Cahokia Unit School District #187 -

Hello CUSD #187 ELL Parents....... The next opportunity to enroll will be for classes beginning August 18th. Anyone interested should text us at the number on the flyer (text in Spanish is fine!). They will have to come in for a registration session prior to the start of classes. Classes fill quickly!

Attention all CUSD #187 Parents.......... Comanche Society Summer Camp and Band Camp Begins June 9 - July 11, 2025. 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. Students will participate in STEM Education or Band Camp. Grades 5- 12th Grade

Saturday, May 31st, we will be hosting a food and clothing giveaway at Jerome School- 1825 Jerome Lane. We will start the giveaway at 10 am until 12 noon or while supplies last. Please pass on to all families in need. See you there!!!!

Hello Community! Team Kerengende is excited to host Kreate Space Summer Arts Camp! The first day of camp is almost upon us! Please share this opportunity with families and young folks who may want to attend. This two-week day camp (June 2–13, 2025) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for rising 7th–10th graders to explore their creative voices, build confidence, and grow as future leaders—all in a safe, supportive, and expressive space. Camp isn’t just for artists—it’s for every young person who wants to connect, grow emotionally, and learn how to better express themselves. Whether they love to draw, write, speak, or simply explore new things, this camp offers powerful tools for communication, self-awareness, and leadership. Here’s what’s included: - Daily programming from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Art, poetry, storytelling, and hands-on creative activities - Group sessions on communication and boundaries - Inspiring field trips & visits from local guest speakers - Community Art Exhibition on the last day! Location: 1 S. Church Street, Downtown Belleville Cost: $200 (financial assistance available!) Deadline to register: May 20, 2025 >> [Register now] Let’s make sure no youth misses out on this empowering experience. You can help by registering a camper, sharing this email, or even sponsoring a participant so that every young voice has a space to be heard. Thank you for helping us create space for youth to shine.

Today we are sharing Wendy Lange's My Cahokia Story At Cahokia Unit School District, we are proud to have an incredible team of dedicated educators and staff who go above and beyond every day. We asked some of our employees to share their Cahokia story—why they chose Cahokia, what a typical day looks like, their favorite memories, and advice for new hires. Stay tuned as we highlight their inspiring journeys! #CahokiaProud #WeAreCahokia #CahokiaStories #EducationMatters https://youtu.be/r9MIexgaU-k?si=XyoDnZsckgMTtdTd

Attention all 187 Parents!!!! Cahokia School District #187 will be hosting a Parent Seminar on Trauma and It's Impact on Cognitive Development Date of Training: Tuesday, May 13th Time of workshop: 10am-12pm Set up: 9:30am-10am Breakdown: 12pm-12:30pm Title: Parent/Family TA Workshop Session 3 Location: Estelle Sauget School of Choice Location Address: 1700 Jerome Ln, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206 Each parent will receive a $25 gift card: The first parent will receive 2 gift cards: Random prizes throughout the session.

Come out on Thursday, May 8th at Grizzlies Ballpark for the baseball showdown between the Cahokia Comanches and E. St. Louis Flyers!!!! Game starts at 5pm. Tailgating will start at 3:30pm. General admission tickets are $10 dollars. We hope to see you there!!!! It will be a good time.

Just a reminder......... Happening Today!!!! Monday, April 28th, we will be hosting a food giveaway at St. John Church- 4264 Piggott Avenue. We will start the giveaway at 8:30 am, while supplies last. See you there!!!!

Monday, April 28th, we will be hosting a food giveaway at St. John Church- 4264 Piggott Avenue. We will start the giveaway at 8:30 am, while supplies last. Please pass on to all families in need. See you there!!!!

It's School Volunteer Appreciation Week. Thank you to all our wonderful Volunteers throughout the district; we appreciate you.

We have a lot to celebrate this week. A huge thank you goes out to our Admin Assistants and the Transportation Department. We are thankful for all you do!

Just a reminder......Our district is participating in the Cities in Harmony event again this year. The inaugural event was great last year. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. We are excited to collaborate with even more districts from the Metro East area to plan and sponsor this event! Cities in Harmony is a free family event and it is centered around inclusivity and harmony for all in the Metro East and surrounding communities. All children are welcome to attend, but they must be accompanied by an adult. The event will be held at the Illinois Justice and Workforce development Campus (formerly Lindenwood) located at 2300 West Main Street in Belleville, IL. Hope to see you there!!!!! https://youtu.be/bZkqswQtNDI

Hey CUSD #187!!!! It's Spring Break time!!!! See you on April 22nd!! Enjoy and be safe!!!!

Our district is participating in the Cities in Harmony event again this year. The inaugural event was great last year. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. We are excited to collaborate with even more districts from the Metro East area to plan and sponsor this event! Cities in Harmony is a free family event and it is centered around inclusivity and harmony for all in the Metro East and surrounding communities. All children are welcome to attend, but they must be accompanied by an adult. The event will be held at the Illinois Justice and Workforce development Campus (formerly Lindenwood) located at 2300 West Main Street in Belleville, IL. Here's some important information and updates. Transportation We will provide transportation for parents and students who would like to ride the bus to/from this event. Please see the attached flyer for more event info. Families who would like to ride the bus, please complete the Google doc transportation form by 4/16/25. (see the link below) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpXxdph2b_n2DaUvoZ0rrl-IlExQALfJYNBFJKZiGKXNfgsw/viewform?usp=header Creative Art Contest We certainly encourage all of our students to express themselves and tell us what "belonging" means to them. We want to create an environment for all of our students and their families. For the contest, students can create and submit a project in one of the following three categories: Visual (poster, collage, digital, etc.); Performance (song, rap, spoken word, etc.) and Written (essay, poem, etc.). Pre-K students can use the optional coloring page that was mentioned in the contest rules (see attached). The official dates for the art contest are March 17 - April 4. (See attached). The creative art projects are due April 4, 2024. Principals and their admin teams are asked to judge the entries for their school and then send or deliver the winning projects - one from each category to me (Carla Harris Cole @ BB) by 4/9/25. Principals are asked to display the remaining art projects in their school. One winner in each category will be selected from the entries that the principals submit to the BB for district-level competition and judging. The overall district winners from each category will be notified by April 11th; they will be recognized at the Cities in Harmony event on Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and they will also receive a $25.00 gift card! If you have any questions regarding Cities in Harmony, transportation and/or the creative art contest, please feel free to call and/or email me. Thank you! Creative Art Contest Flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YMVFxeZai4Nx08pqse9oRySso8N6EEdU7NvME5-EUW4/edit?tab=t.0 PreK Coloring Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6j1TVaNI1Ir52A7D7YETsmEoXlkmDbVOKOyewNLaL8/edit?tab=t.0

Good Morning, At Cahokia Unit School District, we are proud to have an incredible team of dedicated educators and staff who go above and beyond daily. We asked some of our employees to share their Cahokia story—why they chose Cahokia, what a typical day looks like, their favorite memories, and advice for new hires. Stay tuned as we highlight their inspiring journeys! #CahokiaProud #WeAreCahokia #CahokiaStories #EducationMatters Please enjoy our second interview in this series https://youtu.be/1jlfGJYZ9NA

Registration is now open for Kerengende Foundation’s Kreate Space Summer Arts Camp—a two-week program designed for rising 7th–10th graders to explore creativity, build confidence, and develop leadership skills. From June 2–13, 2025, campers will meet at our downtown Belleville location (1 S. Church Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Through art, poetry, storytelling, and group activities, campers will learn about communication, boundaries, self-expression, and using their voices in meaningful ways. The camp also includes field trips and visits from local guest speakers. The cost is $200 per participant, and financial assistance is available. Here’s how you can support: Register a camper Share this opportunity with families and networks Sponsor a camper to help make this experience accessible to all Thank you for helping us create space for youth to grow, lead, and express themselves.

Are you ready to make this summer both fun and enriching? Registration for the CUSD 187 Summer School is now open! We offer a variety of engaging academic and enrichment programs designed for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Classes fill up fast, so be sure to secure your spot today! Visit our website or contact the district office for more information and to register. Make the most of your summer with us at CUSD 187!

This is a reminder that the deadline to submit entries for the Cities in Harmony Creative Art Contest is today, Friday, April 4, 2025. The official dates for the art contest are March 17 - April 4. (See attached) We certainly encourage all of our students to express themselves and tell us what "belonging" means to them. We want to create an environment for all of our students and their families. Please checkout the 2025 Cities in Harmony commercial - use the following link and share it with others and on your social media pages: 2025 Commercial For the art contest, students can create and submit a project in one of the following three categories: Visual (poster, collage, digital, etc.); Performance (song, rap, spoken word, etc.) and Written (essay, poem, etc.). Pre-K students can use the optional coloring page that was mentioned in the contest rules (see attached). Principals and their admin teams are asked to judge the entries for their school and then send or deliver the winning projects - one from each category to me (Carla Harris Cole @ BB) by 4/9/25. Principals are asked to display the remaining art projects in their school. One winner in each category will be selected from the entries that the principals submit to the BB for district-level competition and judging. The overall district winners from each category will be notified by April 11th; they will be recognized at the Cities in Harmony event on Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and they will also receive a $25.00 gift card! We will also provide transportation for parents and students who would like to ride the bus to/from this event. The deadline is quickly approaching. Families who would like to ride the bus, please complete the Google doc transportation form by 4/16/25. (see the link below) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpXxdph2b_n2DaUvoZ0rrl-IlExQALfJYNBFJKZiGKXNfgsw/viewform?usp=header If you have any questions or require more information, please call or email me. Thank you!

Attention Cahokia Heights Community!!!!! Community Clean-up dates...... See you there!!!

Just a reminder......... Happening Today!!!! Monday, March 24th, we will be hosting a food giveaway at St. John Church- 4264 Piggott Avenue. We will start the giveaway at 8:30 am, while supplies last. See you there!!!!