🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Tuesday, May 20, 2025 📊 Number of F’s 🟣 9th: 31 🟡 10th: 28 🔵 11th: 40 📧 Semester exam exemptions have been sent out via email based on 📆 attendance. To qualify, you must have a C or better in each class. ⚠️ Remember: If you fail one class per semester per year, you will ❌ not be on track for graduation. 🎉 This Thursday, starting during 2nd period, we’ll have our SOAR Assembly and End-of-Year Awards 🏆 ⏳ 3 days until semester exams! If you’re currently failing, you’ve got 3 days to make moves before being recommended for 🏫 summer school. 💻 Students who are exempt from exams will turn in Chromebooks & Chargers this Thursday. 🍽️ Lunch Today: Chicken Parm 🚫 No fast food in the classroom! Only snacks like granola bars 🍫 are allowed. 🧼 Please clean up after yourself—throw away snack wrappers 🗑️ and drink containers 🥤 before leaving class. 👨‍🏫 Teachers: Please remember—only one student out of the classroom at a time. 📵 Phones and earbuds must be put away during class time. 🧠 And don’t forget the Rule of 365: If you’re involved in a physical altercation, you’ll be restricted from ALL school activities for 365 days 🚫🎓🏈🎭 ✅ Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 💜💛🦅
about 19 hours ago, Justin Newell
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Monday, May 19, 2025 📊 Number of F’s 🟣 9th: 32 🟡 10th: 30 🔵 11th: 38 📧 Semester exam exemptions have been sent out via email based on 📆 attendance. To qualify, you must have a C or better in each class. ⚠️ Remember: If you fail one class per semester per year, you will ❌ not be on track for graduation. 🎉 This Thursday, starting during 2nd period, we’ll have our SOAR Assembly and End-of-Year Awards 🏆 ⏳ 4 days until semester exams! If you’re currently failing, you’ve got 4 days to make moves before being recommended for 🏫 summer school. 💻 Students who are exempt from exams will turn in Chromebooks & Chargers this Thursday. 🍽️ Lunch Today: Chicken Quesadilla 🌯 🚫 No fast food in the classroom! Only snacks like granola bars 🍫 are allowed. 🧼 Please clean up after yourself—throw away snack wrappers 🗑️ and drink containers 🥤 before leaving class. 👨‍🏫 Teachers: Please remember—only one student out of the classroom at a time. 📵 Phones and earbuds must be put away during class time. 🧠 And don’t forget the Rule of 365: If you’re involved in a physical altercation, you’ll be restricted from ALL school activities for 365 days 🚫🎓🏈🎭 ✅ Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 💜💛🦅
2 days ago, Justin Newell
💜💛 Final Newsletter of the Year 💛💜 As we wrap up the 2024-2025 school year, we want to thank you for your support, encouragement, and partnership. It has been a great year at Civic Memorial High School—one filled with growth, achievement, and unforgettable memories. From the classroom to the stage, the court to the field, our students and staff have shown what it truly means to be ALL IN. We are proud of the hard work, perseverance, and Eagle pride that defined this year. As we head into the final stretch, we encourage all parents to check your student’s grades, have conversations about their progress, and reach out to teachers if you have any questions. Let’s work together to make sure every student finishes strong. Thank you again for being part of the CM family. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead! 🦅 #GoEagles ALL-IN, Mr. Justin Newell Click For Full Newsletter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SqkQAabrZqhrRwx6YBYADX8n9FXZdQOz/view?usp=sharing
3 days ago, Justin Newell
Final Newsletter of the Year
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Friday, May 16, 2025 Number of F’s 9th - 35 10th - 29 11th - 38 We will have the graduation walk at approximately 9:30 AM today. There is no quiet lunch for the remainder of the school year. Students, please note that food in the classroom is limited to snacks such as granola bars. No fast food items are allowed in the classrooms. Also, please be sure all your trash is picked up when leaving the classroom, such as your snack wrappers and drink containers. This is a reminder to teachers not to let more than one student out at any time. Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams. All phones and earbuds need to be put away. With 5 days until semester exams, now is the time to get those grades up to avoid summer school! Lunch: 🍴 Cheese Bites Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days. Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
5 days ago, Justin Newell
CMHS Senior Graduation Reminder: 📅 Senior Breakfast Friday, May 16 at 7:45 a.m. | CMHS Commons Graduating seniors are invited to kick off their special day with a breakfast in the Commons before the Graduation Walk and practice. 👟 Graduation Walk Friday, May 16 at 8:30 a.m. After breakfast, seniors will visit schools across the Bethalto School District in their caps and gowns to inspire younger students. 🎓 Don’t forget your cap and gown! 🎓 Graduation Practice Friday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. | CMHS Gymnasium This practice is mandatory for all graduating seniors. 🎟 Seniors will receive their graduation admission tickets during this time.
5 days ago, Justin Newell
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Thursday, May 15, 2025 Students, please note that food in the classroom is limited to snacks such as granola bars. No fast food items are allowed in the classrooms. Also, please be sure all your trash is picked up when leaving the classroom, such as your snack wrappers and drink containers. This is a reminder to teachers not to let more than one student out at any time. Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams. All phones and earbuds need to be put away. With 5 days until semester exams, now is the time to get those grades up to avoid summer school! 🍴 Lunch: Cheeseburgers Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days. Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
6 days ago, Justin Newell
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Teachers, please remember to take attendance every hour. This is a reminder not to let more than one student out at any time. Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams. With 7 days until semester exams, now is the time to get those grades up to avoid summer school! 🍴 Lunch: Stuffed Spaghetti Don’t forget that we have a 2:00 pm all seven-class schedule with study hall today. During study hall, the freshmen will report directly to the auditorium, and the sophomores will report to the commons for a study hall. Juniors will have a virtual class meeting. Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days. Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
7 days ago, Justin Newell
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams. With 8 days until semester exams, now is the time to get those grades up to avoid summer school! 🍴 Lunch: Stuffed Chicken Fajitas We will have a study hall on Wednesday to allow for class elections for the 9th and 10th grades. We will also cover semester exam information on this day. Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days. Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
8 days ago, Justin Newell
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Monday, May 12, 2025 Attendance exemptions will be emailed to students on Monday, May 19, 2025. Students must also have secured a C or better in their course to be exempt from final exams. 🍴 Lunch: Stuffed Crust Pizza. We will have a study hall on Wednesday to allow for class elections for the 9th and 10th grades. We will also cover semester exam information on this day. Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! If you get into a physical altercation, you will be restricted from all school activities for 365 days. Those who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school. Now is the time to raise those grades. Finish strong!
9 days ago, Justin Newell
CMHS Friends, To our senior families, this is your final parent newsletter from Civic Memorial! With graduation just around the corner next weekend, we’ve included all the important information you’ll need to finish this chapter strong. Be sure to check out the attached details so you're fully prepared to celebrate this exciting milestone. For our underclassmen families, the countdown is on—only 9 school days remain until semester exams! The end is near, and now is the time to stay focused and finish strong. Let’s make these last few days count! ALL-IN, Mr. Justin Newell Click for Full Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZWzmHao8qiP6_ukampc0aT_kYBN28KfD/view?usp=sharing
10 days ago, Justin Newell
Newsletter
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Friday, May 9, 2025 🍴 Lunch: Cheesy French Bread 🎉 Staff Appreciation Week! Don’t forget to make good choices and the rule of 365! With the school year coming to a close, please get those grades up ASAP to avoid summer school. The CMHS Cafe is closed due to senior final exams. The library will be open for quiet lunch today.
12 days ago, Justin Newell
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Thursday, May 8, 2025 🍴 Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Dip 🎉 Staff Appreciation Week! It’s Staff Appreciation Week in Eagle Nation! Be sure to give a big shoutout or thank you to our incredible faculty and staff for all they do! The CMHS Cafe is closed due to senior final exams. The library will be open for quiet lunch today. 🎶 Choir Concert: Join us for the choir concert this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Come out and support our talented vocalists!
13 days ago, Justin Newell
🦅 Civic Memorial High School Announcements – Wednesday, May 7, 2025 🍴 Lunch: Grab-N-Go 🎉 Staff Appreciation Week! It’s Staff Appreciation Week in Eagle Nation! Be sure to give a big shoutout or thank you to our incredible faculty and staff for all they do! 🎓 Seniors: Seniors who are exempt from finals must turn in their laptops and chargers during 7th period today. Start your day with a Class of 2025 picture—don’t miss it! Be sure to check your email daily to see if you’re being recognized at the Senior Celebration for a scholarship, award, or special acknowledgement. ⛳ Golf Meeting: There will be a boys' and girls' golf meeting in the gym at 1:00 PM on Wednesday. 🏈 Football Interest Meeting: All students interested in playing football next fall should attend a brief informational meeting on Wednesday, May 7, immediately following PLC early dismissal. The meeting will be held in the football locker room at the stadium. 🎶 Choir Concert: Join us for the choir concert this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Come out and support our talented vocalists! 💉 School Nurse Day – Today! Take a moment to thank our amazing school nurse for keeping us healthy and safe every day!
14 days ago, Justin Newell
CMHS: We will have a PLC day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Students will be dismissed at 12:36 PM, and bus riders will be picked up at 1:00 PM. We will offer a grab-and-go lunch for all students. A signup form for lunch has been sent to their email. Those not needing lunch or a bus can leave campus at 12:36 PM.
14 days ago, Justin Newell
Announcements for May 6, 2025 Lunch: Popcorn Chicken It is staff appreciation week in Eagle Nation! Please give our faculty and staff members a big shoutout! Seniors who do not need to take final exams must turn in their laptops and chargers on Wednesday. Also, please remember that on May 7th, seniors will meet in the commons for a last day of school picture. All seniors must wear their CM Next t-shirt for announcement day! Seniors must check their email daily to see if they need to be at the senior celebration for a scholarship, award, or acknowledgement. We will have a PLC Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. If you need a grab-and-go lunch, please fill out the survey sent to your email. There will be a boys' and girls' golf meeting in the gym at 1 pm on Wednesday. Football will have an informational meeting for all students who are interested in playing football next fall this Wednesday, May 7, immediately following PLC early dismissal. The meeting will be in the football locker room at the stadium. There is a band concert at 6:30 pm in the main gym tonight. The choir concert is scheduled for 6:30 pm on Thursday in the auditorium.
15 days ago, Justin Newell
Announcements for May 5, 2025 Grade Update Week 16 Percentages F'S 9th 97% 28 10th 98% 29 11th 95% 42 12th 98% 26 Lunch: Doritio Walking Tacos It is staff appreciation week in Eagle Nation! Please give our faculty and staff members a big shoutout! Seniors, please note that final exam exemption information has been sent to your email. Also, please remember that on May 7th, seniors will meet in the commons for a last day of school picture. All seniors must wear their CM Next t-shirt for announcement day! Seniors must check their email daily to see if they need to attend the senior celebration for a scholarship, award, or acknowledgement. All senior athletes must check their email to complete a survey from Mr. Jarman for the graduation program. We will have a PLC Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. If you need a grab-n-go lunch, please fill out the survey sent to your email.
16 days ago, Justin Newell
CMHS Friends, This week, we say goodbye to our seniors as they wrap up their final days at CMHS. It’s a week filled with emotion—not just for our students, but for their families as well. We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, celebrate, and most of all, enjoy this special time. At the same time, our underclassmen are quickly approaching the end of the semester. Parents, please keep a close eye on your student’s grades. This is a critical time, especially for those in core classes. As a reminder, underclassmen who fail a core class will be recommended for summer school to stay on track for graduation. The final exam schedule and exemption requirements are included in this newsletter. Please take a few minutes to review this information with your student so there are no surprises as we wrap up the school year. Let’s finish strong! ALL-IN, Mr. Justin Newell Click For Full Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14YikEaCW4i8D909uDXTP3gtTDVN_DMej/view?usp=sharing
17 days ago, Justin Newell
Announcements for May 2, 2025 All senior athletes must check their email to complete a survey from Mr. Jarman for the graduation program. Lunch: Grab-N-Go Lunch Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM this Friday for School Improvement Planning. If you would like a grab-and-go lunch, please complete the survey that was emailed to you. Seniors: You have two important events on Sunday, May 4th: Baccalaureate at 3:00 PM, sponsored by the FCA at First Baptist Church of Bethalto. Senior Sunset at 5:00 PM at Hauser Field, sponsored by the Class of 2025 parents. 🎶 Fight Song Friday! This week, the entire senior class will lead the Fight Song Friday performance. Let's show some Eagle pride!
19 days ago, Justin Newell

CMHS: This is a reminder that students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM on Friday, May 2, 2025, for the School Improvement Day.

19 days ago, Justin Newell
Announcements for May 1, 2025 Lunch: Toasted Ravioli For $1, send your graduating friends, teammates, and classmates off with Hershey's Kisses and a Personalized note. Candy grams will be sold during lunch all this week. Just a reminder: only one student should be out of class at a time unless it’s an emergency. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM this Friday for School Improvement Planning. If you would like a grab-and-go lunch, please complete the survey that was emailed to you. Seniors: You have two important events on Sunday, May 4th: Baccalaureate at 3:00 PM, sponsored by the FCA at First Baptist Church of Bethalto. Senior Sunset at 5:00 PM at Hauser Field, sponsored by the Class of 2025 parents. 🎶 Fight Song Friday! This week, the entire senior class will lead the Fight Song Friday performance. Let's show some Eagle pride!
20 days ago, Justin Newell