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.
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
CHS honors teacher-coach-soldier(1 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
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
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
CGS 5th and 6th grade girls interested in playing basketball...check it out!!!
Today and Saturday!! 🧡🏀🖤
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!
Don't Forget: CGS Staff Member of the Month Nominations are almost DUE!!!!🏆🖤🧡
Know a faculty or staff member who truly BUZZES with our HIVE Characteristics? 🐝💛 Now’s your chance to recognize them! 👇 Use the link below to submit your nomination 👇 for a CGS staff member who goes above and beyond, makes a difference, and helps make our HIVE stronger every day! 🐝💪
⏰ Nominations close at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Let’s celebrate the incredible people who help our students and community THRIVE! 🐝🧡🖤
#TogetherWeThrive #StaffMemberOfTheMonth
https://forms.gle/942LjymRMyYm91A47
Know a faculty or staff member who truly BUZZES with our HIVE Characteristics? 🐝💛 Now’s your chance to recognize them! 👇 Use the link below to submit your nomination 👇 for a CGS staff member who goes above and beyond, makes a difference, and helps make our HIVE stronger every day! 🐝💪
⏰ Nominations close at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Let’s celebrate the incredible people who help our students and community THRIVE! 🐝🧡🖤
#TogetherWeThrive #StaffMemberOfTheMonth
https://forms.gle/942LjymRMyYm91A47
Due to a change in the demolition schedule for the Chester Bridge and related road closures, Chester CUSD 139’s E-Learning Day has been moved from Monday, September 21 to Monday, September 28.
CHS NHS BLOOD DRIVE
CHS is hosting a blood drive in Juergen's Gym on Tuesday, September 15th. To donate blood, sign up on the American Red Cross' website: RedCrossBlood.org. We hope to see you there!
CAMPAÑA DE DONACIÓN DE SANGRE DE LA NHS DE CHS
CHS organizará una campaña de donación de sangre en el Gimnasio Juergens el martes 15 de septiembre. Para donar sangre, inscríbase en el sitio web de la Cruz Roja Americana: RedCrossBlood.org. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!
CHS is hosting a blood drive in Juergen's Gym on Tuesday, September 15th. To donate blood, sign up on the American Red Cross' website: RedCrossBlood.org. We hope to see you there!
CAMPAÑA DE DONACIÓN DE SANGRE DE LA NHS DE CHS
CHS organizará una campaña de donación de sangre en el Gimnasio Juergens el martes 15 de septiembre. Para donar sangre, inscríbase en el sitio web de la Cruz Roja Americana: RedCrossBlood.org. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!
CHS HOME FOOTBALL FREE STREAMING BROADCAST
Chester High School is excited to bring you free multiplatform coverage of Yellow Jacket Football, streaming live simultaneously on Hudl, YouTube, and Facebook!
For easy access, QR codes for each platform are included in the attached graphics, and direct links are provided below.
Choose your preferred platform, tune in, and join us for all the action from W.O. Smith Field!
Go Jackets! 🐝🏈
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
TRANSMISIÓN GRATUITA DE LOS PARTIDOS DE FÚTBOL AMERICANO DE CHS EN CASA
¡Chester High School se complace en ofrecerles cobertura gratuita y multiplataforma del fútbol americano de los Yellow Jackets, con transmisión en vivo simultáneamente por Hudl, YouTube y Facebook!
Para facilitar el acceso, los códigos QR de cada plataforma están incluidos en los gráficos adjuntos, y los enlaces directos se proporcionan a continuación.
¡Elija su plataforma preferida, conéctese y acompáñenos para disfrutar de toda la acción desde W.O. Smith Field!
¡Vamos, Jackets! 🐝🏈
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
Chester High School is excited to bring you free multiplatform coverage of Yellow Jacket Football, streaming live simultaneously on Hudl, YouTube, and Facebook!
For easy access, QR codes for each platform are included in the attached graphics, and direct links are provided below.
Choose your preferred platform, tune in, and join us for all the action from W.O. Smith Field!
Go Jackets! 🐝🏈
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
TRANSMISIÓN GRATUITA DE LOS PARTIDOS DE FÚTBOL AMERICANO DE CHS EN CASA
¡Chester High School se complace en ofrecerles cobertura gratuita y multiplataforma del fútbol americano de los Yellow Jackets, con transmisión en vivo simultáneamente por Hudl, YouTube y Facebook!
Para facilitar el acceso, los códigos QR de cada plataforma están incluidos en los gráficos adjuntos, y los enlaces directos se proporcionan a continuación.
¡Elija su plataforma preferida, conéctese y acompáñenos para disfrutar de toda la acción desde W.O. Smith Field!
¡Vamos, Jackets! 🐝🏈
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
CHS 9/11 SCHEDULING ANNOUNCEMENT (CORRECTION)
Chester High School students and families, we have made a few adjustments to Friday’s schedule to allow time for a very important All-School Assembly. Please review the information below carefully and make sure all students are aware of the schedule and expectations for the day.
11:30 Dismissal for Students
3-minute passing periods will be in place throughout the day.
All-school lunch will take place at the end of the school day.
We will hold an All-School Assembly featuring:
A remembrance of September 11
A sendoff and salute to Mr. “Captain” Ruehling
A Pep Rally to close out the day
Start-Up students should report to school for 3rd Period at 8:44 a.m.
Morning Opt-Out students should report to school by 2nd Period at 8:20 a.m.
There will be no Afternoon Opt-Out. Students should report to the Media Center for 8th Period.
Workforce students need to make appropriate arrangements with their Workforce instructor regarding Friday’s schedule.
CCSI students will attend CCSI as usual and will be excused from 6th and 7th Periods. Upon returning to CHS, students should report directly to their 8th Period class at the appropriate time.
ANUNCIO SOBRE EL HORARIO DE CHS PARA EL 11 DE SEPTIEMBRE (CORRECCIÓN)
Estudiantes y familias de Chester High School: hemos realizado algunos ajustes al horario del viernes para disponer de tiempo para una importante Asamblea de Toda la Escuela. Por favor, revisen cuidadosamente la siguiente información y asegúrense de que todos los estudiantes conozcan el horario y las expectativas para ese día.
Salida de estudiantes a las 11:30 a. m.
Durante todo el día habrá períodos de 3 minutos para cambiar de clase.
El almuerzo para toda la escuela se llevará a cabo al final de la jornada escolar.
Tendremos una Asamblea de Toda la Escuela que incluirá:
Una conmemoración del 11 de septiembre
Una despedida y homenaje al Sr. “Captain” Ruehling
Un Pep Rally para finalizar el día
Estudiantes de Start-Up
Deben presentarse en la escuela para el 3.er período a las 8:44 a. m.
Estudiantes de Morning Opt-Out
Deben presentarse en la escuela para el 2.º período a las 8:20 a. m.
No habrá Afternoon Opt-Out
Los estudiantes deberán presentarse en el Media Center durante el 8.º período.
Estudiantes de Workforce
Deben hacer los arreglos correspondientes con su instructor de Workforce con respecto al horario del viernes.
Estudiantes de CCSI
Asistirán a CCSI como de costumbre y estarán excusados del 6.º y 7.º períodos. Al regresar a CHS, deberán presentarse directamente a su clase del 8.º período a la hora correspondiente.
Chester High School students and families, we have made a few adjustments to Friday’s schedule to allow time for a very important All-School Assembly. Please review the information below carefully and make sure all students are aware of the schedule and expectations for the day.
11:30 Dismissal for Students
3-minute passing periods will be in place throughout the day.
All-school lunch will take place at the end of the school day.
We will hold an All-School Assembly featuring:
A remembrance of September 11
A sendoff and salute to Mr. “Captain” Ruehling
A Pep Rally to close out the day
Start-Up students should report to school for 3rd Period at 8:44 a.m.
Morning Opt-Out students should report to school by 2nd Period at 8:20 a.m.
There will be no Afternoon Opt-Out. Students should report to the Media Center for 8th Period.
Workforce students need to make appropriate arrangements with their Workforce instructor regarding Friday’s schedule.
CCSI students will attend CCSI as usual and will be excused from 6th and 7th Periods. Upon returning to CHS, students should report directly to their 8th Period class at the appropriate time.
ANUNCIO SOBRE EL HORARIO DE CHS PARA EL 11 DE SEPTIEMBRE (CORRECCIÓN)
Estudiantes y familias de Chester High School: hemos realizado algunos ajustes al horario del viernes para disponer de tiempo para una importante Asamblea de Toda la Escuela. Por favor, revisen cuidadosamente la siguiente información y asegúrense de que todos los estudiantes conozcan el horario y las expectativas para ese día.
Salida de estudiantes a las 11:30 a. m.
Durante todo el día habrá períodos de 3 minutos para cambiar de clase.
El almuerzo para toda la escuela se llevará a cabo al final de la jornada escolar.
Tendremos una Asamblea de Toda la Escuela que incluirá:
Una conmemoración del 11 de septiembre
Una despedida y homenaje al Sr. “Captain” Ruehling
Un Pep Rally para finalizar el día
Estudiantes de Start-Up
Deben presentarse en la escuela para el 3.er período a las 8:44 a. m.
Estudiantes de Morning Opt-Out
Deben presentarse en la escuela para el 2.º período a las 8:20 a. m.
No habrá Afternoon Opt-Out
Los estudiantes deberán presentarse en el Media Center durante el 8.º período.
Estudiantes de Workforce
Deben hacer los arreglos correspondientes con su instructor de Workforce con respecto al horario del viernes.
Estudiantes de CCSI
Asistirán a CCSI como de costumbre y estarán excusados del 6.º y 7.º períodos. Al regresar a CHS, deberán presentarse directamente a su clase del 8.º período a la hora correspondiente.
Any CGS 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball...check it out!! 🖤🏀🧡
RURAL CHESTER FAMILY FARM DAY
Rural Chester Family Farm Day, September 12, 2026
Participating Farms:
Mill Creek Alpacas, Willow Ridge Farm, D&L Hoofprints Ranch, Little Mill Creek Farm, Turkey Ridge Chestnut Farm, Southern Illinois All-A-Buzz
10:00am-4:00pm, FREE ENTRY
Food and Drink Available for Purchase
https://www.facebook.com/RuralChesterFamilyFarmDay
Questions? familyfarmday@hotmail.com
DÍA FAMILIAR EN LAS GRANJAS RURALES DE CHESTER
Día Familiar en las Granjas Rurales de Chester — 12 de septiembre de 2026
Granjas participantes:
Mill Creek Alpacas, Willow Ridge Farm, D&L Hoofprints Ranch, Little Mill Creek Farm, Turkey Ridge Chestnut Farm y Southern Illinois All-A-Buzz
Horario: 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m.
ENTRADA GRATUITA
Habrá comida y bebidas disponibles para comprar.
https://www.facebook.com/RuralChesterFamilyFarmDay
¿Preguntas? familyfarmday@hotmail.com
Rural Chester Family Farm Day, September 12, 2026
Participating Farms:
Mill Creek Alpacas, Willow Ridge Farm, D&L Hoofprints Ranch, Little Mill Creek Farm, Turkey Ridge Chestnut Farm, Southern Illinois All-A-Buzz
10:00am-4:00pm, FREE ENTRY
Food and Drink Available for Purchase
https://www.facebook.com/RuralChesterFamilyFarmDay
Questions? familyfarmday@hotmail.com
DÍA FAMILIAR EN LAS GRANJAS RURALES DE CHESTER
Día Familiar en las Granjas Rurales de Chester — 12 de septiembre de 2026
Granjas participantes:
Mill Creek Alpacas, Willow Ridge Farm, D&L Hoofprints Ranch, Little Mill Creek Farm, Turkey Ridge Chestnut Farm y Southern Illinois All-A-Buzz
Horario: 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m.
ENTRADA GRATUITA
Habrá comida y bebidas disponibles para comprar.
https://www.facebook.com/RuralChesterFamilyFarmDay
¿Preguntas? familyfarmday@hotmail.com
CHS AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM
Chester High School offers after-school tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:10–4:10 p.m. in Room B115 (Mrs. Hankins’ classroom).
Students may use this time to receive academic assistance, work on homework with support available, make up tests or quizzes, or receive independent test-preparation assistance for the ACT and SAT.
This program is available to support all CHS students in their academic success. Whether you need help with an assignment, a quiet place to work, or additional test preparation, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
Transportation available if needed.
All students are welcome!
PROGRAMA DE TUTORÍA DESPUÉS DE CLASES DE CHS
Chester High School ofrece tutoría después de clases todos los martes y jueves de 3:10 a 4:10 p. m. en el salón B115 (aula de la Sra. Hankins).
Los estudiantes pueden aprovechar este tiempo para recibir ayuda académica, trabajar en sus tareas con apoyo disponible, recuperar exámenes o pruebas cortas, o recibir ayuda individual para prepararse para los exámenes ACT y SAT.
Este programa está disponible para apoyar a todos los estudiantes de CHS en su éxito académico. Ya sea que necesites ayuda con una tarea, un lugar tranquilo para trabajar o preparación adicional para un examen, te animamos a aprovechar esta oportunidad.
Transporte disponible si es necesario.
¡Todos los estudiantes son bienvenidos!
Chester High School offers after-school tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:10–4:10 p.m. in Room B115 (Mrs. Hankins’ classroom).
Students may use this time to receive academic assistance, work on homework with support available, make up tests or quizzes, or receive independent test-preparation assistance for the ACT and SAT.
This program is available to support all CHS students in their academic success. Whether you need help with an assignment, a quiet place to work, or additional test preparation, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
Transportation available if needed.
All students are welcome!
PROGRAMA DE TUTORÍA DESPUÉS DE CLASES DE CHS
Chester High School ofrece tutoría después de clases todos los martes y jueves de 3:10 a 4:10 p. m. en el salón B115 (aula de la Sra. Hankins).
Los estudiantes pueden aprovechar este tiempo para recibir ayuda académica, trabajar en sus tareas con apoyo disponible, recuperar exámenes o pruebas cortas, o recibir ayuda individual para prepararse para los exámenes ACT y SAT.
Este programa está disponible para apoyar a todos los estudiantes de CHS en su éxito académico. Ya sea que necesites ayuda con una tarea, un lugar tranquilo para trabajar o preparación adicional para un examen, te animamos a aprovechar esta oportunidad.
Transporte disponible si es necesario.
¡Todos los estudiantes son bienvenidos!
CGS presents 33 HIVE awards to start the school year
Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School recognized 33 students on Friday September 4, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy.
There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at CGS look for and encourage every day. Students are praised for 1) Having Respect, 2) Initiating Responsibility, Valuing Safety, and Encouraging Empathy. (HIVE).
Teachers and staff can nominate students for demonstrating one or more of these traits. Nominations are made twice a month. Students observed using at least one of these traits are eligible for nomination.
For the Friday September 4, 2026 All-School awards program there were 33 students who received awards, 16 for Respect, 11 for Responsibility, 1 for Safety, and 5 for Empathy. Those students are listed below.
RESPECT: (16) Roxie Tucker, Brysen Clinton, Rowan Liter, Lydia Law, Kase Miles, Harper Lohman, Casey Nieweglowski, Oliver Renner, Harper Moist, Mathew Holdman, Juan Maldonado Hernendez, Gracelynn Stephens, Brady Cushman, Dayana Maldonado Hernandez, Evelyn Galste, and Lowell Braddy.
RESPONSIBILITY: (11): Jensen Uhrhan, Saige Peters, Axel Ried, Carter Belton, Yanet Rafael, Natalie Guethle, Jacelyn Reeves, Breanna Schatte, Chloe Keeton, Lizzy Absher, Zaeven Thompson.
SAFETY: (1): JoLee Braun.
EMPATHY: (5) Joslyn Gregory, Jowell Cerrano, Eriana Quintana, Sophia Sumpter, and Chas Hoffman.
Each student was recognized at the first HIVE All-School Assembly of the 2026-2027 school year. Each received a certificate and approved recipients were included in a group photo. Samantha Yankee is the new Coordinator of the HIVE Program. The EMCEE for the assembly was Danielle Conway, Administrative Assistant.
CGS ENTREGA 33 PREMIOS HIVE PARA COMENZAR EL AÑO ESCOLAR
Los estudiantes son reconocidos por demostrar Respeto, Responsabilidad, Seguridad y Empatía
POR JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School reconoció a 33 estudiantes, desde kindergarten hasta 8.º grado, el viernes 4 de septiembre de 2026 por demostrar las cualidades de buen carácter del programa PBIS “HIVE”: Respeto, Responsabilidad, Seguridad o Empatía.
Hay cuatro características del programa PBIS “HIVE” que los maestros y el personal de CGS buscan y fomentan todos los días. Los estudiantes son reconocidos por: 1) demostrar Respeto, 2) tomar la iniciativa con Responsabilidad, 3) valorar la Seguridad y 4) fomentar la Empatía (HIVE).
Los maestros y miembros del personal pueden nominar a los estudiantes que demuestren una o más de estas cualidades. Las nominaciones se realizan dos veces al mes. Los estudiantes que sean observados demostrando al menos una de estas cualidades pueden ser nominados.
Durante la ceremonia escolar del viernes 4 de septiembre de 2026, 33 estudiantes recibieron premios: 16 por Respeto, 11 por Responsabilidad, 1 por Seguridad y 5 por Empatía. Los estudiantes reconocidos fueron los siguientes:
RESPETO (16): Roxie Tucker, Brysen Clinton, Rowan Liter, Lydia Law, Kase Miles, Harper Lohman, Casey Nieweglowski, Oliver Renner, Harper Moist, Mathew Holdman, Juan Maldonado Hernendez, Gracelynn Stephens, Brady Cushman, Dayana Maldonado Hernandez, Evelyn Galste y Lowell Braddy.
RESPONSABILIDAD (11): Jensen Uhrhan, Saige Peters, Axel Ried, Carter Belton, Yanet Rafael, Natalie Guethle, Jacelyn Reeves, Breanna Schatte, Chloe Keeton, Lizzy Absher y Zaeven Thompson.
SEGURIDAD (1): JoLee Braun.
EMPATÍA (5): Joslyn Gregory, Jowell Cerrano, Eriana Quintana, Sophia Sumpter y Chas Hoffman.
Cada estudiante fue reconocido durante la primera Asamblea Escolar HIVE del año escolar 2026-2027. Cada uno recibió un certificado, y los estudiantes cuyos padres o tutores habían autorizado su participación fueron incluidos en una fotografía grupal.
Samantha Yankee es la nueva coordinadora del Programa HIVE. Danielle Conway, asistente administrativa, fue la maestra de ceremonias de la asamblea.
Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School recognized 33 students on Friday September 4, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy.
There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at CGS look for and encourage every day. Students are praised for 1) Having Respect, 2) Initiating Responsibility, Valuing Safety, and Encouraging Empathy. (HIVE).
Teachers and staff can nominate students for demonstrating one or more of these traits. Nominations are made twice a month. Students observed using at least one of these traits are eligible for nomination.
For the Friday September 4, 2026 All-School awards program there were 33 students who received awards, 16 for Respect, 11 for Responsibility, 1 for Safety, and 5 for Empathy. Those students are listed below.
RESPECT: (16) Roxie Tucker, Brysen Clinton, Rowan Liter, Lydia Law, Kase Miles, Harper Lohman, Casey Nieweglowski, Oliver Renner, Harper Moist, Mathew Holdman, Juan Maldonado Hernendez, Gracelynn Stephens, Brady Cushman, Dayana Maldonado Hernandez, Evelyn Galste, and Lowell Braddy.
RESPONSIBILITY: (11): Jensen Uhrhan, Saige Peters, Axel Ried, Carter Belton, Yanet Rafael, Natalie Guethle, Jacelyn Reeves, Breanna Schatte, Chloe Keeton, Lizzy Absher, Zaeven Thompson.
SAFETY: (1): JoLee Braun.
EMPATHY: (5) Joslyn Gregory, Jowell Cerrano, Eriana Quintana, Sophia Sumpter, and Chas Hoffman.
Each student was recognized at the first HIVE All-School Assembly of the 2026-2027 school year. Each received a certificate and approved recipients were included in a group photo. Samantha Yankee is the new Coordinator of the HIVE Program. The EMCEE for the assembly was Danielle Conway, Administrative Assistant.
CGS ENTREGA 33 PREMIOS HIVE PARA COMENZAR EL AÑO ESCOLAR
Los estudiantes son reconocidos por demostrar Respeto, Responsabilidad, Seguridad y Empatía
POR JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School reconoció a 33 estudiantes, desde kindergarten hasta 8.º grado, el viernes 4 de septiembre de 2026 por demostrar las cualidades de buen carácter del programa PBIS “HIVE”: Respeto, Responsabilidad, Seguridad o Empatía.
Hay cuatro características del programa PBIS “HIVE” que los maestros y el personal de CGS buscan y fomentan todos los días. Los estudiantes son reconocidos por: 1) demostrar Respeto, 2) tomar la iniciativa con Responsabilidad, 3) valorar la Seguridad y 4) fomentar la Empatía (HIVE).
Los maestros y miembros del personal pueden nominar a los estudiantes que demuestren una o más de estas cualidades. Las nominaciones se realizan dos veces al mes. Los estudiantes que sean observados demostrando al menos una de estas cualidades pueden ser nominados.
Durante la ceremonia escolar del viernes 4 de septiembre de 2026, 33 estudiantes recibieron premios: 16 por Respeto, 11 por Responsabilidad, 1 por Seguridad y 5 por Empatía. Los estudiantes reconocidos fueron los siguientes:
RESPETO (16): Roxie Tucker, Brysen Clinton, Rowan Liter, Lydia Law, Kase Miles, Harper Lohman, Casey Nieweglowski, Oliver Renner, Harper Moist, Mathew Holdman, Juan Maldonado Hernendez, Gracelynn Stephens, Brady Cushman, Dayana Maldonado Hernandez, Evelyn Galste y Lowell Braddy.
RESPONSABILIDAD (11): Jensen Uhrhan, Saige Peters, Axel Ried, Carter Belton, Yanet Rafael, Natalie Guethle, Jacelyn Reeves, Breanna Schatte, Chloe Keeton, Lizzy Absher y Zaeven Thompson.
SEGURIDAD (1): JoLee Braun.
EMPATÍA (5): Joslyn Gregory, Jowell Cerrano, Eriana Quintana, Sophia Sumpter y Chas Hoffman.
Cada estudiante fue reconocido durante la primera Asamblea Escolar HIVE del año escolar 2026-2027. Cada uno recibió un certificado, y los estudiantes cuyos padres o tutores habían autorizado su participación fueron incluidos en una fotografía grupal.
Samantha Yankee es la nueva coordinadora del Programa HIVE. Danielle Conway, asistente administrativa, fue la maestra de ceremonias de la asamblea.
