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				<title><![CDATA[Cinderella Program - 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Download the program for "Cinderella: Youth Edition" by the CHS Theater Department (May 1 and 4, 2026) using the link below.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-04-24 - One Hour Delay]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to a power outage, there will be a ONE HOUR DELAY this morning, Friday, April 24, 2026. School will begin at 9:00am for all Charleston R-1 Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-04-16 - One Hour Delay]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to a brief power outage, there will be a ONE HOUR DELAY this morning, Thursday, April 16, 2026. School will begin at 9:00am for all Charleston R-1 Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY: 2026–2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In accordance with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines, Charleston R-I School District provides public notice of its intent to apply for the 2026–2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SOLAR Day 2026 Throwback Shirts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrate 40 years of SOLAR Day with our throwback tee shirt, inspired by the classic 1986 original.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-02-03 - Back to School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Schools will return to class on Tuesday, February 3, 2026! Huge thanks to our maintenance crew for working hard over the past week, ensuring parking lots and walkways are cleared.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 2, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026 for all Charleston R-1 Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on 1/29 and 1/30/2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Superintendent Jamarcus Williams has officially cancelled classes for both Thursday 1/29, and Friday 1/30, for all Charleston R-1 Schools due to continued hazardous road conditions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Thursday, January 29, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026 for all Charleston R-1 Schools. Thank you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, January 28, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 for all Charleston R-1 Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 27, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2158299</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 for all Charleston R-1 Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 26, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blue Jays,

Due to hazardous road conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026 for all Charleston R-1 Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District Notice of Filing for School Board Election]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2143844</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on The Charleston R-I School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 7, 2026, election.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Request for Proposals - eRate Category 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2129568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-1 School District is accepting sealed bids for eRate Category 2. This includes access points, switches, cabling, and battery backups.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:24:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Request for Proposals - High School Roof Coating]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2100950</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is accepting proposals for coating of the High School roof with a minimal of 15 year warranty. Requests for proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: 12:30pm Early Dismissal on Wednesday, April 2, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2053825</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the potential for severe weather conditions, there will be 12:30pm EARLY DISMISSAL today, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 for all Charleston R-I Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 21, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2036160</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous travel conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2025 for all Charleston R-I Schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Thursday, February 20, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2035645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous travel conditions in our rural areas, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, 2025 for all Charleston R-I Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, February 19, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2035114</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous travel conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 for all Charleston R-I Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: 1:30pm EARLY DISMISSAL on Tuesday, February 18, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2034778</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the potential for hazardous travel conditions, there will be a 1:30pm EARLY DISMISSAL today, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 for all Charleston R-I Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 31, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2025736</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to staff shortages at all school buildings, there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 31, 2025 for all Charleston R-I Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-01-28 - NO SCHOOL]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2024615</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blue Jays: Due to sickness in our schools, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 for all Charleston R-1 schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 10, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2015545</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the potential for hazardous travel conditions and low temperatures, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025 for all Charleston R-I schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bid Notice - Food Service Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2005123</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is accepting proposals for contracting out the Food Service Program with a Fixed Price contract for the 2025-26. A pre proposal meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on December 17, 2024. Requests for proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on February 20, 2025.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District Notice of Filing for School Board Election]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/2001833</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the Charleston R-I School Board, to file to be a candidate in the April 8, 2025 election.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hearnes Elementary Security System RFP]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1983334</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is now accepting Request For Proposal (RFP) for a security system. Interested parties should respond no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 21, 2024]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Campus Messenger to launch in September]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1958984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district will be testing a new messaging system on Sept. 3-6, so parents and employees should receive text, voice call, and email messages during that time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:24:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Registration 2024 is now open!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1947681</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:37:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Meals Drive-Thru 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1932414</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This summer, our kitchen is serving FREE, delicious, ready-to-go meals, all summer long at our Summer Meals Drive-Thru! For all kids 0 to 18 years old. Adults or students can pick up; no need for children to be present. Both Blue Jays and out-of-towners qualify. The next drive-thru will be held on 5/30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 12:55:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eclipse Day 2024 at Charleston R-I Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1907118</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents are invited to view the eclipse on April 8 with their child, and encouraged to return the permission slips for their child as soon as possible.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:44:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, April 2, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1906215</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the extended power outage, Charleston R-I Schools has now CANCELED classes for TODAY, Tuesday, April 2, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:21:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: ONE HOUR DELAY]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1906129</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to a power outage, Charleston R-I will have a ONE HOUR DELAY. Classes will start at 9:00am TODAY, Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Bus riders are encouraged to be ready at 8:00am and be watching for the bus between 8:00am and 9:00am.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:14:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: Latest Updates for Safety Measures]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1905356</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I employees met on Thursday, 3/28 to further discuss safety plans for the remainder of the spring 2024 semester.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:58:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: Charleston Jr / Sr High School placed on lockdown]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1904297</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At approximately 3:00pm today (3/26), Charleston Jr. / Sr. High School was placed on lockdown after an alternative school student fired a gun into the ground on school property.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:13:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Equipment / Technology Sealed Bid Request]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1888894</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is now accepting sealed bids for Equipment / Technology. Interested parties should respond no later than March 21, 2024.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:45:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: Safety Measures Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1904771</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Superintendent Jamarcus Williams announces safety measures that will be taken for the remainder of the spring 2024 semester.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:42:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HVAC Rooftop Unit (RTU) Bid Request]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1888900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is now accepting bids for an HVAC Rooftop Unit (RTU). Interested parties should respond no later than March 21, 2024.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:41:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Friday (1/19)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1871154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the remaining hazardous travel conditions and low temperatures, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024 for all Charleston R-I schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:51:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NOTICE: Board Meeting Rescheduled]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1870617</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I Board of Education will hold its regular January meeting at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 18. It was originally scheduled for 6:00pm. Student of the Month recognitions will be postponed to the February regular meeting.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:05:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Thursday (1/18)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1870530</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the remaining hazardous travel conditions and low temperatures, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Thursday, January 18, 2024 for all Charleston R-I schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:58:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Wednesday (1/17)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1869663</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the potential for hazardous travel conditions and low temperatures, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 for all Charleston R-I schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:49:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Tuesday (1/16)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1868720</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the potential for hazardous travel conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 for all Charleston R-I schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:36:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District Notice of Filing for School Board Election]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1841400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the Charleston R-I School Board, to file to be a candidate in the April 2, 2024 election.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:26:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I to host Grant Application Night on 10/3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1818564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Schools is hosting a Grant Application Night to help parents apply for the Close the Gap Grant on October 3, 2023, 6:00 to 7:30pm at Charleston Middle School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:26:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Take our survey!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1797284</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are seeking feedback from Charleston R-I School District parents, students, school employees, community members. Click thru to take our 6-question Community Engagement Survey (expires 9/1/2023).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:07:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Van Sealed Bid Request]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1802962</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is seeking sealed bids for a passenger van. The van should seat 8 passengers. Interested parties should respond to this ad by 4:00 p.m. on September 18, 2023.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:34:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Registration 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1792847</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Trying to register your student? Click below to go to Parent Portal.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:58:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Bash 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1785398</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is joining community leaders for our first-ever "Back to School Bash" in conjunction with SchoolFest 2023, held on Monday, August 7, 2023, 10:00am to 6:00pm, held at Charleston High School for grades PreK-12 and families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Supplies for Back to School 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1786611</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District has released its school supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:25:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY DISMISSAL AT 1:30 PM (3/31)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1746526</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I schools will be DISMISSED EARLY at 2:00pm today (1/30) due to potential hazardous travel conditions this afternoon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:52:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Surplus Property Bid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1726878</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is now accepting sealed bids on the following surplus real estate property at 1325 South Main Street, Charleston, MO 63834 (old Plaza Tire Building).]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free Hotspots for Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1722430</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is offering free personal WiFi Hotspots for use by our students/families to ensure the availability of Internet access at home.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:57:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BLUE JAY PARENT UPDATE - 2/9]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1722759</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We want to inform you about a series of events that occurred all at once after school today (2/9/2023) involving a power outage and a malfunctioning HVAC unit.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:33:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Friday (2/3)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1719025</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes are CANCELLED for Friday, February 3, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:53:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Thursday (2/2)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1718270</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes are CANCELLED for Thursday, February 2, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:52:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: NO SCHOOL on Wednesday (2/1)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1717439</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be CANCELLED for Wednesday, February 1, 2023.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:50:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: Early Dismissal at 2:00pm on 1/30]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1716282</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the potential for hazardous travel conditions this afternoon, Charleston R-I classes will be DISMISSED EARLY today, Monday, January 30, 2023, at 2:00pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:31:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: THREE Hour Fog Delay 1/17]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1709676</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our fog delay has been EXTENDED again - Charleston R-I Schools will now have a 10:55am (TODAY, Tuesday, January 17, 2023). Bus riders are encouraged to be ready at 10:00am and be watching for the bus between 10:00am and 10:55am.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:02:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: TWO Hour Fog Delay 1/17]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1709589</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to heavy fog conditions, Charleston R-I will have a TWO HOUR FOG DELAY. Classes will start at 9:55am TODAY, Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Bus riders are encouraged to be ready at 9:00am and be watching for the bus between 9:00am and 9:55am.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:47:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Due to heavy fog conditions, Charleston R-I will have a ONE HOUR FOG DELAY. Classes will start at 9:00am TODAY, Tuesday, December 06, 2022. Bus riders are encouraged to be ready at 8:00am and be watching for the bus between 8:00am and 9:00am.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1696407</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have any questions, please contact Charleston R-I Central Office.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:30:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSA: Candy Safety]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1669176</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we approach Halloween, we encourage parents to monitor their child’s treats and use the following tips.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:03:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Registration is now OPEN for 2022-23]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1636839</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents can register their new or returning family by visiting www.charlestonbluejays.org/registration/ and following the instructions.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:02:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District Tax Rate Hearing Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1644579</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., August 25, 2022 at Charleston R-I Central Office, 311 E. Tom Brown St, Charleston, MO at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Charleston R-I School District, a political subdivision.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:23:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1636208</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are busy making changes to reflect Charleston R-I's new building orientation. Please be advised that some areas may not be fully updated yet.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:40:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer School Classes LATE START (6/7)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1623532</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to heavy fog conditions, Charleston R-I summer school classes will have a 2 hour delay and will start at 10:00am TODAY, Tuesday, June 7, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:38:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHARLESTON R-I BOARD VOTES TO REDISTRIBUTE GRADES WITHIN BUILDINGS AMID TEACHER SHORTAGES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1600845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At their regular meeting, the Charleston R-I School Board voted Thursday night, 7 to 0 in favor of an emergency redistribution of grade levels between school buildings for the 2022-2023 school year. Click thru to read more.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Bus Sealed Bid Request]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1604513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is seeking sealed bids three (3) School Buses, 2020 or newer. Buses should meet all school bus standards for the state of Missouri. Further specifications can be found on the attached Bus Quotation Sheet.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:10:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY DISMISSAL AT 12:15PM (4/13)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1599052</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the threat of heavy storms, Charleston R-I classes will be DISMISSED EARLY today, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 12:15pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:03:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY DISMISSAL AT 12:15PM (3/30)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1592242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ALERT: Charleston R-I will be DISMISSED EARLY at 12:15pm today (3/30) due to potential hazardous travel conditions this afternoon.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:58:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attention CHS Parents/Guardians: Please see the following letter from Mr. Williams regarding a change to CHS mobile device procedures.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1594214</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 19:14:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: Bus Routes Running Late]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1586734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bus routes are expected to be running late today, March 17, due to increased traffic in town and road closures.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:39:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heroes Celebrated at Upcoming Dunkin’ with Dads and Music with Moms]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1576845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two family nights are soon making a return to Charleston R-I Schools: "Dunkin’ with Dads” on 3/15, and “Music with Moms” on 4/12. Tee shirt pre-orders are taken now thru 3/3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NO SCHOOL ON 2/24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1575160</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be CANCELLED for Thursday, February 24, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY DISMISSAL AT 12:15PM (2/23)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1574576</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I will have EARLY DISMISSAL on Wed. 2/23. Tonight’s game has been postponed.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:29:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NO SCHOOL ON 2/8]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1566643</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ALERT: Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be CANCELLED for Tuesday, February 8, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:00:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NO SCHOOL ON 2/7]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1565859</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be CANCELLED for Monday, February 7, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:12:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Strengthening Families Program Launches Session 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1566499</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fresh Start Self-Improvement Center, Inc. will be starting session two of the Strengthening Families Program on Monday, Feb. 28. Weekly classes to strengthen the family bond are open to Mississippi County families.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:48:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NO SCHOOL ON 2/3 + 2/4]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1563975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be CANCELLED for Thursday, February 3, and Friday, February 4, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:00:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY DISMISSAL AT 12:15 PM (2/2)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1563357</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to an icy weather forecast, Charleston R-I classes will have an EARLY DISMISSAL today, Wednesday, February 2, at 12:15pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:46:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IMPORTANT: SchoolMessenger Testing on 2/1, 1:15pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1562653</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will be testing our SchoolMessenger system today (2/1) at 1:15pm. Every parent and school employee should receive an automatic call, a text message, and an email.

If you do not receive these messages, you may need to update your contact information via Student 360 Parent Portal - OR - contact your child’s school office.

If you don't receive our text messages, you might need to opt in. From your smartphone, text "Y" to 67587, and allow 24-48 hours to start receiving messages.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:18:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NO SCHOOL ON 1/20 + 1/21]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1555919</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes are CANCELLED for Thursday, January 20, and Friday, January 21, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:39:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY DISMISSAL AT 2:00PM (1/19)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1555576</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ALERT: Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will EARLY DISMISS AT 2:00PM TODAY, Wednesday, January 19, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:57:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Classes CANCELLED for January 7, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1549193</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes are CANCELLED for Friday, January 7, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:39:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Classes CANCELLED for January 6, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1548599</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the forecast which could provide potentially hazardous road conditions, followed by temperatures in the teens, Charleston R-I classes are CANCELLED for Thursday, January 6, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:32:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1534138</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is requesting Statements of Qualifications for an Architectural Engineering Team for grant application assistance, and design, construction documents and construction administration services that are contingent upon award of a grant for a FEMA 361 Safe Room on a Charleston R-I School District Campus located in the town of Charleston in Mississippi County, Missouri.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:32:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nondiscrimination Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1530798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:35:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District Notice of Filing for School Board Election]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1531323</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the Charleston R-I School Board, to file to be a candidate in the April 5, 2022 election.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:37:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Request for Bids]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1510259</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is now accepting sealed bids on some surplus/salvage property.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder of COVID Close Contact and Quarantine Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1488338</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is taking the position that healthy students should be in school learning with their peers. We also feel when healthy students stay home from school, their mental health can be negatively affected. As a reminder, here is an overview of our current policy on close contacts and quarantines:]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:09:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Re-Entry Plan 2021-2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1476577</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I leaders have announced the Charleston R-I Re-Entry Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. Click "Read full story" to view the document.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:10:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District Tax Rate Hearing Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1479616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., August 26, 2021 at Charleston R-I Central Office, 311 E. Tom Brown St, Charleston, MO at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Charleston R-I School District, a political subdivision.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Registration is now OPEN for 2021-22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1474421</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents can register their new or returning family by visiting www.charlestonbluejays.org/registration/ and following the instructions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHS Cross Country Sign-Ups for 2021-2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1455411</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston High School Cross Country Team is looking for students who might be interested in running for the 2021-2022 school year. If you would like to join or receive more information, please click thru to complete the form.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:05:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Surplus Property]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1449667</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-1 School District has a surplus of seven (7) Filing Cabinets and one (1) small Computer Desk available free of charge and available on a first come, first serve basis. All items are used and may have cosmetic damage but are otherwise in working condition.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 13:22:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston Seeking Bids for Energy Conservation Measures and Improvements]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1445205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District seeks statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified companies to identify and implement energy conservation measures and selected capital improvements that reduce utility consumption, operations costs, maintenance costs and to improve facilities through building infrastructure and system enhancements.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 10:52:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I hires school case worker, focuses on meeting student needs]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1429280</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School leaders are continuing to make strides to support the needs of Charleston R-I students.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:14:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FCC Broadband Benefit Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1434884</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I families may be eligible for the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit. Enrollment begins on May 12, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CANCELLED: Outdoor Movie Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1419650</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tonight's Outdoor Movie Night at the Football Field (4/9) has been cancelled due to weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:53:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Outdoor Movie Night this Friday (4/9)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1417577</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After a year of social distancing, Charleston R-I Schools is holding its first family night event since COVID. Outdoor Movie Night at the Football Field will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021. Gates open at 5:00pm, and the movie starts at dusk. Community welcome, including neighboring districts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:07:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Leaders meet to discuss, address trauma and toxic stress]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1411058</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Several Charleston leaders recently met with Sheila Branch, Project Director for Alive and Well Communities, to explore ways they can work together to address the impact of trauma and toxic stress in our community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:35:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board approves; school leaders finalize plans for $84K playground improvements]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1400800</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School will soon receive new playground equipment, including some pieces that are inclusive.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:56:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Increases Pay for Substitute Teachers]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1400157</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I Board of Education voted to increase the pay of substitute teachers during their February regular meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JaysAway 4th Quarter Applications Due 3/3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1346463</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Any student wishing to choose JaysAway will need to apply by Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 12:00 noon. Read more at charlestonbluejays.org/familyupdates/ OR click to view the JaysAway 4th Quarter Application.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:15:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrollment Events for Hearnes Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1392159</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WEH annual enrollment events will be held on the following dates from 9:00am to 2:30pm:
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021
- Thursday, April 1, 2021
- Friday, April 30, 2021]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:31:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Return to Class on 2/21]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1391620</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District returns to class on Monday, February 22. Buses will run where possible.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:55:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I ALL VIRTUAL on 2/17, NO SCHOOL on 2/18-2/19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1388351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I announces plans for the rest of the week, including an ALL VIRTUAL day on 2/17 and NO SCHOOL on 2/18-2/19.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snowy Virtual Day on 2/16]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1387543</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be ALL VIRTUAL on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:46:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Day on 2/12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1385727</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be ALL VIRTUAL on Friday, February 12, 2021; Homecoming cancelled.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:37:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ANOTHER ALL VIRTUAL DAY ON 2/11]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1384997</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be ALL VIRTUAL on Thursday, February 11, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Goes All Virtual on 2/10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1384125</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, Charleston R-I classes will be ALL VIRTUAL on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Schools Return to In-Person Classes on 2/1]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1376442</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All schools will return to in-person classes on Monday, February 1, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:24:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Goes Virtual Starting with Early Dismissal (1/21)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1370870</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Charleston R-I students will dismiss at 12:00pm today, January 21, 2021.  Starting tomorrow, January 22, all in-person students will attend school virtually from home. All in-person students will return to class on February 1, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WiFi Hotspots]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1360495</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is offering a limited number of personal WiFi Hotspots for use by students who do not have reliable wireless Internet access for their Chromebook at home. If you are interested in learning more, please visit charlestonbluejays.org/hotspots/.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Goes Virtual Next Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1342136</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I students will attend school virtually from home for two days, Monday and Tuesday, November 23-24, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:17:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Announces Mask Mandate]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1338090</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Until further notice, all Charleston R-I 100% In-Person instruction students, staff, and visitors (ages 2 and older) will be expected to wear a mask for the entire time they are within our facilities, with few exceptions.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:11:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Special Board Meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2020, 7pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1337093</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 7:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Facebook Live. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit the Charleston R-I Schools Facebook page.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:10:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JaysAway Applications Due 10/15]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1316483</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Any student wishing to choose JaysAway will need to apply by Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 12:00 noon. Read more at charlestonbluejays.org/familyupdates/ OR click to view the JaysAway 2nd Quarter application.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:25:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1317713</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Facebook Live. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit the Charleston R-I Schools Facebook page.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:37:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Invitations to Bid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1317672</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is accepting sealed bids for Ubiquiti wireless access points and student tablets.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:24:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1312868</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, October 8, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/d82ff6b9-34e1-416b-92d9-d833c244eb46]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:12:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Charleston School Buildings Closed (10/5 to 10/9)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1310282</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Charleston R-I students will attend school virtually from home for one week, October 5-9, 2020. Click to read more.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 15:16:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHS Building Closed Until Monday (10/5)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1308876</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Charleston High School students will attend school virtually from home on Friday, October 2, 2020. This will affect Group B students only. Click thru to read more.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:41:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chromebook Sealed Bid Request]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1306024</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-1 School District is accepting sealed bids for Chromebook units and
Chrome OS Management Service License.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:53:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bank Depository Bid Specs and Request]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1300044</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In accordance with 165.211, RSMo., the Charleston R-I School District hereby gives notice that the District will accept sealed bids for the Charleston R-I School District Bank Depository Services until 2:00 p.m. (central standard time), Tuesday, October 6. Bids Specifications can be found on the District’s Website.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:19:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1298457</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/242cc12a-da8b-47e6-8bbf-610ba6841a7d]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:28:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heating and Cooling Units Sealed Bid Request]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1292710</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is seeking sealed bids for the purpose of removing and replacing the heating and cooling units located in the Charleston Middle School Gym.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:29:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Open House - NOW OPEN!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1281382</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every teacher has prepared a welcome video as a way for students and parents to get to know their teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. You'll also hear special messages from principals, counselors, and other staff members. Click READ FULL STORY to view the links.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:54:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1278369</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ff510dd0-bc34-4630-85c2-15c9287f0d08]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:14:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Registration is now OPEN!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1269913</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All resources can be found at charlestonbluejays.org/familyupdates/. This registration is for ALL students, including JaysAway Virtual learners and Blended A/B in-person learners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:00:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District Tax Rate Hearing Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1273830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A hearing will be held at 6 p.m., August 20, 2020, at A.D. Simpson Building, Charleston, MO at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Charleston R-I School District, a political subdivision.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:41:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Announces Re-Entry Plans for Fall 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1261827</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The leaders of Charleston R-I School District want the very best for our students, and have worked hard to put forth a plan for returning to class in Fall 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:53:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1261330</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Monday, July 27, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ff510dd0-bc34-4630-85c2-15c9287f0d08]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:29:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Survey for Returning to School 2020-21]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1253609</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is seeking feedback about the return to school for the 2020-2021 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:12:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1254469</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ff510dd0-bc34-4630-85c2-15c9287f0d08]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:57:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1251932</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ff510dd0-bc34-4630-85c2-15c9287f0d08]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:38:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Auditor Bids]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1247890</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is seeking competitive bids for an Auditor for the District 2019-2020 School Year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:59:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1245064</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ff510dd0-bc34-4630-85c2-15c9287f0d08]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:58:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Information Regarding EBT Pandemic Relief Program (P-EBT)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1233009</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Missouri has now received approval for the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program, which could provide Charleston R-I families additional benefits and relief.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 09:41:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Special Board Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1233457</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 15, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ff510dd0-bc34-4630-85c2-15c9287f0d08]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 15:09:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1228034</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 15, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ff510dd0-bc34-4630-85c2-15c9287f0d08]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 09:24:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHS Scheduling Guides for 2020-2021 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1227798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston High School has announced virtual scheduling procedures for the 2020-2021 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 09:12:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston High School Announces Graduation 2020 Plans]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1215056</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston High School has developed alternate plans for Graduation 2020 which we expect will meet anticipated COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Releases Details Regarding End of 2019-2020 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1213503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Per Governor Parson’s order, the Charleston R-I School District’s closure has been extended through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Administrators have released new details regarding Graduation, Prom, report cards, and more. (Click to View)]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:28:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVE BROADCAST: Board Meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1207155</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 6:00pm, the Charleston R-I Board Meeting will be LIVE STREAMED on Google Meet. To view the LIVE STREAM online, please visit https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/a061f182-4f75-43a8-ba6e-ec12c54b42b7]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:48:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Publishes Optional Resources for Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1205697</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Administrators have developed a set of optional resources for parents and students to use for continued learning.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 22:54:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHARLESTON NAMES NEW SUPERINTENDENT]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1206807</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has unanimously approved the employment of Mr. Jeremy Siebert as the next superintendent of the Charleston R-I School District.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:04:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Schools and COVID-19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1186006</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[***School Cancellations extended thru April 20; Food Program to continue*** Administrators have provided this helpful guide to understanding Charleston R-I School District’s reaction to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:38:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Official Guide to CHS at Final Four 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1179263</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is everything Blue Jay fans need to know for Charleston High School’s journey to the 2019-2020 Class 3 Boys Basketball State Tournament in Springfield, MO.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:28:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Survey Concerning Search for New Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1176106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take the following survey and let your voice be heard: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Charlston]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:00:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meetings Concerning Search for New Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1171192</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, three separate meetings will be held in the Clara Drinkwater Newnam Auditorium at Charleston High School: 

3:30 p.m. - Teachers and Non-Certified Staff 
4:30 p.m. - Administrators 
5:30 p.m. - Parents and General Public]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:19:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I is accepting FEMA Safe Room RFQs and RFPs]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1170583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is now accepting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP).]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:35:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District Delays Bond Issue]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1147065</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Board of Education has decided to delay placing a facilities bond issue on the April 2020 ballot.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2020 23:29:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHS Basketball Homecoming 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1146377</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get ready for some awesome activities and fun during Charleston Basketball Homecoming Week, beginning on Monday, January 13. Homecoming Day is Friday, January 17.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:00:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meeting in Progress: Charleston Community Follow-Up Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1143966</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[View documents from the "Charleston Community Focus Group Follow-Up Meeting" on Monday, January 6, 2020, 6:00 p.m. in the Charleston High School Commons.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:21:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston Community Follow-Up Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1142261</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Board of Education invites parents, community members, and staff members to attend the upcoming "Charleston Community Focus Group Follow-Up Meeting" to be held on Monday, January 6, 2020, 6:00 p.m. in the Charleston High School Commons. Refreshments will be provided.

Catch the LIVE VIDEO STREAM on the Charleston R-I Schools Facebook page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:37:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Filing for School Board Candidacy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1140031</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the Charleston R-I School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 7, 2020 election.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:22:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston Community Meeting *UPDATED*]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1129858</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston Focus Group: "Path to the Future" will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at the Charleston High School Commons.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:19:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Newsletter - Winter 2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1130781</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Branching Out," the Charleston R-I Parent Newsletter for Winter 2019, is now available! Click the link to access: https://www.smore.com/fw630]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:54:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NO SCHOOL 11/12/2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1122842</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School will be CANCELLED on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 due to hazardous road conditions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:30:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Trick or Treat at Charleston R-I Central Office]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1113996</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and families are invited to stop by Charleston R-I Central Office while on Halloween!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:41:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Parent Involvement Newsletter Launches]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1080722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Introducing "Branching Out," the all-new Charleston R-I Parent Newsletter! Click the link to access: https://www.smore.com/ewg5j]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:30:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Bash to be Held]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1068534</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The faculty and staff of Charleston R-I Schools will head out into the community for the 2nd Annual "Blue Jay Bus Bash."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:20:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALERT: Important Notice About Medicaid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1069075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over 90,000 children in Missouri have been dropped from MO HealthNet (Medicaid) since Jan. 2018.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 09:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test Scores Are In!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1065459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I has received the MAP/EOC assessment scores from 2018-2019.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:49:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAP AND EOC TESTING 2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1029404</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is gearing up for the upcoming Spring 2019 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and End of Course (EOC) Tests.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:25:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Cancelled (3/7/2019)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1006123</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, March 7, 2019 and Friday, March 8, 2019. This will allow families to attend the Show-Me Showdown State Championship in Springfield, MO!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 13:52:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senator and State Representative Visit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1000183</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[US Senator Roy Blunt (MO) and US State Representative Jason Smith (MO) visited Charleston on February 22 to tour the C.F. Bowden Civic Center and to learn about agencies that support the community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:17:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Windows Laptops and Desk Docks Bid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1050855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is accepting sealed bids for New Windows Laptops and Desk Docks.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Charleston R-I School District is accepting sealed bids for Remote and Onsite Technology Support.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1042947</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 08:17:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHS Scheduling Meetings to be Held]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/999377</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston High School Scheduling Meetings will be held on the following dates:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:22:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SOLAR Day Tee Shirts 2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1024272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[SOLAR Day 2019 tee shirts are available for pre-order now through April 11, 1:00pm!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:33:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chromebook Cart Bid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1005889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is accepting sealed bids for Chromebook carts.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:32:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chromebook Bid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/1001815</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-1 School District is accepting sealed bids for Chromebook units and Chrome OS Management Service License.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:29:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome the New 2019-20 Administrators]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/996499</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud to congratulate and introduce the newly hired Charleston R-I School District 2019-2020 Administrators. Read more:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:04:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019-02-15 - Early Release Today]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/995858</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Schools will be dismissed at 12:30pm today (2/15) due to threat of inclement weather. Pre-K AM Classes will be dismissed at 10:40AM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:08:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test Scores Are In!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/958951</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I has received the MAP/EOC assessment scores from 2017-2018!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:43:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Launches Text Alerts]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/949332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District is improving communications with a new SMS text message alert system, to be launched on Thursday, November 15, 2018.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:52:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Procedures for School Cancellation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/950106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are the procedures used at Charleston R-I School District for handling school cancellations, late starts, and early dismissals due to winter weather.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:10:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHS To Host Career Workshop Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/939086</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston High School is hosting CHS Career Workshop Night, in conjunction with Parent / Teacher Conferences, on 10/25, 1:00 to 6:00pm, for all CHS parents and students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:40:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tips for Parents of Students who are Experiencing Crisis]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/928235</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are some helpful tips for parents of Charleston R-I students who are experiencing crisis.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 23:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHS Career Exploration Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/924981</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CHS educators are dedicating the entire month of October to exploring college and career paths.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:49:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JAG Makes a Difference at Charleston High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/919307</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[October has been designated "College and Career Readiness Month" at Charleston High School, but one CHS classroom is dedicated to such efforts all year long. As the school's newest future-focused program enters its second year, the benefits for local youth are becoming increasingly evident.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHS Football Homecoming 2018]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/914457</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get your Blue and White ready! It's time for CHS Football Homecoming 2018, and if you're a Blue Jay fan, you know this is a big deal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:12:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSHSAA Brain Injury Report]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/914684</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An annual report from MSHSAA highlights the impact of student athlete concussions and head injuries, as well as other pertinent information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:25:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Into Fitness (Nutrition Newsletter)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/907641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fall is approaching and we will soon face cooler weather and shorter days. It can be harder to maintain a fitness routine as the weather changes. Here are a few tips to keep active during the cooler months!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:20:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teachers Return]]></title>
				<link>http://www.charlestonbluejays.org/apps/news/article/899245</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I School District held their first day of back to school teacher workshops at the Clara Drinkwater Newnam Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<title><![CDATA[Teachers Visit Community at 1st Annual Bus Bash]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 1st Annual Bus Bash was held on August 10, 2018.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:07:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Lupardus Welcomes New Charleston R-I Teachers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Tammy Lupardus welcomed new Charleston R-I teachers at the annual New Teacher Institute meeting...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:07:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charleston R-I Launches New Website]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Charleston R-I launches a new website: charlestonbluejays.org!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:20:29 -0500</pubDate>
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