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.
CMS Summer Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the following days in June:
Monday, 6/2/25
Tuesday, 6/3/25
Wednesday, 6/4/25
Tuesday, 6/10/25
Wednesday, 6/11/25
Thursday, 6/12/25
Tuesday, 6/17/25
Wednesday, 6/18/25
Thursday, 6/19/25
Monday, 6/23/25
Tuesday, 6/24/25
Wednesday, 6/25/25
Thursday, 6/26/25
July and August dates available by appointment:
Leave a message at school 217.357.3914 or contact Mindy Bockenfeld directly at
mbockenfeld@cesd317.org or 217.357.1523
A packet was sent home last week with resources to get the 6th grade healthcare; immunizations and dental care are required in 6th grade. Also information to obtain a sport physical. Please contact Christen Osborne in the CMS office for more information or another copy of the packet.
CMS Amazing Race is tomorrow 8:15-11:15am. Each section will complete 10 tasks around the square. Permission form is required to participate. The prize is Pizza & Polar Pop in the afternoon. Non-participants will stay at CMS with a teacher/staff member. Thank you!
You should have received a permission slip for your student to participate in the Amazing Race being held on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will have a BBQ and field day. Students will be released at 12:30 for summer.
We collected Chromebooks & power cords; you may bring missing parts to school on Tuesday.
Report cards are coming home with students today. Contact your student's homeroom teacher with any questions.
Carthage Primary
Friday, May 23 - Last day for PreK
Monday, May 26 - NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 28 - Early Dismissal 12:20 Shuttle Bus, 12:30 everyone else
Wednesday, May 28 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR CESD#317 STUDENTS
Have a Safe & Fun Summer!
To keep students engaged in learning during the end of this school year, each section is earning points by being BLUE & turning in assignments. Points will be added to their team's Amazing Race Points on Tuesday, 5/27. Additional information can be found in the announcements.
TOMORROW - EARLY DISMISSAL - School Improvement Day : Thursday, April 17, there will be Early Dismissal. Shuttle Bus pick up is 12:20 & everyone else will dismiss at 12:30.
TOMORROW - NO PREK Classes
NO SCHOOL - GOOD FRIDAY: Friday, April 18 there will be NO SCHOOL.
NO SCHOOL - EASTER MONDAY: Monday, April 21 there will be NO SCHOOL.
Parents, we need your help. Energy Drinks are not permitted at school. 4 of 4 cans confiscated today state, "Drink (or consume) responsibly: not recommended for children". Thank you for your support!
Attention parents: The 5 Essentials Survey has been extended until Monday. Thank you to the 25 parents who have completed it so far! If you have not done so already, please complete the 5 Essentials Survey at:
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Thank you for your time and feedback.
Hello, this is a reminder that CMS will be conducting our ISA & IAR testing this week. Please encourage your child(ren)to try their best and be prepared with sleep, breakfast, a charged Chromebook, headphones and a calculator (7th & 8th). Thank you for your support with these exams!
Last Reminder: If you've already completed the 2025 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey, thank you! If not, please take a moment to complete it before the March 28, 2025 deadline. Survey link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. For questions, call 1-866-440-1874. Thank you!
This is Dustin Day, the superintendent of Carthage Elementary School District. This call is to remind families that on Friday, March 14, 2025, there will be an early dismissal for Kindergarten through 8th grade. There will be no school for PreK. Dismissal times are as follows.
Shuttle Bus at CPS will pick up in the East Parking lot at 12:20.
Everyone else at the Primary School will dismiss at 12:30.
Middle School will dismiss at 12:35.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
Attention winter and spring athletes: Wednesday, March 12th is team picture day for Boys Basketball, Volleyball, Scholastic Bowl, and Track & Field. If you have turned in your uniform, we have it for you to wear. If you have a uniform at home; bring it to school tomorrow to wear in your team picture. Thank you.
This is a reminder to complete the 2025 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey before it closes on March 28, 2025. Please take the survey here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. For questions, call 1-866-440-1874. Thank you for your participation!
CPS Families: Please join us in celebrating Read Across America on Monday, March 3. Your child is invited to wear pajamas to school!
Dear Carthage Primary School Families,
Exciting news! We are partnering with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help build our students’ home libraries. For over 30 years, Books Are Fun has been a trusted partner in promoting literacy.
Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative. Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/CarthagePS62321
Here are the steps:
Click the link above.
Register your student(s).
Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students (Don’t worry, all the information you provide is secure and never shared with anyone).
Need help registering? Watch this short step by step video: https://www.bb.booksarefun.com/how-to-complete
Why I love this program:
It’s guaranteed to put new, age-appropriate books into the hands of every student!
100% of all contributions go toward new books and classroom supplies.
The book list is fantastic! It’s attached, check it out.
It will take you less than 10 minutes and there is NO financial requirement from you.
More books in your homes equals more pages being read! That’s the goal. We’re hoping for 100% participation.
Want to see Book Blast in action? Watch this news clip from Fulton Elementary: Fulton Elementary News Clip
Thank you for helping our students have more books.
This is a reminder that the 2025 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey opened on Feb. 18, 2025, and will close on March 28, 2025. Please complete the survey by then: [http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/](http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/). For questions call 1-866-440-1874. Thanks!
Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures
