CMHS Friends,
Welcome back to another exciting year at Civic Memorial High School! As we reopen our doors for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, we look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and warmly welcoming new members to our school community. We are thrilled to embark on this new academic journey with your children and look forward to a year filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.
On the first day of school, we will follow a PLC schedule. Student drivers, car riders, and walkers will be dismissed at 12:36 PM, while bus riders will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.
A strong partnership between home and school is essential for our students' success. We encourage you to stay involved, stay informed, and reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. Together, we can ensure that this year is not only productive but also enjoyable for everyone involved.
Each day, we will work towards meeting our mission “to cultivate high levels of learning in an environment of mutual respect to prepare all students for post-secondary readiness in a diverse society.”
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Hard Work - Pays Off,
Mr. Justin Newell
Eagles,
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration, welcome to the Civic Memorial family! We are excited to invite you to our Freshman/New Student Orientation, an event designed by our student leaders, the FreshMentors, to help both students and parents navigate the transition to high school.
We recognize that moving from middle school to high school is both exciting and challenging. Our goal is to ensure every student starts strong by learning the ins and outs of CMHS, including our culture, expectations, and the many resources available. This orientation is a crucial first step in establishing a solid foundation for success over the next four years.
Students will have the opportunity to walk through their class schedules, explore the building, and connect with upperclassmen who are here to support them. This helps reduce first-day jitters and builds confidence.
Orientation Schedule
Student Orientation – Monday, August 11, 2025 (5:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
👉 Click here or visit the CMHS website to view your student’s assigned session and group.
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Drop-off is at the back of the building near the main gym.
Students should arrive 15 minutes before their assigned session.
Please ensure your student knows their assigned group in advance.
No supplies are needed.
Parent/Guardian Orientation – Monday, August 11, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | CMHS Auditorium
We'll cover general procedures, expectations, and other important information. Bring your questions and we’ll be ready to answer them!
Hard Work - Pays Off,
Mr. Newell
CMHS: Please remind your student to return their Chromebook and charger on Thursday if they are not required to take final exams. The devices that have not been turned in will be charged to the student's account. Thanks for your help!
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Thursday, May 21, 2025
📊 Number of F’s
🟣 9th: 29
🟡 10th: 26
🔵 11th: 40
📧 Semester exam exemptions have been sent out via email based on 📆 attendance. To qualify, you must have a C or better in each class.
⚠️ Remember: If you fail one class per semester per year, you will ❌ not be on track for graduation.
Today, we will have an assembly schedule for our SOAR and end-of-the-year assembly. Don’t forget this year’s assembly will feature our first-ever faculty-student basketball game.
Lucas Meyer – "The Laser" (sharp shooter, focused and precise)
Charles Baldwin – "Big Country" (classic power forward vibe, dependable and strong)
Clinton Walters – "The Wall" (dominant on defense, nothing gets past him)
Bradley Gruen – "Dr. Dunk" (a nod to his name and possibly his flair for big plays)
Jeff Shank – "The Shankinator" (tough, relentless, never backs down)
Caden Clark – "Flash" (fast, agile, always a step ahead)
Jared Reynolds – "Ice" (cool under pressure, clutch performer)
Dan Carlson – "Coach D" (the wise playmaker, even if he’s not the coach!)
Brad Phillips – "B-Radical" (brings the energy, unpredictable and exciting)
⏳ 1 day until semester exams! If you’re currently failing, you’ve got 1 day to make moves before being recommended for 🏫 summer school.
On Friday, the girls' soccer team will be in the regional championship here at Civic! The game begins at 5:00 pm, so let's pack the stands.
💻 Students who are exempt from exams will turn in Chromebooks & Chargers. You will need to come in and take the exams if we don’t have your Chromebooks.
Chromebook collection will take place at the end of the day during the 7th period.
🍽️ Lunch Today: Pizza Crunchers
🚫 No fast food in the classroom! Only snacks like granola bars 🍫 are allowed.
🧼 Please clean up after yourself—throw away snack wrappers 🗑️ and drink containers 🥤 before leaving class.
👨🏫 Teachers: Please remember—only one student out of the classroom at a time.
📵 Phones and earbuds must be put away during class time.
🧠 And don’t forget the Rule of 365: If you’re involved in a physical altercation, you’ll be restricted from ALL school activities for 365 days 🚫🎓🏈🎭
✅ Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 💜💛🦅
CMHS: Please remind your student to return their Chromebook and charger on Thursday if they are not required to take final exams. The devices that have not been turned in will be charged to the student's account. Thanks for your help!
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Wednesday, May 21, 2025
📊 Number of F’s
🟣 9th: 31
🟡 10th: 27
🔵 11th: 39
📧 Semester exam exemptions have been sent out via email based on 📆 attendance. To qualify, you must have a C or better in each class.
⚠️ Remember: If you fail one class per semester per year, you will ❌ not be on track for graduation.
🎉 This Thursday, we will have an assembly schedule for our SOAR and end-of-the-year assembly. Don’t forget this year’s assembly will feature our first ever faculty-student basketball game.
Lucas Meyer – "The Laser" (sharp shooter, focused and precise)
Charles Baldwin – "Big Country" (classic power forward vibe, dependable and strong)
Clinton Walters – "The Wall" (dominant on defense, nothing gets past him)
Bradley Gruen – "Dr. Dunk" (a nod to his name and possibly his flair for big plays)
Jeff Shank – "The Shankinator" (tough, relentless, never backs down)
Caden Clark – "Flash" (fast, agile, always a step ahead)
Jared Reynolds – "Ice" (cool under pressure, clutch performer)
Dan Carlson – "Coach D" (the wise playmaker, even if he’s not the coach!)
Brad Phillips – "B-Radical" (brings the energy, unpredictable and exciting)
⏳ 2 days until semester exams! If you’re currently failing, you’ve got 2 days to make moves before being recommended for 🏫 summer school.
Do you have an outstanding Friday Night School or need to serve off detentions? Mrs. Smith will have Wednesday Night School instead of Friday Night School.
💻 Students who are exempt from exams will turn in Chromebooks & Chargers this Thursday.
🍽️ Lunch Today: French Toast
🚫 No fast food in the classroom! Only snacks like granola bars 🍫 are allowed.
🧼 Please clean up after yourself—throw away snack wrappers 🗑️ and drink containers 🥤 before leaving class.
👨🏫 Teachers: Please remember—only one student out of the classroom at a time.
📵 Phones and earbuds must be put away during class time.
🧠 And don’t forget the Rule of 365: If you’re involved in a physical altercation, you’ll be restricted from ALL school activities for 365 days 🚫🎓🏈🎭
✅ Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 💜💛🦅
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Tuesday, May 20, 2025
📊 Number of F’s
🟣 9th: 31
🟡 10th: 28
🔵 11th: 40
📧 Semester exam exemptions have been sent out via email based on 📆 attendance. To qualify, you must have a C or better in each class.
⚠️ Remember: If you fail one class per semester per year, you will ❌ not be on track for graduation.
🎉 This Thursday, starting during 2nd period, we’ll have our SOAR Assembly and End-of-Year Awards 🏆
⏳ 3 days until semester exams! If you’re currently failing, you’ve got 3 days to make moves before being recommended for 🏫 summer school.
💻 Students who are exempt from exams will turn in Chromebooks & Chargers this Thursday.
🍽️ Lunch Today: Chicken Parm
🚫 No fast food in the classroom! Only snacks like granola bars 🍫 are allowed.
🧼 Please clean up after yourself—throw away snack wrappers 🗑️ and drink containers 🥤 before leaving class.
👨🏫 Teachers: Please remember—only one student out of the classroom at a time.
📵 Phones and earbuds must be put away during class time.
🧠 And don’t forget the Rule of 365: If you’re involved in a physical altercation, you’ll be restricted from ALL school activities for 365 days 🚫🎓🏈🎭
✅ Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 💜💛🦅
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Monday, May 19, 2025
📊 Number of F’s
🟣 9th: 32
🟡 10th: 30
🔵 11th: 38
📧 Semester exam exemptions have been sent out via email based on 📆 attendance. To qualify, you must have a C or better in each class.
⚠️ Remember: If you fail one class per semester per year, you will ❌ not be on track for graduation.
🎉 This Thursday, starting during 2nd period, we’ll have our SOAR Assembly and End-of-Year Awards 🏆
⏳ 4 days until semester exams! If you’re currently failing, you’ve got 4 days to make moves before being recommended for 🏫 summer school.
💻 Students who are exempt from exams will turn in Chromebooks & Chargers this Thursday.
🍽️ Lunch Today: Chicken Quesadilla 🌯
🚫 No fast food in the classroom! Only snacks like granola bars 🍫 are allowed.
🧼 Please clean up after yourself—throw away snack wrappers 🗑️ and drink containers 🥤 before leaving class.
👨🏫 Teachers: Please remember—only one student out of the classroom at a time.
📵 Phones and earbuds must be put away during class time.
🧠 And don’t forget the Rule of 365: If you’re involved in a physical altercation, you’ll be restricted from ALL school activities for 365 days 🚫🎓🏈🎭
✅ Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 💜💛🦅
💜💛 Final Newsletter of the Year 💛💜
As we wrap up the 2024-2025 school year, we want to thank you for your support, encouragement, and partnership. It has been a great year at Civic Memorial High School—one filled with growth, achievement, and unforgettable memories.
From the classroom to the stage, the court to the field, our students and staff have shown what it truly means to be ALL IN. We are proud of the hard work, perseverance, and Eagle pride that defined this year.
As we head into the final stretch, we encourage all parents to check your student’s grades, have conversations about their progress, and reach out to teachers if you have any questions. Let’s work together to make sure every student finishes strong.
Thank you again for being part of the CM family. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!
🦅 #GoEagles
ALL-IN, Mr. Justin Newell
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🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Friday, May 16, 2025
Number of F’s
9th - 35
10th - 29
11th - 38
We will have the graduation walk at approximately 9:30 AM today.
There is no quiet lunch for the remainder of the school year.
Students, please note that food in the classroom is limited to snacks such as granola bars. No fast food items are allowed in the classrooms.
Also, please be sure all your trash is picked up when leaving the classroom, such as your snack wrappers and drink containers.
This is a reminder to teachers not to let more than one student out at any time.
Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams.
All phones and earbuds need to be put away.
With 5 days until semester exams, now is the time to get those grades up to avoid summer school!
Lunch: 🍴 Cheese Bites
Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days.
Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
CMHS Senior Graduation Reminder:
📅 Senior Breakfast
Friday, May 16 at 7:45 a.m. | CMHS Commons
Graduating seniors are invited to kick off their special day with a breakfast in the Commons before the Graduation Walk and practice.
👟 Graduation Walk
Friday, May 16 at 8:30 a.m.
After breakfast, seniors will visit schools across the Bethalto School District in their caps and gowns to inspire younger students. 🎓 Don’t forget your cap and gown!
🎓 Graduation Practice
Friday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. | CMHS Gymnasium
This practice is mandatory for all graduating seniors.
🎟 Seniors will receive their graduation admission tickets during this time.
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Thursday, May 15, 2025
Students, please note that food in the classroom is limited to snacks such as granola bars. No fast food items are allowed in the classrooms.
Also, please be sure all your trash is picked up when leaving the classroom, such as your snack wrappers and drink containers.
This is a reminder to teachers not to let more than one student out at any time.
Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams.
All phones and earbuds need to be put away.
With 5 days until semester exams, now is the time to get those grades up to avoid summer school!
🍴 Lunch: Cheeseburgers
Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days.
Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Teachers, please remember to take attendance every hour.
This is a reminder not to let more than one student out at any time.
Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams.
With 7 days until semester exams, now is the time to get those grades up to avoid summer school!
🍴 Lunch: Stuffed Spaghetti
Don’t forget that we have a 2:00 pm all seven-class schedule with study hall today. During study hall, the freshmen will report directly to the auditorium, and the sophomores will report to the commons for a study hall. Juniors will have a virtual class meeting.
Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days.
Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams.
With 8 days until semester exams, now is the time to get those grades up to avoid summer school!
🍴 Lunch: Stuffed Chicken Fajitas
We will have a study hall on Wednesday to allow for class elections for the 9th and 10th grades. We will also cover semester exam information on this day.
Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days.
Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Monday, May 12, 2025
Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams.
🍴 Lunch: Stuffed Crust Pizza.
We will have a study hall on Wednesday to allow for class elections for the 9th and 10th grades. We will also cover semester exam information on this day.
Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days.
Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
CMHS Friends,
To our senior families, this is your final parent newsletter from Civic Memorial! With graduation just around the corner next weekend, we’ve included all the important information you’ll need to finish this chapter strong. Be sure to check out the attached details so you're fully prepared to celebrate this exciting milestone.
For our underclassmen families, the countdown is on—only 9 school days remain until semester exams! The end is near, and now is the time to stay focused and finish strong. Let’s make these last few days count!
ALL-IN,
Mr. Justin Newell
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🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Friday, May 9, 2025
🍴 Lunch: Cheesy French Bread
🎉 Staff Appreciation Week!
Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365!
With the school year coming to a close, please get those grades up ASAP to avoid summer school.
The CMHS Cafe is closed due to senior final exams. The library will be open for quiet lunch today.
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Thursday, May 8, 2025
🍴 Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Dip
🎉 Staff Appreciation Week!
It’s Staff Appreciation Week in Eagle Nation! Be sure to give a big shoutout or thank you to our incredible faculty and staff for all they do!
The CMHS Cafe is closed due to senior final exams. The library will be open for quiet lunch today.
🎶 Choir Concert:
Join us for the choir concert this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Come out and support our talented vocalists!
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Wednesday, May 7, 2025
🍴 Lunch: Grab-N-Go
🎉 Staff Appreciation Week!
It’s Staff Appreciation Week in Eagle Nation! Be sure to give a big shoutout or thank you to our incredible faculty and staff for all they do!
🎓 Seniors:
Seniors who are exempt from finals must turn in their laptops and chargers during 7th period today.
Start your day with a Class of 2025 picture—don’t miss it!
Be sure to check your email daily to see if you’re being recognized at the Senior Celebration for a scholarship, award, or special acknowledgement.
⛳ Golf Meeting:
There will be a boys' and girls' golf meeting in the gym at 1:00 PM on Wednesday.
🏈 Football Interest Meeting:
All students interested in playing football next fall should attend a brief informational meeting on Wednesday, May 7, immediately following PLC early dismissal. The meeting will be held in the football locker room at the stadium.
🎶 Choir Concert:
Join us for the choir concert this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Come out and support our talented vocalists!
💉 School Nurse Day – Today!
Take a moment to thank our amazing school nurse for keeping us healthy and safe every day!
CMHS: We will have a PLC day on Wednesday, May 7, 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.