We’re excited to share a great opportunity for our students through Marine Bank & Trust’s Hooray$ for A’s program! This program rewards students in grades K–12 for earning A’s in core subjects. Students can earn up to $20 per year in savings rewards, be entered into $100 prize drawings, and even help our school earn a $250 school prize.
Please be sure to check out the attached flyer for full details on how your child can participate.
Thank you for encouraging and celebrating our students’ hard work!
Please be sure to check out the attached flyer for full details on how your child can participate.
Thank you for encouraging and celebrating our students’ hard work!
We need your help! Please submit your favorite recipes using the QR code on the attached flyer before October 12th. Email cmspto@cesd317.org with any questions. Thank you!
Food for Thought gives a lot to our students. Here is a chance to support their efforts and get a delicious supper.
Thank you to the IWHS Cheerleaders & Flags for welcoming our primary students into school on Friday!
9.26.25 - Week 5
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6th grade has the opportunity to see "Fractured Fairy Tales" at The Legacy Theater on Friday, Sept. 26th. If you prefer your student not attend, please contact the office or send a note with them to turn in.
We Had Our First BLUE Pod Meeting Today at Carthage Primary! 💙
Today, our students took part in our very first multi-grade level BLUE Pod meeting! Each pod met together and built connections using the EdTomorrow First 5 and circle discussions. This was a great chance for students to meet staff and peers outside their grade level, build community, and start learning how to support one another across the school.
Want to keep the conversation going at home? Here are a few questions you could ask your child:
• Who is in your BLUE Pod? Did you meet any new friends?
• What circle question did you answer today? How did you respond?
• Did anything surprise you during your group discussion?
• What are the rules and expectations in your BLUE Pod?
• How do you think being part of a pod will help our school family?
We’re excited to see how these pod connections continue to grow throughout the year!
This is to inform families that on Friday, September 19, there will be an early dismissal for Kindergarten through 8th grade due to school improvement. Preschool is canceled. Dismissal times: CPS Shuttle Bus 12:20, Primary 12:30, Middle School 12:35. Thank you!
Our YouTube channel: @CarthageESD317 must have 50 subscribers to stream live. The goal: stream games starting Friday at 11:30am. Thanks!
Join us on Friday, September 19th from 3:30-6:00 pm on the Courthouse Square for our Homecoming Family Tailgate Event to support our PTO organization! We will have a delicious meal to enjoy before, during or after the IWHS Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally! We can't wait to see you there!
Thank you to the IWHS Volleyball Team for welcoming our primary students into school on Friday!
9.12.25 - Week 3
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Please see the attached flyer for details on our dress-up days for Homecoming Week, September 15–19. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
5th grade band meeting for parents & students Tuesday 9/9/25 at 5:00 PM in the CMS cafeteria. Email sknicl@cesd317.org with questions/concerns. Bring a form of payment (check/card) if you intend to rent an instrument.
⛳ Carthage Golfers Shine at Sectionals!
Golf Sectionals were held on September 4th, and our athletes had an outstanding showing:
• Boys: Troy Wear tied for 4th place with an impressive score of 82.
• Girls: Charli Wisehart brought home the sectional championship with an 82, and Brinley Kissinger placed 8th with a 102.
The State Tournament will be held on September 11 (girls) and September 12 (boys).
🎉 Congratulations to Troy, Charli, Brinley, and all of our golf team members who competed at Sectionals! We are proud of your hard work and success. 💙🏌️
Thank you to the IWHS XC Team for welcoming our primary students into school on Friday!
9.5.25 - Week 2
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📢 Stay Connected with Carthage ESD #317!
Please follow our new Carthage ESD #317 Facebook Page to receive the most up-to-date news, announcements, and events. This will be our official social media account moving forward, and the same information will also be posted on our district website.
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1YcCekVh7K/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thank you for making the switch so you don’t miss anything important!
Please follow our new Carthage ESD #317 Facebook Page to receive the most up-to-date news, announcements, and events. This will be our official social media account moving forward, and the same information will also be posted on our district website.
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1YcCekVh7K/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thank you for making the switch so you don’t miss anything important!
We’re READY for an amazing 2025–2026 school year — ready to teach, ready to learn, and maybe even ready for a little chaos too! 🎉📚
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of the Carthage Elementary School District #317 in the County of Hancock, State of Illinois, that the tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at 210 S. Adams, Carthage, IL in the School District Office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until September 17, 2025.
Notice is further given that a Public Hearing on said budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the School District Office at 210 S. Adams, Carthage, IL 62321
In spite of some technology obstacles, it has been a great week in Carthage ESD #317! Reminder there is no school on Monday due to Labor Day. We hope you enjoy the extra day with friends and family.
One of our favorite new traditions is High-Five Fridays! Each Friday, students from Illini West High School join us at arrival time to welcome our primary students into the building with smiles, high-fives, and encouragement. It’s a wonderful way to build connections across our schools and start the day with positivity. We’re excited to keep this tradition going each Friday!
Check out the news at 5 or 6:00p.m. on WGEM regarding our collaboration with Memorial Hospital. It takes a village to raise a child, so if you have expertise to share with our teachers and students, please reach out to Dr. Day or the building principals.
One of our favorite new traditions is High-Five Fridays! Each Friday, students from Illini West High School join us at arrival time to welcome our primary students into the building with smiles, high-fives, and encouragement. It’s a wonderful way to build connections across our schools and start the day with positivity. We’re excited to keep this tradition going each Friday!
Check out the news at 5 or 6:00p.m. on WGEM regarding our collaboration with Memorial Hospital. It takes a village to raise a child, so if you have expertise to share with our teachers and students, please reach out to Dr. Day or the building principals.
Carthage Primary School, Picture Day is Wednesday, Aug 27.
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Wow, what a way to start the school year! I hope you have heard as many positive stories about these first few days as I have and thank you for your patience as we get used to our new normal at CMS.
Monday started with a welcome and the students chanting, "I am awesome! Change is difficult. I can do difficult things!" before being released to their classes. We started using Today's First Five in classrooms and ended with the installation of a new GaGa Pit and popsicles, both donated to the students of CMS.
We have a request for next week and moving forward to use the alley or Washington Street for drop off and pick up. The businesses across the street and the bus lane should not be used at these times.
Thank you! I look forward to a great year at CMS.
Monday started with a welcome and the students chanting, "I am awesome! Change is difficult. I can do difficult things!" before being released to their classes. We started using Today's First Five in classrooms and ended with the installation of a new GaGa Pit and popsicles, both donated to the students of CMS.
We have a request for next week and moving forward to use the alley or Washington Street for drop off and pick up. The businesses across the street and the bus lane should not be used at these times.
Thank you! I look forward to a great year at CMS.
