Dear Wildcat Community,
I am writing to inform you and not to alarm you. The Carrier Mills-Stonefort School District has been made aware of a circulating TikTok post with a nationwide “school shooting and bomb threats for every school in the USA even elementary” that will supposedly take place on Friday, December 17, 2021. The original post is general and not directed at a specific school. So far, the origins of this post are unknown and there is no indication this post is within the Carrier Mills-Stonefort Grade School or High School.
This information has been shared with our District and school administration, and local law enforcement.
Please know that, in conjunction with local law enforcement, we will continue to monitor social media and will have increased police presence in our communities. There are no indications of known threats within the Carrier Mills-Stonefort School District at this time. I am sharing this notice out of an abundance of caution and as a precautionary measure.
As a reminder, today is an early dismissal day for students (1:45 pm) and the last day before Christmas Break.
The safety of our students and staff is our priority. All safety concerns to our school or students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Since returning to in-person learning this school year, schools nationwide are dealing with school safety concerns that seem to be heightened and causing anxiety, fear and nervousness among our staff and students.
Here are some key points about making good decisions and easing these concerning feelings:
Be sure to report any concerning message you hear or see in person or online to a trusted adult, school administration or staff member, or police.
The Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program for students to share school safety issues, find resources to get help and find encouragement to help others. Reports can be submitted here.
Please do not promote social media rumors, instead, tell us.
If you feel uncomfortable about something you read, something you hear, something you see please, report it so we can do something about it.
Know who is connecting with your children online and set rules for social networking, instant messaging, e-mailing, online gaming and using webcams.
The Carrier Mills-Stonefort School District is committed to keeping our schools a safe place for learning, and we will work together to continue to keep it that way.
Please don’t hesitate to contact school administration if you have any questions or concerns.
Your Partner in Education,
Mr. Bryce K. Jerrell, Superintendent
This mornings Christmas program will be live streamed on the GS Basketball link in the banner of the cmsfcats.org webpage.
The high school basketball game vs Hardin County for tonight has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Announcement for Friday, December 10, 2021:
Due to the inclement weather expected this evening, the High School Home Basketball game vs. Hardin County will begin at 4:00 pm. The Junior Varsity game will begin at 4:00 pm, the Varsity game will follow the JV game, and the Wildcat Free Throw Contest sponsored by Zack Street Plumbing will be held during halftime of the Varsity game. The Kitty Cat Dance Team will no longer perform at tonight's game, the Cheer Clinic Cheerleaders will no longer perform at tonight's game, both of them will perform at the next home game which is next Tuesday, December 14.
Please contact your student's school if you have any questions.
Check out this months issue of the Echo
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1684091/November_Echo.pdf
Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight at both the Grade School and High School from 3:15-6:15. Please contact your student's school if you have questions about the conferences.
Subject Line: RSVP to the D.C. Trip Meeting!
Parents & Family of current 5th-7th graders,
Please join me via Livestream for a 25-minute parent informational meeting on Monday, October 18th at 7:00 PM! A tour director will give you all the details about this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Washington, D.C. and Mount Vernon during the summer of 2023.
To join the meeting, simply click this link: schooltrip.us/CarrierMillsIL23
Also, please RSVP for the meeting if you haven't already. Your student will bring home an RSVP slip today. You can either have your student return the slip to us, or click here to RSVP digitally: https://forms.gle/DobQLQgK75vhnq956
We sincerely hope you will take advantage of this special opportunity to invest in your student’s future, and that you will consider joining us on this journey as well!
Regards,
Melissa Williams and Andrea Waite
Attention!!
Subject Line: Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem/Jr High School D.C. Trip Meeting on Monday, Oct. 18th!
Dear Parents of current 5th-7th graders,
We are very excited to announce that we will be leading a group of students and parents on an educational tour to Washington, D.C. and Mt. Vernon on May 21st-24th, 2023.
Join us on: Monday, October 18th - 7:00 pm via Livestream for a short informational meeting where each traveler will be eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $300!
To join the meeting, simply copy and paste this link into your browser: schooltrip.us/CarrierMillsIL23
To RSVP, copy and paste link into a browser. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckRvTx12032mu8AxWsCbXoA_ieerpA42LYG9nC_9xVljjNMw/viewform
For any other questions, feel free to email us at: mwilliams@cmsfcats.org or awaite@cmsfcats.org
Don’t miss out,
Melissa Williams and Andrea Waite
CMSF Grade School Students of the Week October 4-8, 2021. Kase Musgraves, Isaac Parks, Remington Stout, Nicole Barker, Keegan Kidd, Bella Rose Stanley, Charley Odum, Taylor Barton, Farah Weatherington, and Eli Richardson.
Parents and Students, for the remainder of October, Carrier Mills Unit #2 schools will be practicing security measures and drills which are mandated by Illinois law. During this time, it will not be uncommon to see emergency personnel at the schools as police officers and firefighters assist us on implementation. There is no need to be alarmed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school. Thank you.
Friday, October 1st, will be the first day students can begin completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students and parents will need their 2020 tax information to complete the FAFSA. As of 2021, all students are required to complete the FAFSA as a graduation requirement in the state of Illinois. Please contact Mrs. Lane if you have any questions (618-994-2392 ext. 226).
The link to begin filing your FAFSA is studentaid.gov.
CMSF Grade School Students of the Week 9/27-10/1. Kaylee Hooven, Erica Barker, Raylan Murphy, Jillian Sanderson, Jalyn Sais, Sarah Dillard, Kade Gilliam, Kasen Gilliam, Jadyn Stokich, Brooklyn McBee, Kaylin Metten
Click Link for Picture!
https://www.cmsfcats.org/page/students-of-the-week-2021-22
CMSFGS Student Council helping distribute produce boxes this morning!
CMSF Grade School Students of the Week 9/13-9/17. Anthony Price, Aiden Craig, Adalynn Veach, Jaxton Kiesecoms, Ella Bryant, Donathon Morales, Aly Kuhlmann, Kynslee Hancock, Liam Maier, Mikaylee Layman, Charley Odum, & Ava Craig.
Click Link for Picture!
https://www.cmsfcats.org/page/students-of-the-week-2021-22
Ready to get outside camping/hiking/kayaking/fishing?
Cub Scout signup K-5th (boys & girls).
Looking for more Adventure? More Challenges?
Scouts of BSA (Boy Scouts) signup 6th-12th grades (boys & girls).
Sign up for both --- Tuesday September 21st 6-7:30pm @ Harrisburg Park Pavilion by the Band Stand.
Please call Chris @ 841-5669 if you have Any Questions.
CMSF Families: Today, the grade school students kicked off the Cusumano & Sons Produce Boxes Fundraiser! Each student was given a flyer, an order form, and an envelope for collecting money.
Ask your child to tell you about the prizes they can earn for helping to raise money for their school! A few key notes: Please collect money at the time of ordering. Make sure your customers know when to pick up their boxes. Please complete the order form with all appropriate information. Thank you for supporting our Wildcats!
CMSF Grade School Students of the Week 9/7-9/10. Joleigh VanMeter, Braxton Absher, Jonathan Wise, Aundre Mitchell, Oaklee Klope, Thomas Rogers, Cameron Dombrow, Luke Wolf, Gabby Briggs, Autumn Sizemore, Peyton Dunn.
Click Link for Picture! https://5il.co/yk7k
Attention : Baseball and Softball Parents
The junior high baseball and softball teams are playing at Pope County tomorrow. The bus will leave at 2:45. If parents prefer to drive their own child to the game, they may do that. All players must be at the field by 3:45. We will be allowing parents to drive their own children to the games for the remainder of the season due to Covid restrictions and contact tracing on the bus. Please drive your child only and do not share rides as this does not cut down on the number of individuals your child has been exposed to. If you would like to drive your child to the game, please be at the back grade school parking lot by the junior high door at 2:45 tomorrow when players are released from school. Players do not need to be signed out through the office. If you are not able to drive your child, they will be allowed to ride the bus.
