I spy a sea of School Supply Boxes!
If you ordered a box, it will be available for pick up this Saturday, August 1st from 8:00am-11:00am at the CIS Main Entrance. Please plan to pick up your box(es) during this time. You may pick up for other people. Spread the word!
If you ordered a box, it will be available for pick up this Saturday, August 1st from 8:00am-11:00am at the CIS Main Entrance. Please plan to pick up your box(es) during this time. You may pick up for other people. Spread the word!

The band is back together and ready to rock the 2026–2027 school year!
Happy to have all of our CIS Office staff back together after a summer apart!
#BetterBecauseYou'reHere
Happy to have all of our CIS Office staff back together after a summer apart!
#BetterBecauseYou'reHere


We are very proud of 7th grader Marshall for his contributions to a collaborative research project with Illinois Central College that was presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers National Summer Meeting in Pasadena, California!
Marshall participated in a research workshop at ICC and continued working on the Cloud Spotting on Mars project during school breaks. His dedication, curiosity, and love of learning led to his work being featured at a national conference.
Dr. Viji Varadarajan, ICC Physics Professor, shared the following about Marshall: "Presenting research at a national conference is an exceptional accomplishment that highlights his dedication, critical thinking, and ability to contribute meaningfully to scholarly work at an early stage in his academic journey. This achievement reflects Marshall's sustained commitment to academic excellence and scientific inquiry."
We are so proud of Marshall and his hard work, and we are grateful that Dr. Varadarajan and Professor Grote shared his accomplishment with us!
We can't wait to see all that Marshall accomplishes in his future!
We are #BetterBecauseYou'reHere, Marshall!
Marshall participated in a research workshop at ICC and continued working on the Cloud Spotting on Mars project during school breaks. His dedication, curiosity, and love of learning led to his work being featured at a national conference.
Dr. Viji Varadarajan, ICC Physics Professor, shared the following about Marshall: "Presenting research at a national conference is an exceptional accomplishment that highlights his dedication, critical thinking, and ability to contribute meaningfully to scholarly work at an early stage in his academic journey. This achievement reflects Marshall's sustained commitment to academic excellence and scientific inquiry."
We are so proud of Marshall and his hard work, and we are grateful that Dr. Varadarajan and Professor Grote shared his accomplishment with us!
We can't wait to see all that Marshall accomplishes in his future!
We are #BetterBecauseYou'reHere, Marshall!


Upcoming Events July 26 - August 1

Join Officer Taylor and the Washington Police Department for National Night Out!

Have you seen this uniform?
If your student participated in track last spring and you still have a CIS uniform at home, please return it to the CIS Office as soon as possible.
We're getting ready for cross country season and are running low on uniforms. Every uniform that finds its way back helps ensure our runners are ready for their first meet!
Please take a quick peek in closets, sports bags, and laundry rooms. We'd love to welcome those uniforms back home.
If your student participated in track last spring and you still have a CIS uniform at home, please return it to the CIS Office as soon as possible.
We're getting ready for cross country season and are running low on uniforms. Every uniform that finds its way back helps ensure our runners are ready for their first meet!
Please take a quick peek in closets, sports bags, and laundry rooms. We'd love to welcome those uniforms back home.

Today is the last day to RSVP for our first Better Because You're Here event! We would LOVE to have you and your family join us!
📱 You're Invited! 🍽️
As we begin a new school year with our theme, Better Because You're Here, we're excited to launch the first event in our Family Connection Series, an opportunity to bring families together, share a meal, learn alongside one another, and strengthen the partnership that helps our students thrive.
Join us for our first session as we welcome Allen W. Barton from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for an engaging presentation about raising healthy kids in a digital world!
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🍽️ Complimentary Dinner: 5:00 p.m.
🎤 Presentation: 5:30–6:10 p.m.
💬 Questions & Discussion: 6:10–6:30 p.m.
👨👩👧👦 Who should attend?
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children of all ages are encouraged to attend. School-aged children are welcome to join the presentation.
🎨 Need childcare?
Complimentary childcare will be available for children ages **3 and older** who prefer not to attend the presentation. Childcare will be provided by Central Intermediate School student volunteers under adult supervision.
🎟️ This event is completely FREE, but we ask that you please RSVP so we can plan for dinner, seating, and childcare.
Complete the RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3p4e0oUwjVIw_glHlfu4Nu94JKP1sPZK_RDQDiEGuB5z4Q/viewform?usp=dialog
📣 Please help us spread the word! Share this post with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone raising children who could benefit from this conversation. This event is open to all families in our community.
#BetterBecauseYou'reHere
📱 You're Invited! 🍽️
As we begin a new school year with our theme, Better Because You're Here, we're excited to launch the first event in our Family Connection Series, an opportunity to bring families together, share a meal, learn alongside one another, and strengthen the partnership that helps our students thrive.
Join us for our first session as we welcome Allen W. Barton from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for an engaging presentation about raising healthy kids in a digital world!
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🍽️ Complimentary Dinner: 5:00 p.m.
🎤 Presentation: 5:30–6:10 p.m.
💬 Questions & Discussion: 6:10–6:30 p.m.
👨👩👧👦 Who should attend?
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children of all ages are encouraged to attend. School-aged children are welcome to join the presentation.
🎨 Need childcare?
Complimentary childcare will be available for children ages **3 and older** who prefer not to attend the presentation. Childcare will be provided by Central Intermediate School student volunteers under adult supervision.
🎟️ This event is completely FREE, but we ask that you please RSVP so we can plan for dinner, seating, and childcare.
Complete the RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3p4e0oUwjVIw_glHlfu4Nu94JKP1sPZK_RDQDiEGuB5z4Q/viewform?usp=dialog
📣 Please help us spread the word! Share this post with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone raising children who could benefit from this conversation. This event is open to all families in our community.
#BetterBecauseYou'reHere

Wait...how is it already almost August?! We hope your family has had an amazing summer filled with fun, relaxation, and plenty of memory making. The school year is just around the corner and we are SO excited to welcome everyone back!

Upcoming Events for July 19 - July 25

Driving north on Route 116 near Germantown Hills? Keep your eyes peeled for a very special billboard!
We are thrilled to share that our incoming 7th Grade Resource Teacher, Stacy Hall, is one of this year's featured artists in the SkyArt Peoria initiative by ArtsPartners of Central Illinois!
We couldn't be prouder of her incredible achievement, and we can’t wait to officially welcome her to the CIS family this school year. Congratulations, Stacy! 🎨✨
We are thrilled to share that our incoming 7th Grade Resource Teacher, Stacy Hall, is one of this year's featured artists in the SkyArt Peoria initiative by ArtsPartners of Central Illinois!
We couldn't be prouder of her incredible achievement, and we can’t wait to officially welcome her to the CIS family this school year. Congratulations, Stacy! 🎨✨
Upcoming Events for July 12 - July 18

📱 You're Invited! 🍽️
As we begin a new school year with our theme, Better Because You're Here, we're excited to launch the first event in our Family Connection Series, an opportunity to bring families together, share a meal, learn alongside one another, and strengthen the partnership that helps our students thrive.
Join us for our first session as we welcome Allen W. Barton from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for an engaging presentation about raising healthy kids in a digital world!
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🍽️ Complimentary Dinner: 5:00 p.m.
🎤 Presentation: 5:30–6:10 p.m.
💬 Questions & Discussion: 6:10–6:30 p.m.
👨👩👧👦 Who should attend?
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children of all ages are encouraged to attend. School-aged children are welcome to join the presentation.
🎨 Need childcare?
Complimentary childcare will be available for children ages **3 and older** who prefer not to attend the presentation. Childcare will be provided by Central Intermediate School student volunteers under adult supervision.
🎟️ This event is completely FREE, but we ask that you please RSVP so we can plan for dinner, seating, and childcare.
Complete the RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3p4e0oUwjVIw_glHlfu4Nu94JKP1sPZK_RDQDiEGuB5z4Q/viewform?usp=dialog
📣 Please help us spread the word! Share this post with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone raising children who could benefit from this conversation. This event is open to all families in our community.
#BetterBecauseYou'reHere
As we begin a new school year with our theme, Better Because You're Here, we're excited to launch the first event in our Family Connection Series, an opportunity to bring families together, share a meal, learn alongside one another, and strengthen the partnership that helps our students thrive.
Join us for our first session as we welcome Allen W. Barton from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for an engaging presentation about raising healthy kids in a digital world!
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🍽️ Complimentary Dinner: 5:00 p.m.
🎤 Presentation: 5:30–6:10 p.m.
💬 Questions & Discussion: 6:10–6:30 p.m.
👨👩👧👦 Who should attend?
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children of all ages are encouraged to attend. School-aged children are welcome to join the presentation.
🎨 Need childcare?
Complimentary childcare will be available for children ages **3 and older** who prefer not to attend the presentation. Childcare will be provided by Central Intermediate School student volunteers under adult supervision.
🎟️ This event is completely FREE, but we ask that you please RSVP so we can plan for dinner, seating, and childcare.
Complete the RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3p4e0oUwjVIw_glHlfu4Nu94JKP1sPZK_RDQDiEGuB5z4Q/viewform?usp=dialog
📣 Please help us spread the word! Share this post with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone raising children who could benefit from this conversation. This event is open to all families in our community.
#BetterBecauseYou'reHere

Upcoming Events for July 5 - July 11

❤️🤍💙 From all of us at CIS, we wish our Central families a safe and happy Fourth of July! We are grateful to be part of such an incredible community. Enjoy the holiday!
#betterbecauseyourehere







Upcoming Events for June 28 through July 4.

🏀 Boys Basketball Camp was a success!
Coach Uftring, Coach Betson, and Coach Adams helped develop the boys' basketball skills this week at camp all the while making it a fun experience!
Thank you to everyone who attended and all those who helped make camp possible! This is a great opportunity for students to develop their skills in basketball, work on teamwork, and make connections with other students in the community.
#BetterBecauseYoureHere
Coach Uftring, Coach Betson, and Coach Adams helped develop the boys' basketball skills this week at camp all the while making it a fun experience!
Thank you to everyone who attended and all those who helped make camp possible! This is a great opportunity for students to develop their skills in basketball, work on teamwork, and make connections with other students in the community.
#BetterBecauseYoureHere
If your student is interested in any of our 2026/2027 Fall Sports - Softball, Baseball, Cross Country, and Golf - please click here for important information.
Upcoming Events for June 21 through June 27.

🏀Boys Basketball Update🏀
Today's (Wednesday, June 17) Boys Basketball Open Gym is canceled today due to anticipated inclement weather.
We hope everyone stays safe today!
🥎 CIS Softball Camp Update 🥎
Due to the anticipated inclement weather, CIS Softball Camp is canceled for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17.
🌟 Better news from Coach Lawson! 🌟
Thursday will be our Scrimmage Day, and families are welcome to attend!
All campers are encouraged to wear their camp shirts.
🕚Scrimmage Schedule
* 3rd–5th Grade: 8:00–9:30 a.m.
* 6th–8th Grade: 9:30–11:00 a.m.


