Carthage Elementary School District 317

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 23rd 3:30 - 6:30p.m. At CMS, teachers will be in their rooms on Wednesday due to a home basketball game that night. They will be in the gym on Thursday evening. First quarter report cards will be distributed during conferences and sent home if you are unable to attend either night. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday or Thursday!

‼️📣ONE LAST CHANCE FOR RECIPE SUBMISSION📣‼️ We now have over 400 recipes & don’t want anyone to miss out on being a part of our CESD cookbook. The form will close tonight, so if you have been meaning to send one in, now is your chance! If you are having trouble with the form, no worries! Just send a picture of your recipe to Courtney Dickerson, Libbie Pollock, Allison Jacob, or Kortney Burling, and we will get it entered for you. Let’s make this cookbook something special!

This is to inform families that on Monday, October 13, there will be NO SCHOOL for Carthage Elementary School District #317 in observance of Columbus Day. Thank you!

Last chance to share your favorite recipes for our schools. We would love to have every family represented. The recipe my daughter entered into a cookbook without my knowledge: Yummy in my Tummy 2, 6 or 50 Oreos Glass of milk Dip Oreos in milk until they are yummy Eat them until they are gone or you don’t want anymore!

This is to inform families that on Friday, October 10, there will be an early dismissal for the Early Childhood Special Education Classroom, and 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!

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!

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 #BlueboysAndBluegirlsAndChargerFAMILY 💙🤍🧡

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 #BlueboysAndBluegirlsAndChargerFAMILY 💙🤍🧡

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 #BlueboysAndBluegirlsAndChargerFAMILY 💙🤍🧡