Carterville Junior High Athletics (Grades 6-8)....it's time to get registered for fall tryouts! Please register at https://manage.snap.app/register/cartervillelions in advance to ensure all necessary paperwork and requirements have been met. Do NOT wait to register the day of tryouts!

All students MUST be registered and have a current physical to be eligible for tryouts.

If you have questions about a specific team, please contact the coach for information.

Junior High Baseball
Coach Cure: rcure@cartervilleschools.org
Tryout Date July 27 and 28 from 5-7 pm
High School Baseball Field

Junior High Softball
Coach Ashton: cjhssoftball@gmail.com
Tryout Date July 27 and 28 from 5-7 pm
High School Softball Field

Junior High Cheerleading
Coach Bittle: abittle@cartervilleschools.org
Open Gyms: July 20, 21, 23, 24, and 27 from 10-11:30 am
Tryout Date: July 29 (10-noon) and July 30 (10-11:30 am)
Carterville Junior High Cafeteria

Junior High Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
Coach Wilhelm: jwilhem@cartervilleschools.org
First Practice: August 10 from 3:20-4:30 pm
Carterville Junior High School

1 day ago, Brett Diel
Carterville CUSD No. 5 is still accepting applications for several positions for the upcoming school year.

Interested candidates can apply online at www.cartervillelions.org or pick up a paper application at the Unit Office, located at 200 West Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918.
12 days ago, Kelli Sheraden
We are hiring!
Carterville CUSD No. 5 is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year!

Visit www.cartervillelions.org for more information and application details.
25 days ago, Kelli Sheraden
We are hiring!
2026 Future Lion Basketball Camp
25 days ago, Kelli Sheraden
2026 Future Lion Basketball Camp
This week, our incredible athletes will be attending the Special Olympics State Summer Games, June 12-14. We wish each of you the very best of luck and will be cheering you on every step of the way!

Learn more about the State Summer Games: https://www.soill.org/summer-games/
about 1 month ago, Kelli Sheraden
Special Olympics Logo
ROE #21 is hosting Subs for Subs training events throughout the 2026–2027 school year to help individuals earn their substitute teaching license and get started serving students in our region.

📅 Upcoming Training Dates
August 11, 2026
September 9, 2026
October 13, 2026
December 2, 2026
February 10, 2027
April 7, 2027

ROE #21 Administrative Office
502 W. Jackson St.
Marion, IL 62959
about 1 month ago, Kelli Sheraden
Subs for Subs Event
We are looking to add new substitute nurses to our call list!

If you are a licensed nurse and would like the opportunity to support our students and schools on an as-needed basis, we would love to hear from you.

Interested applicants can complete our support staff application online at: www.cartervillelions.org.
about 1 month ago, Kelli Sheraden
Substitute Nurses
Carterville CUSD No. 5 is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year!

Visit www.cartervillelions.org for more information and application details.
about 1 month ago, Kelli Sheraden
We are hiring!
Through the USDA Summer Food Service Program, free healthy and nutritious meals are available to all children and teens age 18 and under when school is out for the summer.

To find a summer meal site near you, please visit: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder
about 1 month ago, Kelli Sheraden
Free Summer Meals 2026

We are down to our final team of the 2025-2026 school year. Good luck to our softball team as they try for their third consecutive trip to the state finals!

The girls will play for the chance to go to state on Monday night at 7 pm on the campus of SIUC. We will have a community tailgate outside of the stadium by the left field fence, starting at 5 pm. Free hot dogs, chips and water while supplies last!

Go Lions!

about 1 month ago, Brett Diel
Week of June 1
Carterville CUSD No. 5 is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year!

Visit www.cartervillelions.org for more information and application details.
about 2 months ago, Kelli Sheraden
We are hiring!
This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!
about 2 months ago, Brett Diel
Week of May 25
This week's schedule of events. The IHSA postseason tournaments begin for most of our teams this week. Good luck and Go Lions!
about 2 months ago, Brett Diel
Week of May 18
Carterville Lions Boys Golf is excited to host the Summer Tee-Off Junior Tournament!

Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register your child.
2 months ago, Kelli Sheraden
Summer Tee-Off Junior Golf Tournament
CHS Baseball and Softball Camps

Register here:
⚾ BASEBALL CAMP
https://forms.gle/5VYpQp25QpSZ2mHv5

🥎 SOFTBALL CAMP
https://forms.gle/Q7XrPh9ka14Djb6F7
2 months ago, Kelli Sheraden
CHS Baseball and Softball Camp

This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!

2 months ago, Brett Diel
Week of May 11
Carterville School District is looking for a caring and dedicated school nurse to join our team at Tri-C Elementary School!

Learn more and apply at www.cartervillelions.org
2 months ago, Kelli Sheraden
School Nurse Posting
This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!
2 months ago, Brett Diel
Week of May 4
Today, we celebrate School Lunch Hero Appreciation Day, and we want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing kitchen staff!

Every day, you work hard behind the scenes to make sure our students are fed, cared for, and ready to learn. Your kindness and dedication truly make a difference.

We appreciate everything you do for our school community- thank you for being our lunch heroes!
2 months ago, Kelli Sheraden
Lunch Hero Appreciation Day
Carterville CUSD No. 5 Announcement: All buildings will have a 1-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, May 20 (CEA) and Thursday, May 21 (last day of school).
3 months ago, Kelli Sheraden
One-Hour Early Dismissal