyi is currently tied for 17th in the State of Illinois for strikeouts this season.