Oct. 30 – 🌶️🧀 Chili with Crackers & Cheese
Oct. 31 – 🌭 Chili Dog or Hot Dog
🏫 CAVC Update
CAVC classes are canceled today due to parent-teacher conferences. Once your CMHS classes are finished, you may go home.
📣 SOAR Assembly – Alternate Schedule
We will follow an alternate schedule on Friday for the SOAR assembly.
🛒 NHS Food Drive
The NHS food drive kicks off on November 10! Start thinking about the nonperishable items you can donate to support local families.
📵 Classroom Expectations
Please remember to keep cell phones and earbuds put away during all instructional time.
🔑 Café Lanyards
A café lanyard is not required for entry. Each teacher has one available for temporary use if needed.
📘 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available — sign up in the main office by 10:00 AM
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark!
Find her during first hour and your class wins donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next College Visits
Oct. 30 – University of Alabama
Oct. 31 – Missouri S&T
🎶 📅 Lunch Menu
Oct. 30 – 🌶️🧀 Chili with Crackers & Cheese
Oct. 31 – 🌭 Chili Dog or Hot Dog
🏫 CAVC Update
CAVC classes are canceled today due to parent-teacher conferences. Once your CMHS classes are finished, you may go home.
📣 SOAR Assembly – Alternate Schedule
We will follow an alternate schedule on Friday for the SOAR assembly.
🛒 NHS Food Drive
The NHS food drive kicks off on November 10! Start thinking about the nonperishable items you can donate to support local families.
📵 Classroom Expectations
Please remember to keep cell phones and earbuds put away during all instructional time.
🔑 Café Lanyards
A café lanyard is not required for entry. Each teacher has one available for temporary use if needed.
📘 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available — sign up in the main office by 10:00 AM
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark!
Find her during first hour and your class wins donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next College Visits
Oct. 30 – University of Alabama
Oct. 31 – Missouri S&T
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: CM Counseling Office!
This week’s spotlight: CM Counseling Office!
📅 Oct. 30 – 🌶️🧀 Chili with Crackers & Cheese
📅 Oct. 31 – 🌭 Chili Dog or Hot Dog
📸 Seniors – Mini Photoshoot Opportunity
Check your email for information about a mini photoshoot for your yearbook picture. Spots are limited — sign up soon!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At CMHS, we model the I in RISE by supporting those who may be struggling, seen or unseen.Domestic violence is not just physical — it can also be emotional, verbal, or digital. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a trusted adult or counselor. You are not alone.
SOAR Assembly
This is a reminder that we will have an alternate schedule for the SOAR assembly on Friday!
📵 Classroom Expectations
Please keep cell phones and earbuds put away during instructional time.
🔑 Café Lanyards
Students do not need a café lanyard for entry. Each teacher has one available if needed.
📘 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available — sign up in the main office by 10:00 AM
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark!
If your first-hour class finds her, you win donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next College Visits
October 29: Southeast Missouri State University
October 30: University of Alabama
October 31: Missouri S&T
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: CM Counseling Office!
📅 Oct. 29 – 🥞 French Toast
📅 Oct. 30 – 🌶️🧀 Chili with Crackers & Cheese
📅 Oct. 31 – 🌭 Chili Dog or Hot Dog
📸 Seniors – Mini Photoshoot Opportunity
Check your email for information about a mini photoshoot for your yearbook picture. Spots are limited — sign up soon!
📵 Classroom Expectations
Please keep cell phones and earbuds put away during instructional time.
🔑 Café Lanyards
Students do not need a café lanyard for entry. Each teacher has one available if needed.
📘 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available — sign up in the main office by 10:00 AM
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark!
If your first-hour class finds her, you win donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next College Visits
Oct 29 – Southeast Missouri State University
Oct 30 – University of Alabama
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: CM Counseling Office!
📅 Oct. 27 – 🍕 Pizza Crunchers
📅 Oct. 28 – 🌯 Chicken Fajitas
📅 Oct. 29 – 🥞 French Toast
📅 Oct. 30 – 🌶️🧀 Chili with Crackers & Cheese
📅 Oct. 31 – 🌭 Chili Dog or Hot Dog
📊 Attendance Update 9th: 90% | 10th: 91% | 11th: 89% | 12th: 89%
📈 Grade Update 9th: 99% (14 students failing) 10th: 99% (17 students failing) 11th: 98% (22 students failing) 12th: 99% (19 students failing)
📸 Seniors – Mini Photoshoot Opportunity Check your email for information about a mini photoshoot for your yearbook picture. Spots are limited — sign up soon!
🌎 ENCO Meeting ENCO will meet after school on Monday, October 27 in Mrs. Henrichs’s Room. All members should plan to attend.
📵 Classroom Expectations Please keep cell phones and earbuds put away during instructional time.
🔑 Café Lanyards Students do not need a café lanyard for entry. Each teacher has one available if needed.
📘 After-School Tutoring 🗓️ Monday–Thursday ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM 📍 Library 🚌 Late bus available — sign up in the main office by 10:00 AM
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo? This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark! If your first-hour class finds her, you win donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next College Visits Oct 28 – Illinois College Oct 29 – Southeast Missouri State University Oct 30 – University of Alabama
🎶 Fight Song Friday This week’s spotlight: CM Counseling Office!
Consistent daily attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. When students are present and engaged in class, they stay connected to their teachers, peers, and learning — which ultimately leads to better academic outcomes and stronger school habits.
Please note there is a schedule change this Friday for our SOAR Assembly. We will be adjusting class periods to accommodate the assembly so that we can celebrate our students’ accomplishments and reinforce the positive culture at CMHS.
We truly appreciate your partnership and continued support in helping your student arrive on time and ready to learn each day. Working together, we can ensure every Eagle stays on track for success!
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Get ready for a magical, hilarious adventure through seven years at a certain school of magic! Puffs tells the story of the loyal students who were never quite the heroes—but had just as much heart (and way more laughs!).
Show Dates: November 7th & 8th
Curtain Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: Adults $10 and Students $5
Civic Memorial High School Auditorium
Enjoy themed refreshments during intermission- straight from the wizarding world! Dress up in your favorite Harry Potter house colors and show your house pride — brave lions, clever eagles, loyal badgers, and cunning snakes all welcome!
Check your email for details about a mini photoshoot for your yearbook picture. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up!
🚫 Lunch Detentions
There will be no lunch detentions today. Please do not report to the ISS room unless directed by an administrator.
🌎 ENCO Meeting
ENCO will meet after school on Monday, October 27 in Mrs. Henrichs’s Room. All members should plan to attend.
📵 Classroom Expectations
Just a friendly reminder to keep cell phones and earbuds put away during all instructional time.
🔑 Café Lanyards
Students do not need a café lanyard for entry. Each teacher has one available for temporary use if needed.
📘 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available — sign up in the main office by 10:00 AM
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark!
If your first-hour class finds her, you win donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next College Visits
🪖 Oct 23 – U.S. Navy (during lunch)
🎓 Oct 27 – University of Illinois Springfield
🎓 Oct 28 – Illinois College
🎓 Oct 29 – Southeast Missouri State University
🎓 Oct 30 – University of Alabama
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: Boys’ Soccer! ⚽💜💛
Mandatory IHSA tryouts will be held Monday, October 27, from 3:30–4:30 PM at Parkside Gym. Check your email for more information.
🌎 ENCO Meeting
ENCO will meet after school on Monday, October 27 in Mrs. Henrichs’s Room. All members should plan to attend.
📵 Friendly Reminder
Please continue keeping cell phones and earbuds put away during class and instructional time.
🔑 Café Lanyards
A Café lanyard is not required for entry. Each teacher has one available for student use if needed.
📘 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available—sign up in the main office by 10:00 AM.
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark!
If your first-hour class finds her, you earn donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next Visits
🪖 Oct 23 – U.S. Navy (during lunch)
🎓 Oct 27 – University of Illinois Springfield
🎓 Oct 28 – Illinois College
🎓 Oct 29 – Southeast Missouri State University
🎓 Oct 30 – University of Alabama
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week highlights Boys’ Soccer! ⚽💜💛
📌 Reminder
Wednesday is a PLC Day, and if you need a Grab-n-Go lunch, please be sure to reserve one by clicking the link below. Grab-n-Go Lunch Form
🍽 Lunch Menu
Wednesday – Grab-N-Go Lunch
Thursday – Popcorn Chicken
Friday – Cheesy French Bread
💃 Pazzazz Competitive Dance Tryouts
Mandatory IHSA tryouts for Pazzazz will be Monday, October 27 from 3:30–4:30 PM at the Parkside Gym. Please check your email for details.
🌎 ENCO Meeting
ENCO will meet Monday, October 27 after school in Mrs. Henrichs’s Room. Please plan to attend.
📚 Tutoring Update
Tutoring has been moved to Mrs. Smith’s Room for today.
Students attending Algebra 2 tutoring should report directly to Mrs. Book’s Room.
🏆 State Send-Off
We will have a send-off for our state qualifier, Abigail Harms, at 12:00 PM today. Please show your support!
🥎 Softball Meeting
Anyone interested in playing softball this spring should attend the meeting after school in Mrs. Linton’s Room.
⏰ PLC Day Wednesday
🗓️ Early Dismissal at 12:36 PM
🥪 Grab-n-go lunch available — check your email and complete the survey.
🔑 Café Lanyards
A Café lanyard is not required for student access. Each teacher has been issued one lanyard for student use if needed.
📘 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available — sign up by 10:00 AM daily.
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark!
If your first-hour class finds her, you earn donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next Visits
🪖 Oct 23 – U.S. Navy (during lunch)
🎓 Oct 27 – University of Illinois Springfield
🎓 Oct 28 – Illinois College
🎓 Oct 29 – Southeast Missouri State University
🎓 Oct 30 – University of Alabama
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week features Boys’ Soccer! ⚽💜💛
Tuesday – Chicken Alfredo
🍪 Faculty & Staff Reminder
CMHS faculty and staff are invited right after school today to enjoy cookies with the Board of Education. Come grab a treat and connect!
📚 Tutoring Update
Tutoring has been moved to Mrs. Smith’s Room for today.
🥎 Softball Meeting
There will be a meeting after school in Mrs. Linton’s Room for anyone interested in playing softball this spring.
⏰ PLC Day – Wednesday
🗓️ Dismissal at 12:36 PM
🥪 Need a grab-n-go lunch? Please check your email and fill out the survey.
🔑 Café Lanyards
Students are not required to have a Café lanyard to access the Café.
Each teacher has been issued one Café lanyard for student use.
🧠 PSAT/NMSQT
Students who signed up — your test is October 22, 2025.
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Late bus available — sign up by 10:00 AM daily.
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark — if your first-hour class finds her, you earn donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next Visits (During Lunch)
🪖 Oct 23 – U.S. Navy
🎓 Oct 27 – University of Illinois Springfield
🎓 Oct 28 – Illinois College
🎓 Oct 29 – Southeast Missouri State University
🎓 Oct 30 – University of Alabama
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s Fight Song Friday features Boys’ Soccer! ⚽💜💛
Daily Announcements:
📌 Reminder
Wednesday is a PLC Day, and if you need a Grab-n-Go lunch, please be sure to reserve one by clicking the link below. Grab-n-Go Lunch Form
🍽 Lunch Menu
Monday – Chicken/Cheese Taquito
Tuesday – Chicken Alfredo
Wednesday – Grab-N-Go Lunch
Thursday – Popcorn Chicken
Friday – Cheesy French Bread
📊 Grade Update
9th: 99% | 10th: 98% | 11th: 97% | 12th: 99%
📝 Failing one class per semester per year means you are not on track for graduation, and freshmen who fail a class are not eligible for driver's education.
⏰ PLC Day – Wednesday
🗓️ Dismissal at 12:36 PM
🥪 Need a Grab-n-Go Lunch? Check your email and fill out the survey!
🧠 PSAT/NMSQT
For students who signed up — the test is on October 22, 2025.
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Library
🚌 Sign up by 10:00 AM if you need the late bus
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Mrs. Clark — if your first-hour class finds her, you win donuts! 🍩
🎓 CM Next Visits
🪖 Oct 23 – U.S. Navy (lunch)
🎓 Oct 27 – University of Illinois Springfield
🎓 Oct 28 – Illinois College
🎓 Oct 29 – Southeast Missouri State University
🎓 Oct 30 – University of Alabama
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s Fight Song Friday features Boys’ Soccer! 💜💛⚽
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Hard Work - Pays Off,
Mr. Newell
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🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025 | 🏫 Dismissal at 11:30 AM
🥪 Need a grab-n-go lunch? Check your email and fill out the survey!
🎓 Early Graduates
Friday, October 17, 2025, is the last day for seniors to submit their early graduation applications! Don’t miss the deadline!
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 Need the late bus? Be sure to sign up by 10:00 AM daily!
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
👀 Mr. Peal, as Where’s Waldo, was found by Sabrina Smith and Kaylee Schmidt
🎓 CM Next Visits
🪖 October 23 → Meet the U.S. Navy during lunch!
🎶 Fight Song Friday!
This week’s spotlight shines on 🎀 Girls Tennis! 💜💛🎾
Daily Announcements:
Announcements for October 16, 2025
Thursday is an Early Release Day ⏰, and if you need a Grab-n-Go lunch 🍱, please make sure to reserve one by clicking the link below:
👉 Grab-n-Go Lunch Form
Lunch:
Thursday: Crunchy Beef Tacos
Friday: Grab-N-Go Lunch
⏰ Early Dismissal Friday!
🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025 | 🏫 Dismissal at 11:30 AM
🥪 Need a grab-n-go lunch? Check your email and fill out the survey!
🎓 Early Graduates
Friday, October 17, 2025, is the last day for seniors to submit their early graduation applications! Don’t miss the deadline!
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 Need the late bus? Be sure to sign up by 10:00 AM daily!
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
👀 Mr. Peal, as Where’s Waldo, was found by Sabrina Smith and Kaylee Schmidt
🎓 CM Next Visits
🪖 October 23 → Meet the U.S. Navy during lunch!
🎶 Fight Song Friday!
This week’s spotlight shines on 🎀 Girls Tennis! 💜💛🎾
Good morning, Eagle Families,
We’re excited to invite you to our second Eagle Eye Discussion on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM here at Civic Memorial High School! This event brings together CM staff and parents of current CM students for open and meaningful conversation about our school community.
Spots are limited, so please sign up soon! Participants will be notified by email. If interest exceeds available space, we’ll save names for priority at our next session.
In addition to myself and a central office administrator, two board members will join as table leaders to help guide discussions on the following topics:
Building Procedures
Student Discipline
Communication
Social Emotional Learning
Student Course Handbook
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We look forward to connecting with you and continuing our shared commitment to making CM the best it can be for our students!
Hard Work - Pays Off,
Justin Newell
Principal, Civic Memorial High School
Wednesday: Orange Chicken
Thursday: Crunchy Beef Tacos
Friday: Grab-N-Go Lunch
⏰ Early Dismissal Friday!
🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025 | 🏫 Dismissal at 11:30 AM
🥪 Need a grab-n-go lunch? Check your email and fill out the survey!
📄 Teachers → please distribute your attendance progress report letters to your 2nd-hour class today!
🌮 Tacos For Teachers!
Guys interested in working with kids — join Educators Rising tomorrow after school for “Tacos For Teachers!” Mr. Brown will be cooking up street tacos 🌮 while we chat about teaching opportunities for the future 👨🏫👩🏫
🎓 Early Graduates
Friday, October 17, 2025, is the last day for seniors to submit their early graduation applications! Don’t miss the deadline! 🕛
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 Need the late bus? Be sure to sign up by 10:00 AM daily!
🎵 Band & Choir Concert
Join us Wednesday night at 6:30 PM for the Civic Memorial High School Band and Choir Concert! 🎶💜💛
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week’s mystery target → Mr. Peal! 🍩
Good luck, detectives — keep your eyes open! 🔍
🎓 CM Next Visits
🪖 October 23 → Meet the U.S. Navy during lunch!
🎶 Fight Song Friday!
This week’s spotlight shines on 🎀 Girls Tennis! 💜💛🎾
📄 Progress Reports go home this morning!
📊 Grade Update
🦅 9th Grade — 99% (14 F’s)
💜 10th Grade — 98% (26 F’s)
💛 11th Grade — 97% (35 F’s)
🎓 12th Grade — 99% (16 F’s)
⚠️ Reminder: If you fail 1 class per semester per year, you will not be on track for graduation.
👑 Homecoming Royalty
Congratulations to our Homecoming King & Queen — Luke McCoy and Makenzie Zimmerman! 💜💛
⏰ Early Dismissal Friday
🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025
🏫 Dismissal at 11:30 AM
🥪 Need a grab-n-go lunch? Check your email and fill out the survey!
🎓 Early Graduates
📅 Friday, October 17, 2025, is the last day for seniors to submit their early graduation applications!
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 Need the late bus? Sign up by 10:00 AM daily!
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week, you’re searching for Mr. Peal! 🍩
Good luck, detectives! 🔍
🎓 CM Next Visits
🪖 October 15 – US Army during Lunch
🏛️ October 16 – SEMO @ 12:30 PM
👉 Juniors & Seniors: See Mrs. Diveley at least 14 hours before the visit to get a pass!
🎶 Fight Song Friday!
This week’s spotlight → 🎀 Girls Tennis! 💜💛🎾
If you get suspended this week, you may not be going to HOCO. Let’s make smart choices, Eagles! 🦅
Students should only use the staircase designated for their class.
📆 No School Reminder
No school Friday (District Institute Day 🏫) and Monday (Columbus Day 🇺🇸). Enjoy your long weekend!
🥪 Grab-n-Go Lunch (PLC Day)
Wednesday is a PLC Day! ⏰ Need lunch? Fill out the Google Form in your email or on the Student Hub. 💻
☕ The Café
The Café is closed to walk-ins this week 🚫🍽️ — open by RSVP only! 🗓️
🎉 HOCO Update
🎟️ Tickets on sale now through Oct. 9
Today is the last day!
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 Need the late bus? Sign up by 10:00 AM daily!
🕵️♀️ Where’s Waldo?
👀 This week you’re searching for Mr. Peal 🍩 Good luck, detectives! 🔍
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight → 🎀 Girls Tennis! 💜💛🎾
🎓 CM Next Visits
On Tuesday, Oct. 14, reps from Eastern Illinois University and Lindenwood will visit interested juniors & seniors. 🎓 See Mrs. Diveley in Counseling at least 24 hours in advance to sign up. 🦅
Everyone wear Purple & Gold! 💜💛
Let’s fill the halls with Eagle pride!
