CJHS "Chargers Connection"
April 21, 2023
From the Principals...
Incredible that April is almost over and we are heading into our last few days of school! Next week, we honor our Administrative Professionals: Paula, Sandy, JoAnn and Kathy!! Thank you ladies for being the heart of our school and filling it with kindness, care and love! If our families and students are interested in showing their appreciation, below you will find a list of some of their favorite things!!
~Ms. Nicasio, Principal
~Mrs. Fitzgerald, Associate Principal
Sharing the Joy!
Positive Principal Referrals
Earth Day is Saturday, April 22nd!
Scholastic Book Fair scheduled for 4/24 to 4/28!!
April 26: Help us in celebrating our Administrative Professionals!
All are invited to our CJHS Drama Production: "The Girl with the Golden Locks"
Friday, April 28th at 7 p.m.
Saturday at 3 p.m.
*Doors open an hour early*
Unit 5 Educational Foundation 5K/One Mile Walk
Support the Unit 5 Educational Foundation by participating in the 2nd Annual Unit 5k presented by Commerce Bank. Choose to participate in the 5k or one mile walk/run. Sign up today and show your pride for Unit 5 schools!
Event Details:
Sunday, April 30 at Maxwell Park
One mile race begins at 2 pm
5k race begins at 2:30 pm
Race fees:
$10/participant
$20/participant with race t-shirt
T-shirt sizes are guaranteed to participants registered by April 13.
Sign up today! https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Normal/Unit5k
CASANova Competition
I am honored to have been nominated to represent the Child Protection Network as a CASANova this year. Each dollar donated is a vote for me to win the title and be crowned as the CASANova King, but more importantly ALL the money donated goes directly towards advocating for children in need! Please support me in this wonderful cause!
Click here is the link to donate!
Sincerely,
Officer Isaiah Williamson #7954
School Resource Officer
Chiddix Junior High School
Attention Students: 4th Quarter Incentive!
All incoming 6th grade students and families are invited...
2023 TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC AND GETTYSBURG
This year's Washington, DC and Gettysburg Trip is fast approaching. The trip will be Friday, May 26th through Monday, May 29th, 2023.
There will be a MANDATORY MEETING for each traveler and his or her parent/guardian.
The MANDATORY MEETING will be as follows:
- Thursday, May 4, 2023
- 7 - 8 PM
- Chiddix Cafeteria
We will be discussing details about the trip and behavior expectations.
Please contact Mr. Porter if you have any questions.
Please sign up HERE to help us provide several days of snacks, sweet treats and lunch on the last day of school!
Thanks for your support of our PTO and the Chiddix staff!
Summer Freedom School
Click here to sign up your student(s)!
Yearbook Distribution
We have a short supply of extra yearbooks for anyone interested in getting one! It is on a first come, first serve basis for $35. Please leave money at the front desk with your student's name and team or see Mrs. Goss!
CJHS Athletics
Any student trying out for Cheer or Dance must have a current physical on file at Chiddix JHS. A current physical is 395 days from the day it was issued. Students also need their birth certificate on file.
- Dance physicals and 8 to 18 registration is due May 3rd by 4:00PM
- Cheer physicals and 8 to 18 registration is due May 5th by 4:00pm
8 to 18 registration link: https://il.8to18.com/chiddix/home
If you have any questions about registration or physicals, please get in touch with Sandy Kohlhase at 309-557-4882.
2023-2024 Summer Camps
2023 Normal West Summer Camp Brochure
Stay Connected...
You can also visit our school website for additional information. Please be patient as changes are being made to the website to ensure the most updated information is provided.
Visitors
All visitors to school property are required to check into the Building Principal's office and receive permission to remain on school property. All visitors' log, identifying their name, the date and time of arrival, and the classroom or location they are visiting, show identification, and wear a visitor's badge.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, April 24
- Book Fair
- Drama Practice @3:45 p.m.
- Team Quest - 6th Grade @3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25
- Book Fair
- FCA @3:45 p.m.
- Drama Practice @3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26
- Administrative Professionals Day
- Book Fair
- Team 6A Field Trip
- Drama Practice@3:45 p.m.
- Track Meet @4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 27
- Book Fair
- Math Counts @3:45 p.m.
- Drama Practice @6 p.m.
- Jazz Band Rehearsal @4 p.m.
Friday, April 28
- Book Fair
- 8th Grade ESL Field Trip
- Bit by Bit @3:45 p.m.
- Drama Production @4 p.m.
Saturday, April 29
- Drama Production @12 p.m.
Sunday, April 30
- Unit 5 Mile Walk & 5K Run
Monday, May 1
- ESL Field Trip
- Team Quest 7th/8th Grade @3:45 p.m.
- Cheerleading Informational Meeting @5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 2
- Poms Clinic @4 p.m.
- Track Meet @5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 3
- Early Dismissal
- Poms Clinic @4 p.m.
- 6th Grade Orientation Night @6 p.m.
Thursday, May 4
- Star Wars Day
- GSA @3:45 p.m.
- Math Counts @3:45 p.m.
- Jazz Band Rehearsal @4 p.m.
- Poms Tryouts @4 p.m.
- Intercity Track Meet @4:45 p.m.
- 2023 Washington DC Trip Meeting @7 p.m.
Friday, May 5
- Bit by Bit @3:45 p.m.
Chiddix Junior High School
Kelly Fitzgerald, Associate Principal
Phone Numbers:
- General Information: (309) 557-4405
- Guidance Office: (309) 557-4850
- Attendance Line: (309) 557-4454
- School Nurse: (309) 557-4687
- Transportation: (309) 557-4287
Email: nicasim@unit5.org
Website: https://www.unit5.org/Domain/25
Location: 300 South Walnut Street, Normal, IL, USA
Phone: 309-557-4405