📣 We Want to Hear from YOU!
Chester School District is launching a long-term Strategic Plan, and your voice matters. As part of this process, we are conducting a Community Survey to gather valuable input from parents, employees, board members, and community members.
Your feedback will help guide our priorities, shape district goals, and strengthen the future of our schools.
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:
🔗 https://forms.gle/ZnSEDCqxxYnSjP1J8
📱 Or scan the QR code in the image attached to this post!
The survey is open to all stakeholders—including parents, staff, students, alumni, business owners, and residents who want to be part of shaping our future.
Thank you for being an important part of Chester CUSD 139’s continued growth and success.
#ChesterCUSD139 #StrategicPlanning #CommunityEngagement #YourVoiceMatters #TogetherWeGrow
Chester School District is launching a long-term Strategic Plan, and your voice matters. As part of this process, we are conducting a Community Survey to gather valuable input from parents, employees, board members, and community members.
Your feedback will help guide our priorities, shape district goals, and strengthen the future of our schools.
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:
🔗 https://forms.gle/ZnSEDCqxxYnSjP1J8
📱 Or scan the QR code in the image attached to this post!
The survey is open to all stakeholders—including parents, staff, students, alumni, business owners, and residents who want to be part of shaping our future.
Thank you for being an important part of Chester CUSD 139’s continued growth and success.
#ChesterCUSD139 #StrategicPlanning #CommunityEngagement #YourVoiceMatters #TogetherWeGrow
CECC, CGS, & CHS ICONIK YEARBOOKS
Order you Chester Yearbook Now!
Instructions and Link in attached graphics.
Deadline: 06/04/26
CECC, CGS, & CHS ICONIK YEARBOOKS
¡Ordena tu Anuario de Chester ahora!
Instrucciones y enlace en los gráficos adjuntos.
Fecha límite: 04/06/26
CHS: DRESS LIKE JACKSON DAY REFLECTIONS
Today, our school community came together in a powerful and heartfelt way to honor the life of Jackson Scanlan. Earlier this week, we lost a student whose kindness, confidence, and unmistakable sense of style left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
To celebrate Jackson’s memory, students dressed up in outfits inspired by his unique flair—bold, joyful, and unapologetically him. The halls were filled with color, personality, and the same spirit of positivity Jackson brought with him every day.
The photo below captures more than just clothing; it captures love, unity, and the incredible way Jackson brought people together. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who were touched by his light.
Jackson, thank you for being you. You will always be part of us.
CHS: DRESS LIKE JACKSON DAY REFLECTIONS
Hoy, nuestra comunidad escolar se unió de una manera poderosa y sincera para honrar la vida de Jackson Scanlan. A principios de esta semana, perdimos a un estudiante cuya amabilidad, confianza y sentido del estilo inconfundible dejaron un impacto duradero en todos los que lo conocieron. Para celebrar la memoria de Jackson, los estudiantes se vistieron con atuendos inspirados en su estilo único: audaz, alegre y sin pedir disculpas por ser él mismo. Los pasillos se llenaron de color, personalidad y del mismo espíritu de positividad que Jackson llevaba consigo cada día. La foto a continuación captura más que solo ropa; captura amor, unidad y la increíble forma en que Jackson reunía a la gente. Nuestros corazones están con su familia, amigos y todos los que fueron tocados por su luz. Jackson, gracias por ser tú. Siempre serás parte de nosotros.
Today, our school community came together in a powerful and heartfelt way to honor the life of Jackson Scanlan. Earlier this week, we lost a student whose kindness, confidence, and unmistakable sense of style left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
To celebrate Jackson’s memory, students dressed up in outfits inspired by his unique flair—bold, joyful, and unapologetically him. The halls were filled with color, personality, and the same spirit of positivity Jackson brought with him every day.
The photo below captures more than just clothing; it captures love, unity, and the incredible way Jackson brought people together. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who were touched by his light.
Jackson, thank you for being you. You will always be part of us.
CHS: DRESS LIKE JACKSON DAY REFLECTIONS
Hoy, nuestra comunidad escolar se unió de una manera poderosa y sincera para honrar la vida de Jackson Scanlan. A principios de esta semana, perdimos a un estudiante cuya amabilidad, confianza y sentido del estilo inconfundible dejaron un impacto duradero en todos los que lo conocieron. Para celebrar la memoria de Jackson, los estudiantes se vistieron con atuendos inspirados en su estilo único: audaz, alegre y sin pedir disculpas por ser él mismo. Los pasillos se llenaron de color, personalidad y del mismo espíritu de positividad que Jackson llevaba consigo cada día. La foto a continuación captura más que solo ropa; captura amor, unidad y la increíble forma en que Jackson reunía a la gente. Nuestros corazones están con su familia, amigos y todos los que fueron tocados por su luz. Jackson, gracias por ser tú. Siempre serás parte de nosotros.
CHS Colbert Concessions: Dinner at the Game!
Back by popular demand—it’s time to eat like a champion! This Friday and Saturday, join us at the games for a dinner experience that’s anything but ordinary. Staffed by the crew that set a new standard for dinner at football games two years ago.
On the Menu:
Pulled Pork Nachos & Sandwiches
Loaded Fries & Walking Tacos
Pizza Slices, Hot Dogs, Cheese Fries & Mozzarella Sticks
Popcorn, Candy & Ice-Cold Pepsi Drinks
Grab your friends, fuel up, and cheer on the Jackets with all your favorite stadium classics! Don’t just watch the game—taste the excitement!
Go Jackets!
CHS Colbert Concesiones: ¡Cena en el Partido!
De vuelta por demanda popular—¡es hora de comer como un campeón! Este viernes y sábado, únase a nosotros en los partidos para una experiencia de cena que no es nada ordinaria. Atendido por la tripulación que estableció un nuevo estándar para la cena en los partidos de fútbol hace dos años.
En el Menú:
Pulled Pork Nachos & Sandwiches
Loaded Fries & Walking Tacos
Pizza Slices, Hot Dogs, Cheese Fries & Mozzarella Sticks
Popcorn, Candy & Ice-Cold Pepsi Drinks
¡Reúne a tus amigos, repón energías y anima a los Jackets con todos tus clásicos favoritos del estadio! No solo veas el partido—¡prueba la emoción! ¡Go
CGS Christmas Spirit Week NEXT week, December 15th - 19th! Check it out!
We hope to see you there!
CHS: HONORING A FELLOW CHS STUDENT
The students of Chester and Steelville High School came together to honor the memory of Jackson Scanlan, a beloved junior at CHS who passed away this week. Jackson’s unique sense of style and vibrant personality touched everyone who knew him, and this tribute was a way for his classmates to celebrate the light he brought into their lives.
Chester High School would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our community and the surrounding communities for the outpouring of love, support, and kindness during this incredibly difficult time. Your compassion has been a source of comfort to all of us.
CHS: HONRANDO A UN COMPAÑERO ESTUDIANTE DE CHS
Los estudiantes de Chester y Steelville High School se unieron para honrar la memoria de Jackson Scanlan, un querido estudiante de penúltimo año en CHS que falleció esta semana. El sentido único del estilo de Jackson y su personalidad vibrante tocaron a todos los que lo conocieron, y este homenaje fue una manera para que sus compañeros celebraran la luz que él aportó a sus vidas.
Chester High School desea expresar nuestra más profunda gratitud a nuestra comunidad y a las comunidades circundantes por el desbordamiento de amor, apoyo y amabilidad durante este momento increíblemente difícil. Su compasión ha sido una fuente de consuelo para todos nosotros.
The students of Chester and Steelville High School came together to honor the memory of Jackson Scanlan, a beloved junior at CHS who passed away this week. Jackson’s unique sense of style and vibrant personality touched everyone who knew him, and this tribute was a way for his classmates to celebrate the light he brought into their lives.
Chester High School would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our community and the surrounding communities for the outpouring of love, support, and kindness during this incredibly difficult time. Your compassion has been a source of comfort to all of us.
CHS: HONRANDO A UN COMPAÑERO ESTUDIANTE DE CHS
Los estudiantes de Chester y Steelville High School se unieron para honrar la memoria de Jackson Scanlan, un querido estudiante de penúltimo año en CHS que falleció esta semana. El sentido único del estilo de Jackson y su personalidad vibrante tocaron a todos los que lo conocieron, y este homenaje fue una manera para que sus compañeros celebraran la luz que él aportó a sus vidas.
Chester High School desea expresar nuestra más profunda gratitud a nuestra comunidad y a las comunidades circundantes por el desbordamiento de amor, apoyo y amabilidad durante este momento increíblemente difícil. Su compasión ha sido una fuente de consuelo para todos nosotros.
CHS: Dress Like Jackson Day
In memory of Jackson Scanlan, Chester High School invites students to honor his life and celebrate his one-of-a-kind style on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Students who wish to “Dress Like Jackson” — whether that’s wearing tank tops, bandanas, sunglasses, or anything that reflects his upbeat personality — are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Let’s come together to remember the positivity, kindness, and spirit Jackson brought to not only his closest friends, but to our entire school community. Thank you for helping us honor him with respect and love.
CHS: Día de Vestirse Como Jackson
En memoria de Jackson Scanlan, Chester High School invita a los estudiantes a honrar su vida y celebrar su estilo único el jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025. Los estudiantes que deseen “Vestirse Como Jackson” —ya sea usando camisetas sin mangas, bandanas, gafas de sol o cualquier cosa que refleje su personalidad optimista— son bienvenidos y se les anima a participar.
Unámonos para recordar la positividad, la amabilidad y el espíritu que Jackson aportó no solo a sus amigos más cercanos, sino a toda nuestra comunidad escolar. Gracias por ayudarnos a honrarlo con respeto y cariño.
In memory of Jackson Scanlan, Chester High School invites students to honor his life and celebrate his one-of-a-kind style on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Students who wish to “Dress Like Jackson” — whether that’s wearing tank tops, bandanas, sunglasses, or anything that reflects his upbeat personality — are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Let’s come together to remember the positivity, kindness, and spirit Jackson brought to not only his closest friends, but to our entire school community. Thank you for helping us honor him with respect and love.
CHS: Día de Vestirse Como Jackson
En memoria de Jackson Scanlan, Chester High School invita a los estudiantes a honrar su vida y celebrar su estilo único el jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025. Los estudiantes que deseen “Vestirse Como Jackson” —ya sea usando camisetas sin mangas, bandanas, gafas de sol o cualquier cosa que refleje su personalidad optimista— son bienvenidos y se les anima a participar.
Unámonos para recordar la positividad, la amabilidad y el espíritu que Jackson aportó no solo a sus amigos más cercanos, sino a toda nuestra comunidad escolar. Gracias por ayudarnos a honrarlo con respeto y cariño.
CHS ATHLETICS FACEBOOK BROADCASTS (CORRECTION)
Chester High School is excited to introduce a new Facebook page dedicated to live streaming our athletic events. However, to activate this feature, we require the account to have over 100 followers for at least two months. We kindly ask our supporters to follow the new page to help us meet this requirement.
In the meantime, if you are unable to join us in person at Colbert Gymnasium to support our Yellowjackets, you can watch the events live on our existing District Facebook, YouTube, or Hudl accounts. Stay tuned for updates on when we transition the broadcasts to the new page. Links are provided below. Go Jackets!
Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
CHS ATLETISMO TRANSMISIONES EN FACEBOOK (CORRECCIÓN)
Chester High School está entusiasmada de presentar una nueva página de Facebook dedicada a la transmisión en vivo de nuestros eventos deportivos. Sin embargo, para activar esta función, requerimos que la cuenta tenga más de 100 seguidores durante al menos dos meses. Pedimos amablemente a nuestros seguidores que sigan la nueva página para ayudarnos a cumplir con este requisito.
Mientras tanto, si no puede acompañarnos en persona en el Gimnasio Colbert para apoyar a nuestros Yellowjackets, puede ver los eventos en vivo en nuestras cuentas existentes del Distrito en Facebook, YouTube o Hudl. Esté atento a las actualizaciones sobre cuándo trasladaremos las transmisiones a la nueva página. Los enlaces se proporcionan a continuación. ¡Go Jackets!
Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
Chester High School is excited to introduce a new Facebook page dedicated to live streaming our athletic events. However, to activate this feature, we require the account to have over 100 followers for at least two months. We kindly ask our supporters to follow the new page to help us meet this requirement.
In the meantime, if you are unable to join us in person at Colbert Gymnasium to support our Yellowjackets, you can watch the events live on our existing District Facebook, YouTube, or Hudl accounts. Stay tuned for updates on when we transition the broadcasts to the new page. Links are provided below. Go Jackets!
Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
CHS ATLETISMO TRANSMISIONES EN FACEBOOK (CORRECCIÓN)
Chester High School está entusiasmada de presentar una nueva página de Facebook dedicada a la transmisión en vivo de nuestros eventos deportivos. Sin embargo, para activar esta función, requerimos que la cuenta tenga más de 100 seguidores durante al menos dos meses. Pedimos amablemente a nuestros seguidores que sigan la nueva página para ayudarnos a cumplir con este requisito.
Mientras tanto, si no puede acompañarnos en persona en el Gimnasio Colbert para apoyar a nuestros Yellowjackets, puede ver los eventos en vivo en nuestras cuentas existentes del Distrito en Facebook, YouTube o Hudl. Esté atento a las actualizaciones sobre cuándo trasladaremos las transmisiones a la nueva página. Los enlaces se proporcionan a continuación. ¡Go Jackets!
Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
CHS CHRISTMAS DRESS UP DAYS, DECEMBER 8-12
Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Christmas Shirt/Sweater
Thursday: Battle of the Grinch vs Santa - Wear RED or GREEN
Friday: Show your Cheer and wear Orange & Black
Sponsored by StuCo
CHS DÍAS DE VESTIR NAVIDEÑO, 8-12 DE DICIEMBRE
Miércoles: Ponte tu camiseta/suéter navideño favorito
Jueves: Batalla del Grinch vs Santa — Viste de ROJO o VERDE
Viernes: Muestra tu ánimo y viste de naranja y negro
Patrocinado por StuCo
Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Christmas Shirt/Sweater
Thursday: Battle of the Grinch vs Santa - Wear RED or GREEN
Friday: Show your Cheer and wear Orange & Black
Sponsored by StuCo
CHS DÍAS DE VESTIR NAVIDEÑO, 8-12 DE DICIEMBRE
Miércoles: Ponte tu camiseta/suéter navideño favorito
Jueves: Batalla del Grinch vs Santa — Viste de ROJO o VERDE
Viernes: Muestra tu ánimo y viste de naranja y negro
Patrocinado por StuCo
CHS DECEMBER POEM OF THE MONTH
December Poem of the Month Theme
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Entries Due by January Eighth
Enter online on The Sting website
or ask a Writers’ Circle member for a link!
December Poem of the Month Theme
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Entries Due by January Eighth
Enter online on The Sting website
or ask a Writers’ Circle member for a link!
Chester Community:
CECC Staff Member of the Month
Staff nominations should be submitted no later than 3:00 pm the 15th of each month. Votes received after that deadline will not be counted in that month's total, and will be put in the votes for the upcoming month.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduZ-5jfftrGx_qSRMAbdO0mYK1TSwdcGrSVPRCj5j-jhuNjg/viewform
Staff nominations should be submitted no later than 3:00 pm the 15th of each month. Votes received after that deadline will not be counted in that month's total, and will be put in the votes for the upcoming month.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduZ-5jfftrGx_qSRMAbdO0mYK1TSwdcGrSVPRCj5j-jhuNjg/viewform
CHS CHRISTMAS DRESS UP DAYS, DECEMBER 8-12
Monday: Pajama Day and Christmas Socks
Tuesday: Dress as your favorite Christmas Character
Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Christmas Shirt/Sweater
Thursday: Battle of the Grinch vs Santa - Wear RED or GREEN
Friday: Show your Cheer and wear Orange & Black
Sponsored by StuCo
CHS DÍAS DE VESTIR NAVIDEÑO, 8-12 DE DICIEMBRE
Lunes: Día de pijamas y calcetines navideños
Martes: Vístete como tu personaje navideño favorito
Miércoles: Ponte tu camiseta/suéter navideño favorito
Jueves: Batalla del Grinch vs Santa — Viste de ROJO o VERDE
Viernes: Muestra tu ánimo y viste de naranja y negro
Patrocinado por StuCo
Monday: Pajama Day and Christmas Socks
Tuesday: Dress as your favorite Christmas Character
Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Christmas Shirt/Sweater
Thursday: Battle of the Grinch vs Santa - Wear RED or GREEN
Friday: Show your Cheer and wear Orange & Black
Sponsored by StuCo
CHS DÍAS DE VESTIR NAVIDEÑO, 8-12 DE DICIEMBRE
Lunes: Día de pijamas y calcetines navideños
Martes: Vístete como tu personaje navideño favorito
Miércoles: Ponte tu camiseta/suéter navideño favorito
Jueves: Batalla del Grinch vs Santa — Viste de ROJO o VERDE
Viernes: Muestra tu ánimo y viste de naranja y negro
Patrocinado por StuCo
Interact Club would like to thank the following businesses and groups for recently donating to the Just for Jackets Food Pantry:
Buena Vista Bank
Chester Memorial Hospital
Vasquez's Fitness Center
Chester Walmart
Chester Rotary
Dairy Queen of Chester
First National Bank of Ava
The Red Door Thrift Store
Trucker Lifeline LLC
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Chester Knights of Columbus
Your donations are so much appreciated and have provided our food pantry with items for the school year.
Thank you!
Buena Vista Bank
Chester Memorial Hospital
Vasquez's Fitness Center
Chester Walmart
Chester Rotary
Dairy Queen of Chester
First National Bank of Ava
The Red Door Thrift Store
Trucker Lifeline LLC
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Chester Knights of Columbus
Your donations are so much appreciated and have provided our food pantry with items for the school year.
Thank you!
It is time to submit nominations for CGS Faculty Member of the Month for December! Nominations will close on December 20th at 3:00 pm.
Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQLPJLI5_7IJC40jpmjUnv9ntrKIjICEjwppDEXIoOSVt1sA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101262657665303297750
Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQLPJLI5_7IJC40jpmjUnv9ntrKIjICEjwppDEXIoOSVt1sA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101262657665303297750
CGS Faculty Member for the Month of November is: Abbey Moist! Congratulations, Mrs. Moist! Thanks for all you do at CGS!
CHS: CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Location: Chester High School, Colbert Gymnasium
Event: Christmas Concert
Time: Monday 12/15/25, 6:30pm
Please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria
Doors open to the public at 6:00pm
CHS: CONCIERTO DE NAVIDAD DE CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Ubicación: Chester High School, Gimnasio Colbert
Evento: Concierto de Navidad
Horario: Lunes 15/12/25, 6:30 p.m.
Por favor, ingresen por la Cafetería Professor Sharp
Las puertas se abren al público a las 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chester High School, Colbert Gymnasium
Event: Christmas Concert
Time: Monday 12/15/25, 6:30pm
Please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria
Doors open to the public at 6:00pm
CHS: CONCIERTO DE NAVIDAD DE CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Ubicación: Chester High School, Gimnasio Colbert
Evento: Concierto de Navidad
Horario: Lunes 15/12/25, 6:30 p.m.
Por favor, ingresen por la Cafetería Professor Sharp
Las puertas se abren al público a las 6:00 p.m.
Randolph County startUP at CHS
CHS startUP candy cane hunt: Monday, December 8th to Friday December 12th
CHS Students, be on the lookout for special candy canes that are hidden throughout the school each day!
If you find the golden ticket, head to the office to claim your prize!
Randolph County startUP en CHS
Búsqueda de bastones de caramelo de CHS startUP: lunes 8 de diciembre a viernes 12 de diciembre Estudiantes de CHS, ¡estén atentos a los bastones de caramelo especiales que se esconden por toda la escuela cada día!
Si encuentras el boleto dorado, ¡dirígete a la oficina para reclamar tu premio!
CHS startUP candy cane hunt: Monday, December 8th to Friday December 12th
CHS Students, be on the lookout for special candy canes that are hidden throughout the school each day!
If you find the golden ticket, head to the office to claim your prize!
Randolph County startUP en CHS
Búsqueda de bastones de caramelo de CHS startUP: lunes 8 de diciembre a viernes 12 de diciembre Estudiantes de CHS, ¡estén atentos a los bastones de caramelo especiales que se esconden por toda la escuela cada día!
Si encuentras el boleto dorado, ¡dirígete a la oficina para reclamar tu premio!
Randolph County startUP at CHS
Parent Recruitment flyer: We are looking for young entrepreneurs for the 2026-2027 startUP class! This program is an amazing opportunity open to juniors and seniors. Check out the flyer for more details. Contact info is also listed on the flyer.
Randolph County startUP en CHS
Folleto de reclutamiento para padres: ¡Estamos buscando jóvenes emprendedores para la clase startUP 2026-2027! Este programa es una oportunidad increíble abierta a estudiantes de penúltimo y último año (junior y senior). Consulta el folleto para más detalles. La información de contacto también aparece en el folleto.
Parent Recruitment flyer: We are looking for young entrepreneurs for the 2026-2027 startUP class! This program is an amazing opportunity open to juniors and seniors. Check out the flyer for more details. Contact info is also listed on the flyer.
Randolph County startUP en CHS
Folleto de reclutamiento para padres: ¡Estamos buscando jóvenes emprendedores para la clase startUP 2026-2027! Este programa es una oportunidad increíble abierta a estudiantes de penúltimo y último año (junior y senior). Consulta el folleto para más detalles. La información de contacto también aparece en el folleto.
