This week, we honor Suicide Awareness Week as we close out Suicide Awareness Month. 💜💙 Every life matters. Together we can break the silence, show support, and spread hope.
☎️ Remember, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) is always available. You’ll also find this number on your ID, digital ID, TV monitors, and the Student Hub. Let’s remind each other: You are not alone.
📅 ENCO Meeting
The next ENCO meeting is Monday, October 6, after school in Mrs. Henrichs’s room. Please plan to attend!
🎉 HOCO Update
🎟️ Tickets on sale now through Oct. 9
🚫 No outstanding discipline
📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences
📉 1 or fewer F’s
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 If you need the late bus, sign up by 10:00 AM daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them put away during class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week, you’re looking for Mr. Peal 🍩
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight → 🎀 Band & Color Guard 💜💛⛳
This week, we honor Suicide Awareness Week as we close out Suicide Awareness Month. 💜💙 Every life matters. Together we can break the silence, show support, and spread hope.
☎️ Remember, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) is always available. You’ll also find this number on your ID, digital ID, TV monitors, and the Student Hub. Let’s remind each other: You are not alone.
📅 ENCO Meeting
The next ENCO meeting is Monday, October 6, after school in Mrs. Henrichs’s room. Please plan to attend!
🎉 HOCO Update
🎟️ Tickets on sale now through Oct. 9
🚫 No outstanding discipline
📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences
📉 1 or fewer F’s
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 If you need the late bus, sign up by 10:00 AM daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them put away during class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week, you’re looking for Mr. Peal 🍩
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight → 🎀 Band & Color Guard 💜💛⛳
This week, we are recognizing Suicide Awareness Week as we close out Suicide Awareness Month. 💜💙 Every life matters, and together we can help break the silence, show support, and spread hope. All students are encouraged to wear purple & teal on Wednesday to show unity. Remember, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ☎️ 988 is always available. That number is on your ID, digital ID, TV monitor, and the Student Hub. Let’s stand together to remind each other: you are not alone.
Today, we wear blue or teal as a moment of unity for suicide awareness.
🎮 Esports Clash Royale Tournament 🎮
Get ready, Eagles! 🦅 The Clash Royale Tournament is happening Monday, October 6th, in the Commons.
💵 Entry fee: $10
🎟️ Every entry = automatic raffle ticket for a $30 Raising Cane’s gift card! 🍗🔥 Don’t miss your chance to compete and win big!
🎉 HOCO Update
🎟️ Tickets on sale today–Oct. 9
🚫 No outstanding discipline
📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences
📉 1 or fewer F’s
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Mon–Thurs ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM 📍 Library
🚌 Late bus starts next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week, you have to find Mr. Peal 🍩
🎶 Fight Song Friday
Spotlight this week → 🎀 Band and Color Guard 💜💛⛳
CMHS: In a sign of unity, we ask that all faculty, staff, and students wear blue or teal as a sign of unity for Suicide Awareness Week at Civic Memorial. #GoEagles
📢 Suicide Awareness Week
This week, we are recognizing Suicide Awareness Week as we close out Suicide Awareness Month. 💜💙 Every life matters, and together we can help break the silence, show support, and spread hope. All students are encouraged to wear purple & teal on Wednesday to show unity. Remember, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ☎️ 988 is always available. That number is on your ID, digital ID, TV monitor, and the Student Hub. Let’s stand together to remind each other: you are not alone.
🎨 Homecoming Decorating Meeting
There will be a homecoming decorating meeting in Mrs. Thomure’s RM after school.
🍬 National Bubble Gum Day
Tuesday is National Bubble Gum Day! Tomorrow is Chew On Hope Not Hurt for Suicide Awareness Week. We’ll see who can blow the biggest bubble! 🎈
🏐💗 CM Volleyball Pink Night 💗🏐
On Tuesday, Sept. 30 → Pink Night! Bring some 💵 to support the December 5th Fund ✨ Fun game → 🎟️ raffle tickets 🎁 😎 Pink sunglasses → $1! Let’s pack the gym in pink and show our support! 💪🎀
🎮 Esports Clash Royale Tournament 🎮
Get ready, Eagles! 🦅 The Clash Royale Tournament is happening Monday, October 6th, in the Commons.
💵 Entry fee: $10
🎟️ Every entry = automatic raffle ticket for a $30 Raising Cane’s gift card! 🍗🔥 Don’t miss your chance to compete and win big!
🎉 HOCO Update
🎟️ Tickets on sale today–Oct. 9
🚫 No outstanding discipline
📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences
📉 1 or fewer F’s
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Mon–Thurs ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM 📍 Library
🚌 Late bus starts next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week, you have to find Mr. Peal 🍩
🎶 Fight Song Friday
Spotlight this week → 🎀 Band and Color Guard 💜💛⛳
Announcements for September 29, 2025
📢 Suicide Awareness Week
This week, we are recognizing Suicide Awareness Week as we close out Suicide Awareness Month. 💜💙 Every life matters, and together we can help break the silence, show support, and spread hope. All students are encouraged to wear purple & teal on Wednesday to show unity. Remember, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ☎️ 988 is always available. That number is on your ID, digital ID, TV monitor, and the Student Hub. Let’s stand together to remind each other: you are not alone.
🏐💗 CM Volleyball Pink Night 💗🏐
On Tuesday, Sept. 30 → Pink Night! Bring some 💵 to support the December 5th Fund ✨ Fun game → 🎟️ raffle tickets 🎁 😎 Pink sunglasses → $1! Let’s pack the gym in pink and show our support! 💪🎀
🎶 HOCO Theme Song Auditions
Interested in auditioning for “Hopelessly Devoted To You”? Email or see Mrs. Wallace by Tues, Sept. 30 → Auditions after school Fri, Oct. 3.
🎉 HOCO Update
🎟️ Tickets on sale today–Oct. 9 🚫 No outstanding discipline 📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences 📉 1 or fewer F’s
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Mon–Thurs ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM 📍 Library 🚌 Late bus starts next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week, you have to find Mr. Peal 🍩
🎶 Fight Song Friday
Spotlight this week → 🎀 Band and Color Guard💜💛⛳
Lunch Menu
Mon., Sept. 20. Taco Soup
Tues., Sept. 30: Cherry Chicken
Wed., Oct. 1: Pizza Crunchers
Thurs., Oct. 2: Sloppy Joes
Fri., Oct. 3: Stuffed Crust Pizza
Next Tuesday, Sept. 30, is our Pink Night! Bring some 💵 to help raise money for the December 5th Fund ✨ Fun student game → 🎟️ raffle tickets for gift baskets 🎁 😎 Pink sunglasses → only $1! Let’s pack the gym in pink and show our support! 💪🎀
🎶 Anyone interested in auditioning for the HOCO theme song “Hopelessly Devoted To You” should email or stop by to see Mrs. Heather Wallace by Tuesday, Sept. 30. Auditions → after school Friday, Oct. 3.
📅 Alternative Schedule Friday → Students in special programs, check your 📧 email.
🎉 HOCO Update → 🎟️ Tickets on sale Sept. 29, 2025 🚫 No outstanding discipline from last year 📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences 📉 1 or fewer F’s
📚 After-School Tutoring → 🗓️ Mon–Thurs ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM 📍 Library 🚌 Late bus starts next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds → Keep them put away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo? 👀 Winner this week → Dameon Gordon 🎉 His 1st hour class with Mr. Peal wins donuts! 🍩
🎶 Fight Song Friday → Spotlight this week → 🎀 CMHS Cheer 💜💛⛳
Next Tuesday, Sept. 30, is our Pink Night! Bring some 💵 to help raise money for the December 5th Fund.
✨ Fun student game → 🎟️ raffle tickets for gift baskets 🎁
😎 Pink sunglasses → only $1!
Let’s pack the gym in pink and show our support! 💪🎀
📅 Alternative Schedule Friday
Students in special programs → check your 📧 email.
🎉 HOCO Update
🎟️ Tickets on sale → Sept. 29, 2025
🚫 No outstanding discipline from last year
📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences
📉 1 or fewer F’s
🎓 CM Next Visits
📍 Passes must be issued 24 hours in advance.
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Mon–Thurs | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available starting next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them put away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week’s Waldo → Mrs. Jerilyn Hawkins
🎶 Fight Song Friday
Spotlight this week → 🎀 CMHS Cheer 💜💛⛳
🏐💗 CM Volleyball Pink Night 💗🏐
Next Tuesday, Sept. 30, is our Pink Night! Bring some cash to help raise money for the December 5th Fund. We’ll have a fun game to get students involved, plus raffle tickets for gift baskets 🎁 and pink sunglasses 😎 for just $1. Let’s pack the gym in pink and show our support!
🎥 Video Opportunity!
We need 2 students from every sport, club, or activity – preferably team captains, seniors, or leaders – to be in an upcoming CMHS video! 🦅
✨ What you’ll do:
Pose in front of a fog machine 🌫️
Wear your uniform 👕
Bring a prop that represents your activity 🏈📚🎶
📅 When: Wednesday at 2:00 PM (after PLC day)
📍 Where: CMHS
👉 If you’re interested, email Abby Saboff, Reagan Bloodworth, Jillian Halcomb, or Amia Gates.
🎉 HOCO Update 🎟️ Tickets on sale → Sept. 29, 2025 🚫 No outstanding discipline from last year 📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences 📉 1 or fewer F’s
🥪 PLC Day Lunch 👉 Need a grab-n-go lunch for Wednesday’s PLC Day? Fill out the form ASAP!
🎓 CM Next Visits 📍 Passes have to be issued 24 hours in advance.
📚 After-School Tutoring 🗓️ Mon–Thurs | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library 🚌 Late bus available starting next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds: Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo? 👀 This week’s Waldo → Mrs. Jerilyn Hawkins
🎶 Fight Song Friday Spotlight this week → 🎀 CMHS Cheer 💜💛⛳
CMHS: We will have a PLC day on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Students will be dismissed at 12:36 PM, and bus riders will be picked up at 1:00 PM. We will offer a grab-and-go lunch for all students. A signup form for lunch has been sent to their email. Those not needing lunch or a bus can leave campus at 12:36 PM.
🎉 HOCO Update 🎟️ Tickets on sale → Sept. 29, 2025 🚫 No outstanding discipline from last year 📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences 📉 1 or fewer F’s
🥪 PLC Day Lunch 👉 Need a grab-n-go lunch for Wednesday’s PLC Day? Fill out the form ASAP!
🎓 CM Next Visits 📍 Sept. 23 → McKendree University
📚 After-School Tutoring 🗓️ Mon–Thurs | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library 🚌 Late bus available starting next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo? 👀 This week’s Waldo → Mrs. Jerilyn Hawkins
🎶 Fight Song Friday Spotlight this week → 🎀 CMHS Cheer 💜💛⛳
https://forms.gle/1SBLqxqVVPN9iyV69
📊 Pass Rates & F’s
9️⃣ 9th Grade → 99% | 12 F’s
🔟 10th Grade → 98% | 26 F’s
1️⃣1️⃣ 11th Grade → 98% | 20 F’s
1️⃣2️⃣ 12th Grade → 99% | 17 F’s
🎉 HOCO Update
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Sept. 29, 2025
🚫 Must have no outstanding discipline from last year
📆 5 or fewer unexcused absences
📉 1 or fewer F’s
🥪 PLC Day Lunch
If you need a grab-n-go lunch for Wednesday’s PLC day, please fill out the form ASAP!
🎓 CM Next Visits
📍 Sept. 23 → McKendree University
📚 After-School Tutoring
📍 Mon–Thurs | 2:00–3:00 PM | Library
🚌 Late bus available starting next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week’s Waldo: Mrs. Amy Hawkins
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight → CMHS Cheer ⛳💜💛
Lunch Menu
Mon., Sept. 22. Dorito Walking Taco
Tues., Sept. 23: Popcorn Chicken
Wed., Sept. 24: Sack Lunch
Thurs., Sept. 25: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Fri., Sept. 26: Cheesy French Bread
📍 Sept. 23 → McKendree University
🎶🥁 Marching Band Performance
The Marching Band performs Saturday at 4:15 PM at the Tiger Ambush in Edwardsville! 🐯🎺
🙋♂️ Mr. Newell is getting a group together!
⏰ Meet at 3:30 PM in front of the stadium
🎟️ Mr. Newell will cover your admission!
🖊️ Sign up in the Main Office with Mrs. Govero
👕 HOCO Class Shirts
🛒 On sale through Sept. 18. Info in your 📧 email, Civic Website, & Student Hub
📚 After-School Tutoring
📍 Mon–Thurs | 2:00–3:00 PM | Library
🚌 Late bus available starting next week → sign up by the end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 Conner Kieu is the winner-winner, and his class will get donuts on Monday
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: Girls’ Golf ⛳💜💛
📍 Sept. 18 → St. Louis Community College
📍 Sept. 18 → University of Illinois
📍 Sept. 23 → McKendree University
🎨 Art Meeting
There is an art club meeting after school in Mrs. Thomure’s room.
🎶🥁 Marching Band Performance
The Marching Band performs Saturday at 4:15 PM at the Tiger Ambush in Edwardsville! 🐯🎺
🙋♂️ Mr. Newell is getting a group together!
⏰ Meet at 3:30 PM in front of the stadium.
🎟️ Mr. Newell will cover your admission!
🖊️ Sign up in the Main Office with Mrs. Govero.
👕 HOCO Class Shirts
🛒 On sale through Sept. 18. Info in your 📧 email, Civic Website, & Student Hub.
📚 After-School Tutoring
📍 Mon–Thurs | 2:00–3:00 PM | Library
🚌 Late bus available starting next week → sign up by the end of 2nd lunch daily.
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 Conner Kieu is the winner-winner, and his class will get donuts on Monday.
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: Girls’ Golf ⛳💜💛
📅 Constitution Day – Wednesday
The most patriotic student wins a pizza party for his or her friends! 🍕🇺🇸 Be sure to show off your red, white, and blue spirit! ❤️🤍💙
🎓 CM Next Visits
📍 Sept. 18 → St. Louis Community College
📍 Sept. 18 → University of Illinois
📍 Sept. 23 → McKendree University
🎶🥁 Marching Band Performance
The Marching Band performs Saturday at 4:15 PM at the Tiger Ambush in Edwardsville! 🐯🎺
🙋♂️ Mr. Newell is getting a group together!
⏰ Meet at 3:30 PM in front of the stadium.
🎟️ Mr. Newell will cover your admission!
🖊️ Sign up in the Main Office with Mrs. Govero.
👕 HOCO Class Shirts
🛒 On sale through Sept. 18. Info in your 📧 email, Civic Website, & Student Hub.
📚 After-School Tutoring
📍 Mon–Thurs | 2:00–3:00 PM | Library
🚌 Late bus available starting next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily.
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 Conner Kieu is the winner-winner, and his class will get donuts on Monday.
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: Girls’ Golf ⛳
💜💛
📝 The History Department is holding an Essay Contest!
👉 Topic: What does it mean that the U.S. Constitution is called the “Supreme Law of the Land”?
✍️ 200 words or less → Submit on paper to Mr. Schneider (Room 241) by Sept. 19
🎁 Winner gets a prize and may read their essay at a School Board Meeting!
📅 Constitution Day – Wednesday
❤️🤍💙 Wear red, white, and blue to show your patriotic pride!
🎓 CM Next Visits
📍 Sept. 18 → St. Louis Community College
📍 Sept. 18 → University of Illinois
📍 Sept. 23 → McKendree University
🪖 ASVAB Testing
Juniors & Seniors: Sign up through the email survey to test on Oct. 8, 2025
🍭 LifeSavers Club
📍 Tues @ 2:00 PM | Mrs. Book’s Room 224
🙌 Bring a friend!
🏈 Powder Puff Sign-Ups
🗓 Sept. 16–18 (during lunch) → $25 includes a shirt 👕
⚠️ You’re not signed up until forms + payment are turned in!
👕 HOCO Class Shirts
🛒 On sale through Sept. 18. Info in your 📧 email, Civic Website, & Student Hub
🎨 Color Day Games
🙋 Interested? Fill out the Google Form in your email by Fri, Sept. 19
📚 After-School Tutoring
📍 Mon–Thurs | 2:00–3:00 PM | Library
🚌 Late bus available starting next week → sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them away in class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
👀 Find Mrs. Henrichs this week → Winning class gets donuts!
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: Girls’ Golf ⛳
💜💛 Cheer them on & keep Eagle Spirit alive!
Announcements for September 15, 2025
Color Day Assembly is one of the best traditions at CMHS! We’re looking for students from each grade level to participate and help bring the energy.
Please use the link for your class to sign up:
Freshmen: https://forms.gle/pCXKWSJNXpKjUQx9A
Sophomores: https://forms.gle/RAwTZkeXXyuSDF8W7
Juniors: https://forms.gle/MDgbGCLDKFiJ41Yp6
Seniors: https://forms.gle/GdmPHKL6r6fkRtkx6
HOCO Shirt Information
CMHS Homecoming Color Day shirts are now on sale! Don’t miss your chance to show your school spirit during HOCO week.
👉 Order here: CMHS HOCO Color Day Shirts
📅 The last day to place your order is Wednesday, September 18th.
🇺🇸 Constitution Week – Sept. 15–19
The History Department is holding an essay contest! Write a 200-word or less essay answering:
👉 What does it mean that the U.S. Constitution is called the “Supreme Law of the Land”?
The winner will get a prize 🎁 and may be invited to read their essay at a School Board Meeting! See Mr. Schneider in Room 241 for full contest rules. All entries must be on paper and submitted by Sept. 19.
📅 Constitution Day – Wednesday
Wear your red, white, and blue to show your patriotic pride! ❤️🤍💙
🏈 Powder Puff Sign-Ups
Junior parents will be here during lunch, Sept. 15–18 to register students. Cost: $25 (includes a t-shirt). Don’t miss out!
👕 HOCO Class Shirts
On sale through Sept. 18. Info is in your email, the Civic website, and the Student Hub.
🌎 ENCO
First meeting is Monday, Sept. 15 after school in Mrs. Henrichs’s room. Everyone is welcome at this inclusive club!
📝 PSAT/NMSQT
Juniors—sign up in the Counseling Office by Sept. 19 if you’d like to take the test.
📚 After-School Tutoring
Available Mon–Thurs, 2:00–3:00 PM in the Library. No appointment needed. Starting next week, a late bus 🚌 will be available—sign up by end of 2nd lunch daily.
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅
🔍🍩 Where’s Waldo?
This week, find Mrs. Henrichs! The class that finds her wins donuts!
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight is on the Girls' Golf! Let’s cheer them on and keep Eagle Spirit alive! 💜💛
Lunch Menu
Monday, Sept. 15. Taquitos
Tuesday, Sept. 16: Cheesy Bites
Wednesday, Sept. 17: Chicken Alfredo
Thursday, Sept. 18: Chicken Fajitas
Friday, Sept. 5: Pizza Crunchers
Monday is CM NEXT Day!
Staff and students are encouraged to wear a shirt representing a college, trade school, or the military. Let’s show off all the different pathways our Eagles are preparing for in their CM NEXT