School Improvement Day tomorrow, November 7. CJHS will dismiss at 11 AM.
Date: Friday, November 7
Sign Up: Complete a short Google form on the school website.
Arrival Time for Guests: Please arrive by 7:15 a.m. and check in at the office. Be sure to bring your driver’s license for entry.
Central Junior High School invites all veterans, family members, friends, and neighbors to join us for our annual Veterans Day Assembly as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This special event will include student performances, reflections, and a moment of gratitude for those who have defended our freedoms.
We are deeply thankful for your service and sacrifice. Please join us as our school community comes together to say, “Thank you, Veterans!”
Sign Up: Complete a short Google form on the school website.
Arrival Time for Guests: Please arrive by 7:15 a.m. and check in at the office. Be sure to bring your driver’s license for entry.
Central Junior High School invites all veterans, family members, friends, and neighbors to join us for our annual Veterans Day Assembly as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This special event will include student performances, reflections, and a moment of gratitude for those who have defended our freedoms.
We are deeply thankful for your service and sacrifice. Please join us as our school community comes together to say, “Thank you, Veterans!”
November 7 – SIP Day
School Improvement Day will be held on November 7. Students will follow the adjusted SIP schedule.
School Improvement Day will be held on November 7. Students will follow the adjusted SIP schedule.
The CJHS Newsletter has been updated to fix a broken link:
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3527701
Congratulations to our recent Top Performers!
Congratulations to Izzy F.! Izzy had an amazing game against Dunlap Valley on 10/21. She played tough defense, causing several turnovers and also hit some timely 3 pointers and had10 total points to help lead her team to an exciting 3 point victory.
Congratulations to Saylor S.! Saylor contributes to our games in so many ways. She hustles from the opening tipoff to the final buzzer. She leads the offense by making great passes to her teammates. She also causes turnovers by our opponents which lead to scoring opportunities for our team. She had a great game against Dunlap Valley on 10/21 where she had close to 10 steals on the press which led to Wildcat points. She is a great leader.
Congratulations to Sydney H.! Sydney had a great game against Pekin Edison on 10/25. She scored a game high 20 points out of 29 total points. She has a great work ethic which is shown by getting herself into rebounding position every time a shot goes up on both offense and defense. She is a leader by example, she plays aggressive every time she steps on the court. She also wants her teammates to be successful by making great passes to give them scoring opportunities.
Congratulations to Brynley H.! Brynley is a great team player who stays calm under pressure and shows excellent court awareness. She consistently supports her teammates, offering insight on plays and adjusting quickly when needed. Her number of assists and rebounds make her an essential part of the team’s success. Brynley’s unselfishness, determination, and leadership truly make her stand out on the court!
Congratulations Brynley your hard work does not go unnoticed!
Congratulations to Izzy F.! Izzy had an amazing game against Dunlap Valley on 10/21. She played tough defense, causing several turnovers and also hit some timely 3 pointers and had10 total points to help lead her team to an exciting 3 point victory.
Congratulations to Saylor S.! Saylor contributes to our games in so many ways. She hustles from the opening tipoff to the final buzzer. She leads the offense by making great passes to her teammates. She also causes turnovers by our opponents which lead to scoring opportunities for our team. She had a great game against Dunlap Valley on 10/21 where she had close to 10 steals on the press which led to Wildcat points. She is a great leader.
Congratulations to Sydney H.! Sydney had a great game against Pekin Edison on 10/25. She scored a game high 20 points out of 29 total points. She has a great work ethic which is shown by getting herself into rebounding position every time a shot goes up on both offense and defense. She is a leader by example, she plays aggressive every time she steps on the court. She also wants her teammates to be successful by making great passes to give them scoring opportunities.
Congratulations to Brynley H.! Brynley is a great team player who stays calm under pressure and shows excellent court awareness. She consistently supports her teammates, offering insight on plays and adjusting quickly when needed. Her number of assists and rebounds make her an essential part of the team’s success. Brynley’s unselfishness, determination, and leadership truly make her stand out on the court!
Congratulations Brynley your hard work does not go unnoticed!
On November 1st, selected students will participate in the ILMEA band festival at Western Illinois University. Best of luck !
October 29 – Report Cards Sent Home
Report cards will be sent home with students on October 29.
Report cards will be sent home with students on October 29.
October 30 – Speech Invitational
The Speech Invitational will be held on October 30.
The Speech Invitational will be held on October 30.
CJHS Veterans Day Assembly
Date: Friday, November 7
Arrival Time for Guests: Please arrive by 7:15 a.m. and check in at the office. Be sure to bring your driver’s license for entry.
Central Junior High School invites all veterans, family members, friends, and neighbors to join us for our annual Veterans Day Assembly as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This special event will include student performances, reflections, and a moment of gratitude for those who have defended our freedoms.
We are deeply thankful for your service and sacrifice. Please join us as our school community comes together to say, “Thank you, Veterans!”
October 28 – Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will be held on October 28.
Picture retakes will be held on October 28.
2025 Boys Basketball Schedule
October 28 – Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will be held on October 28.
Picture retakes will be held on October 28.
Next Week (Oct. 27 - 31) is Red Ribbon Week! Spooky Grams will be sold throughout the week.
Dress up days are as follows:
Monday - Wear Red
Tuesday - PJ Day *Speaker Carl Cannon will be here in the afternoon
Wednesday - Barbie Day
Thursday - Sports/Favorite Team *Trivia at lunch
Friday - Halloween Theme (no costumes)
Dress up days are as follows:
Monday - Wear Red
Tuesday - PJ Day *Speaker Carl Cannon will be here in the afternoon
Wednesday - Barbie Day
Thursday - Sports/Favorite Team *Trivia at lunch
Friday - Halloween Theme (no costumes)
Parents,
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Please review the following information. A reminder that parent-teacher conferences are tomorrow and Friday!
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3494090
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Please review the following information. A reminder that parent-teacher conferences are tomorrow and Friday!
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3494090
Parents:
Reminder that tomorrow is a half day of school. East Peoria Community High School will be here tomorrow to visit with out 8th graders.
Reminder that tomorrow is a half day of school. East Peoria Community High School will be here tomorrow to visit with out 8th graders.
October 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
Parent-Teacher Conferences will continue on October 24. There will be no school for students.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will continue on October 24. There will be no school for students.
Congratulations to some of our recent Top Performers!
Congratulations to Abram W.! Abram is a great team member. He is always working hard and strives to improve his performance at practice as well as meets. He is dedicated to becoming the best athlete he can be.
Congratulations to Kamyia W.-S.! Kaymia is a great team member. She is a good leader and is always encouraging her teammates. She is always working hard and strives to improve her performance at meets. She is dedicated to becoming the best athlete she can be.
Congratulations to Jovie D. and Brynley H.! Jovie and Brynley are a dynamic duo! They work hard day in and day out, push each other to their limits, encourage their teammates while holding them accountable, and always strive for new PRs!
Congratulations to Tenley M.! Tenley works hard anytime she is on the floor which has been a lot. She played in both 7th and 8th grade games all this week and hustles, rebounds, and is a true example of a team player. She helps her teammates in any way that she can and will do whatever a coach asks her to do.
Congratulations to Madelynn D.! Madelynn has improved so much in the leadership role this season. She has started to make the extra pass to a teammate while still looking for her own opportunities to score. She had a big game against South Pekin this week scoring 21 points.
Congratulations to Aubreigh D.! Aubreigh has also been playing significant minutes each game day. She hustles from tipoff to the final buzzer. She can mostly be found diving on the floor or grabbing a rebound to help her team. She has stepped up to help bring the ball down the court or post up inside. She is willing to leave everything she can contribute every single game. Keep up the good work Aubreigh!
And finally congratulations to Mrs. Harper! Her colleagues said that Mrs. Harper has been such a benefit to our school. She is such a bright light and kids love getting to go talk to her. Jessie has helped solidify the WILDCATS of the month with SEL hub and overall has made such positive contributions to CJHS. She understands and helps students, she helps coach, she is respectful to staff
Congratulations to Abram W.! Abram is a great team member. He is always working hard and strives to improve his performance at practice as well as meets. He is dedicated to becoming the best athlete he can be.
Congratulations to Kamyia W.-S.! Kaymia is a great team member. She is a good leader and is always encouraging her teammates. She is always working hard and strives to improve her performance at meets. She is dedicated to becoming the best athlete she can be.
Congratulations to Jovie D. and Brynley H.! Jovie and Brynley are a dynamic duo! They work hard day in and day out, push each other to their limits, encourage their teammates while holding them accountable, and always strive for new PRs!
Congratulations to Tenley M.! Tenley works hard anytime she is on the floor which has been a lot. She played in both 7th and 8th grade games all this week and hustles, rebounds, and is a true example of a team player. She helps her teammates in any way that she can and will do whatever a coach asks her to do.
Congratulations to Madelynn D.! Madelynn has improved so much in the leadership role this season. She has started to make the extra pass to a teammate while still looking for her own opportunities to score. She had a big game against South Pekin this week scoring 21 points.
Congratulations to Aubreigh D.! Aubreigh has also been playing significant minutes each game day. She hustles from tipoff to the final buzzer. She can mostly be found diving on the floor or grabbing a rebound to help her team. She has stepped up to help bring the ball down the court or post up inside. She is willing to leave everything she can contribute every single game. Keep up the good work Aubreigh!
And finally congratulations to Mrs. Harper! Her colleagues said that Mrs. Harper has been such a benefit to our school. She is such a bright light and kids love getting to go talk to her. Jessie has helped solidify the WILDCATS of the month with SEL hub and overall has made such positive contributions to CJHS. She understands and helps students, she helps coach, she is respectful to staff
Picture Retakes will be October 28.
October 26 – Trunk or Treat at CJHS (4:00–5:30 PM)
Join us for Trunk or Treat at CJHS on October 26 from 4:00–5:30 PM.
Join us for Trunk or Treat at CJHS on October 26 from 4:00–5:30 PM.
