November 2023 Newsletter

Tuesday, 12/19 – Day 2				Wednesday, 12/20 – Day 1				Thursday, 12/21
Period	Times			Period	Times			Period	Times
Day 2, A period	8:05	9:40		Day 1, A period	8:05	9:40		Day 1, D period	8:05	9:40
Day 2, B period	9:45	11:19		Day 1, B period	9:45	11:19		Day 2, D period	9:45	11:19
Lunch	11:19	12:04		Lunch	11:19	12:04		Lunch	11:19	12:04
Day 2, C period	12:08	1:45		Day 1, C period	12:08	1:45
Study Hall held with GOALs teacher (unless signed out by a parent)	1:50	3:05		Study Hall held with GOALs teacher (unless signed out by a parent)	1:50	3:05		Make-up Exams, Extended Time; Students not signed out by a parent report to Study Hall	12:08	3:05

 

 

 

I am pleased to recognize the following six (6) Carlinville High School students who have been named 2023-2024 Illinois State Scholars.  These students will be formally recognized this spring during the annual awards assembly.  The below list represents this year’s Illinois State Scholars.

 

Clara Gray	Charlie Stewart
Christopher Lack	Tyler Summers
Hannah Lyons	Brooke Stewart

School Report Card Results

Carlinville High School has been recognized by School Report Card as a commendable school in its 2023 report. We're proud of our accomplishments and strive to continue the excellence that has been a long tradition of Carlinville. 

 

SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES

Students should log into their Skyward account to view their second semester schedule. Second semester schedules will NOT be printed by the Guidance Office or the Main Office. The deadline for schedule changes is 

January 5th, 2023.

 

 

WINTER DRESS UP DAYS

The Student Council is sponsoring winter dress up days December 18-21 

 

 

iREADY UPDATE

iReady Winter Diagnostics are being taken in the High School this week. Results will be sent home with students before winter break. 

 

ACT EXAM DATES AND DEADLINES

The upcoming ACT testing dates are as follows:

The April exam will be given at CHS. College bound students are encouraged to take an ACT exam as part of the college admission process as well as to be eligible for scholarship money. College bound juniors are advised to take an ACT exam on one of the National dates. Students can register for a National Exam at www.act.org. The cost of the multiple-choice only exam is $68.00 and the cost of the multiple-choice plus writing exam is $93.00. Please contact Mrs. Enrietta in the Guidance Office for more information.

 

 

SAT STATE TEST

All juniors will participate in the state mandated SAT. During January, February, and March, there will be a concerted effort to prepare students for this test. Students will be creating College Board and Khan Academy accounts that give free access to practice SATs. Please ask your student if they are utilizing these resources.

• March 9th - deadline to register February 23rd
• May 4th - deadline to register April 19th
• June 1st - deadline to registerMay 16th

 

 

WINTER CONCERT

                                                       

 

 

FALL ACTIVITIES WRAP UP

The football team finished the regular season with a record of 6-3, and lost in the first round of the IHSA Class 3A football playoffs to St. Joseph-Ogden. 

The volleyball team finished its season with a 26-11 record and lost in the regional championship game to Staunton. 

The boys golf team had a young team and its most successful season in recent memory.  Tate Duckels advanced to sectional play.  On the girls’ side, Kristilyn Levora advanced to sectionals.

The boys soccer team finished their season with a 11-8-2 record and lost in overtime in the regional championship game against Williamsville.

The boys’ cross country team advanced to sectionals.  On the girls’ side, Elyse Eldred advanced to sectionals as an individual.

 

HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT

Carlinville High School will be hosting its 57th annual Holiday Basketball Tournament December 26th-29th. This is the 52nd boys tournament and 43rd girls tournament. This year's tournament will feature eight girls teams and eight boys teams. Please join us for exciting basketball action during the Christmas break. 

 

 

STUDENT COUNCIL

The Student Council has had a busy semester thus far. They are having food drive competition in conjunction with CNB among the Goals classes. The class that collects the most items will be rewarded with treats. As in the past, the Student Council and FFA will provide 50 Thanksgiving meals to be donated to the Food Pantry. The Student Council has plans for a game night, volleyball competition, and other fundraising opportunities. 

 

 

FFA

It has been another busy and successful fall for the Carlinville FFA.  We have participated in the Horse, Forestry, Agronomy and Ag Sales CDE's.  Several members were able to attend the Leadership Training School and Farm Progress show this year as well. 10 members from Carlinville were able to attend the 96th annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.  This year over 70,000 FFA members and guests were present at the convention.  While there, members were able to learn new leadership skills, meet with people from around the country and explore careers in the agriculture industry. We have also been finishing up the restoration of a people mover that will be purchased by the Macoupin Agricultural Antique Association for use at their spring and fall festivals.  On Tuesday, November 14 our chapter hosted an Autumn Festival for younger children.  Everyone had a great time.  Lastly we partnered with the High School Student Council to purchase, pack and deliver 50 complete Thanksgiving meals to the Carlinville Food Pantry.

FCCLA/Foods/Family and Consumer Sciences

FCCLA was honored to create a menu, grocery shop, plan, and cook a fantastic breakfast for our Veteran's Day Assembly. 

CHS Foods and Intro to FCS classes visited LLCC for a tour of the culinary institute and hands-on work in the culinary lab. A pasta luncheon was prepared by LLCC chefs while demonstrating the process. LLCC bakery and pastry chef demonstrated how to make eclairs, followed by students making their own creations! Culinary and hospitality pathways were presented to students, as well as the other trades opportunities within the LLCC Workforce Center.

On Thursday October 26, Hibachi Boy, John Goergens, visited Mrs. Mullen’s foods class at Carlinville High School to talk about entrepreneurship, culinary skills, and doing what you love in life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Foods class completed their knife skills lab and food art project. They did a fantastic job communicating and teamwork…which is even more important than the end product, but they came up with great ideas and executed the plan!

 

REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS

Safety:

• All visitors to the building between 8:05 am and 3:05 pm will need to be buzzed in the front door by the flag pole.
• Students are required to have their student IDs.  Student IDs are used for checkout of library material, check out of Chromebooks/laptops, and for proper tracking during breakfast and lunch.  One free lanyard was provided to all students.  Replacement fees for lanyards are $2 each.  Student IDs will cost $3 to replace.

Attendance:

• Please send notes to the main office if your child needs to leave school early.
• Medical, dental and court excuses need to be presented to the main office within 10 school days following the absence. 
• Under Illinois Truancy Law, a student is considered truant if they have 9 or more unexcused absences within 180 enrollment days.

 

 

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION

In the event school is canceled due to bad weather, you will be able to get the information from the school notification system (Skylert). It will also be posted on the school website, as well as the following sources.

 

Radio Stations   WSMI      106.1  FM                 1540  AM

TV Stations   WICS (Springfield ABC Ch.20) KTVI (St. Louis FOX Ch. 2) KMOV (St. Louis CBS Ch.4) KSDK (St. Louis NBC Ch.5)

 

When inclement weather strikes, the roads are checked starting around 4:00 a.m.  The decision to have school is normally made before 6:00 a.m.  The district will utilize Skylert to notify families of a cancellation. You can also listen to the radio or television for school cancellation information.  Please refrain from calling school personnel directly as it will burden our ability to make the emergency calls we need to make.  Also, please remember to send any updated contact information to the High School Office so you receive Skylert notifications.