Thanks to an outpouring of community support, Collinsville schools claimed top spots the the “Explore My Community” video contest sponsored by the Get To Know the Metro-East campaign. Collinsville High School took the $5,000 first prize with 2,326 votes — three times as many votes as second place Parkside Primary School in Bethalto. Our own […]
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CMS & DIS Decorated Trees Will Benefit New Scholarship
Collinsville Middle and Dorris Intermediate Schools showed holiday spirit and generosity by decorating trees for the 2017 Festival of Trees fundraising event at Gateway Center. Proceeds from the 24th Annual Festival of Trees benefit Collinsville Masonic Lodge #712 and 712 Charity which established a new scholarship fund for CUSD 10 graduating seniors in “vocational and academic areas” who […]
Undefeated CMS Basketball to Host Robertson Charter
On Saturday, December 9, the Collinsville Middle School Boys Basketball 7th and 8th grade teams will host Robertson Charter School from Decatur, IL at 12:30 p.m. Collinsville Middle School is undefeated this season and Robertson Charter is reigning Class 2A IESA Champions. Game will be played at the Collinsville Middle School Gymnasium. Tickets are $3 […]
Video Highlights CMS Veterans Project and Lessons Learned
Collinsville Middle School put together a video to highlight a project they did in November to honor veterans. CMS Teacher Karen Kalous and her students wrote messages to show their appreciation to veterans. The project was inspired by Mrs. Kalous’ relationship with Susie Tipton — a local Gold Star wife. The student’s heartfelt notes were […]
Seventh Grader Wins CMS Yearbook Cover Design Contest
CMS seventh grader Keira Winterich won his year’s Collinsville Middle School yearbook cover design contest. Her design is themed, “Don’t let the past eclipse your future.” According to CMS yearbook sponsor Becky Julefs, Keira will receive a free yearbook this year and lifelong bragging rights for her timely eclipse-related subject matter.