Carthage Elementary School District 317

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!

1 day ago, Ryanne Jacoby

Thank you to the IWHS Volleyball Team for welcoming our primary students into school on Friday! 9.12.25 - Week 3 #BlueboysAndBluegirlsAndChargerFAMILY 💙🤍🧡

3 days ago, Carthage ESD 317

high school students giving elementary students high fives as they enter the school building

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!

8 days ago, Carthage ESD 317

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.

9 days ago, Mindy Bockenfeld

⛳ 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. 💙🏌️

12 days ago, Carthage ESD 317

Thank you to the IWHS XC Team for welcoming our primary students into school on Friday! 9.5.25 - Week 2 #BlueboysAndBluegirlsAndChargerFAMILY 💙🤍🧡

12 days ago, Ryanne Jacoby

📢 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!

14 days ago, Carthage ESD 317

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! 🎉📚

14 days ago, Carthage ESD 317

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

14 days ago, Kristi Thompson

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.

19 days ago, Mindy Bockenfeld

Mrs. Bockenfeld speaking with WGEM interviewer

Silent Problem-Solving Team Task: if your student has not told you about this, I encourage you to ask.

Carthage Primary School, Picture Day is Wednesday, Aug 27.
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22 days ago, Ryanne Jacoby

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.

26 days ago, Mindy Bockenfeld

Rating the first morning of the year: 1=great, 2=good, 3=ok, 4="Mrs. Bockenfeld, we need to talk!"

It's always a short summer, but we were ready to see the students and each other again!

Attention girls entering 6th-8th grade at CMS who are interested in playing g softball. There will be a camp next week: July 16 - 18th. More information and registration is at Illini West in the office or contact Coach Dooley.

2 months ago, Mindy Bockenfeld

Board Vacancy Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume to show your interest to Kristi Thompson (kthompson@cesd317.org) by June 13, 2025. Interviews will be held at the Board Meeting on June 18, 2025 during executive session.