Challand Middle School

06/13/2026

Amari Williams, CMS incoming 8th grader, representing Golden Warrior Track Club in Kankakee this weekend. Great job Amari! We are proud of you!

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

🔥💙💛🏃🏻‍♀️💛💙🔥!!ATTENTION!!🔥💙💛🏃🏽💛💙🔥

📣Challand Students! Cross Country summer running officially starts tomorrow!

M 6/8 7-8:30 @ Hoover Park
W 6/10 7-8:30 @ CMS
TH 6/11 7-8:30 @ CMS

Incoming 5th graders are welcome, and can join the team during the school year.

All incoming 6th-8th graders build up your base mileage and get ready to train for the upcoming season.

Never ran before? Cool! Bring a friend and come try it out at a pace and distance appropriate for you.

Already started your summer running? Awesome, let's build you up!

Coach Fortney & Coach Bond are ready to start rolling!!

LET'S GO WARRIORS!

Challand Middle School Cross Country

06/06/2026

Information on summer band and orchestra lessons can be found at https://bit.ly/challandsummerlessons.

You’ll be able to link to your preferred teacher’s availability and schedule lessons!

If your child is interested in auditioning for ILMEA in the fall, we recommend getting in at least a few lessons this summer if you can! Not sure? Please email or message us to ask about our recommendations for your child!

06/04/2026

Mark your calendars for the School Supply Giveaway -- or, place your order for PTO Fundraising School Supply Kits!

05/29/2026

👏 We would like to recognize Isabelle Olivas for her outstanding presentation at the Sterling School Board Meeting as part of her Girl Scouts Cadet project!

Isabelle conducted research and developed a thoughtful presentation advocating for additional opportunities for students to participate in elective classes. She shared evidence highlighting how involvement in electives can positively impact not only students' academic success, but also their social-emotional well-being, engagement, and sense of belonging at school.

The Board was very receptive to her research and ideas, and Isabelle represented herself, her project, and our students with professionalism, confidence, and poise. We are incredibly proud of the hard work she put into this project and the meaningful contribution she made to the conversation about student opportunities.

Great job, Isabelle! Your voice, leadership, and dedication to improving education for students are truly inspiring. 🌟

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our May Core All-Stars! ⭐

These students have continued to give their best effort each and every day, even during the busy spring months when things can get a little tougher. We are proud of their hard work, academic dedication, positive character, and the way they encourage and support others to do the same.

Thank you for helping make CMS a respectful, responsible, and safe place for everyone. Keep up the amazing work! 💙💛

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our May Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and positive attitude throughout the school year. They continue to set an example for their peers through their academic effort, strong character, and commitment to being respectful, responsible, and safe each day at CMS.

Thank you for helping make our school a better place — keep up the great work! 👏💙💛

05/24/2026

Noah Jackson adds to his Shot Put medal by also placing 7th in the Discus! Great job Noah!