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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:
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📱 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 Lady Jackets win 2-of-3 games in Weeks 11 & 12 (3 of 3)
Fall to Okawville, 50-28, then win two-in-a-row vs Carterville, 67-53 and Wesclin, 49-36
BY JIM BEERS
Tuesday February 3: Chester 49-Wesclin 36
Week 12 started Tuesday February 3 with a rematch with Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division rivals, the Wesclin Lady Warriors. The first time the Lady Jackets and Lady Warriors met this season was Monday December 22 at Wesclin when the Warriors defeated the Jackets by 21 points, 54-33.
This time the Lady Jackets had other plans for the Lady Warriors. The Jackets are much improved at this time of the season and came locked-and-loaded, and ready to do battle!
In the first quarter it was Wesclin 7 and Lexi Mott 3. Wesclin had points from Middleton (3), Wessell (2), and Murphy (2). Chester’s only points came from senior Lexi Mott who hit a basket and made one-of-two free throws for Chester’s three points.
Chester turned the tables in the second quarter and outscored Wesclin 17-4 when the Lady Jackets turned up the heat. Six players contributed to the YellowJacket success including Jessica Stumpe who hit a trey, a deuce, and a free throw for six points.
Aubrey Coleman drained a 3-pointer, and Lillian Diskey, Lexi Mott, Marlie Caby, and a familiar face, Riley Lochhead, each scored field goals. It was great to see Lochhead back in the lineup after having to sit out for six weeks with a broken leg.
The Jacket defense held Wesclin to just four points. Billhartz knocked down a 3-pointer and Wessell sank a free throw. At the end of the first half, Chester led by nine points, 20-11.
The third quarter was neck-and-neck. The Lady Warriors edged out the Lady Jackets, 16-15 in this period. Jessica Stumpe led the team with five points in the 3rd quarter and Lexi Mott and Lillian Diskey each had four points. Aubrey Coleman added two points to complete the 15-point effort.
Wesclin was paced by Murphy who scored seven points, followed by Dugans (4), Durbin (3), and Billhartz (2). Chester led by eight points, 35-27 going into the 4th quarter.
Down the final stretch Chester took care of business outscoring Wesclin, 14-9. Lillian Diskey led the charge with six points with Lexi Mott added five. Aubrey Coleman made a pair of free throws and Jessie Stumpe made one-of-two free throws to finish the task.
Middleton and Billhartz each drained 3-pointers and Murphy made a field goal and one-of-two free throws for the Lady Warriors. As the final horn sounded, Chester led by 13 points, 49-36, for the win!
The Warriors Had just one person score in double figures, a testament to the YellowJacket defense. Murphy scored 12 points. Billhartz added eight points, Middleton contributed six points and Dugans (4), Wessell (3), and Durbin (3) rounded out the offensive effort.
Chester, on the other hand, had three players score in double figures. Lexi Mott led all players on either team with 14 points. Lillian Diskey and Jessica Stumpe each scored 12 points apiece. Aubrey Coleman added seven points and both Riley Lochhead and Marlie Caby each added two points apiece.
Head Coach Jeff Mott said, “Tonight was a great team effort! We played excellent defense and had balanced scoring. Wesclin is a really good team coming in with a record of 17-6. They have great three point shooting. We were able to give them problems with our match-up zone and man-to-man defenses”.
“We built a 20-point lead in the third quarter, but we knew Wesclin had a run in them. They got the game to seven points early in the 4th quarter. We were able to settle down and knock down 8-of-9 free throws in the 4th quarter to seal the win.”
The Jackets had great rebounding in the win with Lexi Mott (13) and Jessica Stumpe (12) grabbing a combined 25 boards. Both Mott (14 points and 13 rebounds) and Stumpe (12 rebounds and 12 points) had double-doubles.
With the win, Chester kicked off Week 12 with a great victory over a team that had never been beaten by a Chester team. This was Game 25 of the regular season. Chester improved to an overall record of 14-11, and a Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division record of 3-4.
Closing out the rest of Week 12 will be a Senior Night game Thursday February 5 and a Saturday afternoon game at DuQuoin. JV will tip-off at 1:00 P.M. with the varsity to follow at 2:30 P.M.
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Chester High School senior Lillian Diskey (21) led all players on either team with 17 points when Chester hosted Carterville Saturday January 31, CHS won, 67-53. Jim Beers Photo
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Natalie Guetersloh (22) makes a basket in the second half in the win over the Carterville Lady Lions. Guetersloh is a senior and is playing in some of the last few games of her senior season. Jim Beers Photo
Fall to Okawville, 50-28, then win two-in-a-row vs Carterville, 67-53 and Wesclin, 49-36
BY JIM BEERS
Tuesday February 3: Chester 49-Wesclin 36
Week 12 started Tuesday February 3 with a rematch with Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division rivals, the Wesclin Lady Warriors. The first time the Lady Jackets and Lady Warriors met this season was Monday December 22 at Wesclin when the Warriors defeated the Jackets by 21 points, 54-33.
This time the Lady Jackets had other plans for the Lady Warriors. The Jackets are much improved at this time of the season and came locked-and-loaded, and ready to do battle!
In the first quarter it was Wesclin 7 and Lexi Mott 3. Wesclin had points from Middleton (3), Wessell (2), and Murphy (2). Chester’s only points came from senior Lexi Mott who hit a basket and made one-of-two free throws for Chester’s three points.
Chester turned the tables in the second quarter and outscored Wesclin 17-4 when the Lady Jackets turned up the heat. Six players contributed to the YellowJacket success including Jessica Stumpe who hit a trey, a deuce, and a free throw for six points.
Aubrey Coleman drained a 3-pointer, and Lillian Diskey, Lexi Mott, Marlie Caby, and a familiar face, Riley Lochhead, each scored field goals. It was great to see Lochhead back in the lineup after having to sit out for six weeks with a broken leg.
The Jacket defense held Wesclin to just four points. Billhartz knocked down a 3-pointer and Wessell sank a free throw. At the end of the first half, Chester led by nine points, 20-11.
The third quarter was neck-and-neck. The Lady Warriors edged out the Lady Jackets, 16-15 in this period. Jessica Stumpe led the team with five points in the 3rd quarter and Lexi Mott and Lillian Diskey each had four points. Aubrey Coleman added two points to complete the 15-point effort.
Wesclin was paced by Murphy who scored seven points, followed by Dugans (4), Durbin (3), and Billhartz (2). Chester led by eight points, 35-27 going into the 4th quarter.
Down the final stretch Chester took care of business outscoring Wesclin, 14-9. Lillian Diskey led the charge with six points with Lexi Mott added five. Aubrey Coleman made a pair of free throws and Jessie Stumpe made one-of-two free throws to finish the task.
Middleton and Billhartz each drained 3-pointers and Murphy made a field goal and one-of-two free throws for the Lady Warriors. As the final horn sounded, Chester led by 13 points, 49-36, for the win!
The Warriors Had just one person score in double figures, a testament to the YellowJacket defense. Murphy scored 12 points. Billhartz added eight points, Middleton contributed six points and Dugans (4), Wessell (3), and Durbin (3) rounded out the offensive effort.
Chester, on the other hand, had three players score in double figures. Lexi Mott led all players on either team with 14 points. Lillian Diskey and Jessica Stumpe each scored 12 points apiece. Aubrey Coleman added seven points and both Riley Lochhead and Marlie Caby each added two points apiece.
Head Coach Jeff Mott said, “Tonight was a great team effort! We played excellent defense and had balanced scoring. Wesclin is a really good team coming in with a record of 17-6. They have great three point shooting. We were able to give them problems with our match-up zone and man-to-man defenses”.
“We built a 20-point lead in the third quarter, but we knew Wesclin had a run in them. They got the game to seven points early in the 4th quarter. We were able to settle down and knock down 8-of-9 free throws in the 4th quarter to seal the win.”
The Jackets had great rebounding in the win with Lexi Mott (13) and Jessica Stumpe (12) grabbing a combined 25 boards. Both Mott (14 points and 13 rebounds) and Stumpe (12 rebounds and 12 points) had double-doubles.
With the win, Chester kicked off Week 12 with a great victory over a team that had never been beaten by a Chester team. This was Game 25 of the regular season. Chester improved to an overall record of 14-11, and a Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division record of 3-4.
Closing out the rest of Week 12 will be a Senior Night game Thursday February 5 and a Saturday afternoon game at DuQuoin. JV will tip-off at 1:00 P.M. with the varsity to follow at 2:30 P.M.
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Chester High School senior Lillian Diskey (21) led all players on either team with 17 points when Chester hosted Carterville Saturday January 31, CHS won, 67-53. Jim Beers Photo
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Natalie Guetersloh (22) makes a basket in the second half in the win over the Carterville Lady Lions. Guetersloh is a senior and is playing in some of the last few games of her senior season. Jim Beers Photo
Chester Lady Jackets win 2-of-3 games in Weeks 11 & 12 (2 of 3)
Fall to Okawville, 50-28, then win two-in-a-row vs Carterville, 67-53 and Wesclin, 49-36
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Varsity 67-Carterville Varsity 53: Chester’s varsity led throughout the game. The girls played with energy, physicality, drive and heart. After one quarter, CHS led by four points, 11-7. Marlie Caby started off the quarter with a bucket at the 7:30 mark. CHS led, 2-0. Carterville tied the game, 2-2, five-seconds later when Maya Toliver sank two free throws.
Chester then went on a 9-0 run to lead, 11-4 at the 2:06 mark. With 1:23 to play in the 1st quarter Carterville’s Adi Horstmann drained a 3-pointer to get the Lady Lions within four points, 11-7. That would be as close as Carterville would get the rest of the game. CHS led, 11-7 at the end of the 1st quarter.
The second quarter began just like the first quarter with sophomore Carlie Caby knocking down a field goal. Maya Toliver answered with a basket for Carterville and the score was 13-9 at the 7:36 mark. Caby answered with her second basket of the early 2nd quarter for CHS and Toliver returned the favor at the free throw line making both of her attempts for Carterville. The 4-point Chester lead remained in effect with Chester leading 15-11 at 6:57.
The Lady Jackets then used an 8-0 run to begin a nice lead with a 3-pointer by Lillian Diskey, two free throws by Lexie Mott, and yet another bucket, a three pointer, by Marlie Caby. Chester led, 23-11, with 5:35 remaining in the first half.
Carterville’s Adi Horstmann broke the Chester run with a basket at 4:41. Just 40-seconds later Jessica Stumpe hit a free throw a 4:12 and followed with a field goal at 3:21. Chester led, 26-13. The rest of the 2nd quarter both teams kept trading baskets with Carterville outscoring Chester 6-5.
During that time, Carterville’s Maya Griffin knocked down two field goals, and Seaman and Adie Sykes each sank free throws. Chester’s Marlie Caby popped another shot and Aubrey Coleman came alive and drained a field goal at the 1:15 mark. Chester took a 12 point lead, 31-19, into the locker room at the halftime buzzer.
Both teams battled feverishly in the third quarter exchanging baskets throughout. The first 2:30 were back-and forth. Jessica Stumpe started the fun with a basket at the 7:32 mark. Lillian Diskey popped a field goal at 6:18 and Lexi Mott drove to the hoop at 5:43. Seven seconds later, Lillian Diskey stole the ball, drove the length of the floor, and laid it in for a huge score. The Carterville head coach received a technical foul seven seconds later. Chester led, 39-25 at that point.
The rest of the third quarter, Carterville outscored Chester 13-11 in a see-saw affair that resulted in the Lady Lions going to the free throw line quite often. The Lady Lions made just 5-of 12 free throws in the third quarter. Chester managed a 12-point lead at the end of three quarters of play, 50-38.
The 4th quarter remained competitive with Chester outscoring Carterville, 17-15, to end the game. The Lady Jackets spent quite a bit of time at the free throw line throughout the 4th quarter. They had 17 opportunities and made 11 of those free shots (65%). In addition, Lexi Mott made two field goals and Jessica Stumpe connected for another basket.
Down the stretch, Carterville’s Adi Horstmann connected for three field goals, Maya Toliver hit a shot and sank a pair of free throws, and Kennedy Diel drained a 3-pointer and made two free throws. At the final buzzer, Chester led, 67-53 to win the game by 14 points.
In the loss, Carterville was led by two players who scored in double figures. Adi Horstmann scored 16 points and Maya Toliver who scored 12 points.
Chester was led by four (4) players who scored in double figures including Lillian Diskey who led all players with 17 points. Lexi Mott and Marlie Caby each added 14 points apiece. Jessica Stumpe scored 11 points. Finally, Aubrey Coleman contributed nine points and Natalie Guetersloh recorded two points.
With the win, Chester improved to an overall record of 13-11. This was a non-conference game, so the Cahokia Conference record stayed at 2-4.
Fall to Okawville, 50-28, then win two-in-a-row vs Carterville, 67-53 and Wesclin, 49-36
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Varsity 67-Carterville Varsity 53: Chester’s varsity led throughout the game. The girls played with energy, physicality, drive and heart. After one quarter, CHS led by four points, 11-7. Marlie Caby started off the quarter with a bucket at the 7:30 mark. CHS led, 2-0. Carterville tied the game, 2-2, five-seconds later when Maya Toliver sank two free throws.
Chester then went on a 9-0 run to lead, 11-4 at the 2:06 mark. With 1:23 to play in the 1st quarter Carterville’s Adi Horstmann drained a 3-pointer to get the Lady Lions within four points, 11-7. That would be as close as Carterville would get the rest of the game. CHS led, 11-7 at the end of the 1st quarter.
The second quarter began just like the first quarter with sophomore Carlie Caby knocking down a field goal. Maya Toliver answered with a basket for Carterville and the score was 13-9 at the 7:36 mark. Caby answered with her second basket of the early 2nd quarter for CHS and Toliver returned the favor at the free throw line making both of her attempts for Carterville. The 4-point Chester lead remained in effect with Chester leading 15-11 at 6:57.
The Lady Jackets then used an 8-0 run to begin a nice lead with a 3-pointer by Lillian Diskey, two free throws by Lexie Mott, and yet another bucket, a three pointer, by Marlie Caby. Chester led, 23-11, with 5:35 remaining in the first half.
Carterville’s Adi Horstmann broke the Chester run with a basket at 4:41. Just 40-seconds later Jessica Stumpe hit a free throw a 4:12 and followed with a field goal at 3:21. Chester led, 26-13. The rest of the 2nd quarter both teams kept trading baskets with Carterville outscoring Chester 6-5.
During that time, Carterville’s Maya Griffin knocked down two field goals, and Seaman and Adie Sykes each sank free throws. Chester’s Marlie Caby popped another shot and Aubrey Coleman came alive and drained a field goal at the 1:15 mark. Chester took a 12 point lead, 31-19, into the locker room at the halftime buzzer.
Both teams battled feverishly in the third quarter exchanging baskets throughout. The first 2:30 were back-and forth. Jessica Stumpe started the fun with a basket at the 7:32 mark. Lillian Diskey popped a field goal at 6:18 and Lexi Mott drove to the hoop at 5:43. Seven seconds later, Lillian Diskey stole the ball, drove the length of the floor, and laid it in for a huge score. The Carterville head coach received a technical foul seven seconds later. Chester led, 39-25 at that point.
The rest of the third quarter, Carterville outscored Chester 13-11 in a see-saw affair that resulted in the Lady Lions going to the free throw line quite often. The Lady Lions made just 5-of 12 free throws in the third quarter. Chester managed a 12-point lead at the end of three quarters of play, 50-38.
The 4th quarter remained competitive with Chester outscoring Carterville, 17-15, to end the game. The Lady Jackets spent quite a bit of time at the free throw line throughout the 4th quarter. They had 17 opportunities and made 11 of those free shots (65%). In addition, Lexi Mott made two field goals and Jessica Stumpe connected for another basket.
Down the stretch, Carterville’s Adi Horstmann connected for three field goals, Maya Toliver hit a shot and sank a pair of free throws, and Kennedy Diel drained a 3-pointer and made two free throws. At the final buzzer, Chester led, 67-53 to win the game by 14 points.
In the loss, Carterville was led by two players who scored in double figures. Adi Horstmann scored 16 points and Maya Toliver who scored 12 points.
Chester was led by four (4) players who scored in double figures including Lillian Diskey who led all players with 17 points. Lexi Mott and Marlie Caby each added 14 points apiece. Jessica Stumpe scored 11 points. Finally, Aubrey Coleman contributed nine points and Natalie Guetersloh recorded two points.
With the win, Chester improved to an overall record of 13-11. This was a non-conference game, so the Cahokia Conference record stayed at 2-4.
Chester Lady Jackets win 2-of-3 games in Weeks 11 & 12 (1 of 3)
Fall to Okawville, 50-28, then win two-in-a-row vs Carterville, 67-53 and Wesclin, 49-36
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School Lady Jackets have stepped it up in the final weeks of the 2025-26 basketball season. Since the arrival of the New Year, Chester has recorded a 2026 record of 7 wins and 3 losses.
The Lady Jackets have wins against Massac County (50-35), New Athens (45-42), Trico (55-51), Red Bud (46-30), Steeleville (62-34), Carterville (67-53) and Wesclin (49-36). The three losses were to Marissa (54-51), Anna-Jonesboro (55-41), and Okawville (50-28).
The Lady Jackets are currently in Week 12 of a 13-week regular season. Last Week in Week 11 CHS split with one loss and one win, and they have kicked-off Week 12 with a nice win over Wesclin. That win was a landmark as the only time that a Chester Lady Jacket team has ever won a game against the Lady Warriors.
Thursday January 29: Okawville 50-Chester 28
The Jackets only trailed by three points, 10-7, after the first quarter. The second quarter the Lady Rockets outscored Chester, 18-10, to lead by just 11 points, 28-17, at halftime. The third quarter hurt the Jackets quite a bit as Okawville outscored the Lady Jackets by 16-4 to lead by 20 points, 44-21, after three periods. Down the stretch the Lady Jackets outscored the Lady Rockets, 7-6, but lost the game by 22 points, 50-28.
In the loss Chester was led by Lexi Mott who recorded 15 points. Jessica Stumpe also scored in double figures with 10 points. Lillian Diskey rounded out the Chester scoring with a three-pointer.
On Thursday December 11 when Chester played at Okawville the Rockets defeated Chester, 79-38 (41 points). In this second contest Chester held Okawville to 29 fewer points, and lost by 19 fewer points. Thus, the Lady Jackets demonstrated improvement since that first meeting!
With the loss, Chester fell to an overall record of 12-11, and a Cahokia Conference record of 2-4.
Okawville had eight players contribute to their 50 point total, led by Brynn Rhodes who had 15 points. Other contributors included three players with eight points including Jilien Harre, Schae Juenger, and Josephine Schmersahl. Taylor Statler added four points, and Kenley Hackstadt contributed three points. Finally, Lillian Helbig and Addison Hasheider each added two points apiece.
Saturday January 31: Chester 67-Carterville 53
The Lady Jackets hosted Carterville in a rare Saturday afternoon contest January 31 at Colbert Memorial Gymnasium.
Carterville JV 53-Chester JV 43. The JV played at 11:00 a.m. falling to the Lady Lions, 53-43. It was a hard-fought, competitive game with both teams battling for the win right till the end. Chester trailed 12-8 after the first quarter and 26-18 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter the Lions outscored CHSD 15-6 to extend their lead to 41-24.
The 4th quarter the Lady Jackets came on strong and outscored Carterville 19-12 behind the scoring of Bailey Hartman who scored nine points on a trey, two deuces and two free throws. Kinley Davitz added two baskets and Evelyn McKinney drained a 3-pointer. Kenna Thompson knocked down a bucket and Harlow Ebers sank a free throw. Unfortunately it was too-little-too-late because at the final buzzer, Carterville led by 10 points, 53-43.
Chester was led offensively by Bailey Hartman who scored 12 points. Rylee Shemonic also scored in double figures with 11 points. Other contributors included Harlow Ebers who was strong all day and added nine points.
Evelyn McKinney added five points including a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to end the game. Kinley Davitz had four points. Kenna Thompson rounded out the scoring with two points. The JV demonstrated that they have improved significantly since the beginning of the season.
Carterville was led by Nancie Chelangat who scored 14 points and Liesel Balmforth who added 10 points. Other contributors included Landrey Crain (7), Kaylee Din (7), Amelia Harrell (4), Grace Chapman (4), Mackenzie Miller (3), and Andrea Johnson and Maya Griffin with two points apiece.
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Lady Jacket Bailey Hartman (10) fires a shot in the game against Carterville JV. Hartman led all players with her 17-point effort. Jim Beers Photo
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CHS Lady Jackets and Carterville Lady Lions fight for a loose ball Saturday January 31. Chester lost the loose ball battle but won the game, 67-53.
Fall to Okawville, 50-28, then win two-in-a-row vs Carterville, 67-53 and Wesclin, 49-36
BY JIM BEERS
The Chester High School Lady Jackets have stepped it up in the final weeks of the 2025-26 basketball season. Since the arrival of the New Year, Chester has recorded a 2026 record of 7 wins and 3 losses.
The Lady Jackets have wins against Massac County (50-35), New Athens (45-42), Trico (55-51), Red Bud (46-30), Steeleville (62-34), Carterville (67-53) and Wesclin (49-36). The three losses were to Marissa (54-51), Anna-Jonesboro (55-41), and Okawville (50-28).
The Lady Jackets are currently in Week 12 of a 13-week regular season. Last Week in Week 11 CHS split with one loss and one win, and they have kicked-off Week 12 with a nice win over Wesclin. That win was a landmark as the only time that a Chester Lady Jacket team has ever won a game against the Lady Warriors.
Thursday January 29: Okawville 50-Chester 28
The Jackets only trailed by three points, 10-7, after the first quarter. The second quarter the Lady Rockets outscored Chester, 18-10, to lead by just 11 points, 28-17, at halftime. The third quarter hurt the Jackets quite a bit as Okawville outscored the Lady Jackets by 16-4 to lead by 20 points, 44-21, after three periods. Down the stretch the Lady Jackets outscored the Lady Rockets, 7-6, but lost the game by 22 points, 50-28.
In the loss Chester was led by Lexi Mott who recorded 15 points. Jessica Stumpe also scored in double figures with 10 points. Lillian Diskey rounded out the Chester scoring with a three-pointer.
On Thursday December 11 when Chester played at Okawville the Rockets defeated Chester, 79-38 (41 points). In this second contest Chester held Okawville to 29 fewer points, and lost by 19 fewer points. Thus, the Lady Jackets demonstrated improvement since that first meeting!
With the loss, Chester fell to an overall record of 12-11, and a Cahokia Conference record of 2-4.
Okawville had eight players contribute to their 50 point total, led by Brynn Rhodes who had 15 points. Other contributors included three players with eight points including Jilien Harre, Schae Juenger, and Josephine Schmersahl. Taylor Statler added four points, and Kenley Hackstadt contributed three points. Finally, Lillian Helbig and Addison Hasheider each added two points apiece.
Saturday January 31: Chester 67-Carterville 53
The Lady Jackets hosted Carterville in a rare Saturday afternoon contest January 31 at Colbert Memorial Gymnasium.
Carterville JV 53-Chester JV 43. The JV played at 11:00 a.m. falling to the Lady Lions, 53-43. It was a hard-fought, competitive game with both teams battling for the win right till the end. Chester trailed 12-8 after the first quarter and 26-18 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter the Lions outscored CHSD 15-6 to extend their lead to 41-24.
The 4th quarter the Lady Jackets came on strong and outscored Carterville 19-12 behind the scoring of Bailey Hartman who scored nine points on a trey, two deuces and two free throws. Kinley Davitz added two baskets and Evelyn McKinney drained a 3-pointer. Kenna Thompson knocked down a bucket and Harlow Ebers sank a free throw. Unfortunately it was too-little-too-late because at the final buzzer, Carterville led by 10 points, 53-43.
Chester was led offensively by Bailey Hartman who scored 12 points. Rylee Shemonic also scored in double figures with 11 points. Other contributors included Harlow Ebers who was strong all day and added nine points.
Evelyn McKinney added five points including a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to end the game. Kinley Davitz had four points. Kenna Thompson rounded out the scoring with two points. The JV demonstrated that they have improved significantly since the beginning of the season.
Carterville was led by Nancie Chelangat who scored 14 points and Liesel Balmforth who added 10 points. Other contributors included Landrey Crain (7), Kaylee Din (7), Amelia Harrell (4), Grace Chapman (4), Mackenzie Miller (3), and Andrea Johnson and Maya Griffin with two points apiece.
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Lady Jacket Bailey Hartman (10) fires a shot in the game against Carterville JV. Hartman led all players with her 17-point effort. Jim Beers Photo
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CHS Lady Jackets and Carterville Lady Lions fight for a loose ball Saturday January 31. Chester lost the loose ball battle but won the game, 67-53.
CECC, CGS, CHS: Ice Warning
Please exercise increased caution when driving or walking in school parking lots and on sidewalks today. Thawing and refreezing conditions may create icy, slippery surfaces. Your attention to safety is appreciated. Stay safe.
CECC, CGS, CHS: Advertencia de Hielo
Por favor, tenga mayor precaución al conducir o caminar hoy en los estacionamientos escolares y en las aceras. Las condiciones de deshielo y recongelación pueden crear superficies resbaladizas y con hielo. Agradecemos su atención a la seguridad. Manténgase a salvo.
Please exercise increased caution when driving or walking in school parking lots and on sidewalks today. Thawing and refreezing conditions may create icy, slippery surfaces. Your attention to safety is appreciated. Stay safe.
CECC, CGS, CHS: Advertencia de Hielo
Por favor, tenga mayor precaución al conducir o caminar hoy en los estacionamientos escolares y en las aceras. Las condiciones de deshielo y recongelación pueden crear superficies resbaladizas y con hielo. Agradecemos su atención a la seguridad. Manténgase a salvo.
CECC, CGS, CHS COMFY CLOTHES DAY REMINDER
Today’s Comfy Clothes Day is to support Love Abby!
Wear your sports attire and your donation goes to support this great cause!
Thank you
RECORDATORIO DEL DÍA DE ROPA CÓMODA DE CECC, CGS Y CHS
¡El Día de Ropa Cómoda de hoy es para apoyar a Love Abby!
Usa tu ropa deportiva y tu donación se destinará a apoyar esta gran causa.
¡Gracias!
Today’s Comfy Clothes Day is to support Love Abby!
Wear your sports attire and your donation goes to support this great cause!
Thank you
RECORDATORIO DEL DÍA DE ROPA CÓMODA DE CECC, CGS Y CHS
¡El Día de Ropa Cómoda de hoy es para apoyar a Love Abby!
Usa tu ropa deportiva y tu donación se destinará a apoyar esta gran causa.
¡Gracias!
CHS SIUC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Rylie Myers, CHS senior, was awarded the Chancellor Scholarship from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. This is a highly competitive award and the most prestigious academic scholarship that an incoming student can earn. To be considered for this scholarship, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Have a faculty recommendation and they must have strong leadership skills and be involved in their community.
Congratulations Rylie, we are all so proud of you!
CHS SIUC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Rylie Myers, estudiante de último año de CHS, recibió la Beca del Canciller de la Universidad del Sur de Illinois, Carbondale. Este es un premio altamente competitivo y la beca académica más prestigiosa que un estudiante entrante puede obtener. Para ser considerado para esta beca, el estudiante debe mantener un GPA de 3.8 o superior. Tener una recomendación del profesorado y deben poseer fuertes habilidades de liderazgo y estar involucrados en su comunidad.
¡Felicidades Rylie, todos estamos muy orgullosos de ti!
CHS VALENTINES DAY WEEK DRESS UP DAYS
Celebrate Valentines Day Week with us at CHS.
Attached are the dress up days for the week of Valentines Day, beginning on February 9th.
CHS would LOVE for everyone to participate.
CHS SEMANA DE SAN VALENTÍN DÍAS DE DISFRAZ
Celebra la Semana de San Valentín con nosotros en CHS.
Adjuntos están los días de disfraces para la semana de San Valentín, comenzando el 9 de febrero.
A CHS LE ENCANTARÍA que todos participaran.
Celebrate Valentines Day Week with us at CHS.
Attached are the dress up days for the week of Valentines Day, beginning on February 9th.
CHS would LOVE for everyone to participate.
CHS SEMANA DE SAN VALENTÍN DÍAS DE DISFRAZ
Celebra la Semana de San Valentín con nosotros en CHS.
Adjuntos están los días de disfraces para la semana de San Valentín, comenzando el 9 de febrero.
A CHS LE ENCANTARÍA que todos participaran.
February is Random Acts of Kindness Month! On February 4th, CGS will support "Love Abby," an organization founded by Terri and Daniel in memory of their daughter Abby, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver in 2015. Inspired by Abby's passion for helping others, the family started "Love Abby" to perform random acts of kindness and help out communities in the surrounding area. The organization has grown over the years and now works with DCFS and local schools to provide essentials like emergency bags, clothing, and school supplies to children in need. Many children in our community have benefited from their efforts! We invite CGS students and staff to donate $1 or more on February 4th in exchange to wear their favorite sports gear!
It's time to cast your vote for CGS Faculty of the Month for February! Use the link below or visit the Chester139 website to nominate who you feel deserves recognition! Nominations will close on February 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm. https://forms.gle/FaQeiVGuQWrxK4ax8
🏀CHS Food Drive at the Chester V. Red Bud Basketball Game! 🏀
Join us at the February 6th, Chester vs. Redbud basketball game as we host a food drive in support of our Just 4 Jacket's Pantry!
This pantry helps provide meals and grab-and-go snacks for students in need at CHS.
As a thank you, everyone who donates will receive a voucher for a FREE bag of popcorn.
Please see the flyer attached for a list of needed items and additional details.
Thank you for helping support our students!
🏀 ¡Colecta de Alimentos de CHS en el partido de baloncesto Chester vs. Red Bud! 🏀
¡Acompáñanos el 6 de febrero en el partido de baloncesto Chester vs. Red Bud mientras realizamos una colecta de alimentos para apoyar nuestra Despensa Just 4 Jacket’s!
Esta despensa ayuda a proporcionar comidas y refrigerios para llevar a estudiantes de CHS que lo necesitan.
Como agradecimiento, todas las personas que donen recibirán un vale para una bolsa de palomitas GRATIS.
Por favor, consulta el volante adjunto para ver la lista de artículos necesarios y más detalles.
¡Gracias por ayudar a apoyar a nuestros estudiantes!
Join us at the February 6th, Chester vs. Redbud basketball game as we host a food drive in support of our Just 4 Jacket's Pantry!
This pantry helps provide meals and grab-and-go snacks for students in need at CHS.
As a thank you, everyone who donates will receive a voucher for a FREE bag of popcorn.
Please see the flyer attached for a list of needed items and additional details.
Thank you for helping support our students!
🏀 ¡Colecta de Alimentos de CHS en el partido de baloncesto Chester vs. Red Bud! 🏀
¡Acompáñanos el 6 de febrero en el partido de baloncesto Chester vs. Red Bud mientras realizamos una colecta de alimentos para apoyar nuestra Despensa Just 4 Jacket’s!
Esta despensa ayuda a proporcionar comidas y refrigerios para llevar a estudiantes de CHS que lo necesitan.
Como agradecimiento, todas las personas que donen recibirán un vale para una bolsa de palomitas GRATIS.
Por favor, consulta el volante adjunto para ver la lista de artículos necesarios y más detalles.
¡Gracias por ayudar a apoyar a nuestros estudiantes!
CHS Dance Team rocks SIU Banterra Center (2 of 2)
Chester performers wow 3,670 Saluki fans as Salukis dismantle Northern Iowa Panthers, 65-50
BY JIM BEERS
Keeping in step with the “Chester Night” theme for the evening, more than 100 local Chester fans attended the event to watch the Salukis battle the UNI Panthers including the Chester High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, the Chester Grade School Girls Basketball Team, the CHS Dance Team, as well as parents and other local Saluki fans.
The Southern Illinois University Intercollegiate Athletics Department and Thomas Becker, MBA, Interim Assistant Athletic Director of Ticketing, offered special discounted ticket prices for Chester fans attending the game.
Becker was very pleased with the turnout from Chester fans and the performance of the CHS Dance Team. Becker said, “The turnout was great! I hope we can continue to have a ‘Chester Night’ event for not only basketball but other Saluki sports. We love having Chester fans in the seats to help support the Salukis and I want to continue that relationship with the people of Chester.”
It was also “Autism Awareness Night” at the SIU game and Papa John’s Pizza and SIU made a contribution of $5,500.00 to the Center for Autism and Spectrum Disorders. The CGS Girls Basketball Team had a good time going down to the court to greet the SIU players as they were introduced in pre-game activities. The CHS Dance Team also had to opportunity to go the court and sit along the baseline to cheer the Salukis for a while.
A huge highlight to end the game was a big Saluki win! The Dawgs won by 15 points, 65-50, over the UNI Panthers. The win broke a 4-game losing streak for the Salukis and improved their record to 9-12 overall and 3-7 in the MVC.
Hopefully the winning spirit will continue as the Dawgs finish-up the 2025-26 regular season and head to St. Louis for the 2026 MVC Basketball Tournament, Arch Madness, March 5-8, at the Enterprise Center. It was fun for Chester fans to be a part of the big win over UNI on “Chester Night”, and a great opportunity for the CHS Dance Team to perform in front of 3,670 fans, their biggest crowd of the year. The game was also televised on ESPN.
PHOTO 4
The Chester High School Dance Team is coached by Head Coach Adrianne Kern (Far Left) and Assistant Coaches Bailey Misuraca and Emily Roth (Far Right). The coaches joined the dancers for a team photo just before the group took the floor at the SIU Banterra Center for the halftime performance of the SIU vs UNI basketball game. The group danced a mixed Jazz and Hip-Hop routine to the tune, "Hey Baby" by Pit Bull. The performance brought the house down as the CHS dancers received a fantastic round of applause for their efforts! Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 5
The CHS Dance Team finishes their performance at the Southern Illinois University game Wednesday January 28. The event was the "Chester Night" game when the SIU Salukis hosted the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. The Chester girls performed a mixed routine of jazz and hip-hop to the Pit Bull song, "Hey Baby". The performance was very well received by the 3,670 Saluki fans in attendance which included approximately 100 Chester fans who came to the game to support the Salukis and the CHS Dance Team. The game was also televised on ESPN. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 6
Most of the more than 100 Chester fans who attended the 2026 "Chester Night" basketball game at SIU Carbondale Wednesday January 28, got to sit together in Section 113 behind the basket by the Saluki bench. The crowd had a great time seeing the CHS Dance Team perform at halftime and watching the Salukis Beat Northern Iowa, 65-50, in a Missouri Valley Conference game. Attendance at the game was 3,670 and the game was televised on ESPN. Jim Beers Photo
Chester performers wow 3,670 Saluki fans as Salukis dismantle Northern Iowa Panthers, 65-50
BY JIM BEERS
Keeping in step with the “Chester Night” theme for the evening, more than 100 local Chester fans attended the event to watch the Salukis battle the UNI Panthers including the Chester High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, the Chester Grade School Girls Basketball Team, the CHS Dance Team, as well as parents and other local Saluki fans.
The Southern Illinois University Intercollegiate Athletics Department and Thomas Becker, MBA, Interim Assistant Athletic Director of Ticketing, offered special discounted ticket prices for Chester fans attending the game.
Becker was very pleased with the turnout from Chester fans and the performance of the CHS Dance Team. Becker said, “The turnout was great! I hope we can continue to have a ‘Chester Night’ event for not only basketball but other Saluki sports. We love having Chester fans in the seats to help support the Salukis and I want to continue that relationship with the people of Chester.”
It was also “Autism Awareness Night” at the SIU game and Papa John’s Pizza and SIU made a contribution of $5,500.00 to the Center for Autism and Spectrum Disorders. The CGS Girls Basketball Team had a good time going down to the court to greet the SIU players as they were introduced in pre-game activities. The CHS Dance Team also had to opportunity to go the court and sit along the baseline to cheer the Salukis for a while.
A huge highlight to end the game was a big Saluki win! The Dawgs won by 15 points, 65-50, over the UNI Panthers. The win broke a 4-game losing streak for the Salukis and improved their record to 9-12 overall and 3-7 in the MVC.
Hopefully the winning spirit will continue as the Dawgs finish-up the 2025-26 regular season and head to St. Louis for the 2026 MVC Basketball Tournament, Arch Madness, March 5-8, at the Enterprise Center. It was fun for Chester fans to be a part of the big win over UNI on “Chester Night”, and a great opportunity for the CHS Dance Team to perform in front of 3,670 fans, their biggest crowd of the year. The game was also televised on ESPN.
PHOTO 4
The Chester High School Dance Team is coached by Head Coach Adrianne Kern (Far Left) and Assistant Coaches Bailey Misuraca and Emily Roth (Far Right). The coaches joined the dancers for a team photo just before the group took the floor at the SIU Banterra Center for the halftime performance of the SIU vs UNI basketball game. The group danced a mixed Jazz and Hip-Hop routine to the tune, "Hey Baby" by Pit Bull. The performance brought the house down as the CHS dancers received a fantastic round of applause for their efforts! Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 5
The CHS Dance Team finishes their performance at the Southern Illinois University game Wednesday January 28. The event was the "Chester Night" game when the SIU Salukis hosted the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. The Chester girls performed a mixed routine of jazz and hip-hop to the Pit Bull song, "Hey Baby". The performance was very well received by the 3,670 Saluki fans in attendance which included approximately 100 Chester fans who came to the game to support the Salukis and the CHS Dance Team. The game was also televised on ESPN. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 6
Most of the more than 100 Chester fans who attended the 2026 "Chester Night" basketball game at SIU Carbondale Wednesday January 28, got to sit together in Section 113 behind the basket by the Saluki bench. The crowd had a great time seeing the CHS Dance Team perform at halftime and watching the Salukis Beat Northern Iowa, 65-50, in a Missouri Valley Conference game. Attendance at the game was 3,670 and the game was televised on ESPN. Jim Beers Photo
CHS Dance Team rocks SIU Banterra Center (1 of 2)
Chester performers wow 3,670 Saluki fans as Salukis dismantle Northern Iowa Panthers, 65-50
BY JIM BEERS
Wednesday January 28 was “Chester Night” at the SIU Banterra Center when Southern Illinois hosted the University of Northern Iowa Panthers in a Missouri Valley Conference game of basketball. The guest performers for the halftime show were the Chester High School Dance Team members and the 3,670 fans in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
For many years the CHS Dance Team has been invited to perform at halftime of one of the SIU home basketball games. CHS Head Dance Coach, Adrianne Kern said, “The girls were very excited. I was happy with their performance! SIU was very welcoming and the current SIU-Carbondale Chancellor, Austin A. Lane, even came over and took a picture with the girls.”
Kern said that the CHS Dance Team performed a mixed routine of jazz and hip-hop to the tune of “Hey Baby” by Pit Bull. The entire group of 3, 670 people in attendance appeared to get into the performance as evidenced by the huge round of applause at the completion of the dance.
The SIU Saluki Shakers Dance Team, who just returned from a major collegiate competition at Disney World, and the SIU Saluki Cheerleading Squad, both sat on the floor in front of the scorer’s table and watched in support of the Chester dancers. The expressions of delight on their faces appeared to demonstrate approval college spirit teams of the CHS Dancer’s performance.
The CHS dance Team includes Seniors Annah Helvey-Ahring, Hayden Cartwright, Megan Zimmer, and Southern LaChance; Juniors Aubrey Petrowske, Macy Van Zandt, and Katie Werner; Sophomores Jaden Bert, Grace Irose, and Justice Mattingly; and Freshmen Peyton Moll and Kennedy Nortin. The CHS Dance Team is coached by Adrianne Kern, Head Coach. She is assisted by Bailey Misuraca and Emily Roth.
The team has recently finished 1st at the Belleville East Open Pom Competition and 1st in Jazz at the Herrin Competition. Coach Kern said, “The girls have been competing extremely well and are improving at every competition. Our seniors are showing amazing leadership and our underclassmen are really stepping up. We are still working towards qualifying for the State Competition in both Jazz and Open Pom.”
Photo 1
The Chester High School Dance Team poses for a picture just prior to taking the floor at the SIU Banterra Center Wednesday January 28. The group performed for the halftime entertainment of the SIU vs Northern Iowa game. The team consists of Seniors Hannah Helvey-Ahring, Hayden Cartwright, Megan Zimmer, and Southern LaChance; Juniors Aubrey Petrowske, Macy Van Zandt, and Katie Werner; Sophomores Jaden Bert, Grace Irose, and Justice Mattingly; and Freshmen Peyton Moll and Kennedy Nortin. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2
The Chester High School Varsity Boys' Basketball Team made the trip to SIU-Carbondale for the "Chester Night" performance of the CHS Dance Team Wednesday January 28. They had already made arrangements to attend the game to watch the Salukis take on the Northern Iowa Panthers and then got the extra bonus of getting to see their fellow classmates perform for the halftime entertainment. The boys had a great time and had the opportunity to witness the Salukis play one of their best games of the season in the 65-50 win over the Panthers. CHS Head Coach, Coach Chris Toledo, and his Assistant Coaches, Tony James, and Nick Severs accompanied the boys to the game. Jim Beers Photo
Photo 3
The Chester Grade School Girl's Basketball Team attended the SIU vs UNI Basketball game to Southern Illinois University Wednesday January 28 when the Salukis hosted the Panthers from the University of Northern Iowa. They were accompanied by coaches and parents. The girls had a great tine at the event and had the opportunity to go down on the Banterra Center floor for the pre-game introduction of both team's starters. The "Chester Night" event was a huge success as the girls also had the opportunity to watch the CHS Dance Team perform for the halftime entertainment, as well as watching the SIU-C Salukis dismantle the Northern Iowa Panthers, 65-50. Jim Beers Photo.
Chester performers wow 3,670 Saluki fans as Salukis dismantle Northern Iowa Panthers, 65-50
BY JIM BEERS
Wednesday January 28 was “Chester Night” at the SIU Banterra Center when Southern Illinois hosted the University of Northern Iowa Panthers in a Missouri Valley Conference game of basketball. The guest performers for the halftime show were the Chester High School Dance Team members and the 3,670 fans in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
For many years the CHS Dance Team has been invited to perform at halftime of one of the SIU home basketball games. CHS Head Dance Coach, Adrianne Kern said, “The girls were very excited. I was happy with their performance! SIU was very welcoming and the current SIU-Carbondale Chancellor, Austin A. Lane, even came over and took a picture with the girls.”
Kern said that the CHS Dance Team performed a mixed routine of jazz and hip-hop to the tune of “Hey Baby” by Pit Bull. The entire group of 3, 670 people in attendance appeared to get into the performance as evidenced by the huge round of applause at the completion of the dance.
The SIU Saluki Shakers Dance Team, who just returned from a major collegiate competition at Disney World, and the SIU Saluki Cheerleading Squad, both sat on the floor in front of the scorer’s table and watched in support of the Chester dancers. The expressions of delight on their faces appeared to demonstrate approval college spirit teams of the CHS Dancer’s performance.
The CHS dance Team includes Seniors Annah Helvey-Ahring, Hayden Cartwright, Megan Zimmer, and Southern LaChance; Juniors Aubrey Petrowske, Macy Van Zandt, and Katie Werner; Sophomores Jaden Bert, Grace Irose, and Justice Mattingly; and Freshmen Peyton Moll and Kennedy Nortin. The CHS Dance Team is coached by Adrianne Kern, Head Coach. She is assisted by Bailey Misuraca and Emily Roth.
The team has recently finished 1st at the Belleville East Open Pom Competition and 1st in Jazz at the Herrin Competition. Coach Kern said, “The girls have been competing extremely well and are improving at every competition. Our seniors are showing amazing leadership and our underclassmen are really stepping up. We are still working towards qualifying for the State Competition in both Jazz and Open Pom.”
Photo 1
The Chester High School Dance Team poses for a picture just prior to taking the floor at the SIU Banterra Center Wednesday January 28. The group performed for the halftime entertainment of the SIU vs Northern Iowa game. The team consists of Seniors Hannah Helvey-Ahring, Hayden Cartwright, Megan Zimmer, and Southern LaChance; Juniors Aubrey Petrowske, Macy Van Zandt, and Katie Werner; Sophomores Jaden Bert, Grace Irose, and Justice Mattingly; and Freshmen Peyton Moll and Kennedy Nortin. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2
The Chester High School Varsity Boys' Basketball Team made the trip to SIU-Carbondale for the "Chester Night" performance of the CHS Dance Team Wednesday January 28. They had already made arrangements to attend the game to watch the Salukis take on the Northern Iowa Panthers and then got the extra bonus of getting to see their fellow classmates perform for the halftime entertainment. The boys had a great time and had the opportunity to witness the Salukis play one of their best games of the season in the 65-50 win over the Panthers. CHS Head Coach, Coach Chris Toledo, and his Assistant Coaches, Tony James, and Nick Severs accompanied the boys to the game. Jim Beers Photo
Photo 3
The Chester Grade School Girl's Basketball Team attended the SIU vs UNI Basketball game to Southern Illinois University Wednesday January 28 when the Salukis hosted the Panthers from the University of Northern Iowa. They were accompanied by coaches and parents. The girls had a great tine at the event and had the opportunity to go down on the Banterra Center floor for the pre-game introduction of both team's starters. The "Chester Night" event was a huge success as the girls also had the opportunity to watch the CHS Dance Team perform for the halftime entertainment, as well as watching the SIU-C Salukis dismantle the Northern Iowa Panthers, 65-50. Jim Beers Photo.
CHS RANDOLPH COUNTY startUP PROGRAM EXTENSION
The deadline for the Randolph County startUP program has been extended to February 11th.
Questions, contact:
Jill Miesner Director of Student Services
Chester High School
(618) 826-2302 ext. 2209
jillmiesner@chester139.com
EXTENSIÓN DEL PROGRAMA startUP DEL CONDADO DE RANDOLPH DE CHS
La fecha límite para el programa startUP del Condado de Randolph ha sido extendida hasta el 11 de febrero.
Preguntas, comuníquese con:
Jill Miesner
Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles
Chester High School
(618) 826-2302 ext. 2209
jillmiesner@chester139.com
The deadline for the Randolph County startUP program has been extended to February 11th.
Questions, contact:
Jill Miesner Director of Student Services
Chester High School
(618) 826-2302 ext. 2209
jillmiesner@chester139.com
EXTENSIÓN DEL PROGRAMA startUP DEL CONDADO DE RANDOLPH DE CHS
La fecha límite para el programa startUP del Condado de Randolph ha sido extendida hasta el 11 de febrero.
Preguntas, comuníquese con:
Jill Miesner
Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles
Chester High School
(618) 826-2302 ext. 2209
jillmiesner@chester139.com
Chester CUSD 139:
School will be in session tomorrow.
At this time, buses are unable to safely access Highland Acres Mobile Home Park. Students who normally board there will need to come up to the street to one of the following pickup locations:
• Corner of Sycamore & Brenda Street
• Corner of West Holmes & Brenda Street
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to keep everyone safe.
At this time, buses are unable to safely access Highland Acres Mobile Home Park. Students who normally board there will need to come up to the street to one of the following pickup locations:
• Corner of Sycamore & Brenda Street
• Corner of West Holmes & Brenda Street
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to keep everyone safe.
We will be holding athletics and extracurricular activities this afternoon and evening.
Chester CUSD 139: Due to the roads and extreme cold temperatures, Chester CUSD 139 will have an E-Learning on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
CGS is proud to announce our Faculty Members Of The Month Of January: Kellie Crawford, Luke Lochhead and Shaina O'bryan!!! Way to goooo!!!
CHS SAFETY NOTIFICATION:
For safety reasons, we kindly ask that individuals refrain from sledding on the football field.
However, if you’re looking for a great spot, the hill by the track is available and safe for sledding.
For safety reasons, we kindly ask that individuals refrain from sledding on the football field.
However, if you’re looking for a great spot, the hill by the track is available and safe for sledding.
