CHS HOMECOMING CLASS REUNION TOUR REMINDER
Saturday, September 26th
Class Reunion Tours 9:00am, please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria
RECORDATORIO DEL RECORRIDO DE REUNIÓN DE EXALUMNOS DEL HOMECOMING DE CHS
Sábado 26 de septiembre
Recorridos para Reuniones de Exalumnos – 9:00 a. m.
Por favor, ingresen por la Professor Sharp Cafeteria.
Saturday, September 26th
Class Reunion Tours 9:00am, please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria
RECORDATORIO DEL RECORRIDO DE REUNIÓN DE EXALUMNOS DEL HOMECOMING DE CHS
Sábado 26 de septiembre
Recorridos para Reuniones de Exalumnos – 9:00 a. m.
Por favor, ingresen por la Professor Sharp Cafeteria.
CHS HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER
Homecoming Dance 7:00pm
Theme: Sunset Paradise
Students enter through the Breezeway
Families and Community please enter through the Juergens Gym Entrance, doors open to the public at 8:45pm with Coronation at 9:00pm.
RECORDATORIO DEL BAILE DE HOMECOMING DE CHS
Baile de Homecoming – 7:00 p. m.
Tema: Sunset Paradise
Los estudiantes deben ingresar por el Breezeway.
Las familias y los miembros de la comunidad deben ingresar por la entrada de Juergens Gym. Las puertas se abrirán al público a las 8:45 p. m., y la coronación será a las 9:00 p. m..
Homecoming Dance 7:00pm
Theme: Sunset Paradise
Students enter through the Breezeway
Families and Community please enter through the Juergens Gym Entrance, doors open to the public at 8:45pm with Coronation at 9:00pm.
RECORDATORIO DEL BAILE DE HOMECOMING DE CHS
Baile de Homecoming – 7:00 p. m.
Tema: Sunset Paradise
Los estudiantes deben ingresar por el Breezeway.
Las familias y los miembros de la comunidad deben ingresar por la entrada de Juergens Gym. Las puertas se abrirán al público a las 8:45 p. m., y la coronación será a las 9:00 p. m..
CHS STING AWARDED GRANT
Great news for student journalism! The Sting has been awarded a $1,500 grant from Jerry Reppert at the Illinois Press Foundation to purchase new equipment. This funding will help upgrade the program's technology and production tools for the team. A special thank you to Mrs. Briggs for her time and guidance in reviewing the grant proposal last school year to help make this funding possible.
THE STING DE CHS RECIBE UNA SUBVENCIÓN
¡Excelentes noticias para el periodismo estudiantil! The Sting ha recibido una subvención de $1,500 de Jerry Reppert de la Illinois Press Foundation para la compra de nuevo equipo. Estos fondos ayudarán a modernizar la tecnología y las herramientas de producción del programa.
Un agradecimiento especial a Mrs. Briggs por su tiempo y orientación al revisar la propuesta de subvención durante el año escolar pasado, contribuyendo a hacer posible este financiamiento.
Great news for student journalism! The Sting has been awarded a $1,500 grant from Jerry Reppert at the Illinois Press Foundation to purchase new equipment. This funding will help upgrade the program's technology and production tools for the team. A special thank you to Mrs. Briggs for her time and guidance in reviewing the grant proposal last school year to help make this funding possible.
THE STING DE CHS RECIBE UNA SUBVENCIÓN
¡Excelentes noticias para el periodismo estudiantil! The Sting ha recibido una subvención de $1,500 de Jerry Reppert de la Illinois Press Foundation para la compra de nuevo equipo. Estos fondos ayudarán a modernizar la tecnología y las herramientas de producción del programa.
Un agradecimiento especial a Mrs. Briggs por su tiempo y orientación al revisar la propuesta de subvención durante el año escolar pasado, contribuyendo a hacer posible este financiamiento.
CHS HOSTS GOLD STAR CYCLISTS
On Monday, September 22, Chester High School had the honor of hosting participants in the 10th Annual Gold Star Mission Gold Star 500: Honoring the Fallen, Celebrating Our Heritage Ride.
The Ride to Remember is a five-day, 500-mile journey across Illinois dedicated to honoring fallen military service members and their Gold Star families.
The cyclists arrived at CHS early Monday afternoon and stayed overnight in Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. Later that evening, the group was recognized during the CHS sophomore football game against Wesclin, where members had the opportunity to address those in attendance.
On Tuesday morning, the cyclists prepared to continue their journey toward Granite City. Principal Blechle addressed the group, wished them safe travels, and presented them with CHS memorabilia as a token of appreciation. In return, representatives from the Gold Star Mission presented Chester High School and Chester CUSD 139 with a commemorative poster signed by the participants.
The CHS Band and Dance Team then provided a special sendoff as the cyclists departed Chester with an Illinois State Police escort, accompanied by their signature reminder:
“Always Remember, Never Forget!”
CHS RECIBE A LOS CICLISTAS GOLD STAR
El lunes 22 de septiembre, Chester High School tuvo el honor de recibir a los participantes de la 10.ª edición anual de Gold Star Mission Gold Star 500: Honoring the Fallen, Celebrating Our Heritage Ride.
El Ride to Remember es un recorrido de cinco días y 500 millas a través de Illinois dedicado a honrar a los miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas que dieron su vida en servicio y a sus familias Gold Star.
Los ciclistas llegaron a CHS a primeras horas de la tarde del lunes y pasaron la noche en Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. Más tarde esa noche, el grupo fue reconocido durante el partido de fútbol americano del equipo sophomore de CHS contra Wesclin, donde sus integrantes tuvieron la oportunidad de dirigirse a los asistentes.
El martes por la mañana, los ciclistas se prepararon para continuar su recorrido hacia Granite City. El director Blechle se dirigió al grupo, les deseó un viaje seguro y les entregó recuerdos de CHS como muestra de agradecimiento. A su vez, representantes de Gold Star Mission entregaron a Chester High School y Chester CUSD 139 un póster conmemorativo firmado por los participantes.
Luego, la Banda y el Equipo de Baile de CHS brindaron una despedida especial mientras los ciclistas partían de Chester escoltados por la Policía Estatal de Illinois, acompañados de su característico mensaje:
“¡Siempre recordar, nunca olvidar!”
We are looking to hire a school nurse. 📢
⭐Grade School
⭐9 month position
⭐$22.75/hr.
⭐Grade School
⭐9 month position
⭐$22.75/hr.
CHS STUDENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT
Chester High School Student Council would like to remind students to bring payment for their Powderpuff T-Shirt orders tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22.
CHS GOLD STAR CYCLISTS SENDOFF
The Gold Star Cyclists will depart from Chester High School tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
We invite our students, families, and community members to join us as we send them off on their journey of remembrance.
ANUNCIO DEL CONSEJO ESTUDIANTIL DE CHS
El Consejo Estudiantil de Chester High School desea recordar a los estudiantes que traigan el pago de sus pedidos de camisetas de Powderpuff mañana, martes 22 de septiembre.
DESPEDIDA DE LOS CICLISTAS GOLD STAR DE CHS
Los Gold Star Cyclists partirán de Chester High School mañana por la mañana a las 7:00 a. M.
Invitamos a nuestros estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad a acompañarnos para despedirlos al comenzar su viaje de conmemoración y recuerdo.
Chester High School Student Council would like to remind students to bring payment for their Powderpuff T-Shirt orders tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22.
CHS GOLD STAR CYCLISTS SENDOFF
The Gold Star Cyclists will depart from Chester High School tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
We invite our students, families, and community members to join us as we send them off on their journey of remembrance.
ANUNCIO DEL CONSEJO ESTUDIANTIL DE CHS
El Consejo Estudiantil de Chester High School desea recordar a los estudiantes que traigan el pago de sus pedidos de camisetas de Powderpuff mañana, martes 22 de septiembre.
DESPEDIDA DE LOS CICLISTAS GOLD STAR DE CHS
Los Gold Star Cyclists partirán de Chester High School mañana por la mañana a las 7:00 a. M.
Invitamos a nuestros estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad a acompañarnos para despedirlos al comenzar su viaje de conmemoración y recuerdo.
HOMECOMING 2026
Dress Up Days -
CHS Students! These are our Sunset Paradise themed Homecoming Dress Up days for September 21st - the 28th! We look forward to seeing as many of you participate with us in dressing up. We also hope to see everyone at the dance on the 26th.
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Meme Day
Wednesday: Powderpuff/Class Colors
Thursday: Hawaiian Day
Friday: School Spirit/Orange & Black
Dance -
This year's theme for homecoming is Sunset Paradise! Please join us on Saturday the 26th at 7:00pm till 10:00pm to enjoy the getaway from school that we all need and deserve. Coronation will follow at 9:30pm. Doors open to the public at 9:15pm. Ticket sales will start on Friday, September 18th. Individual tickets will be 15 dollars and couple tickets will be sold for 25. Once again we hope to see you all there!
Powderpuff -
It's time for our CHS girls to show the boys how it's done! Our annual Powderpuff game will be held September 23rd at 5:15 pm on the W.O. Smith field. While our tough football boys cheer the girls on, we watch to see which class will take the lead this year and prove to be the best. Directly after the game, there will be a bonfire in the back of the parking lot. We hope to see everyone there!
Parade -
This year's Sunset Paradise theme is sure to bring some nice tropical floats to this year's parade. The parade starts from the Randolph County Courthouse and goes to Chester High School. Join us at 4pm to watch the parade walk on by celebrating this year's homecoming week. We are all excited to see what our classes come up with this year. We hope to see you there!
HOMECOMING 2026
Días para Vestirse Según el Tema
¡Estudiantes de CHS! Estos son nuestros días para vestirse según el tema “Sunset Paradise” de Homecoming, del 21 al 28 de septiembre. ¡Esperamos que muchos de ustedes participen y se diviertan vistiéndose de acuerdo con cada tema! También esperamos verlos a todos en el baile el día 26.
Lunes: Día de Pijamas
Martes: Día de Memes
Miércoles: Powderpuff / Colores de la Clase
Jueves: Día Hawaiano
Viernes: Espíritu Escolar / Naranja y Negro
Baile
¡El tema de Homecoming de este año es “Sunset Paradise”! Acompáñennos el sábado 26 de septiembre de 7:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m. para disfrutar del descanso de la escuela que todos necesitamos y merecemos.
La coronación será a las 9:30 p. m. y las puertas se abrirán al público a las 9:15 p. M.
La venta de boletos comenzará el viernes 18 de septiembre. Los boletos individuales costarán $15 y los boletos para parejas costarán $25. ¡Una vez más, esperamos verlos a todos allí!
Powderpuff
¡Es hora de que las chicas de CHS les demuestren a los chicos cómo se hace! Nuestro partido anual de Powderpuff se llevará a cabo el 23 de septiembre a las 5:15 p. m. en W.O. Smith Field. Mientras nuestros jugadores de fútbol americano animan a las chicas, veremos qué clase toma la delantera este año y demuestra ser la mejor.
Inmediatamente después del partido, habrá una fogata en la parte trasera del estacionamiento. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos allí!
Desfile
El tema “Sunset Paradise” de este año seguramente traerá unas fantásticas carrozas tropicales al desfile. El desfile comenzará en el Randolph County Courthouse y continuará hasta Chester High School.
Acompáñennos a las 4:00 p. m. para ver pasar el desfile y celebrar la semana de Homecoming de este año. Estamos muy emocionados por ver lo que cada clase ha preparado. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Dress Up Days -
CHS Students! These are our Sunset Paradise themed Homecoming Dress Up days for September 21st - the 28th! We look forward to seeing as many of you participate with us in dressing up. We also hope to see everyone at the dance on the 26th.
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Meme Day
Wednesday: Powderpuff/Class Colors
Thursday: Hawaiian Day
Friday: School Spirit/Orange & Black
Dance -
This year's theme for homecoming is Sunset Paradise! Please join us on Saturday the 26th at 7:00pm till 10:00pm to enjoy the getaway from school that we all need and deserve. Coronation will follow at 9:30pm. Doors open to the public at 9:15pm. Ticket sales will start on Friday, September 18th. Individual tickets will be 15 dollars and couple tickets will be sold for 25. Once again we hope to see you all there!
Powderpuff -
It's time for our CHS girls to show the boys how it's done! Our annual Powderpuff game will be held September 23rd at 5:15 pm on the W.O. Smith field. While our tough football boys cheer the girls on, we watch to see which class will take the lead this year and prove to be the best. Directly after the game, there will be a bonfire in the back of the parking lot. We hope to see everyone there!
Parade -
This year's Sunset Paradise theme is sure to bring some nice tropical floats to this year's parade. The parade starts from the Randolph County Courthouse and goes to Chester High School. Join us at 4pm to watch the parade walk on by celebrating this year's homecoming week. We are all excited to see what our classes come up with this year. We hope to see you there!
HOMECOMING 2026
Días para Vestirse Según el Tema
¡Estudiantes de CHS! Estos son nuestros días para vestirse según el tema “Sunset Paradise” de Homecoming, del 21 al 28 de septiembre. ¡Esperamos que muchos de ustedes participen y se diviertan vistiéndose de acuerdo con cada tema! También esperamos verlos a todos en el baile el día 26.
Lunes: Día de Pijamas
Martes: Día de Memes
Miércoles: Powderpuff / Colores de la Clase
Jueves: Día Hawaiano
Viernes: Espíritu Escolar / Naranja y Negro
Baile
¡El tema de Homecoming de este año es “Sunset Paradise”! Acompáñennos el sábado 26 de septiembre de 7:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m. para disfrutar del descanso de la escuela que todos necesitamos y merecemos.
La coronación será a las 9:30 p. m. y las puertas se abrirán al público a las 9:15 p. M.
La venta de boletos comenzará el viernes 18 de septiembre. Los boletos individuales costarán $15 y los boletos para parejas costarán $25. ¡Una vez más, esperamos verlos a todos allí!
Powderpuff
¡Es hora de que las chicas de CHS les demuestren a los chicos cómo se hace! Nuestro partido anual de Powderpuff se llevará a cabo el 23 de septiembre a las 5:15 p. m. en W.O. Smith Field. Mientras nuestros jugadores de fútbol americano animan a las chicas, veremos qué clase toma la delantera este año y demuestra ser la mejor.
Inmediatamente después del partido, habrá una fogata en la parte trasera del estacionamiento. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos allí!
Desfile
El tema “Sunset Paradise” de este año seguramente traerá unas fantásticas carrozas tropicales al desfile. El desfile comenzará en el Randolph County Courthouse y continuará hasta Chester High School.
Acompáñennos a las 4:00 p. m. para ver pasar el desfile y celebrar la semana de Homecoming de este año. Estamos muy emocionados por ver lo que cada clase ha preparado. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING 2026
Chester High School Homecoming is the week of September 21-26, 2026. The 2026 Homecoming Queen will be crowned Friday September 25 at halftime of the Chester vs Carlyle game. The King will be crowned at the 2026 Homecoming Dance Saturday September 26.
The Queen Candidates are (front row, left to right) Addy Jany, a junior. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Kelly Jany. Addy is involved in FCA, SADD, and Student Council; Aubrey Colvis, a senior. She is the daughter of Kyle and Jennifer Colvis. Aubrey is involved in Volleyball, Student Council, FCA, Just for Jackets, and NHS; Joella Eggemeyer, a senior. She is the daughter of Nate and Terra Eggemeyer. Joella is involved with Volleyball, Student Council, FCA, SADD, and NHS; Camdyn Quillman, a senior. She is the daughter of Marc Quillman and Kelli Quillman. Camdyn is involved in Student Council, Spanish Club, FCA, SADD, The HIVS, and the Interact Club.; and the final Queen Candidate is Jaden Bert, a junior. She is the daughter of Paul and Ashly Bert. Jaden is involved in Volleyball, Dance Team and FCA.
The King Candidates are (back row, left to right) Jaden Ramirez, a junior. He is the son of Aaron and Amy Eggemeyer. Jaden is involved in Cross Country, Football and FCA; Zane Eggemeyer, a senior. He is the son of Aaron and Amy Eggemeyer. Zane is involved in Football, Trap Shooting, and FCA; Kanon Jany, a senior. He is the son of Pete and Trisha Jany. Kanon is involved in Football and FCA; Nathan Jany, a senior. He is the son of Sam and Kristina Jany. Nathan is involved in the HIVE.; and the final King Candidate is Brandon Korando, a junior. He is the son of Jeff and Charity Korando. Brandon is involved in Football and FCA. Photo by Jim Beers
HOMECOMING 2026 DE CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
El Homecoming de Chester High School se celebrará durante la semana del 21 al 26 de septiembre de 2026. La Reina de Homecoming 2026 será coronada el viernes 25 de septiembre durante el medio tiempo del partido de Chester contra Carlyle. El Rey de Homecoming 2026 será coronado durante el Baile de Homecoming el sábado 26 de septiembre.
Las candidatas a Reina son (fila delantera, de izquierda a derecha): Addy Jany, estudiante de tercer año. Es hija de Jeremy y Kelly Jany. Addy participa en FCA, SADD y el Consejo Estudiantil. Aubrey Colvis, estudiante de último año. Es hija de Kyle y Jennifer Colvis. Aubrey participa en Voleibol, Consejo Estudiantil, FCA, Just for Jackets y NHS. Joella Eggemeyer, estudiante de último año. Es hija de Nate y Terra Eggemeyer. Joella participa en Voleibol, Consejo Estudiantil, FCA, SADD y NHS. Camdyn Quillman, estudiante de último año. Es hija de Marc Quillman y Kelli Quillman. Camdyn participa en el Consejo Estudiantil, Club de Español, FCA, SADD, The HIVS y el Club Interact. Jaden Bert, estudiante de tercer año. Es hija de Paul y Ashly Bert. Jaden participa en Voleibol, el Equipo de Baile y FCA.
Los candidatos a Rey son (fila trasera, de izquierda a derecha): Jaden Ramirez, estudiante de tercer año. Es hijo de Aaron y Amy Eggemeyer. Jaden participa en Cross Country, Fútbol Americano y FCA. Zane Eggemeyer, estudiante de último año. Es hijo de Aaron y Amy Eggemeyer. Zane participa en Fútbol Americano, Tiro al Plato y FCA.
Kanon Jany, estudiante de último año. Es hijo de Pete y Trisha Jany. Kanon participa en Fútbol Americano y FCA. Nathan Jany, estudiante de último año. Es hijo de Sam y Kristina Jany. Nathan participa en HIVE. Brandon Korando, estudiante de tercer año. Es hijo de Jeff y Charity Korando. Brandon participa en Fútbol Americano y FCA. Foto por Jim Beers
Any 6th grade girls wanting to tryout for the JH Girls Basketball team, show up Monday! 🏀🧡
CGS boys in grades 6th - 8th, check it out!! 🖤🏀🖤
CHS SPANISH CLUB FIELD TRIP
43 Spanish Club members attended the St. Louis Hispanic Festival in Soulard Park on Friday, September 18 along with Ms. Zeiger, their Spanish teacher and CHS Curriculum Director Shirley Stegmann. Students were given a passport at the beginning of the event. As they attended various sessions, their passports were stamped. Students could choose from dancing, Spanish Scrabble, Mexican bingo, crafts and various other activities. Students could also buy food and drinks from the Spanish-speaking countries as well as items made in those countries. A good time was had by all even though it was a little on the warm side.
EXCURSIÓN DEL CLUB DE ESPAÑOL DE CHS
Un total de 43 miembros del Club de Español asistieron al Festival Hispano de St. Louis en Soulard Park el viernes 18 de septiembre, acompañados por Ms. Zeiger, su maestra de español, y Shirley Stegmann, directora de currículo de CHS. Al comienzo del evento, cada estudiante recibió un pasaporte. A medida que participaban en las diferentes actividades, recibían sellos en sus pasaportes. Los estudiantes pudieron elegir entre actividades como baile, Scrabble en español, lotería mexicana, manualidades y muchas otras opciones. También tuvieron la oportunidad de comprar comidas y bebidas de países de habla hispana, así como artículos elaborados en esos países. Todos disfrutaron mucho de la experiencia, ¡aunque el día estuvo un poco caluroso!
CHS SADD FIELD TRIP
SADD field trip to the Healthy Communities Alliance Youth Summit in Red Bud.
First of all, this was such an important and impactful day. Laura Stack was the morning speaker, and she made a real difference with the students. She lost her son to suicide after he battled with Marijuana issues, and she had so much informative and mind blowing information on how bad THC is for the teen mind. They really came back with changed hearts and minds. Our discussions were truly rich.
We also had a fantastic lunch, networked with other schools, and came up with about a dozen ideas on how to even further enrich the already amazing CHS culture.
Hope you enjoy the pictures, and to all the teachers who loaned their students to me today… thank you so much! They’re amazing kids and made us all proud.
Sincerely, Miss Wallin
EXCURSIÓN DE SADD DE CHS
Excursión de SADD a la Cumbre Juvenil de Healthy Communities Alliance en Red Bud.
Antes que nada, este fue un día muy importante y de gran impacto. Laura Stack fue la oradora de la mañana y realmente logró conectar con los estudiantes. Ella perdió a su hijo por suicidio después de que él enfrentara problemas relacionados con el consumo de marihuana, y compartió una gran cantidad de información reveladora sobre los efectos perjudiciales que el THC puede tener en el cerebro de los adolescentes. Los estudiantes regresaron con nuevas perspectivas, y nuestras conversaciones posteriores fueron verdaderamente enriquecedoras.
También disfrutamos de un excelente almuerzo, establecimos conexiones con estudiantes de otras escuelas y desarrollamos alrededor de una docena de ideas sobre cómo enriquecer aún más la ya extraordinaria cultura de CHS.
Esperamos que disfruten las fotos. Y a todos los maestros que permitieron que sus estudiantes nos acompañaran hoy… ¡muchísimas gracias! Son jóvenes increíbles y nos hicieron sentir muy orgullosos.
Atentamente,
Miss Wallin
SADD field trip to the Healthy Communities Alliance Youth Summit in Red Bud.
First of all, this was such an important and impactful day. Laura Stack was the morning speaker, and she made a real difference with the students. She lost her son to suicide after he battled with Marijuana issues, and she had so much informative and mind blowing information on how bad THC is for the teen mind. They really came back with changed hearts and minds. Our discussions were truly rich.
We also had a fantastic lunch, networked with other schools, and came up with about a dozen ideas on how to even further enrich the already amazing CHS culture.
Hope you enjoy the pictures, and to all the teachers who loaned their students to me today… thank you so much! They’re amazing kids and made us all proud.
Sincerely, Miss Wallin
EXCURSIÓN DE SADD DE CHS
Excursión de SADD a la Cumbre Juvenil de Healthy Communities Alliance en Red Bud.
Antes que nada, este fue un día muy importante y de gran impacto. Laura Stack fue la oradora de la mañana y realmente logró conectar con los estudiantes. Ella perdió a su hijo por suicidio después de que él enfrentara problemas relacionados con el consumo de marihuana, y compartió una gran cantidad de información reveladora sobre los efectos perjudiciales que el THC puede tener en el cerebro de los adolescentes. Los estudiantes regresaron con nuevas perspectivas, y nuestras conversaciones posteriores fueron verdaderamente enriquecedoras.
También disfrutamos de un excelente almuerzo, establecimos conexiones con estudiantes de otras escuelas y desarrollamos alrededor de una docena de ideas sobre cómo enriquecer aún más la ya extraordinaria cultura de CHS.
Esperamos que disfruten las fotos. Y a todos los maestros que permitieron que sus estudiantes nos acompañaran hoy… ¡muchísimas gracias! Son jóvenes increíbles y nos hicieron sentir muy orgullosos.
Atentamente,
Miss Wallin
CHS CCSI ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to CCSI 8th Grade Day, CCSI students should attend their regularly scheduled CHS classes on Friday, September 18.
Students are required to report to CHS for 6th Period, arriving by 11:17 a.m., and remain for their 6th, 7th, and 8th Period classes. Students who normally have 5th Period lunch are also welcome to report to CHS early and eat during their regularly scheduled lunch period.
ANUNCIO DE CCSI DE CHS
Debido al Día de 8.º Grado de CCSI, los estudiantes de CCSI deberán asistir a sus clases regulares de CHS el viernes 18 de septiembre.
Los estudiantes deben presentarse en CHS para el 6.º período, llegando a más tardar a las 11:17 a. m., y permanecer para sus clases de 6.º, 7.º y 8.º período. Los estudiantes que normalmente tienen su almuerzo durante el 5.º período también pueden llegar temprano a CHS y almorzar durante su horario habitual.
Come out to Cohen Fields TONIGHT (9/17) to pack the stands for the final home games of the season and help us honor our 8th graders! Go Jr. Jackets!! ⚾️🥎
CHS honors teacher-coach-soldier(2 of 2)
Captain Wyatt Ruehling, who has been called to active duty, is honored at school-wide assembly and at CHS vs Sparta football game
BY JIM BEER
In closing, Principal Blechle said, “Captain Ruehling made the choice to serve, and today we want him to know that he does not leave alone! He carries with him the pride of his family, the support of his colleagues, the admiration of his students, and the gratitude of the entire Chester High School community.”
“We are incredibly proud to call you one of our own. WE SAY THANK YOU! Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for your willingness to serve. Most importantly, thank you for answering the call when your country asked you to do so!”
Following Principal Blechle’s tribute, Mr. Ruehling came to the podium and addressed the assembly. He thanked everyone for their support and consideration, and promised to return to CHS following his deployment.
After the assembly, Ruehling took time to greet his students, take photos with them and bid them a temporary farewell. That photo session concluded with a staff photo with Captain in the center of the love, respect, and admiration of all of his Chester High School Brothers and Sisters.
Later that same night at the CHS YellowJackets vs Sparta-Steeleville Bulldogs Football Game, Mr. Ruehling was once again recognized, this time by the hundreds of fans, both Chester and Sparta-Steeleville, that stood in silence as he was praised for his patriotism and willingness to serve his country. He received a huge round of applause as well as cheers following the tribute!
Hats off to CHS Principal Jeremy Blechle, for organizing this tribute. Also to be commended are Dwight Lochhead, CHS Teachers and Staff, the entire CHS Student Body, as well as the hundreds of people from the communities of Chester, Sparta and Steeleville, who helped to send United States Air Force Captain Wyatt Ruehling off to his deployment with much support, love, prayers, support and admiration.
Photo 3
Three Chester High School students volunteered to present CHS Teacher-Coach-Soldier Wyatt Ruehling with three certificates signed by fellow teachers, staff and students. The certificates were wishing Ruehling a safe deployment on his final day of school prior to being moved into active duty. The presentation took place Friday September 11 at an all-school assembly in his honor. Jim Beers Photo
Photo 4
Wyatt Ruehling, in US Air Force fatigues (front row center) poses with his fellow teachers, administration and staff following being honored at an all-school assembly Friday September 11. The occasion was his last day of school prior to leaving for a military deployment in the United States Air Force Reserves. He will begin an "Active Duty" assignment immediately and promises to return to CHS after his call to duty. Ruehling is a popular Teacher and Assistant Football Coach at CHS. Jim Beers Photo
Captain Wyatt Ruehling, who has been called to active duty, is honored at school-wide assembly and at CHS vs Sparta football game
BY JIM BEER
In closing, Principal Blechle said, “Captain Ruehling made the choice to serve, and today we want him to know that he does not leave alone! He carries with him the pride of his family, the support of his colleagues, the admiration of his students, and the gratitude of the entire Chester High School community.”
“We are incredibly proud to call you one of our own. WE SAY THANK YOU! Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for your willingness to serve. Most importantly, thank you for answering the call when your country asked you to do so!”
Following Principal Blechle’s tribute, Mr. Ruehling came to the podium and addressed the assembly. He thanked everyone for their support and consideration, and promised to return to CHS following his deployment.
After the assembly, Ruehling took time to greet his students, take photos with them and bid them a temporary farewell. That photo session concluded with a staff photo with Captain in the center of the love, respect, and admiration of all of his Chester High School Brothers and Sisters.
Later that same night at the CHS YellowJackets vs Sparta-Steeleville Bulldogs Football Game, Mr. Ruehling was once again recognized, this time by the hundreds of fans, both Chester and Sparta-Steeleville, that stood in silence as he was praised for his patriotism and willingness to serve his country. He received a huge round of applause as well as cheers following the tribute!
Hats off to CHS Principal Jeremy Blechle, for organizing this tribute. Also to be commended are Dwight Lochhead, CHS Teachers and Staff, the entire CHS Student Body, as well as the hundreds of people from the communities of Chester, Sparta and Steeleville, who helped to send United States Air Force Captain Wyatt Ruehling off to his deployment with much support, love, prayers, support and admiration.
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Three Chester High School students volunteered to present CHS Teacher-Coach-Soldier Wyatt Ruehling with three certificates signed by fellow teachers, staff and students. The certificates were wishing Ruehling a safe deployment on his final day of school prior to being moved into active duty. The presentation took place Friday September 11 at an all-school assembly in his honor. Jim Beers Photo
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Wyatt Ruehling, in US Air Force fatigues (front row center) poses with his fellow teachers, administration and staff following being honored at an all-school assembly Friday September 11. The occasion was his last day of school prior to leaving for a military deployment in the United States Air Force Reserves. He will begin an "Active Duty" assignment immediately and promises to return to CHS after his call to duty. Ruehling is a popular Teacher and Assistant Football Coach at CHS. Jim Beers Photo
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Captain Wyatt Ruehling, who has been called to active duty, is honored at school-wide assembly and at CHS vs Sparta football game
BY JIM BEER
Chester High School teacher and football coach, Wyatt Ruehling, was honored at a school-wide assembly Friday September 11. Ruehling is both a social studies teacher at CHS as well as an Assistant Coach for the Chester YellowJacket Football Team.
He is well liked and very good at what he does. He is popular with the students and staff at CHS and has always served students with professionalism, dedication and loyalty. Mr. Ruehling is also considered to be beneficial to the football program. He is definitely considered to be a valuable member of the Chester High School family!
For the assembly, the entire CHS faculty and staff work specially designed white T-shirts that displayed the Chester YellowJacket logo, only in red, white, and blue silkscreened print. The Colbert Memorial Gymnasium was packed with heart-felt appreciation, admiration, and love for Mr. Ruehling!
Ruehling was notified recently that he would be called to “active duty” and “deployed” in his even more important role in his other job as a Captain in the United States Air Force! Earlier in his career, Ruehling served for four years in the United States Air Force. He further served for two-years in the Illinois National Guard as an Intelligence Officer. He continues to serve in the National Guard.
Jeremy Blechle, CHS Principal, said, “Throughout his years in the Air Force and National Guard, Wyatt has demonstrated the qualities often associated with those brave men and women who wear the uniform, such as, integrity, courage, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to something bigger than himself!”
“With Captain Ruehling it is still much more than his military accomplishments for which he is recognized. He is a teacher! He is mentor! He is a colleague! And he is our own!”
Blechle remembered the days when Ruehling was a student at Chester High School. Blechle said, “I had the privilege of watching that young man grow. I remember his passion, his excitement, and most importantly his love for his country. Now, years later, I have the incredible honor of watching that same young man answer his country’s call to duty.”
“Captain Ruehling is being called to active duty because his country needs him. When his country called, Captain Ruehling answered! That is the very definition of service.” Principal Blechle stated, “It is easy to say that we love our country, but it takes something different to actually raise your hand, put on the uniform, leave your family, your career, your students, and your country all behind and say, I WILL GO!”
As Mr. Blechle spoke, the entire student body listened intently and followed his every spoken word. Teachers and staff were located on the Colbert Memorial Gymnasium floor on both sides of the speaker’s podium, and in the background was the giant video screen on which various slides were being displayed by Dwight Lochhead, CHS Math Teacher and Audio-Video Technician.
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Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle honors CHS Teacher, Coach, and Soldier Captain Ryatt Ruehling at an all-school assembly Friday September 11. Ruehling, a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserves has been called to Active Duty and Deployed into Service. The assembly was to honor Ruehling and give him an official send-off as he will be absent from school until after his deployment. Jim Beers Photo
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Chester High School Teacher-Coach-Soldier, Captain Wyatt Ruehling addresses the All-School Assembly on his final day of school prior to his deployment. Ruehling is popular Social Sciences Teacher, Assistant Football Coach, at CHS and Captain in the United States Air Force Reserves. He has been called into Active Duty. Ruehling was extremely thankful for the tribute and promised to return to CHS upon the completion of his deployment. Jim Beers Photo
Captain Wyatt Ruehling, who has been called to active duty, is honored at school-wide assembly and at CHS vs Sparta football game
BY JIM BEER
Chester High School teacher and football coach, Wyatt Ruehling, was honored at a school-wide assembly Friday September 11. Ruehling is both a social studies teacher at CHS as well as an Assistant Coach for the Chester YellowJacket Football Team.
He is well liked and very good at what he does. He is popular with the students and staff at CHS and has always served students with professionalism, dedication and loyalty. Mr. Ruehling is also considered to be beneficial to the football program. He is definitely considered to be a valuable member of the Chester High School family!
For the assembly, the entire CHS faculty and staff work specially designed white T-shirts that displayed the Chester YellowJacket logo, only in red, white, and blue silkscreened print. The Colbert Memorial Gymnasium was packed with heart-felt appreciation, admiration, and love for Mr. Ruehling!
Ruehling was notified recently that he would be called to “active duty” and “deployed” in his even more important role in his other job as a Captain in the United States Air Force! Earlier in his career, Ruehling served for four years in the United States Air Force. He further served for two-years in the Illinois National Guard as an Intelligence Officer. He continues to serve in the National Guard.
Jeremy Blechle, CHS Principal, said, “Throughout his years in the Air Force and National Guard, Wyatt has demonstrated the qualities often associated with those brave men and women who wear the uniform, such as, integrity, courage, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to something bigger than himself!”
“With Captain Ruehling it is still much more than his military accomplishments for which he is recognized. He is a teacher! He is mentor! He is a colleague! And he is our own!”
Blechle remembered the days when Ruehling was a student at Chester High School. Blechle said, “I had the privilege of watching that young man grow. I remember his passion, his excitement, and most importantly his love for his country. Now, years later, I have the incredible honor of watching that same young man answer his country’s call to duty.”
“Captain Ruehling is being called to active duty because his country needs him. When his country called, Captain Ruehling answered! That is the very definition of service.” Principal Blechle stated, “It is easy to say that we love our country, but it takes something different to actually raise your hand, put on the uniform, leave your family, your career, your students, and your country all behind and say, I WILL GO!”
As Mr. Blechle spoke, the entire student body listened intently and followed his every spoken word. Teachers and staff were located on the Colbert Memorial Gymnasium floor on both sides of the speaker’s podium, and in the background was the giant video screen on which various slides were being displayed by Dwight Lochhead, CHS Math Teacher and Audio-Video Technician.
Photo 1
Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle honors CHS Teacher, Coach, and Soldier Captain Ryatt Ruehling at an all-school assembly Friday September 11. Ruehling, a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserves has been called to Active Duty and Deployed into Service. The assembly was to honor Ruehling and give him an official send-off as he will be absent from school until after his deployment. Jim Beers Photo
Photo 2
Chester High School Teacher-Coach-Soldier, Captain Wyatt Ruehling addresses the All-School Assembly on his final day of school prior to his deployment. Ruehling is popular Social Sciences Teacher, Assistant Football Coach, at CHS and Captain in the United States Air Force Reserves. He has been called into Active Duty. Ruehling was extremely thankful for the tribute and promised to return to CHS upon the completion of his deployment. Jim Beers Photo
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CECC FALL SCHOOL AND SPORT PICTURE DAY
Chester Early Childhood Center Iconik Fall School Picture Day is upcoming Thursday, September 17th.
You will receive a proof with your online code approximately three weeks after picture day.
Ordering may be done online at:
iconikschools.com
(618) 842-9542
office@iconikstudio.com
DÍA DE FOTOS ESCOLARES DE OTOÑO DE CECC
El Día de Fotos Escolares de Otoño de Iconik en Chester Early Childhood Center será el próximo jueves 17 de septiembre.
Recibirá una prueba de las fotos con su código para pedidos en línea aproximadamente tres semanas después del día de fotos.
Los pedidos pueden realizarse en línea en:
iconikschools.com
(618) 842-9542
office@iconikstudio.com
HOMECOMING 2026
Dress Up Days -
CHS Students! These are our Sunset Paradise themed Homecoming Dress Up days for September 21st - the 28th! We look forward to seeing as many of you participate with us in dressing up. We also hope to see everyone at the dance on the 26th.
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Meme Day
Wednesday: Powderpuff/Class Colors
Thursday: Hawaiian Day
Friday: School Spirit/Orange & Black
Dance -
This year's theme for homecoming is Sunset Paradise! Please join us on Saturday the 26th at 7:00pm till 10:00pm to enjoy the getaway from school that we all need and deserve. Coronation will follow at 9:30pm. Doors open to the public at 9:15pm. Ticket sales will start on Friday, September 18th. Individual tickets will be 15 dollars and couple tickets will be sold for 25. Once again we hope to see you all there!
Powderpuff -
It's time for our CHS girls to show the boys how it's done! Our annual Powderpuff game will be held September 23rd at 5:15 pm on the W.O. Smith field. While our tough football boys cheer the girls on, we watch to see which class will take the lead this year and prove to be the best. Directly after the game, there will be a bonfire in the back of the parking lot. We hope to see everyone there!
Parade -
This year's Sunset Paradise theme is sure to bring some nice tropical floats to this year's parade. The parade starts from the Randolph County Courthouse and goes to Chester High School. Join us at 4pm to watch the parade walk on by celebrating this year's homecoming week. We are all excited to see what our classes come up with this year. We hope to see you there!
HOMECOMING 2026
Días para Vestirse Según el Tema
¡Estudiantes de CHS! Estos son nuestros días para vestirse según el tema “Sunset Paradise” de Homecoming, del 21 al 28 de septiembre. ¡Esperamos que muchos de ustedes participen y se diviertan vistiéndose de acuerdo con cada tema! También esperamos verlos a todos en el baile el día 26.
Lunes: Día de Pijamas
Martes: Día de Memes
Miércoles: Powderpuff / Colores de la Clase
Jueves: Día Hawaiano
Viernes: Espíritu Escolar / Naranja y Negro
Baile
¡El tema de Homecoming de este año es “Sunset Paradise”! Acompáñennos el sábado 26 de septiembre de 7:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m. para disfrutar del descanso de la escuela que todos necesitamos y merecemos.
La coronación será a las 9:30 p. m. y las puertas se abrirán al público a las 9:15 p. M.
La venta de boletos comenzará el viernes 18 de septiembre. Los boletos individuales costarán $15 y los boletos para parejas costarán $25. ¡Una vez más, esperamos verlos a todos allí!
Powderpuff
¡Es hora de que las chicas de CHS les demuestren a los chicos cómo se hace! Nuestro partido anual de Powderpuff se llevará a cabo el 23 de septiembre a las 5:15 p. m. en W.O. Smith Field. Mientras nuestros jugadores de fútbol americano animan a las chicas, veremos qué clase toma la delantera este año y demuestra ser la mejor.
Inmediatamente después del partido, habrá una fogata en la parte trasera del estacionamiento. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos allí!
Desfile
El tema “Sunset Paradise” de este año seguramente traerá unas fantásticas carrozas tropicales al desfile. El desfile comenzará en el Randolph County Courthouse y continuará hasta Chester High School.
Acompáñennos a las 4:00 p. m. para ver pasar el desfile y celebrar la semana de Homecoming de este año. Estamos muy emocionados por ver lo que cada clase ha preparado. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Dress Up Days -
CHS Students! These are our Sunset Paradise themed Homecoming Dress Up days for September 21st - the 28th! We look forward to seeing as many of you participate with us in dressing up. We also hope to see everyone at the dance on the 26th.
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Meme Day
Wednesday: Powderpuff/Class Colors
Thursday: Hawaiian Day
Friday: School Spirit/Orange & Black
Dance -
This year's theme for homecoming is Sunset Paradise! Please join us on Saturday the 26th at 7:00pm till 10:00pm to enjoy the getaway from school that we all need and deserve. Coronation will follow at 9:30pm. Doors open to the public at 9:15pm. Ticket sales will start on Friday, September 18th. Individual tickets will be 15 dollars and couple tickets will be sold for 25. Once again we hope to see you all there!
Powderpuff -
It's time for our CHS girls to show the boys how it's done! Our annual Powderpuff game will be held September 23rd at 5:15 pm on the W.O. Smith field. While our tough football boys cheer the girls on, we watch to see which class will take the lead this year and prove to be the best. Directly after the game, there will be a bonfire in the back of the parking lot. We hope to see everyone there!
Parade -
This year's Sunset Paradise theme is sure to bring some nice tropical floats to this year's parade. The parade starts from the Randolph County Courthouse and goes to Chester High School. Join us at 4pm to watch the parade walk on by celebrating this year's homecoming week. We are all excited to see what our classes come up with this year. We hope to see you there!
HOMECOMING 2026
Días para Vestirse Según el Tema
¡Estudiantes de CHS! Estos son nuestros días para vestirse según el tema “Sunset Paradise” de Homecoming, del 21 al 28 de septiembre. ¡Esperamos que muchos de ustedes participen y se diviertan vistiéndose de acuerdo con cada tema! También esperamos verlos a todos en el baile el día 26.
Lunes: Día de Pijamas
Martes: Día de Memes
Miércoles: Powderpuff / Colores de la Clase
Jueves: Día Hawaiano
Viernes: Espíritu Escolar / Naranja y Negro
Baile
¡El tema de Homecoming de este año es “Sunset Paradise”! Acompáñennos el sábado 26 de septiembre de 7:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m. para disfrutar del descanso de la escuela que todos necesitamos y merecemos.
La coronación será a las 9:30 p. m. y las puertas se abrirán al público a las 9:15 p. M.
La venta de boletos comenzará el viernes 18 de septiembre. Los boletos individuales costarán $15 y los boletos para parejas costarán $25. ¡Una vez más, esperamos verlos a todos allí!
Powderpuff
¡Es hora de que las chicas de CHS les demuestren a los chicos cómo se hace! Nuestro partido anual de Powderpuff se llevará a cabo el 23 de septiembre a las 5:15 p. m. en W.O. Smith Field. Mientras nuestros jugadores de fútbol americano animan a las chicas, veremos qué clase toma la delantera este año y demuestra ser la mejor.
Inmediatamente después del partido, habrá una fogata en la parte trasera del estacionamiento. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos allí!
Desfile
El tema “Sunset Paradise” de este año seguramente traerá unas fantásticas carrozas tropicales al desfile. El desfile comenzará en el Randolph County Courthouse y continuará hasta Chester High School.
Acompáñennos a las 4:00 p. m. para ver pasar el desfile y celebrar la semana de Homecoming de este año. Estamos muy emocionados por ver lo que cada clase ha preparado. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
