
Congratulations to Lia B. and Sam B. for being selected as our "Top Performers of the Week" for IESA Week 14 (October 1-7). Lia scored 27 points over three games last week! Sam was a positive leader at part of the chorus, helping make sure last week's performance was a success!
Addi D. is being recognized as a top performer for IESA Week 6 (August 6-12). Addi threw a no-hitter, striking out 20 in an outing early in the season.




Congratulations to our 8th grade girls who defeated South Pekin last night!


Boys basketball open gym for Thursday, October 12, has been cancelled. Tryouts will begin Monday, October 16, after school.

CJHS Families,
At 4:23 this afternoon, the fire alarms were activated at CJHS due to burnt popcorn. Everyone in the building was evacuated. East Peoria Fire Department responded promptly and determined that the building was safe. Everyone was allowed back into the building at 4:27 and the Girls Basketball Game against Germantown Hills started at 4:40. Thank you to everyone for cooperating and to the EPFD for their quick response.

Come support or girls tonight as they take the court against the Warriors of Germantown Hills. 7th grade tips off at 4:30!


Columbus Day No School for CJHS on Ocotober 9

Parents/Guardians
Tomorrow (10/6) is our 1st Quarter Behavior Incentive. Part of the incentive will be the use of Inflatables/Jump Houses. In order to participate in the Inflatable Station, students MUST HAVE SOCKS. Students that do not have socks will not be able to participate in the Inflatable Station.
Thank you.

Good luck to our girls as they face Dee-Mack this evening!


School Improvement Day for CJHS October 6th Early Dismissal 11:00 AM

Due to the strong chance of rain this evening, the Band and Chorus Concert has been moved to the new gym at Central Junior High School. The concert will start at 6pm tonight 10/4/23.

Girls get a big win over Broadmoor last night!


Today information about scheduling a parent conference with a teacher or team of teachers will be sent out. Parent conferences will take place on October 19th and 20th. Please contact your team of teachers if you have any questions.

Please see information below for Music Concert Information
CJHS Music Concert
Time: 6 PM
Location: Fondulac Public Library (400 Richland St, EP)
Rain Location: CJHS Main Gym
If at the library, families are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Students are to arrive at the concert location at 5:45 dressed in their CJHS Music t-shirt.

The CJHS Band and Chorus will be performing on the new stage outside the Fondulac Public Library, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4th at 6pm. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the CJHS gym. Please join us for some great music!

Congratulations to Colton C. for earning a sportsmanship pin at the 3A Baseball Regional last month!


Parents/Guardians of 6th-8th Grade Boys interested in trying out for the Basketball Teams,
There will be Three Open Gym opportunities for Boys interested in trying out for the Basketball Teams: Thursday October 5th 6:15-7:15am, Tuesday October 10th 6:15-7:15am and Thursday October 12th 6:15-7:15am. You MUST have a phsyical on file with the office to be able to participate in Open Gyms.
Tryouts are Monday October 16th 3-5pm and Tuesday October 17th 6:30-7:15am.
If you have any questions regarding physicals, please contact Mrs. McGraugh mcgraughm@epd86.org or 308-427-5281.
Thank you.

Reminder about tonight's Girl Basketball Game:
The 8th Grade Girls will play first tonight against Canton at 4:30. The 7th Grade Girls will play after the 8th Grade Girls.

Teachers will be sending out information about the process on how to sign up for parent conferences for October 19th and 20th.

Starting Monday, October 2nd, Springfield Road (between Washington St and Taylor St) will be closed due to road work. This closure is expected to last for two weeks.

Please see that attached document for informaiton about and upcoming service project that our Cheerleaders are participating in.
