Chester Community: Chester CUSD 139 is currently following tornado procedures.
about 11 hours ago, Kimberly Briggs
🧡CONGRATULATIONS🖤 to our CGS Faculty Member of the month for April: Mrs. Tracy Colvis!
about 17 hours ago, Chester Grade School
CHS: COLLEGE SIGNING WEDNESDAY 4/30/25 Brenden Malley signing for Baseball to Morton College PLEASE JOIN US IN THE PROFESSOR SHARP CAFETERIA 3:15 PM
1 day ago, Chester High School
CHS: BLOOD DRIVE Red Cross Blood Drive Chester High School Gym 1901 Swanwick Street Chester, IL 62233 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: ChesterHS to schedule an appointment. Thumbs up for saving lives! Come to give blood April 29, for a NEW Red Cross shirt, ltd. qty!
2 days ago, Chester High School
CHS: WEEK OF 04/28/2025 EVENTS See attached graphics.
2 days ago, Chester High School
HEAT WAVE BOOK FAIR at CGS - April 28th, 29th and 30th! 📚☀️🧡 This is a Buy One Get One Free Book Fair! For every book they purchase, students can choose another book for FREE! Make sure to set up your child's e-wallet for purchases! Checks will not be accepted. Check out the link for more info!! >>> https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/chestergradeschool1
2 days ago, Chester Grade School
CHS STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORED FREE MOVIE NIGHT Come watch Monana 2, on our giant ultra high definition, premium sound football field scoreboard. Feel the ocean mist on your face and the rumble of waves of Moana. Special onscreen appearance by the Rock (note: possibly standard appearance). All attendees will receive one voucher for a free drink and popcorn. Additional concessions will also be available for sale. Other free activities onsite including but not limited to: face painting, and mini-golf. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for the yard or seating available in our grand stand. This event will be held at W.O. Smith Football field on Saturday, April 26th. Activities will start at 5:30pm and the movie will start at 6:00pm. Come share in this family centered community event building memories that will last a lifetime.
4 days ago, Chester High School
CGS & CHS: FREE 2025-2026 SPORTS PHYSICALS
Memorial Hospital is offering free sports physicals to students of Chester CUSD139.
(does NOT cover Freshman physicals)
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 - Chester Clinic
1900 State Street - Medical Office Building - Chester
Chester School District Students Only
No Appointment Necessary
Free physicals are for grade school or high school students participating in sports for the 2025-2026 school year. NO COLLEGE students will be seen. Physicals are provided by family healthcare providers from Memorial Hospital's Rural Health Clinic.
A SIGNED FORM IS REQUIRED: Parents are asked to fill out their portion and sign the physical form prior to the patient being seen. Download a copy at the link below.
For more information call the Chester Clinic at 618-826-2388 or Steeleville Family Practice at 618-965-3382.
https://www.mhchester.com/free-sports-physicalshttps://www.mhchester.com/_files/ugd/92efe2_bfa8249b2b4d4be99828fafd85baa399.pdf
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025 - Steeleville Family Practice
602 W. Shawneetown Trail - Steeleville
Steeleville, St. Marks, & TRICO Students Only
6 days ago, Chester High School
CHS: STU CO COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT
Chester High School Student Council will be hosting a movie night at W.O. Smith Field. The Student Council will be showing Moana 2 and have other activities including face painting and large coloring sheets. This event will be held on Saturday, April 26th, activities will start at 5:30pm and the movie will start at 6:00pm. Water, soda and popcorn will be available. All attendees should bring their own comfortable seating; blankets will be placed in front of lawn chairs for visibility.
Use the QR code in the attached graphic or the direct link below to register.
Also a big thank you to Chester Dairy Queen for helping to sponsor this event.
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTAStBw-9dCXLb4s4kN6H_UNT09Tu5Db-HGv2AVaQ0fjHEBg/viewform
6 days ago, Chester High School
CGS, CHS, & CUSD139 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY
We would like to show our appreciation to our hard working Administrative Professionals for their service to our students, staff, parents and community.
Thank you for all that you do!
7 days ago, Chester High School
CHS CPR TRAINING
Health classes had hands on CPR Training the morning of Tuesday, April 22nd, provided by Mariah Bargman from Memorial Hospital. We would like to thank Mariah and Memorial Hospital for the opportunity for our students to receive this experience.
7 days ago, Chester High School
Here is a look at the SY 2025-2026 calendar. 🌼
7 days ago, Chester Community School District 139
Positions now open for the new Early Childhood Center
📍Head Custodian
📍Cafeteria Personnel
📍Administrative Assistant
7 days ago, Chester Community School District 139
Summer youth programs and FREE Sports Physicals
8 days ago, Chester Community School District 139
CGS & CHS: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY
Tuesday, April 22nd is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
We would like to thank our school bus drivers for safely transporting our students!
8 days ago, Chester High School
CHS: WEEK OF 04/21/2025 EVENTS
See attached graphics.
8 days ago, Chester High School
We hope everyone has been enjoying a fantastic break! Here are the winners of the CGS Celebrate Fitness Day Spirit Stick Competition from Wednesday, April 16th! The winners for last Thursday will be announced during tomorrow's morning announcements! IMPORTANT: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd, is the LAST day to submit donations that will count towards the Spirit Stick Competition and student prizes! Donations can still be accepted for the rest of this week! Students have been doing an excellent job fundraising for their school! CGS and the PTS are proud of you!
9 days ago, Chester Grade School
Congratulations to these talented students of CGS! In the 5th grade, Presley Howell and Katelyn Middendorf, along with 4th graders Juana Ixcoy Sica, Natalie Guethle, and Ella Newton, showcased their skills by participating in the 2025 SWIC Poetry contest, where they achieved outstanding results in their respective age categories. Katelyn and Natalie secured 1st place, while Presley and Ella earned 2nd place, and Juana proudly claimed 3rd place! These are truly remarkable accomplishments! CGS is immensely proud of all of you! (The photos feature 5th graders Katelyn Middendorf and Presley Howell, along with 4th grader Natalie Guethle, as well as Ella and Juana's poems.)
12 days ago, Chester Grade School
Elementary teacher vacancies ‼
"As a teacher, you have the power to change the world. By inspiring and educating the next generation, you can create a brighter future for all of us." ❤
13 days ago, Chester Community School District 139
