Christopher High School

The CHS Welding classes completed in the 2026 Rend Lake College Welding Competition today. In the Senior Division, the Bearcats placed 6 welders in the Top 10 with Gunnar Battaglia taking 1st Place. In the Junior Division, the Bearcats took the Top 3 spots with Wyatt Tindall taking 1st Place.

Great Job CHS Welders!!

CHS would like to congratulate our students who participated in the Special Olympics Spring Games at Herrin today. Nehemiah Stanger placed 1st in the Shot Put and 3rd in the Mini Javelin. Tommy Cornille placed 2nd in the Shot Put and 2nd in the Mini Javelin. Emie Leber placed 3rd in the 100M Run and 5th in the Softball Throw. Hayden Boswell placed 6th in the 50M PD Run and 8th in the Tennis Ball Throw.

CHS is so proud of all of you!!

CHS Community Service Club, under the direction of Tiffanie Hobbs, volunteered at the Special Olympics today! Our students had an incredible time supporting the athletes, building connections, and spreading positivity throughout the event. We are so proud of their willingness to give back and represent CHS with such heart and enthusiasm.🧡💙

Christopher High School proudly hosted the Franklin County Art Show on Wednesday, April 15. The event showcased an incredible array of talent, with outstanding artwork on display from students across the county. We are especially proud of the CHS students who were recognized for their creativity and hard work. Congratulations to the following Christopher students who received awards during the evening: Aisha Oker – 2nd Place, Drawing Rowen Young – 1st Place, Watercolor Painting Marlen Gil-Sanchez – 3rd Place, Acrylic Painting Marlen Gil-Sanchez, Hope Boker, Marissa Jennings – 1st Place, Upcycled Art Justice Nelson – 1st Place, Printmaking Zoey Flood – 2nd Place, Printmaking Hope Boker – 1st Place, Photography Katee Spradling – 2nd Place, Photography Marlen Gil-Sanchez – 3rd Place, Photography Thank you to our sponsors—this event would not have been possible without your support. Great job to all of these talented Bearcats—it’s always a great day to be a Bearcat! 🎨🧡💙

The ZRC Baseball Tornadoes have had a schedule change and will now head to Du Quoin this afternoon to take on the Indians in a non-conference game at 4:30 PM.

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The ZRC Softball team will hit the road today for a BDC Crossover as they will take on the Hamilton Co. Lady Foxes at 4:30 PM in McLeansboro.

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Congratulations to the CZR Boys Track Team on winning the 2nd Annual Tom Wheeler Invite yesterday. The Bearcats picked up 6 1st Place finishes in the meet. The Bearcats also set 2 new meet records. Landen Butler set a new meet record in the 200M Dash with a time of 53.21. The 4 X 100 M Relay Team of Landen Butler, Tripp Fletcher, Landon Sveda, and Gauge Schlake set a new meet record of 45.15.

The 4 X 100 M Relay also broke the school record of 45.5 that was previously held by Jason Jones, Kris Brummitt, Clint Connor, and Randy Vukadinovich from 1992.

Good Luck to Mrs. Chaffin's students as they will be competing in the Special Olympics Spring Games today at the Herrin High School Football Complex!!

Tonight was the 54th Annual SISHSA Banquet at SIUC. These CHS seniors—Makayla Jackson, Hope Boker, Landon Sveda, Lexi Todd, and Rowan Young—were recognized for their leadership, academic achievement, and dedication to community service. Not pictured: Kyler Nikolich. We are proud of all they’ve accomplished and the way they represent CHS!🧡💙

Good Luck to the CZR Bearcats Boys Track Team as they will host the 2nd Annual Tom Wheeler Invite. Field Events will begin at 3:45 PM with Running Events at 4:30 PM. We will honor our seniors today around 4:50 PM.

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The ZRC Baseball Team is back in action today as they will travel to Du Quoin to take on the Indians in non-conference play. Game time is at 4:30 PM.

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This is a reminder that CHS is hosting the 2026 Franklin County Art Show tonight. This show features student artwork from Benton, Christopher, Sesser-Valier, West Frankfort, and Zeigler-Royalton high schools.

The show will be from 6-8 p.m. in the Christopher High School Gym, with the awards ceremony beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Good Luck to the ZRC Softball Team as they will travel to Waltonville to take on the Lady Spartans today. First pitch is at 4:30 PM.

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Good Luck to the CZR Lady Bearcats as they will travel to McLeansboro to compete in the Hamilton Co. Invite today. Field Events are at 4:00 PM with Running Events at 5:00 PM.

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Good Luck to the ZRC Baseball Tornadoes as they will hit the road to take on the Elverado Falcons today. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 PM.

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Good Luck to the CZR Boys' and Girls' Track Teams as they will compete in the Pinckneyville Co-Ed today.

Field Events at 3:00 PM with Running Events at 4:30 PM.

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CHS art students, led by Mrs. Williams, brought their creativity to life at SIU’s rock-themed Chalk Art competition! 🎨✨ From bold designs to eye-catching details, our students had an amazing time creating art, meeting new friends, and exploring SIU’s beautiful campus. Experiences like this inspire creativity and make learning come alive outside the classroom! We’re proud of the talent and enthusiasm our students showed—what a great day to be a Bearcat!🧡💙

Our CNA students wrapped up their clinicals today for this year’s program! 🎉 They celebrated their hard work and dedication at Fujiyamas, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished. A special thank you to their CNA teacher, Mrs. Smith, for her guidance, support, and dedication throughout their journey. 🧡💙 Congratulations, ladies—your future in healthcare is bright! 👏

Southern Illinois University was on campus today as part of the Saluki Takeover tour, connecting with our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. Students had the opportunity to meet with university leadership and admissions staff, ask questions, and take important next steps toward enrollment this fall. Students also received their Saluki hats as they continue their journey toward becoming future Salukis. We are excited to see our Bearcats take the next step. 🧡🐾💙

Good Luck to the ZRC Baseball and Softball Teams as they will host the Trico Pioneers in BDC-West action today at 4:30 PM.

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