We had a great week in Eagle Nation! 🦅
CM Next & VU Scholarship
Our seniors took an exciting step forward in their CM Next journey through the VU Scholarship program. This scholarship is designed to help students prepare for their future by offering them financial opportunities and resources for post-secondary education. It’s one more way we’re making sure our students are ready for life after graduation! 🎓✨
Progress Reports
Progress reports went home on Friday. Parents, please check your email for more details and reach out to teachers if you have any questions or concerns about your student’s performance.
After-School Tutoring & Late Bus
We are happy to announce that students now have access to a late bus for those who need after-school tutoring. This ensures every student has the chance to stay, get the extra help they need, and still have safe transportation home. 🚌📚
Homecoming (HOCO) Information
Homecoming is right around the corner! 💜💛 Please make sure to read the HOCO page, which contains important details about all the upcoming events, from dress-up days to the dance. Don’t miss out on anything!
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our Eagles. Together, we keep Eagle Nation soaring! 🦅✨
Click Here For The Full Newsletter:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ejv03ZHPTcLgs1cMJHLjvgiaJzFsUva6/view?usp=sharing
👉 Order here: CMHS HOCO Color Day Shirts
https://cmhs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMwUQBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNbFFHNWEwdkdBSGRod05QAR6gazDZYdLCSrknuSjeq-gW1W2HxTa3U93hDh3BLJGSz2vVcojGUCJ7WK4-ug_aem_PznQpqvfewIiKzBcTnaycQ
📅 The last day to place your order is Wednesday, September 18th.
Let’s fill the halls with purple, gold, and Eagle pride! 🦅
Go Eagles!
CMHS
👩🏫 Faculty & Staff Reminder → Only one student at a time may leave the classroom for the restroom or café.
📸 Picture Retakes → Students signed up for retakes will be called down during periods 1–3.
🌴 Tonight’s Football Game → Theme is beach attire! 🏖️ We need a packed house vs. Roxana! Students enter through the north pass gate—have your ID or Minga app ready for Ms. Megan. If you don’t have Minga yet, see Ms. Megan or Mr. Meyer at lunch today for help.
👕 Homecoming Class Shirts → HOCO shirts are on sale through Sept. 18. Info is in your email, on the Civic website, and in the Student Hub.
🌎 ENCO → First meeting Monday, Sept. 15 after school in Mrs. Henrichs’s room. Everyone is welcome at this inclusive club!
📝 PSAT/NMSQT → Juniors, register in the CM 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 Monday, 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? 🍩 Congrats to this week’s winner, Sophia Plato, for finding Ms. P.! 🎉 Donuts will be delivered Monday!
🎶 Fight Song Friday → This week’s spotlight is the Volleyball Team! Let’s cheer them on and keep Eagle Spirit alive! 💜💛🦅
📊 Progress Reports → Progress reports go home on Friday! Please note: failing one class per semester per year will put you off track for graduation. Students failing two or more classes will not be eligible for Homecoming.
👕 Homecoming Class Shirts → HOCO shirts are now on sale through September 18th. Information has been sent to your email and is also on the Civic Website and Student Hub.
🌎 ENCO → ENCO’s first meeting of the year is Monday, September 15 after school in Mrs. Henrichs’s room. Everyone is welcome at this inclusive club! See Mrs. Henrichs for more info.
📝 PSAT/NMSQT → Juniors, register in the CM Counseling Office by September 19th if you’d like to take the PSAT/NMSQT.
📸 Picture Retakes → Students who haven’t had their picture taken or need a retake must complete the survey for retake day this Friday.
📚 After-School Tutoring → Tutoring is available Monday–Thursday from 2:00–3:00 PM in the Library. No appointment needed. Starting next Monday, a late bus will be available—sign up daily by the end of 2nd lunch.
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds Reminder → Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles!
🔍 Where’s Waldo? 🍩 Congrats to this week’s winner, Sophia Plato, for finding Ms. P.! 🎉 You will get your donuts on Monday.
🎶 Fight Song Friday → This week’s spotlight is the Volleyball Team! Let’s cheer them on and keep the Eagle Spirit alive! 💜💛🦅
CMHS: It is Attendance Theme Week at Civic. Thursday is PAJAMA DAY. http://bit.ly/41HyJrR #Go Eagles
https://cmhs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
September 18th is the last day to place your order.
📊 Progress Reports
Progress reports go home on Friday! Please note: failing one class per semester per year will put you off track for graduation. Students failing two or more classes will not be eligible for Homecoming.
🎓 Seniors!
Please report to the main gym when you arrive at school. Seniors, check your email for daily events, including ordering graduation supplies from Jostens, learning about HOCO, and taking your senior panoramic picture for the yearbook.
🦅 Horizons Testing
All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will participate in Horizons testing today. Your study hall is your testing room.
ENCO
ENCO’s first meeting of the year is Monday, September 15 after school in Mrs. Henrichs’s room. Everyone is welcome at this inclusive club! See Mrs. Henrichs for more info.
🥪 Grab-N-Go Lunch
Need a grab-n-go lunch for this week’s PLC? Fill out the survey sent to your email.
📝 PSAT/NMSQT
Juniors, register in the CM Counseling Office by September 19th if you’d like to take the PSAT/NMSQT.
📸 Picture Retakes
Students who haven’t had their picture taken or need a retake must complete the survey for retake day this Friday.
📚 After-School Tutoring
Tutoring is available Monday–Thursday from 2:00–3:00 PM in the Library. No appointment needed. Starting next Monday, a late bus will be available—sign up daily by the end of 2nd lunch.
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds Reminder
Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles!
🔍 Where’s Waldo?
🍩 Congrats to this week’s winner, Sophia Plato, for finding Ms. P.! 🎉 You will get your donuts on Monday
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight is the Volleyball Team! Let’s cheer them on and keep the Eagle Spirit alive! 💜💛🦅
Daily Announcements:
Announcements for September 9, 2025
Grab-N-Go Lunch
Click the link below if you need a Grab-N-Go lunch for Wednesday's PLC day.
https://forms.gle/ezGHFXUKhvj8Yzk36
Picture Retake Day – Friday, September 12th
Jostens will be back on Friday, September 12th, for Picture Retake Day.
Please complete this form if:
You need to have your picture retaken, OR
You have not yet had your picture taken this school year.
Completing this form ensures you are scheduled for retakes.
Don’t miss out—this is your chance to be included in the yearbook and receive your updated student ID!
Picture Form Here
https://forms.gle/7CpekRADqCi6tAASA
📊 Progress Reports
Progress reports go home on Friday! Please note: failing one class per semester per year will put you off track for graduation. Students failing two or more classes will not be eligible for Homecoming.
🎓 Seniors!
On Wednesday, please report to the main gym when you arrive at school. Seniors, check your email for daily events including ordering graduation supplies from Jostens, learning about HOCO, and taking your senior panoramic picture for the yearbook.
ENCO
ENCO’s first meeting of the year is Monday, September 15 after school in Mrs. Henrichs’s room. Everyone is welcome at this inclusive club! See Mrs. Henrichs for more info.
🍿 Eagle Pride Boosters
Looking for a great part-time job? Contact Mr. Jarman about helping in the concession stand with our Eagle Pride Booster Club!
🥪 Grab-N-Go Lunch
Need a grab-n-go lunch for this week’s PLC? Fill out the survey sent to your email.
📝 PSAT/NMSQT
Juniors, register in the CM Counseling Office by September 19th if you’d like to take the PSAT/NMSQT.
📸 Picture Retakes
Students who haven’t had their picture taken or need a retake must complete the survey for retake day this Friday.
🎓 Jostens
Jostens will be here on Friday so seniors can order their caps and gowns. Attendance is essential on this day!
🦅 Horizons Testing
All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will participate in Horizons testing on Wednesday. This ACT practice test is important—be sure you’re here! Please check your testing room locations!
🍽️ Lunchline Reminder
Have your Minga ID or student ID ready in the lunch line. No ID = no lunch. Ask for help if you need it—we don’t want anyone missing lunch!
📚 After-School Tutoring
Tutoring is available Monday–Thursday from 2:00–3:00 PM in the Library. No appointment needed. Starting next Monday, a late bus will be available—sign up daily by the end of 2nd lunch.
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds Reminder
Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles!
🔍 Where’s Waldo?
🍩 Congrats to this week’s winner, Sophia Plato, for finding Ms. P.! 🎉 You will get your donuts on Monday
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight is the Volleyball Team! Let’s cheer them on and keep the Eagle Spirit alive! 💜💛🦅
Lunch Menu
Tuesday, Sept. 9: Super Nachos
Wednesday, Sept. 10: Grab-N-Go Lunch
Thursday, Sept. 11: Buffalo Chicken Dip
Friday, Sept. 12: Toasted Ravioli
Daily Announcements:
Announcements for September 8, 2025
Grab-N-Go Lunch
Click the link below if you need a Grab-N-Go lunch for Wednesday's PLC day.
https://forms.gle/ezGHFXUKhvj8Yzk36
Picture Retake Day – Thursday, September 12th
Jostens will be back on Thursday, September 12th, for Picture Retake Day.
Please complete this form if: You need to have your picture retaken, OR
You have not yet had your picture taken this school year.
Completing this form ensures you are scheduled for retakes.
Don’t miss out—this is your chance to be included in the yearbook and receive your updated student ID!
Picture Form Here
https://forms.gle/7CpekRADqCi6tAASA
🍎 National Attendance Awareness Month
September is National Attendance Awareness Month! Let’s keep showing up and showing out, Eagles! 🦅✨
📊 Attendance by Class
9️⃣ 9th Grade – 89%
🔟 10th Grade – 88%
1️⃣1️⃣ 11th Grade – 91%
1️⃣2️⃣ 12th Grade – 83%
🚫 Remember: students with 5️⃣ or more unexcused absences will not be permitted to attend HOCO! 💃🕺
🔥 Challenge Alert: If our schoolwide average hits 91% by September 24th, Mr. Newell will be shaving his head ✂️😱 and our assistant principals will be rocking some wild hair colors at the first SOAR Assembly! 🎉🎨
👩🏫 Teachers—please email Ms. Payne if your 2nd hour has perfect attendance!
🥇 Casey’s Pizza 🍕
🥈 Donuts 🍩
🥉 Cookies from the Café 🍪
🪖 Don’t forget—tomorrow is Camo Day! 🎯
📚 Academic Update
Grade 9 – 30 F’s, 98% pass rate
Grade 10 – 36 F’s, 97% pass rate
Grade 11 – 25 F’s, 98% pass rate
Grade 12 – 21 F’s, 98% pass rate
📝 Progress Reports
Progress reports go home Friday! If you fail one class per semester per year, you will not be on track for graduation. 🚨 Those failing 2️⃣ or more classes will not be eligible for HOCO.
🥪 Grab-N-Go Lunch
Need a grab-n-go lunch for this week’s PLC? Fill out the survey sent to your email! 📧
🧠 PSAT/NMSQT
Juniors—register in the Counseling Office by September 19th if you want to take the PSAT/NMSQT. ✍️
📸 Picture Retakes
Haven’t had your picture taken? Or need a retake? 📷 Fill out the survey for retake day this Friday!
🎓 Jostens
Jostens will be here Friday so seniors can order graduation caps and gowns! 🎉 Attendance is a must! 🎓
🖥️ Horizons Testing
All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will take Horizons testing on Wednesday. 🦅 This ACT practice test is super important—be at school and ready! 💪
🍽️ Lunchline Reminder
Have your Minga ID or student ID ready in the lunch line! 🆔 Students without an ID will be turned away. If you need help, ask—we don’t want anyone missing lunch! 🍎
📚 After-School Tutoring
Available Monday–Thursday from 2:00–3:00 PM in the Library. No appointment needed! Starting next Monday, a late bus will be available 🚌 (sign up daily by the end of 2nd lunch).
📱 Phones & Earbuds Reminder
Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles! 💪🦅
🔍 Where’s Waldo?
This week’s Waldo is Ms. P! 👀 If you find her, take it to your 1st hour teacher—you could win donuts! 🍩
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: Volleyball Team! 🏐💥 Let’s cheer them on and keep the Eagle Spirit alive! 💜💛🦅
Lunch Menu
Monday, Sept. 8. Stuffed Crust Pizza
Tuesday, Sept. 9: Super Nachos
Wednesday, Sept. 10: Grab-N-Go Lunch
Thursday, Sept. 11: Buffalo Chicken Dip
Friday, Sept. 12: Toasted Ravioli
It’s been another outstanding week at CMHS—our students and staff continue to show what it means to be ALL IN!
📅 September is National Attendance Awareness Month
Strong attendance is key to student success. We want to thank our parents for the critical role you play in making sure students are here each day, ready to learn. Your support at home makes all the difference in helping our Eagles stay on track for graduation and their future goals.
📝 Important Upcoming Events
As we move into next week’s PLC Day, we encourage parents to review the information we’ve shared about two key items:
Horizons Testing – All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take this free ACT practice test to measure progress and prepare for the ACT.
Senior Meetings – Seniors will participate in VU scholarship celebrations, Homecoming planning, a college and career survey, and a Jostens meeting for graduation supplies.
Your partnership ensures our students are prepared and present for these important opportunities. Together, we are building Eagle Nation’s future!
Click for Full Newsletter:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14IWIbaLzJJ8GS-EedxsatIWb6JQcwPMk/view?usp=sharing
September is National Attendance Awareness Month! Let’s keep showing up and showing out, Eagles! 🦅
✨ Homecoming Information
Outside guest permission slips are available in the main office. Reminder: Students with 2 or more F’s, 5 or more unexcused absences, or major discipline (including fighting) will not be permitted to attend HOCO.
🍽️ Lunchline Reminder
When heading through the lunch line, have your Minga ID or student ID ready. Students without a digital or physical ID will be turned away. If you need help, please ask—we don’t want anyone missing lunch!
📚 After-School Tutoring
Monday–Thursday from 2:00–3:00 PM in the Library. No appointment needed! Starting next Monday, a late bus will be available—sign up daily by the end of 2nd lunch.
📱 Phones & Earbuds Reminder
Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles! 💪
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s spotlight: Boys Golf Team! ⛳💥 Let’s cheer them on and keep the Eagle Spirit alive! 💜💛🦅
September is National Attendance Awareness Month! Let’s keep showing up and showing out, Eagles! 🦅
✨ Homecoming Information
Outside guest permission slips are available in the main office.
Reminder: Students with 2 or more F’s, 5 or more unexcused absences, or major discipline (including fighting) will not be permitted to attend HOCO.
🎲 Hard Work Pays Off Poker Chips
If Mr. Newell spots you working hard, you could earn a poker chip—redeemable for a free cookie or coffee from the café! 🍪☕
👩🏫 Teacher Reminder
Department Meetings are after school today in Department Chairs’ Rooms.
📚 After-School Tutoring
Monday–Thursday | 2:00–3:00 PM | Library
No appointment needed!
Starting next Monday, a late bus will be available (sign up daily by the end of 2nd lunch).
🎉 Homecoming Meeting
Don’t forget—HOCO meeting after school in Mrs. Wallace’s room today!
🎓 VU Awards Assembly
CMHS Seniors: Thursday is the final day for your parents to opt you into the VU Scholarships. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn your award amounts!
📱 Phones & Earbuds Reminder
Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles! 💪
🔍 Where’s Waldo?
Congrats to Hailey Govero! 🎉
Hailey is our 4th winner, finding Mr. Kalker. Her 1st Hour class (Ms. Parish) earns donuts! 🍩
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week’s feature: Boys Golf Team ⛳💥
Let’s cheer them on and keep the Eagle Spirit alive! 💜💛🦅
Eagles, let’s show off our motivation and positive vibes tomorrow by rocking your favorite motivational or inspirational shirt! Whether it’s a quote, a message, or something that inspires you to dream big and work hard—wear it proudly!
Let’s fill CM with positivity and remind each other to always THINK BIG! 🙌✨
September is National Attendance Awareness Month! If your class has perfect attendance during the first week, please let Mr. Newell know so we can take a class picture!
💼 FBLA Meeting
FBLA will meet on Wednesday at 2:05 PM in Room 216. Both new and returning members are welcome!
🎭 Fall Production Auditions
Auditions for our fall play, Puffs, will be held today in the CMHS auditorium. No drama club experience is required! See Mrs. Neilson in Room 105 for more details.
📚 After-School Tutoring
Tutoring is available Monday–Thursday from 2:00–3:00 PM in the library. No appointment needed. Starting next Monday, a late bus will be available—but you must sign up daily by the end of 2nd lunch.
🎉 Homecoming Reminder
Don’t forget—there is a HOCO meeting after school in Mrs. Wallace’s room today!
🎓 VU Awards Assembly
CMHS Seniors: Thursday is the final day for your parents to opt you into the VU Scholarships. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to find out your award amounts!
📱 Phones & Earbuds Reminder
Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles! 💪
🔍 Where’s Waldo?
This week—find Mr. Kalker 👓! The 1st-hour class that finds him wins a 🍩 Donut Party! 🎉
🎶 Fight Song Friday
This week we’re featuring the Boys Golf Team ⛳💥
Let’s cheer them on and keep the Eagle Spirit alive! 🦅💜💛
Announcements for September 2, 2025
👕 Class Shirts
Today is the LAST DAY to vote for your favorite class shirt for HOCO! 🏈🎉
🎓 CMHS Next Visits
📅 September 2 – SUE Edwardsville @ 12:30 PM
📅 September 9 – US Army during Lunch 🍔
🦅 Student Section at Newton
👏 Shoutout to the Juniors & Seniors who helped clean up the bleachers! 🗑️
That’s a true example of the I in RISE! 💪
📚 Faculty Reminder!
📍 Evaluation Meeting in the CMHS Library @ 2:05 PM
(for staff getting evaluated this year) 📝
💜💛 Purple & Gold Assembly 💛💜
Don’t forget our first Purple & Gold Assembly of the year! 🎉
Wear your school colors & cheer loud! 🦅
🏆 Spirit Day Trophy is up for grabs (Seniors won it last year as Juniors!)
📱 Phones & Earbuds Reminder 📱
Keep them put away during class. Stay focused, Eagles! 💪
🔍 Where’s Waldo? 🔍
This week, find Mr. Kalker! 👓
The 1st hour class that finds him = 🍩 Donut Party! 🎉
🎶 Fight Song Friday 🎶
This week we’re featuring the Volleyball Team 🏐💥
Let’s cheer them on & keep the Eagle Spirit alive! 🦅💜💛
Lunch Menu
Monday, Sept. 1. No School
Tuesday, Sept. 2: Cheesy French Bread
Wednesday, Sept. 3: Spaghetti
Thursday, Sept. 4: French Toast
Friday, Sept. 5: Cheeseburger
We have officially wrapped up our second full week of school, and what a great week it was! The participation and energy at our Purple and Gold Assembly were incredible—our students truly showed their Eagle pride, and we are so blessed to have such strong school spirit in our community. 💜💛
Just a reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Also, beginning Tuesday, all students must park in their assigned parking spots. Thank you for helping us keep things organized and safe in the lot.
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This Friday, we’re kicking off the year with our first Purple & Gold Assembly! 🎉
We want to see our Eagles decked out from head to toe in PURPLE and GOLD 💜💛 Show your school spirit and let’s pack the gym with Eagle pride! 🦅🔥
#PurpleAndGold #EaglePride #CMFamily
