




From the Channahon 17 PTO:
WIN A RIDE TO SCHOOL FROM OFFICER VANCURA IN A CHANNAHON POLICE CRUISER!!
Any Channahon School District student that has a Fund Fest donation credited to their name before Tues, Sept 29th at 4pm will automatically be entered into a raffle with a chance to WIN A RIDE TO SCHOOL FROM OFFICER VANCURA IN A CHANNAHON POLICE CRUISER!
The Channahon PTO Fund Fest is an essential fundraiser that will help us to continue to have FREE, fun, family events, field day shirts, art frames, teacher reimbursement, and so much more for the next two years. We rely solely on donations and still have quite a way to go to reach our goal. We appreciate every donation, no matter the size.
Fund Fest will be collecting donations that count toward class rewards until 11:59pm on Oct 1st
https://givebutter.com/channahon-pto-fund-fest-2026-wzamgk

Our 5th graders are becoming junior scientists as they test different materials to see which ones conduct electricity! 🔬💡 Through hands-on experimenting, students will make predictions, test their ideas, and discover which materials help electricity flow. Science is shocking—in the best way! 😊




Art Club - Just a reminder, Art Club will be held today after school in the art room until 3:45pm.
Soccer - The Channahon Soccer team completed their season on a high winning their last 2 games. Last Thursday the Indians played Coal City and won 3-1. The Indians ended their year well. Congratulations to the team that never quit, even when winning came so late in the season!
Wacky Fact Wednesday! - It's time for Wacky Fact Wednesday! Did you know crocodiles can’t stick out their tongues? Their tongues are held in place by a special membrane. So if you ever get into a staring contest with a crocodile, feel free to stick your tongue out at him. He literally can’t do anything about it. Well… except eat you. So maybe don’t do that.




Thursday Thought - In the United States, September 17 is a special day known as Constitution Day, commemorating (or remembering) the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. This week’s Thursday Thought connects yesterday’s Crew celebration with the first few words of the Constitution: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union…”
Those words remind us that building something great takes everyone working together and doing their part to make their community better. So, what if we changed those famous words to “We the People of TRS…”? What can YOU do today to help make our school community “more perfect” than it was yesterday?
Student Council - Attention 6th grade student council members who turned in an application to Mrs. Gaffino. A reminder that our first meeting will be held today in Ms. Garcia’s room until 3:45. Please make sure you bring your Chromebook. Thanks!

Welcome back crews! We are so excited to announce our TRS Crews! Welcoming all returning and new Gators, Otters, Lions, and Turtles!
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Art Club - Just a reminder, Art Club will not be held after school today! Art Club will begin next Wednesday, September 23rd. We can’t wait to see you there!
Soccer Team - The Channahon Soccer team lost a very tough one Monday night against a good Jane Adams team. he Indians are still looking for their first win of the season, but are playing excellent soccer.
Cross Country - The Channahon Cross Country team had a phenomenal showing against Minooka, Troy, Dirksen, St. Ray's, and Elwood last night.
Great job to all of our runners from TRS!
Student Council - Attention 6th grade student council members who turned in an application to Mrs. Gaffino. A reminder that our first meeting will be held this Thursday, September 17th in Ms. Garcia’s room until 3:45. Please make sure you bring your Chromebook. Thanks!
Weird Fact Wednesday - According to science, strawberries aren't actually berries, but bananas are!



Art Club - Will now begin on Wednesday, September 23, instead of September 16. We can’t wait to see you there!





Click the link below for the latest Superintendent Minute from Channahon 17.
May We Never Forget
https://www.csd17.org/article/3118532

Fall Musical - Any 5th grade students interested in auditioning for the fall musical, Alice in Wonderland, can now sign up for auditions. Students should email Ms. Keenon to receive the audition materials. Act fast, auditions are on Wednesday and Thursday. Ms. Keenon's email is hkeenon@csd17.org.
Cyborgs Robotics Team - Try out for the Channahon Cyborgs Robotics Team. Tryouts will be Wednesday, September 9, from 6-8 PM in the TRS commons. There are 30 spots available on the team and tryouts are open to 6th-8th graders. Sign up in the commons or with Mrs. Hodapp.

While the rest of us were still thinking about our first cup of coffee ☕, these dedicated athletes were already putting in the miles! Their commitment, determination, and teamwork are what make this team so special. We’re so proud of the way they show up, work hard, and support each other—even when the alarm clock goes off way too early!
Way to lead by example, XC! Keep chasing those goals! 🏆💙

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