Since it’s November, we would like to highlight its significance as Homeless Youth Awareness Month. This is an important time to raise awareness about the challenges faced by homeless youth in our community and to promote efforts toward solutions. Our McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program supports the educational needs of these vulnerable students. Students who qualify for McKinney-Vento support are those who lack a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence.
On Wednesday, November 19, we invite everyone in the community to participate in our “Paint the Town Purple” initiative. This campaign aims to foster awareness and support for homeless youth. Last year, nearly 6900 students in Southern Illinois where identified as McKinney-Vento eligible, highlighting the urgent need for our collective action. We encourage everyone to wear purple on this day to show solidarity and raise awareness.
Your involvement would not only highlight the importance of this issue but also show our community’s commitment to supporting those in need. Together, we can spark conversations and inspire actions toward addressing youth homelessness.
Thank you for your support in making a difference in the lives of homeless youth in our community.
With appreciation,
Ashley Walls, Drew Vaupel, and Leanett Lovell
Carmi-White County School District McKinney-Vento Liaisons
The district appreciates the support from the Carmi Elves, Hucks Karing for Kids, White County retired teachers and support staff, Carmi PD, White County Sheriff's Dept, City of Carmi Mayor and other volunteers. Thank you to We Love White County for the use of the Seed Station.
Kicks for Kids is only possible with the community support and donations from the Christmas Lights of Hope.
We’re currently seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students. If you’re interested in becoming part of a supportive and inspiring educational community, please contact the C-WC Central Office at (618) 382-2341. #bulldogpride
with our school district to provide this resource to our staff, families, and the community. Please see the images below for more information!
Paperwork has been sent home with kindergarten students who still have unmet health requirements to comply with Illinois school law. Please check your child’s take-home folder. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the school nurse at 618-384-3421.
Thank you for addressing this promptly.
Lincoln - 8/25
Jefferson - 8/26
Washington - 8/25
Jr/Sr High - 8/28
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Reminders - School starts at 8:15 and will be dismissed at 1:50 this week. If your child would like to eat breakfast, it is served from 7:40-8:00 am. Remember that lunch and breakfast are free.
If you are planning on walking your child in tomorrow, please park in the Dairy Queen parking lot and walk over. Please wait until after 8 am to do this so you can walk them straight to their classroom.
One more sleep!
Lincoln Back To School Night
Monday, August 11, 6-7:00 pm
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Exciting news! Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is OPEN!Head to www.carmischools.org and click the registration link to get started! Schedules for Junior High and High School Students are being finalized, and will be shared at a later date! #bulldogpride