📣 We Want to Hear from YOU!

Chester School District is launching a long-term Strategic Plan, and your voice matters. As part of this process, we are conducting a Community Survey to gather valuable input from parents, employees, board members, and community members.

Your feedback will help guide our priorities, shape district goals, and strengthen the future of our schools.

📝 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:
🔗 https://forms.gle/ZnSEDCqxxYnSjP1J8

📱 Or scan the QR code in the image attached to this post!

The survey is open to all stakeholders—including parents, staff, students, alumni, business owners, and residents who want to be part of shaping our future.

Thank you for being an important part of Chester CUSD 139’s continued growth and success.

#ChesterCUSD139 #StrategicPlanning #CommunityEngagement #YourVoiceMatters #TogetherWeGrow
3 months ago, Chester Community School District 139
Survey
CHS ATHLETICS FACEBOOK BROADCASTS (CORRECTION)
Chester High School is excited to introduce a new Facebook page dedicated to live streaming our athletic events. However, to activate this feature, we require the account to have over 100 followers for at least two months. We kindly ask our supporters to follow the new page to help us meet this requirement.

In the meantime, if you are unable to join us in person at Colbert Gymnasium to support our Yellowjackets, you can watch the events live on our existing District Facebook, YouTube, or Hudl accounts. Stay tuned for updates on when we transition the broadcasts to the new page. Links are provided below. Go Jackets!

Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school

CHS ATLETISMO TRANSMISIONES EN FACEBOOK (CORRECCIÓN)
Chester High School está entusiasmada de presentar una nueva página de Facebook dedicada a la transmisión en vivo de nuestros eventos deportivos. Sin embargo, para activar esta función, requerimos que la cuenta tenga más de 100 seguidores durante al menos dos meses. Pedimos amablemente a nuestros seguidores que sigan la nueva página para ayudarnos a cumplir con este requisito.

Mientras tanto, si no puede acompañarnos en persona en el Gimnasio Colbert para apoyar a nuestros Yellowjackets, puede ver los eventos en vivo en nuestras cuentas existentes del Distrito en Facebook, YouTube o Hudl. Esté atento a las actualizaciones sobre cuándo trasladaremos las transmisiones a la nueva página. Los enlaces se proporcionan a continuación. ¡Go Jackets!

Facebook: Chester Community Unit School Dist No 139
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterHighSchoolIL
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
about 6 hours ago, Chester High School
CHS Athletics on Facebook
CHS Athletics on YouTube
CHS Athletics on HUDL
CHS CHRISTMAS DRESS UP DAYS, DECEMBER 8-12
Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Christmas Shirt/Sweater
Thursday: Battle of the Grinch vs Santa - Wear RED or GREEN
Friday: Show your Cheer and wear Orange & Black
Sponsored by StuCo

CHS DÍAS DE VESTIR NAVIDEÑO, 8-12 DE DICIEMBRE
Miércoles: Ponte tu camiseta/suéter navideño favorito
Jueves: Batalla del Grinch vs Santa — Viste de ROJO o VERDE
Viernes: Muestra tu ánimo y viste de naranja y negro
Patrocinado por StuCo
about 9 hours ago, Chester High School
CHS StuCo Christmas Dress Up Days
CHS DECEMBER POEM OF THE MONTH
December Poem of the Month Theme
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Entries Due by January Eighth
Enter online on The Sting website
or ask a Writers’ Circle member for a link!
about 9 hours ago, Chester High School
CHS December Poem of the Month
Chester Community:
about 13 hours ago, Chester Community School District 139
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CECC Staff Member of the Month
Staff nominations should be submitted no later than 3:00 pm the 15th of each month. Votes received after that deadline will not be counted in that month's total, and will be put in the votes for the upcoming month.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduZ-5jfftrGx_qSRMAbdO0mYK1TSwdcGrSVPRCj5j-jhuNjg/viewform
about 14 hours ago, Chester High School
CHS CHRISTMAS DRESS UP DAYS, DECEMBER 8-12
Monday: Pajama Day and Christmas Socks
Tuesday: Dress as your favorite Christmas Character
Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Christmas Shirt/Sweater
Thursday: Battle of the Grinch vs Santa - Wear RED or GREEN
Friday: Show your Cheer and wear Orange & Black
Sponsored by StuCo

CHS DÍAS DE VESTIR NAVIDEÑO, 8-12 DE DICIEMBRE
Lunes: Día de pijamas y calcetines navideños
Martes: Vístete como tu personaje navideño favorito
Miércoles: Ponte tu camiseta/suéter navideño favorito
Jueves: Batalla del Grinch vs Santa — Viste de ROJO o VERDE
Viernes: Muestra tu ánimo y viste de naranja y negro
Patrocinado por StuCo
2 days ago, Chester High School
CHS Christmas Dress Up Days 2025
Interact Club would like to thank the following businesses and groups for recently donating to the Just for Jackets Food Pantry:

Buena Vista Bank
Chester Memorial Hospital
Vasquez's Fitness Center
Chester Walmart
Chester Rotary
Dairy Queen of Chester
First National Bank of Ava
The Red Door Thrift Store
Trucker Lifeline LLC
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Chester Knights of Columbus

Your donations are so much appreciated and have provided our food pantry with items for the school year.
Thank you!
4 days ago, Chester High School
It is time to submit nominations for CGS Faculty Member of the Month for December! Nominations will close on December 20th at 3:00 pm.

Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQLPJLI5_7IJC40jpmjUnv9ntrKIjICEjwppDEXIoOSVt1sA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101262657665303297750
5 days ago, Chester High School
CGS Staff Member of the Month Nomination
CGS Faculty Member for the Month of November is: Abbey Moist! Congratulations, Mrs. Moist! Thanks for all you do at CGS!
5 days ago, Chester High School
CGS Staff Member of the Month 01
CGS Staff Member of the Month 02
CGS Staff Member of the Month 03
CHS: CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Location: Chester High School, Colbert Gymnasium
Event: Christmas Concert
Time: Monday 12/15/25, 6:30pm
Please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria
Doors open to the public at 6:00pm

CHS: CONCIERTO DE NAVIDAD DE CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Ubicación: Chester High School, Gimnasio Colbert
Evento: Concierto de Navidad
Horario: Lunes 15/12/25, 6:30 p.m.
Por favor, ingresen por la Cafetería Professor Sharp
Las puertas se abren al público a las 6:00 p.m.
5 days ago, Chester High School
CHS Christmas Concert
Randolph County startUP at CHS
CHS startUP candy cane hunt: Monday, December 8th to Friday December 12th
CHS Students, be on the lookout for special candy canes that are hidden throughout the school each day!
If you find the golden ticket, head to the office to claim your prize!

Randolph County startUP en CHS
Búsqueda de bastones de caramelo de CHS startUP: lunes 8 de diciembre a viernes 12 de diciembre Estudiantes de CHS, ¡estén atentos a los bastones de caramelo especiales que se esconden por toda la escuela cada día!
Si encuentras el boleto dorado, ¡dirígete a la oficina para reclamar tu premio!
5 days ago, Chester High School
Randolph County startUP at CHS Candy Cane Hunt
Randolph County startUP at CHS
Parent Recruitment flyer: We are looking for young entrepreneurs for the 2026-2027 startUP class! This program is an amazing opportunity open to juniors and seniors. Check out the flyer for more details. Contact info is also listed on the flyer.

Randolph County startUP en CHS
Folleto de reclutamiento para padres: ¡Estamos buscando jóvenes emprendedores para la clase startUP 2026-2027! Este programa es una oportunidad increíble abierta a estudiantes de penúltimo y último año (junior y senior). Consulta el folleto para más detalles. La información de contacto también aparece en el folleto.
5 days ago, Chester High School
Randolph County startUP at CHS
CHS 2nd PBIS CELEBRATION DAY 12/05/25
Opt-Out, Start Up & Work-Force Unless they have permission are required to attend CHS starting at 7:55am on Friday, December 5th for the PBIS Celebration and will be dismissed at 1:26pm. CCSI students have the choice of attending CHS or CCSI.
Thank you, and Go Jackets!

CHS DÍA DE CELEBRACIÓN PBIS — 05/12/25
Opt-Out, Start Up y Work-Force: A menos que tengan permiso, están obligados a asistir a CHS a partir de las 7:55 a.m. el viernes 5 de diciembre para la Celebración PBIS y serán despedidos a la 1:26 p.m. Los estudiantes de CCSI tienen la opción de asistir a CHS o a CCSI.
¡Gracias, y Vamos Jackets!
5 days ago, Chester High School
CHS PBIS Celebration
CHS: STUCO CHRISTMAS EXSTRAVAGANZA
When: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 1-4pm
Where: CHS Professor Sharp Cafeteria
FREE ADMISSION
BYO blankets!
Open to anyone and everyone!

Movie, popcorn and hot chocolate included!
Open concessions & Bake Sale supporting Stuco
Activities include face painting, letters to Santa, coloring, and pictures with Santa!
Come and enjoy free fun at the first CHS STUCO Christmas Extravaganza!
Every child must be accompanied by an adult.

CHS: EXTRAVAGANZA NAVIDEÑA DE STUCO
Cuándo: Sábado, 6 de diciembre
Hora: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Dónde: Cafetería Profesor Sharp, CHS
ENTRADA GRATUITA
¡Trae tus propias mantas!
¡Abierto a todas las personas!

Película, palomitas y chocolate caliente incluidos.
Concesiones abiertas y venta de repostería a beneficio de Stuco.
Actividades: pintura facial, cartas a Santa, colorear y fotos con Santa.
¡Ven y disfruta de diversión gratuita en la primera Extravaganza Navideña de STUCO de CHS!
Cada niño debe estar acompañado por un adulto.
6 days ago, Chester High School
CHS STUCO Christmas Extravaganza 01
CHS STUCO Christmas Extravaganza 02
CHS: WINTER 2025 FINAL EXAM INFORMATION
See attached graphics for details.
Students are not permitted in the halls while exams are in session or the breaks between exams. All students who are in the building during exams or breaks, but not in an exam are required to be in either the Professor Sharp Cafeteria for quiet study and snack or the Professor Sharp Media Center for silent study.
Any students who do not show up and take finals without a verified excuse will fail the course, and receive no credit for the semester, as noted in the handbook.

Weds. 12/17, EXAM DAY 1
1st hour 7:55-9:05am
*40 minute Break*
4th hour 9:45-10:55am
*60 minute Lunch/Study Break*
6th hour 11:55-1:05pm
1:26pm Release

Thurs. 12/18, EXAM DAY 2
2nd hour 7:55-9:05am
*40 minute Break*
7th hour 9:45-10:55am
*60 minute Lunch/Study Break*
8th hour 11:55-1:05pm
1:26pm Release

Fri. 12/19, EXAM DAY 3
3rd hour 7:55-9:05am
*40 minute Break*
Make-Up Exams 9:45-10:55am
*60 minute Lunch/Study Break*
Make-Up Exams 11:55-1:05pm

* Snacks are available for purchase in the Professor Sharp Cafeteria during breaks *
Enjoy the Holiday Break and we will see you next year!

CHS: INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS EXÁMENES FINALES DE INVIERNO 2025
Consulte los gráficos adjuntos para más detalles.
No se permite que los estudiantes permanezcan en los pasillos mientras los exámenes están en sesión ni durante los descansos entre exámenes. Todos los estudiantes que estén en el edificio durante los exámenes o los descansos, pero que no estén en un examen, deben permanecer en la Cafetería Professor Sharp para estudio en silencio y refrigerios o en el Centro de Medios Professor Sharp para estudio silencioso. Cualquier estudiante que no se presente y no realice los exámenes finales sin una excusa verificada reprobará el curso y no recibirá crédito por el semestre, según se indica en el manual.

Mié. 17/12, DÍA DE EXÁMENES 1
1.ª hora 7:55–9:05 a.m.
Descanso de 40 minutos
4.ª hora 9:45–10:55 a.m.
Descanso de 60 minutos para almuerzo/estudio
6.ª hora 11:55–1:05 p.m. Salida 1:26 p.m.

Jue. 18/12, DÍA DE EXÁMENES 2
2.ª hora 7:55–9:05 a.m.
Descanso de 40 minutos
7.ª hora 9:45–10:55 a.m.
Descanso de 60 minutos para almuerzo/estudio
8.ª hora 11:55–1:05 p.m. Salida 1:26 p.m.

Vie. 19/12, DÍA DE EXÁMENES 3
3.ª hora 7:55–9:05 a.m.
Descanso de 40 minutos
Exámenes de recuperación 9:45–10:55 a.m.
Descanso de 60 minutos para almuerzo/estudio
Exámenes de recuperación 11:55–1:05 p.m.

*Refrigerios disponibles para compra en la Cafetería Professor Sharp durante los descansos * ¡Disfruten las vacaciones de invierno y nos vemos el próximo año!
6 days ago, Chester High School
CHS WINTER 2025 EXAM  DETAILS
CHS WINTER 2025 DEADLINES
CGS 6th -8th GRADE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Chester Grade School Junior High School Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Colbert Gymnasium, Chester High School, 6:30pm

CGS 6.º–8.º GRADO CONCIERTO DE NAVIDAD
Concierto de Navidad de la Escuela Intermedia de Chester Grade School
Jueves, 4 de diciembre de 2025
Gimnasio Colbert, Chester High School, 6:30 p.m.
7 days ago, Chester High School
CGS Junior High Christmas Concert 2025
CGS 7TH & 8TH GRADE DANCE
The Chester Grade School Junior High Dance for 7th and 8th graders will take place this Friday, December 5th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More details can be found in the attached flyer.

CGS BAILE PARA ESTUDIANTES DE 7.º Y 8.º GRADO
El baile de la escuela secundaria junior de Chester Grade School para estudiantes de 7.º y 8.º grado se llevará a cabo este viernes 5 de diciembre de 6:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m. Más detalles se pueden encontrar en el volante adjunto.
8 days ago, Chester High School
CGS 7th & 8th Grade Dance
Open gym for 7th and 8th-grade VOLLEYBALL is Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
8 days ago, Chester Community School District 139
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CHS: PBIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
The Chester High School November Students of the Month are (left to right) Kelsie Joiner, Kenna Thompson, Peyton Moll & Ashley Garcia. Not pictured are Karim Landeros & Jakob Stueve. The Student of the Month Program is coordinated by teachers, Jackie Clendenin, Social Studies and Brittany Mueller, Science. Steve Colonel Photo

CHS: ESTUDIANTES DEL MES DE PBIS
Los Estudiantes del Mes de noviembre de Chester High School son (de izquierda a derecha) Kelsie Joiner, Kenna Thompson, Peyton Moll y Ashley García. No aparecen en la foto Karim Landeros y Jakob Stueve. El Programa Estudiante del Mes está coordinado por las profesoras Jackie Clendenin (Estudios Sociales) y Brittany Mueller (Ciencias). Foto: Steve Colonel
14 days ago, Chester High School
CHS PBIS Students of the Month - November