💛 When one of us is fighting, we fight together. 💛
This past Friday, our CHS and CJHS students showed what it truly means to be part of a community.
At Friday night’s football game, our football team didn’t hesitate when asked to sign a jersey and hold up signs in support of a fellow 8th grade student who is battling cancer. Their willingness to stand beside their classmate was a powerful reminder that some of life’s most important victories happen off the field.
Today at CJHS, our students continued to show their support by wearing yellow and gold in honor of their friend and classmate. Seeing our students rally around one another was incredibly meaningful.
We are so proud to be part of a school community that cares deeply for one another and teaches our children that no one should ever have to fight their battles alone.
💛🦁
This past Friday, our CHS and CJHS students showed what it truly means to be part of a community.
At Friday night’s football game, our football team didn’t hesitate when asked to sign a jersey and hold up signs in support of a fellow 8th grade student who is battling cancer. Their willingness to stand beside their classmate was a powerful reminder that some of life’s most important victories happen off the field.
Today at CJHS, our students continued to show their support by wearing yellow and gold in honor of their friend and classmate. Seeing our students rally around one another was incredibly meaningful.
We are so proud to be part of a school community that cares deeply for one another and teaches our children that no one should ever have to fight their battles alone.
💛🦁
Looking ahead this week!
Just a quick reminder that Wednesday, September 16 will be a 1-hr early dismissal for all buildings.
There will also be no student attendance on Friday, September 18.
Have a great week, Lions!
Just a quick reminder that Wednesday, September 16 will be a 1-hr early dismissal for all buildings.
There will also be no student attendance on Friday, September 18.
Have a great week, Lions!
Popsicle Stick Bridges Put to the Test!
Mr. Clark's students recently transformed simple popsicle sticks into impressive truss bridges—and then put them to the ultimate challenge! Working in teams, they designed and built structures while exploring key engineering concepts like tension, compression, and the strength of triangular trusses.
The real excitement came during load testing. Using a carefully set-up system with a wooden support, hook, and string, students applied increasing weight to their bridges and carefully converted measurements from grams to pounds. The results were outstanding: several bridges held over 20 pounds before finally giving way!
Students left with a deeper understanding of structural engineering—and big smiles from watching their creations perform under real stress. We’re so proud of their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork!
Mr. Clark's students recently transformed simple popsicle sticks into impressive truss bridges—and then put them to the ultimate challenge! Working in teams, they designed and built structures while exploring key engineering concepts like tension, compression, and the strength of triangular trusses.
The real excitement came during load testing. Using a carefully set-up system with a wooden support, hook, and string, students applied increasing weight to their bridges and carefully converted measurements from grams to pounds. The results were outstanding: several bridges held over 20 pounds before finally giving way!
Students left with a deeper understanding of structural engineering—and big smiles from watching their creations perform under real stress. We’re so proud of their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork!
Students of the Week! Keep up the good work CJHS Lions!
Berkley Berry, Wyatt Stearns, Rajiaha Price, Niara Hollins, Archer Zimmerman, Jack Dellingner, and Madalena Castillo.
Berkley Berry, Wyatt Stearns, Rajiaha Price, Niara Hollins, Archer Zimmerman, Jack Dellingner, and Madalena Castillo.
This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!
Stay connected!
Be sure to enable push notifications in the Carterville app so you can receive important school information, reminders, and updates quickly-right on your phone's home screen!
To update your notification preferences:
1. Open the Carterville App
2. Tap "More" and then the Settings icon in the top right
3. Select "Notification Preferences"
4. Click "Edit Subscriptions" to select the school/group you want to receive push notifications from
Don't miss an update-turn those notifications on.
Be sure to enable push notifications in the Carterville app so you can receive important school information, reminders, and updates quickly-right on your phone's home screen!
To update your notification preferences:
1. Open the Carterville App
2. Tap "More" and then the Settings icon in the top right
3. Select "Notification Preferences"
4. Click "Edit Subscriptions" to select the school/group you want to receive push notifications from
Don't miss an update-turn those notifications on.
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.
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.
Spirit Week next week! Join in on the fun!
2026 Pride of the Lions Spin Clinic
Please join the CHS Color Guard for their 4th Annual Spin Clinic on Saturday, October 3rd. Make sure to scan the QR code located on the flyer to register online by Monday, September 21st!
This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!
Help us celebrate our Students of the Week!
Brianna Didato, Christian Mays, Journey Burroughs, Karen Bybee, Randall Robinson, Lucas Sheraden, Harrison Zimmerman, Zoe Ke, Kasey Walton, and Jaxon Ebbert.
Brianna Didato, Christian Mays, Journey Burroughs, Karen Bybee, Randall Robinson, Lucas Sheraden, Harrison Zimmerman, Zoe Ke, Kasey Walton, and Jaxon Ebbert.
Carterville CUSD No. 5 families, there will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We'll see our students back at school on Tuesday, September 8. Enjoy the long weekend, Lions!
Check out our September Newsletter!
Carterville CUSD No. 5 Reminder: Wednesday, September 2, is a 1-hr early dismissal for all buildings. Buses and Latchkey will run immediately following dismissal.
This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!
CJHS Students of the Week!
Teacher nominations are in, and the picks for the week are:
Gabby Garza, Kennedy Bramlett, Brooklyn Ehlers, Brilee Goddard, Aiden Dyson, Zaylee Diefenbach, and Zander Diefenbach.
Great job! Lion proud!
Teacher nominations are in, and the picks for the week are:
Gabby Garza, Kennedy Bramlett, Brooklyn Ehlers, Brilee Goddard, Aiden Dyson, Zaylee Diefenbach, and Zander Diefenbach.
Great job! Lion proud!
Come join our CJHS team!
You can apply online at wwww.cartervillelions.org or pick up a paper application at the Unit Office.
Our PBIS Kickoff Assembly was so much fun! Staff and students participated in relay games, competitive games, some karaoke, and trivia.
Our goal for the quarter is to limit referrals of all kinds, but especially those for disrespect and defiance. The students are off to a great start, and we are Lion proud!
Our goal for the quarter is to limit referrals of all kinds, but especially those for disrespect and defiance. The students are off to a great start, and we are Lion proud!
This week's schedule of events. Go Lions!
