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!
Seniors: Black ⚫
Juniors: Blue 🔵
Sophomores: Red 🔴
Freshmen: Green 🟢
Faculty: White ⚪
If you get suspended this week, you may not be going to HOCO. Let’s make smart choices, Eagles! 🦅
📱 Phones & Earbuds
Phone and earbud use has been a bit much lately! A reminder — poor choices could lead to phones being locked up for everyone. 🔒 Stay responsible!
🤖 AI-Generated Images
AI-generated pictures are against school policy and may result in consequences — up to and including police involvement. 🚫👮
💃 Pazzazz Competitive Dance Tryouts
Mandatory IHSA tryouts for competition season will be Monday, Oct. 27, 3:30–4:30 PM @ Parkside Gym. 🩰 All important info was sent to your email — check it! 📧
🎨 HOCO Theme
Seniors: ⚫ Black
Juniors: 🔵 Blue
Sophomores: 🔴 Red
Freshmen: 🟢 Green
Faculty: ⚪ White
👕 Class T-Shirts
If you ordered a class shirt and didn’t pick it up Monday, you can grab it today in RM 215.
🎯 Color Assembly Games
If you received an email saying you were selected to participate in a color assembly game, pick up your name tag TODAY in RM 215!
📆 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! 🗓️
🧩 ENCO Meeting
The next ENCO meeting is Monday, Oct. 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
Let’s make it a week to remember, Eagles! 💜💛
📚 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. 🦅
Seniors: Beach Bums 🏖
Juniors: Punk Rockers 🎸
Sophomores: Hippies ✌
Freshmen: Nerds 🤓
Faculty: Superheroes 🦸
The Marching Eagles brought home Best Percussion and Best Color Guard in Class 4A at the Effingham Marching Invitational! 💜💛 Way to represent Eagle Nation with pride! 🦅
💃 Pazzazz Competitive Dance Tryouts
Mandatory IHSA tryouts for competition season will be Monday, Oct. 27, 3:30–4:30 PM @ Parkside Gym. 🩰 All important info was sent to your email this week—check it! 📧
📆 No School Reminder
There will be no school on Friday for District Institute Day 🏫 and no school on Monday in observance of Columbus Day 🇺🇸
🥪 Grab-n-Go Lunch (PLC Day)
Wednesday is a PLC Day! ⏰ If you need a grab-n-go lunch, fill out the Google Form sent to your email or posted on the Student Hub. 💻
☕ The Café
The Café is closed to walk-ins this week 🚫🍽️ — it’s open by RSVP only! 🗓️
📅 ENCO Meeting
The next ENCO meeting is Monday, Oct. 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
Let’s make this a week to remember! 💜💛
📚 After-School Tutoring
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM | 📍 Library
🚌 Need the late bus? Sign up by 10:00 AM daily!
📱💪 Phones & Earbuds
Keep them put away during class → Stay focused, Eagles! 🦅 You got this! 💥
🔍🍩 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, representatives from Eastern Illinois University and Lindenwood will visit interested juniors & seniors. 🎓 If you’d like to attend, see Mrs. Diveley in the Counseling Office at least 24 hours in advance. 🦅
Lunch:
Mon., Oct. 6. Super Nachos
Tues., Oct. 7: Cheese Bites
Wed., Oct. 8: Sack Lunch
Thurs., Oct. 9: Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fri., Oct. 10: District Institute
🗓 Monday 10/6 – Generations Day
Seniors: Senior Citizens 👵👴
Juniors: Middle-Aged Adults
Sophomores: College Students 🎓
Freshmen: Babies/Toddlers 👶
Faculty: Teenagers 😎
🎉 Homecoming Week Reminder 🎉
Homecoming is right around the corner! Please note that Thursday, October 9th is the last day to purchase tickets—tickets are $15 each.
This can be the best week of the year for our students if they make positive choices. Please remind your student to be smart and responsible—students who receive suspensions may not be allowed to attend Homecoming.
Each year, the night before Color Day, some students go out into the community to participate in activities such as tee-peeing. We want to be clear—this is not school-sanctioned behavior and we do not condone it. For safety reasons, we will be asking for extra patrols around CMHS during the week.
Parents, we ask that you know where your student is at all times. Together, let’s make this a fun, safe, and memorable Homecoming Week for Eagle Nation! 💜💛
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 💜💛⛳