Chester Community School District 139

CGS REMINDER: 2025 8th GRADE GRADUATION REMINDER CGS 8th Grade Graduation Thursday, May 22 @ 6:00pm Chester High School, Colbert Gym Public to enter through Professor Sharp Cafeteria Doors open to the public at 5:15pm The community is invited to celebrate this milestone with our students in Colbert Gym

IMPORTANT CAHOKIA CONFERENCE PRESS RELEASE

Our Summer Food Program, SUN MEALS TO GO, will start on Tuesday, June 10th! Please use THE LINK BELOW to complete your Google form. We are asking every family to complete this form, so we know how many meals to prepare. We are SO excited! CAR TAG PICK-UP: June 2-6th at District Office, 1940 Swanwick, from 8 -2 pm. You will be able to get your car tag at pick-up. ALL THE INFO YOU NEED IS IN THIS GOOGLE FORM: SIGN UP WITH THIS LINKhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4oV3MjDQ_dmqusNkTLn9bZpD3hgVHdrlQdOsTEdV0PpXP3g/viewform?usp=header

CHS: SPRING 2025 FINAL EXAM INFORMATION See attached graphic 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. Tues. 5/27, 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 Weds. 5/28, 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 Thurs. 5/29, EXAM DAY 3 3rd hour 7:55-9:05am *40 minute Break* Make-Up Exams 9:45-10:55am * Snacks are available for purchase in the Professor Sharp Cafeteria during breaks * Enjoy the Summer Break and we will see you next year!

CHS: 2025-2026 PARKING PERMITS SALES The 2025-2026 parking permits will go on sale starting with the 2025-2026 seniors and followed by the juniors, then sophomores. The permits will be sold at Colbert Gym popcorn stand during lunch. Students were assigned random numbers and then placed in descending order to lottery the purchase order. Groups will be posted on the TVs in the cafeteria and will be called to purchase in turn. Students are required to provide the YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, COLOR, and LICENSE PLATE of their primary and secondary vehicle at the time of purchase. It is critical that ALL FEES ARE PAID PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO BE ELIGIBLE for this first opportunity. Any remaining permits will be on sale through the office after this initial sale until sold out. Parking fee will be added to school fees at the time of purchase if not paid while selecting the parking spot. 2025-2026 Seniors: Thursday, May 22, 2025 2025-2026 Juniors: Friday, May 23, 2025 2025-2026 Sophomores: Friday, May 23, 2025

CGS & CHS: SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST APPRECIATION DAY We would like to thank our Speech Pathologists Casey Peters and Jenna Uchtman. Thank you for all of your hard work supporting our students and community!

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CHS: CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATION CEREMONY BROADCAST Today's Commencement Ceremony was broadcast live on HUDL, but it was also recorded and is viewable for those unable to attend today or watch live. https://youtu.be/I21ggLyqn0g?feature=shared

CHS: 2025 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY & FREE HUDL BROADCAST Chester High School Class of 2025 Graduation Sunday, May 18 at 3:00pm Colbert Gymnasium Public to enter through Professor Sharp Cafeteria Doors open 2:00pm The community is invited to celebrate this milestone with our students in Colbert Gym, and the event is being broadcast free over HUDL at the link below for those unable to join in person. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school

CHS REMINDER: GRADUATION PRACTICE Graduation Practice Friday, May 16 @ 12:30pm in Colbert Gym. Students must attend to participate in graduation. Additionally, all fees must be paid to participate (walk) in the Graduation Ceremony.

CHS REMINDER: GRADUATION PRACTICE & 2025 GRADUATION Graduation Practice Friday, May 16 @ 12:30pm in Colbert Gym Students must attend to participate in graduation. Additionally, all fees must be paid to participate (walk) in the Graduation Ceremony. Graduation Sunday, May 18 @ 3:00pm in Colbert Gym Public to enter through Professor Sharp Cafeteria Doors open 2:00pm

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CHS REMINDER: LOCK-IN REMINDER Lock-In at the EDGE Permission Slips Due Tuesday, May 13 by 2:55pm. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Brittany Mueller

CHS SENIOR EXAM DETAILS -Only day for English is 1st hour Monday -Students are required present before 7:55am to not disrupt examinations -Chromebooks, chargers, and Yondrs must be returned by the end of senior final exams -All fees must be paid to participate (walk) in the Graduation Ceremony

THANK DAIRY QUEEN OF CHESTER FROM CGS & CHS The staff of CCG & CHS would like to thank Dairy Queen of Chester for the delicious Blizzard Treats they provided celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. We really appreciate that Scott Rust and his team provided this tasty treat that really hit the spot.

THANK YOU MOM AND POPS PIZZA FROM CGS & CHS The staff of CCG & CHS would like to thank Mom and Pops Pizza for the delicious meal they provided celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. We really appreciate that Jayne Howie and Pastor Mike Fogerson of Chester First Baptist, took time to come out to cook and serve this meal to our staff during this hectic time of year.

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The end of the year is near! Did you hear?!? May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! To celebrate, we’ll have a final Spirit Week to raise awareness about communication differences and learning styles. CGS Student Council will also hold a Food Drive for the local Christian Food Pantry the same week and additionally, 7th and 8th graders will participate in their Spirit Games that Friday, wearing their team colors. Let’s do this, Jr. Jackets!!

CHS: AWARDS NIGHT HUDL BROADCAST Awards Night - Scholarship Awards, 6:30 pm Doors open to the public 6:00 PM Awards Night - School Awards, 7:30 pm Academic-C, Bars, Athletic Awards, & Attendance Doors open to the public 6:00 PM The community is invited to celebrate all of these events with our students in Colbert Gym. Additionally, the event is being broadcast free over HUDL at the link below for those unable to join in person. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school

CHS: SENIOR SIGNING DAY & AWARDS NIGHT WEDNESDAY 5/07/25 (REMINDER) Senior Signing Day, 2:25 pm Doors open to the public 2:05 pm Awards Night - Scholarship Awards, 6:30 pm Doors open to the public 6:00 PM Awards Night - School Awards, 7:30 pm Academic-C, Bars, Athletic Awards, & Attendance Doors open to the public 6:00 PM The community is invited to celebrate all of these events with our students in Colbert Gym. For all events public to enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria.