💙🤍 Here’s another round of CESD #317 Staff Spotlights! 🤍💙 We love giving our school community the chance to get to know the incredible people who make a difference for our Blueboys & Bluegirls each day. 🌟 Check out this group of staff members and learn a little more about the wonderful people behind CESD #317! 💙

We are excited to offer the CPS After-School Program for students in grades K–4! 💙💛 The program provides a safe, structured place for students to enjoy supervised activities, homework support, and free play after school. If you are interested in having your child attend, please scan the QR code on the graphic to complete the ASP form. Parents may also turn in the completed form and payment at Open House. Please reach out to Hali Wear with any questions!

✨ Another round of Staff Spotlights! ✨ We’re continuing to introduce some of the incredible people who make our schools such special places to learn and grow! 💙 Take a few minutes to get to know a few more members of our staff—the people behind the classrooms, smiles, support, and countless moments that make a difference for our students each day. We’re so thankful for each of them and excited to have them as part of our school family! 🏫💙

💙 More Staff Spotlights! 💙 As we get closer to the first day of school, we’re excited to introduce even more of the amazing people who make CESD #317 such a special place! Take a minute to get to know a few more members of our school family. ✏️📚 We can’t wait to welcome our students back! Go Blueboys & Bluegirls! 💙🤍

Just a friendly reminder that 5th Grade Orientation is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Middle School Cafeteria! We’re excited to welcome our incoming 5th graders and their families and help everyone get ready for a great school year. We hope to see you there! 💙🤍

We’re excited to share another round of CESD #317 Staff Spotlights as we get closer to welcoming our students back! 💙 Take a few minutes to get to know the amazing teachers and staff who make our schools such a special place. We can’t wait for everyone to meet the incredible people who will be helping our students learn, grow, and succeed this year. 💙 Go Blueboys & Bluegirls!

We’re excited to share another group of the amazing people who make Carthage Primary such a special place! As we count down to the start of the school year, we’re continuing our Staff Spotlight series so you can get to know the incredible educators and support staff who will be serving our students this year. Help us give this group of Blueboys & Bluegirls a warm welcome! 💙🤍

As we get ready to welcome everyone back for another amazing school year, we’re excited to introduce (and reintroduce!) the incredible people who make CESD #317 such a special place. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing staff spotlights so you can get to know the amazing educators and support staff who will be serving our students this year.

Please take a moment to read the attached letter from Carthage ESD #317 Board President, Gary Jackson. We appreciate the continued support of our students, staff, and school community!

We’re excited to welcome our students and families back! Please see the flyer for information about our Open House on Tuesday, August 18, from 3:00–5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

🧪 We’re Hiring! Carthage E.S.D. #317 is looking for a passionate and dedicated Middle School Science Teacher to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year! If you or someone you know is committed to helping students learn, grow, and discover a love for science, we’d love to hear from you. Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging anyone who may be interested!

Looking for early learning opportunities for your little one? PACT’s Early Head Start Home-Based Program is currently accepting applications for eligible families with children from birth to age 3, as well as expectant parents. This free program provides weekly home visits, learning activities, family support, and opportunities to connect with other families. If you think your family may qualify, visit www.pactheadstart.com to learn more and apply today!

Kindergarten families, this one is for you! 💙📚🍎 Help your child start the school year with confidence by signing up for our Kindergarten Jumpstart on August 12 & 13 from 8:00–10:00 a.m.! During Jumpstart, students will have the opportunity to meet their teacher, explore their classroom, make new friends, and get comfortable with school before the first day. Please call the Carthage Primary School office at 217-357-9202 to reserve your child’s spot. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Blueboys and Bluegirls to CPS! 💙

Preschool families: Remember that BOTH are required! ✅ Preschool Screening (appointment required) ✅ Annual Registration (required for all students Pre-K through 8th grade, no appointment needed) Please review the graphic for important dates, registration instructions through TeacherEase, and contact information if you need assistance. As always, if you have questions, we’re here to help. We can’t wait to welcome our Blueboys & Bluegirls back for another great school year! 💙

Carthage Primary Families, We are excited to offer our After School Program again this school year! The program will be available Monday through Friday after school until 5:30 PM starting on the first day of school. The cost is $10 per day, per child. Please note, the program will not be available on half days. Students will have time for homework help, recreation, and a snack. Weekly sign-ups will be required. For more information or to sign up, please contact Hali Wear at hwear@cesd317.org or call/text 217-357-1717. We are excited to provide this option for our CPS families!

Mark your calendars, Blueboy and Bluegirl families! 💙🤍 Here are a few important dates for the 2026-2027 school year. We can’t wait to welcome our students back on August 19! For the full 2026-2027 school calendar, please visit our school website at cesd317.org and click Academic Calendar at the top right of the homepage.

Congratulations to our CMS students who excelled at Science Olympiad! We were proud to recognize them at our June regular board meeting. Great job to Maci Huls, Zander Huls, Colin Weber, Sedona Cole, and Addilyn Knowles! We are proud of your hard work and the way you represented Carthage Middle School. A special thank you to their sponsor, Mrs. Pearson, for all of her time, hard work, and dedication to our students. Pictured left to right: Mrs. Pearson, Maci Huls, Zander Huls, Colin Weber, Sedona Cole, Addilyn Knowles, and Board President Mr. Gary Jackson. Way to go, CMS students!

We’re looking for a Middle School Principal to join us at Carthage ESD #317! Please share and help us spread the word.

Miss Watson’s 4th grade class earned a fun celebration for raising the most money during our Tattoo a Teacher fundraiser! 🎉 Yesterday, Mrs. Jacoby surprised them with caffeine free Polar Pops to celebrate their hard work and generosity. They were so excited! Thank you again to all of our CESD families who donated and supported this fun fundraiser! 💙