Welcome to the CHMS PTO!

This is a great portal of information to find news about upcoming events, access to the family directory, and a listing of important district links. You will also be able to visit the forms section to register for the PTO, purchase spirit lunch, request a PTO check reimbursement or buy a family brick to place in our school entryway.

The PTO sends a weekly update email with important dates and upcoming events each Sunday, to make sure you are receiving that newsletter, be sure to verify your information here.

Be sure to download the Membership Toolkit Mobile App.

Principal Appreciation Week — Thank you Dr. Brown and Mr. Jones!

Tomorrow kicks off Principal Appreciation Week, and we want to extend a special heartfelt THANK YOU to both Dr. Brown and Mr. Jones for everything they do to make CHMS such a special place!

Whether it be playing soft jazz during lunch, ensuring we have the inspiring speakers and assemblies or creating a positive atmosphere every day, it is greatly appreciated! Your leadership makes all of the difference.

👉 When you see them around school this week, be sure to smile and say “thank you”!

RSVP Today! PTO & Pickle at NetGame — This Thursday, Oct. 23rd

Please join us for PTO & Pickle at NetGame!

🗓️ Thursday, October 23rd
🕓 11:45 am - 12:30 pm: Lunch and a brief update
🎾 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Friendly pickle match play

RSVP by Tuesday, October 21st to president@chmspto.org. Please indicate if you'll attend the meeting, play pickle or both!

We can't wait to see you there

CHMS Soaring Eagles Fundraiser — Donate Today!

We are half-way through our CHMS Soaring Eagles Fundraiser month — have you donated yet?

Every donation makes a difference to enhance your student's experience at CHMS!

Watch Dr. Brown, our principal, as he highlights how your generosity has benefited CHMS!

Interested in a corporate sponsorships? We can create a custom package for your business! Contact president@chmspto.org for more information. Please reach out; we'd

love to work with you to continue to make CHMS such a special place!

Donate today through your Membership Toolkit account and make a meaningful difference!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TODAY!

Halloween Home Run Inn Pizza — Order Now!

"Creep it real" this Halloween and order your Home Run Inn Take N'Bake pizzas and salads in advance!

🗓️ Pick up: Thursday, October 30 | 3:40 pm - 4:00 pm at CHMS
🕓 Order Deadline: Friday, October 27th

Please arrange for a friend to pick up and take the hassle out of cooking (or DoorDashing) on Halloween!

🍕🎃 Want to "treat" our teachers to pizza too?
CLICK HERE to order for them! They love pizza, too!

ORDER PIZZA HERE

🎶 Congratulations ILMEA Musicians!

Big news from the music departments! The results for 2025 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) student selections are in. This year, we have 16 CHMS musicians earn their spot the ILMEA ensembles! 🎉

ILMEA is an all-state honor organization for young musicians. Band, Choir, and Orchestra students from the entire state can audition to be a part of the all-state ensembles (similar to an all-star team). 🌟

We are so proud of every student who tried out for the ensembles, and we want to congratulate the students who were selected to perform at the ILMEA festivals in November. We are so proud to have so many of you represent CHMS at the state level! 🦅🎵

🎄 Get holiday ready with invitations, greeting cards and more from Minted!

It's hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner!

Get a head start on invitations, greeting cards, gift wrap and personalized gifts with Minted.com!

Order using the code FUNDRAISECHMS at check out and a portion of proceeds will be donated back to CHMS!

Place your ORDER HERE!

💡D181 Student Grants — Apply Today!

Did you know CHMS student can apply for a D181 grant for a special project, academic passion or something good for the community?

For example, one CHMS 8th grader recently secured funding for new headphones for his A-ELA class during independent work study by applying for a D181 grant!

✨ No idea is too big or too small! See below for additional information and application guidelines.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

🙌 Thank you for attending The Open Door Parent Night!

Thank you to everyone who attended the CHMS Open Door Parent Night on October 15th!

We socialized, met new friends and raised funds for our school!

🦅 CHMS Soaring Eagles Fundraiser Kicks Off!

Eagles Parents, Our annual "Soaring Eagle Fundraiser" is here! It will start on Wednesday, October 1st and run the entire month of October!

This is the only fundraiser of the year and there are several ways to support our PTO! Funds are being raised to enrich your student's learning environment at CHMS! Any donation amount is greatly appreciated!

📣 🎟️ 💙 Weekly raffle drawings will be held for those that donate.

CLICK HERE to donate today! Thank you in advance for your support of the CHMS PTO!

🍕 Order your CHMS Spirit Lunches Today!

CHMS spirit lunches are back, and better than ever! We are excited to offer two new vendors this year, Billy Bricks and Mrs. T's, as well as a returning favorite, Sarpino's!

Each student has the option of one or two slices of pizza and an individually-wrapped holiday-themed cookie for each lunch. Gluten-free pizza options are available and with a choice of ice cream in the cafeteria on spirit lunch days.

Two slices and a cookie are $42 for the year and one slice and a cookie is $36 for the year. Payment is expected for all four in advance.

🗓️ The spirit lunch dates and pizza vendors are: