
Junior High volleyball tryouts will be held at WAC on Saturday, January 23 from 8:30-10:30 AM. Anyone who is interested in trying out but is unable to make it at that time, please email ksimmons@carmischools.org. This is for any 7th or 8th grade girl. Masks are required and the gym will only be open for players and coaches.

CWCJHS - Reminder, we will have an early dismissal tomorrow. Junior High school will dismiss at approximately 11:30 for teacher in-service training. There will be No School on Monday, 1/18. Have a great weekend! #BulldogPride

Reminder to Jr High families: Wednesday, January 6th is a Remote Learning Day for grades 6-12. If you would like a breakfast or lunch for your child for the remote learning day, please notify the office by 1 pm today. It will be sent home with your child this afternoon. Remember all breakfast and lunches are free of charge.

The Jr/Sr High is excited to begin the Second Semester on Monday, January 4th! Here are some important dates to remember-
1/6/21- Remote Wednesday (6-12th Grades)
1/15/21- Half Day Early Dismissal
1/18/21- No School- Martin Luther King Jr
1/27/21- Remote Wednesday (6-12)

3rd Quarter Remote Wednesday dates for 6th-12th students will be as following: January 6th & 27th, February 3rd & 24th, & March 3rd. Thank you for everyone's help this semester & we look forward to the second semester! Have a safe & enjoyable Christmas Break! #BulldogPride

This is a reminder that CWCJHS will follow a 50 minute early dismissal schedule tomorrow Friday, December 18th. Jr. High students will be dismissed at 1:40 pm. We thank you for partnering with us this first semester, and we can't wait to see everyone again on Monday, January 4th. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from CWCJHS!

Reminder to Parents/Guardians - Please complete this survey regarding 3rd Quarter Instruction placement in this text notification or on the school website today if you haven't completed it. #BulldogPride
https://forms.gle/gMXfxWvUNzVAJ5JA7

Reminder: Parents/Guardians - Please complete this survey regarding 3rd Quarter Instruction in this text notification or on the school website by December 11th. #BulldogPride https://forms.gle/gMXfxWvUNzVAJ5JA7

Reminder to Jr High families: Wednesday, December 9th is a Remote Learning Day for grades 6-12. If you would like a breakfast or lunch for your child for the remote learning day, please notify the office by 11 am Tuesday morning. It will be sent home with your child on Tuesday afternoon. Remember all breakfast and lunches are free of charge.

Parents/Guardians - Please complete this survey regarding 3rd Quarter Instruction in this notification or on the school website by December 11th. #BulldogPride
https://forms.gle/gMXfxWvUNzVAJ5JA7

Reminder to Jr High families: Wednesday, December 2nd is a Remote Learning Day for grades 6-12. If you would like a breakfast or lunch for your child for the remote learning day, please notify the office by 11 am Tuesday morning. It will be sent home with your child on Tuesday afternoon. Remember all breakfast and lunches are free of charge.

We are proud of our community and C-WC #5 family for being able to provide in-person education for almost a full semester. With COVID-19 surging, we would like to remind families that we will continue to educate our students face-to-face as long as we can, but we can only do so with the help of our families.
Please keep students at home until they are 48 hours symptom free without medication.
If anyone living in your home is tested for COVID, please quarantine all members of the home until the results come back.
Have the doctor’s office fax the school a copy of the results.
The district website (www.carmischools.org) is updated when there is a positive COVID case in the district. This information can be accessed by clicking on the Coronavirus tab.
Thank you for your assistance in educating our students.
#bulldogpride

Important November Dates- CWC Jr/Sr High School (7-12)
11/18, 11/19= Normal Schedule
11/20= Early Dismissal at 11:30 am
11/23 & 11/24- Normal Schedule
11/25 - 11/27- Thanksgiving Break
#BulldogPride

The Jr/Sr High School lunch menu has changed for November 17, 18, 23, & 24. Here is a link to the updated menu:
https://www.carmischools.org/o/cwcjh/dining

CWCJHS - On Friday, November 20, 2020 there will be a one-half day in service training day for all C-WC teachers. We will have a 3-hour early dismissal on this date. Jr. High students will be dismissed at approximately 11:30 a.m.

There will be No School on Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all Veterans! #Bulldog Pride

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 would like to say “Thank You” to all of our parents for your patience, cooperation, and partnership as we worked through some difficult transportation issues due to COVID 19. As a result of your partnership, and some incredible substitute school bus drivers, we will be able to begin running our normal bus routes starting Monday, November 9th.

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 would like to say “Thank You” to all of our parents for your patience, cooperation, and partnership as we worked through some difficult transportation issues due to COVID 19.
As a result of your partnership, and some incredible substitute school bus drivers, we will be able to begin running our normal bus routes starting Monday, November 9th.

The SIJHSAA Board decided to postpone Jr High Boys & Girls Basketball and all Winter sports to a later date. No currently scheduled games will be played at this time. All Jr. High winter sports have been postponed until the Illinois Department of Public Health "Return to Play" Guidelines are agreed upon and made available to the SIJHSAA.

There was some confusion with an earlier form that was sent home in September regarding The Carmi Elves, which wasn't Christmas assistance. P.A.W.S. for a Bulldog program letters were sent home with report cards. This program offers Christmas assistance to Carmi-White County School District students enrolled in 4-12th grade. Please submit completed P.A.W.S. Christmas assistance forms to Mrs. Lovell in the office by the deadline Friday, November 6.

Please refer to our district website for information regarding CUSD #5 Coronavirus updates. #BulldogPride

Reminder- Jr High School Parent/Teacher conferences will be held this Thursday, October, 29th from 3:30-6:30pm! Conferences will be held in classrooms in ten minute increments. Masks, social distancing, and self-certification will be required. You can sign up for times to meet with your child's teachers by clicking on the link below.
https://signup.com/go/WvEaupR

Don't forget, Jr High School Parent/Teacher conferences will be held this Thursday, October, 29th from 3:30-6:30pm! Conferences will be held in classrooms in ten minute increments. Masks, social distancing, and self-certification will be required. You can sign up for times to meet with your child's teachers by clicking on the link below.

Please refer to our district website for information regarding CUSD #5 Coronavirus updates. #BulldogPride

Jr High School Parent/Teacher conferences will be held in teacher classrooms in ten minute increments. Masks, social distancing, and self-certification will be required. Please use the link below to sign up for a spot to meet with your child's teacher.
https://signup.com/go/WvEaupR

We have a Remote Learning Day on Wednesday, October 21st. If you would like a breakfast or lunch for your child for the remote learning day, please notify the office by 11 am Tuesday morning. It will be sent home with your child on Tuesday afternoon. Remember all breakfast and lunches are free of charge.

Important October Dates for the CWC Jr/Sr High School: (7-12)
10/21- Remote Learning Wednesday
10/28- Remote Learning Wednesday
10/29- Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:30pm-6:30PM)
#BulldogPride

Please refer to our district website, app, or the link below for information regarding Second Quarter schedule & calendar changes. #BulldogPride https://5il.co/m78n

Please refer to our district website for information regarding CUSD #5 Coronavirus updates. #BulldogPride

3rd place finish at the State tournament for these Lady Bullpups today!! Our parade route this afternoon led by the Carmi Police and Fire departments will start at Williams Enterprises, turn down Industrial Ave, head over to Main St and travel all the way to the courthouse. They will then turn left by the police station and onto Cherry St. Head down to Oak St, onto Burrell St. and end at Bradshaw park

We will be giving our softball team a fire truck escort this afternoon as they return from the State Game!! We will send out a notification on time as we know their departure from Centralia. Come out and celebrate our Lady Bullpups and congratulate them on an amazing season!

First Quarter Reminders for 6-12 Students:
Students will have school on Wednesday, 10/7
No School on Friday, 10/9 for Teacher In-Service
No School on Monday, 10/12 for Columbus Day
Students will have school on Wednesday, 10/14
#BulldogPride

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday October 29th from 3:30-6:30. They will be by appointment only. Please call the Jr. High office to reserve your time slot.

Baseball Regional information for tonight! First pitch 4:15 pm
Franklin Park Middle School
1325 S. Bobcat Circle
Salem IL 62881

Please note, Washington Attendance Center & the Jr/Sr High School will be offering meals to our 6th-12th grade students on remote Wednesday 9/30. A sack lunch and breakfast will be provided, free of charge to any enrolled student. This can either be sent home with the student on Tuesday afternoon, or picked up by a parent or guardian on Wednesday between the hours of 9:00 am and noon. Parents please specify which method you prefer when calling. Please pre-order by 4:00 pm today, 9/28. #BulldogPride

CWCJHS picture retake day will be on Friday, October 30th. Remote Learners can have their picture taken from 8:00am to 9:00am in the gymnasium. Please call our office if you have any questions.

Letters from the Carmi Elves and CWC School Workers are being sent home with every student, and parents that have remote learners will receive letters through the mail. This program is asking families to provide information about needs the family currently has. This program does not provide assistance for Christmas gifts. Information regarding Christmas assistance will be provided in late October or early November. If you have any questions, please contact CWC School Social Workers Ashley Walls at 618.382.7016 or Leanett Lovell at 618.382.4661.

Please note, Washington Attendance Center & the Jr/Sr High School will be offering meals to our 6th-12th grade students on remote Wednesday 9/16. A sack lunch and breakfast will be provided, free of charge to any enrolled student. This can either be sent home with the student on Tuesday afternoon, or picked up by a parent or guardian on Wednesday between the hours of 9:00 am and noon. Parents please specify which method you prefer when calling. Please pre-order by 4:00 pm today, 9/14. #BulldogPride

Reminder: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS on Friday, September 11.
C-WC CUSD #5 will have a Teacher's In-service day.

Last week the National School Lunch Program, through the US Department of Agriculture and the ISBE, announced that they have approved a waiver for all students to receive a free breakfast and a free lunch each day through the end of December. Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Carmi-White County Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program allowing all enrolled students, whether face-to-face or remote, to receive these meals during school days. Please keep in mind that the waiver does not eliminate any lunch/breakfast debt that is currently owed nor does it include any a la carte, extra milk, or extra food items outside of the standard meal. #BulldogPride

Reminder- Please refer to our district website for information regarding First Quarter schedule & calendar changes. #BulldogPride

Attention: The Jr. High Baseball and Softball games have been moved from Carmi to Albion today. Game time is still 4:30pm

Attention Junior High Remote Learning Students! On Tuesday we will do attendance differently. Remote Learning students need to check their emails for details. Thank you for being patient with us during this time! #Bulldogpride

Our teachers and staff have done an amazing job of providing both face to face and remote instruction to our students. Please remember that Office Hours for grades 6-12 teachers to help Remote Learners is Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m to 3:20 p.m #BulldogPride

Just a reminder that Junior High Remote students can pick up their Chromebooks and other materials tomorrow from 9 to 2 at the main back entrance! #bulldogpride

Carmi-White County Jr. High Back To School Night Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JdLvxvmfhc

The Carmi-White County Junior High School will be distributing Chromebooks and other materials for Remote learners this Wednesday. Parents and students can pick up their materials by the main back entrance in the parking lot from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please contact the Junior High Office if you have any questions. #bulldogpride

C-WC #5 Question and Answer Addendum to the Back to School Plan #BulldogPride
https://5il.co/je1q

C-WC #5 Return To School #BulldogPride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIpzmJpvGEE&feature=youtu.be

With the start of the school year approaching, the Carmi-White County Unit #5 School District is looking for individuals who would be interested and willing to help at each school building starting August 20th. The District is looking for individuals willing to volunteer with temperature checks on school buses and buildings as well as those interested in temporary substitute nurse aides who would be interested in working 3-5 hours daily to help with temperature checks and tracing. Anyone interested in either of these opportunities should contact building administrators as soon as possible.

Our NEW online registration opens TODAY! Please view the online registration directions prior to registering on our district website.
Students can be enrolled via a registration link on our district's website, app, and Facebook pages. We encourage parents/guardians to register online, including payment. All classroom fees, lock & agenda fees, and Chromebook insurance fees have been combined to one nominal fee. For most buildings, this has resulted in a reduced registration fee for families.
Since registration for the 2020-2021 school year will be solely online, staff will be available to assist with online registration and payment via cash or check, on Thursday, August 6th in each building from 9am to 7pm. While registering your student in person, masks or face coverings will be required, and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
In addition to online registration, please remember to fill out the Return-to-School Survey to let us know if your child(ren) will be attending in-person, remotely, or have chosen another option if you have not done so already. As soon as these surveys have been completed, we will be able to assign classroom teachers & schedules.

Please click on the link below for a News Release from the Superintendent regarding the opening of school. https://5il.co/ipl9

Please click on the link below to complete the Return-to-School survey.
https://form.jotform.com/202037227487051

Please click on the link below to view the Back-to-School Considerations.
https://5il.co/im4b

Letter from the Superintendent 7-21-2020
Please click on the link: https://5il.co/iguk

Click here to see the Fall 2020 Return-to-School Plan! https://5il.co/ige3

Guidelines for Board Meeting 7-20-20
THIS IS A REMINDER:
The Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education will meet Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Junior/Senior High School cafeteria. At this meeting, the Board and other attendees will practice social distancing. When entering the room, please maintain a 6-foot distance between other members of the public.
Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) states that everyone entering a school building must wear a face covering at all times, even when social distancing is maintained. Therefore, all attendees at School Board Meetings will be required to wear a mask.
Attendees at tonight’s meeting will also be asked to self-certify, by signing a form, stating they that they do not have any of the following symptoms:
temperature above 100.4 degrees
cough
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
chills
fatigue
muscle and body aches
headache
sore throat
new loss of taste or smell
congestion
runny nose
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
We ask that anyone who exhibits these symptoms not attend tonight’s meeting.
ALSO, Attendees at tonight’s meeting will be required to wear a mask or will not be allowed to enter the building, as per guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Tryouts for the Jr. High baseball team (if the state allows) will be held on August 3rd and 4th from 8-10 am at Bradshaw Park. Anyone interested must have a current physical and insurance card on file before try outs.

Please fill out the following C-WC Unit #5 Back to School Survey: https://forms.gle/n6zoH1q3FNZgpn529

We would like to thank all of the girls who tried out for the 2020-21 JH Cheerleading squad. The names of those students who made the team have been posted on the Southeast Gym Doors at Washington Attendance Center.

We still have unclaimed student items from HS/JH student & physical education lockers, as well as items in the lost and found. Please contact us if you are missing items. We are preparing the building for the fall & any leftover items will be donated after June 17th.

Please visit our District Website/District App under News, for a district statement regarding Building Bulldog Pride-Facilities Update. #BulldogPride

Carmi-White County Jr. High Completion and Awards: https://youtu.be/xX_f_ag6zWM

CWCJHS 8th GRADE -Friday, May 15, 2020 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm - 8th grade parents/students can return Chromebooks, receive all personal belongings, receive awards, and receive 8th grade completion gift from CWCJHS. Parents/students should report to the main back entrance.

CWCJHS 7th GRADE -Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm will be the designated time for 7th grade parents/students to return Chromebooks, receive all personal belongings, and receive awards. Parents/students should report to the main back entrance.

Bulldog Cheerleaders
Any current 8th grade or high school student that is interested in the 2020-21 CWCHS football and/or basketball cheer teams needs to email Mrs. Black at tblack@carmischools.org for an application and information. Cutoff for applications will be May 15th.

Interested in PreK for the 2020-2021 School Year?
PreK Screenings will look differently this spring. If your child turns 3 before Aug 17, 2020, please call Washington Attendance Center's school office at 382-4631. Office hours are 8-11 am M-F. Once we get your information, a packet with screening information will be mailed to you.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 Update (4/27)
Though this is not how we hoped the school year would end, we are very proud of the collaboration between our students, parents, teachers, and staff during this remote learning time. Our community has pulled together to protect, feed, and educate our students. We appreciate everyone’s efforts and understanding. It is obvious that we live in a great community that is supportive of our students.
Moving forward, all required assignments will need to be submitted electronically or turned in at the respective buildings by Monday, May 11th. Grades will be posted in TeacherEase for grades 2-12 by Friday, May 15th, and report cards will be mailed on Monday, May 18th.
Further details about Chromebook collection, collection of students’ personal items, awards days, and graduation will follow.
CWC #5
Administrative Team
#BulldogPride

This week is Administrative Professional week & we have the best! Thank you to Mrs. Millhorn, Mrs. Norris, & Mrs. Balding for all they do fo our students, staff, & school! #BulldogPride

Happy Monday! Reminder- Any Jr/Sr High students needing to return Remote Learning Packets from last week & pick up new packets for this week can do so today (Monday April 20th) at the Jr/Sr High from 8:00AM - 1:00PM #BulldogPride

Please check out our District Website & App for updates regarding district information. Please call our school offices if you need assistance. #BulldogPride

Please continue to check out our District Website for updates regarding our district information. Please call our school offices if you need assistance. #BulldogPride

Due to the directive of Governor Pritzker and the closing of all Illinois schools from Tuesday, March 17th through Monday, March 30th, Carmi-White County CUSD #5 will provide the following learning opportunities:
* Pre-K through 3rd grade, learning packets will be sent home.
* 4th through 12th grade students will have Chromebooks sent home. Online learning opportunities will be provided by individual teachers via Google Classrooms. Students whose families do not have internet access should notify their respective school.
*Brownsville School students will also have materials sent home.
Students who are not in attendance on Monday will have an opportunity to pick up materials on Tuesday, March 17th from 8am to 1pm.
School office hours will be from 8am to 1pm from March 17th to March 20th. Please contact the office for any assistance needed. This situation is ever-changing, and updated information will be pushed out through the district website and C-WC app. Please download the app for the most up-to-date information. As previously stated, all extracurricular and co-curricular activities will be cancelled from Tuesday, March 17th through Monday, March 30th.
We appreciate your understanding and support.
C-WC #5 Administrative Team

We have just received word that Governor Pritzker has issued a directive that all public and private schools in Illinois will be close from Tuesday, March 17 through Monday, March 30, along with all extra-curricular and co-curricular activities/practices. School is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, March 31 unless we are told differently.

CUSD #5 will be postponing school dismissal for today 3/12/20 due to severe weather warnings. Students will be dismissed as soon as weather permits.

Coronavirus Disease Information from the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

***Mandatory Parent Track Meeting ***
Wednesday March 11th @ 5:15 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. For anyone participating in boys or girls track.
We will be covering lots of important information and should last about 30 minutes.

Reminder! Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday March 19th from 3:30-6:30. By appointment only. Please call the Jr. High office to schedule your time.

Reminder! Tonight Carmi-White County High School will be having Freshman Orientation at 6:00 p.m. in the CWCHS auditorium. We will have materials available for all of those unable to attend.

Reminder: We have a 3 hour early dismissal tomorrow 2/14. JH students are dismissed at Noon.
Also, NO SCHOOL on Monday 2/17 in honor of President’s Day.

Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday March 19th from 3:30-6:30. They will be by appointment ONLY. Please call the Jr. High office at 382-4661 to get the times most convenient for you.

Illinois Youth Survey Parent Notification Letter
https://5il.co/cmb0

#bulldogpride

We're thrilled to announce Carmi-White County School District #5's new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications!
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/34YffQb or iPhone https://apple.co/367Cs2B