CUSD 139 ATHLETICS ANNOUNCEMENT
Chester Community Unit School District 139 would like to share the following information with our students, families, and community members who attend district athletic events:
Chester CUSD 139 students receive free admission.
Students in 5th grade and below must have a parent or guardian attend and remain under their supervision throughout the event. Please do not bring any balls into W.O. Smith Field or any district gymnasium during athletic events. This is for the safety of our fans and student-athletes.
We look forward to a great year of academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities throughout CUSD 139! Thank you for your continued support of our students, schools, and athletic programs. 🧡🖤
ANUNCIO DE ATLETISMO DE CUSD 139
El Distrito Escolar Comunitario Unitario 139 de Chester (CUSD 139) desea compartir la siguiente información con nuestros estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad que asisten a los eventos deportivos del distrito:
Los estudiantes de Chester CUSD 139 tienen entrada gratuita.
Los estudiantes de 5.º grado o menores deben asistir acompañados por un padre, madre o tutor y permanecer bajo su supervisión durante todo el evento. Por favor, no traigan ningún tipo de balón o pelota al W.O. Smith Field ni a ningún gimnasio del distrito durante los eventos deportivos. Esta medida es para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros aficionados y estudiantes-atletas.
¡Esperamos tener un excelente año de actividades académicas, deportivas y extracurriculares en todo CUSD 139! Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestros estudiantes, escuelas y programas deportivos. 🧡🖤
Chester Community Unit School District 139 would like to share the following information with our students, families, and community members who attend district athletic events:
Chester CUSD 139 students receive free admission.
Students in 5th grade and below must have a parent or guardian attend and remain under their supervision throughout the event. Please do not bring any balls into W.O. Smith Field or any district gymnasium during athletic events. This is for the safety of our fans and student-athletes.
We look forward to a great year of academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities throughout CUSD 139! Thank you for your continued support of our students, schools, and athletic programs. 🧡🖤
ANUNCIO DE ATLETISMO DE CUSD 139
El Distrito Escolar Comunitario Unitario 139 de Chester (CUSD 139) desea compartir la siguiente información con nuestros estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad que asisten a los eventos deportivos del distrito:
Los estudiantes de Chester CUSD 139 tienen entrada gratuita.
Los estudiantes de 5.º grado o menores deben asistir acompañados por un padre, madre o tutor y permanecer bajo su supervisión durante todo el evento. Por favor, no traigan ningún tipo de balón o pelota al W.O. Smith Field ni a ningún gimnasio del distrito durante los eventos deportivos. Esta medida es para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros aficionados y estudiantes-atletas.
¡Esperamos tener un excelente año de actividades académicas, deportivas y extracurriculares en todo CUSD 139! Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestros estudiantes, escuelas y programas deportivos. 🧡🖤
School Board Election Petitions
⭐Petitions for candidates seeking election to the Chester CUSD #139 Board of Education may begin circulating August 25, 2026.
⭐Candidate packets may be picked up at the Chester School District Office, 1940 Swanwick Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
⭐Candidates must file their petitions with the Randolph County Clerk’s Office during the filing period of November 16–23, 2026.
⭐The Consolidated Election will be held April 6, 2027.
⭐Petitions for candidates seeking election to the Chester CUSD #139 Board of Education may begin circulating August 25, 2026.
⭐Candidate packets may be picked up at the Chester School District Office, 1940 Swanwick Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
⭐Candidates must file their petitions with the Randolph County Clerk’s Office during the filing period of November 16–23, 2026.
⭐The Consolidated Election will be held April 6, 2027.
Today's CGS baseball and softball home games have been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Check out our athletic event calendar for updates!! >>>
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PreK Open House 🖤🧡
⭐ Job opportunity ⭐
Bookkeeper vacancy at the district office.
Hey Jr. Jackets!
🏃♀️🏃Cross Country practices start Monday, August 17th and the season will TAKE OF RUNNING on the 27th with the first meet!!
🗓️ Check out the link for the full season schedules!!! 👉 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Z9hzPThgbmzNrWPRVdSpspeA7DKvDM13XksTzWj7vjKsYkTMcDm722GxHJJthhCol&id=100064241345092
FIRST DAY OF THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR AT CHS
All Chester High School students will be in attendance at CHS for a full day on Monday, August 17, 2026. This includes students participating in CCSI, Opt-Out, StartUp, and WorkForce programs.
We are excited to welcome everyone back to CHS and look forward to a great start to the new school year!
Note: First day school pictures have been rescheduled to Monday, August 31st.
PRIMER DÍA DEL AÑO ESCOLAR 2026–2027 EN CHS
Todos los estudiantes de Chester High School asistirán a clases durante el día completo el lunes 17 de agosto de 2026. Esto incluye a los estudiantes que participan en los programas CCSI, Opt-Out, StartUp y WorkForce.
¡Estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida nuevamente a todos a CHS y esperamos tener un excelente comienzo del nuevo año escolar!
Nota: Las fotos del primer día de clases han sido reprogramadas para el lunes 31 de agosto.
CHS: FRESHMEN ACADEMYSCHEDULE ALTERATION
Apologies for the late notice, Chester High School Freshmen Academy scheduled for Friday, August 14th has been altered to 10:00am-12:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this creates. We look forward to seeing you there!
We look forward to welcoming our incoming freshmen to CHS!
CHS: MODIFICACIÓN DEL HORARIO DE LA ACADEMIA PARA ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMER AÑO
Pedimos disculpas por avisar con tan poca anticipación. El horario de la Academia para Estudiantes de Primer Año de Chester High School, programada para el viernes 14 de agosto, ha sido modificado y ahora se llevará a cabo de 10:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente que este cambio pueda ocasionar. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
¡Esperamos con entusiasmo dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos estudiantes de primer año a CHS!
Apologies for the late notice, Chester High School Freshmen Academy scheduled for Friday, August 14th has been altered to 10:00am-12:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this creates. We look forward to seeing you there!
We look forward to welcoming our incoming freshmen to CHS!
CHS: MODIFICACIÓN DEL HORARIO DE LA ACADEMIA PARA ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMER AÑO
Pedimos disculpas por avisar con tan poca anticipación. El horario de la Academia para Estudiantes de Primer Año de Chester High School, programada para el viernes 14 de agosto, ha sido modificado y ahora se llevará a cabo de 10:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente que este cambio pueda ocasionar. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
¡Esperamos con entusiasmo dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos estudiantes de primer año a CHS!
CHS: FRESHMEN ACADEMY
Freshmen Academy is Friday, August 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm.
The event is a fantastic opportunity for our incoming class of 2030 to get acclimated to our facility, administration, staff and daily processes. Students who attended the event in the past report how much it helped answer questions, eased first day transition, and started their shared experience in a positive way. Don’t miss out!
Parents drop and pick up students off students at CHS Professor Sharp Cafeteria entrance off Swanwick street. Doors open at 9:45am.
CHS: ACADEMIA PARA ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMER AÑO
La Academia para Estudiantes de Primer Año se llevará a cabo el viernes 14 de agosto, de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. Este evento es una excelente oportunidad para que nuestros estudiantes de la Clase de 2030 se familiaricen con nuestras instalaciones, la administración, el personal y las rutinas diarias. Los estudiantes que han participado en este evento en años anteriores han comentado lo mucho que les ayudó a resolver sus dudas, facilitar la transición al primer día de clases y comenzar su experiencia juntos de una manera positiva. ¡No se lo pierdan!
Los padres deberán dejar y recoger a los estudiantes en la entrada de la Cafetería Professor Sharp de CHS, ubicada sobre Swanwick Street. Las puertas abrirán a las 9:45 a. m.
Freshmen Academy is Friday, August 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm.
The event is a fantastic opportunity for our incoming class of 2030 to get acclimated to our facility, administration, staff and daily processes. Students who attended the event in the past report how much it helped answer questions, eased first day transition, and started their shared experience in a positive way. Don’t miss out!
Parents drop and pick up students off students at CHS Professor Sharp Cafeteria entrance off Swanwick street. Doors open at 9:45am.
CHS: ACADEMIA PARA ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMER AÑO
La Academia para Estudiantes de Primer Año se llevará a cabo el viernes 14 de agosto, de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. Este evento es una excelente oportunidad para que nuestros estudiantes de la Clase de 2030 se familiaricen con nuestras instalaciones, la administración, el personal y las rutinas diarias. Los estudiantes que han participado en este evento en años anteriores han comentado lo mucho que les ayudó a resolver sus dudas, facilitar la transición al primer día de clases y comenzar su experiencia juntos de una manera positiva. ¡No se lo pierdan!
Los padres deberán dejar y recoger a los estudiantes en la entrada de la Cafetería Professor Sharp de CHS, ubicada sobre Swanwick Street. Las puertas abrirán a las 9:45 a. m.
Rural Chester Family Farm Day September 12, 2026 from 10 am - 4 pm. 🐄🧺🐎🧑🏼🌾🐑
Attendance Matters. We’re In This Together! 🧡🖤
Regular attendance plays an important role in student success. We understand that absences happen, and our goal is to partner with families.
If something is affecting your child's attendance or your family needs support, please contact the Main Office of your student's school. We are here to listen, help, and connect families with available resources.
When schools and families work together, our students thrive! 🧡🖤
#TogetherWeThrive #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
¡La asistencia importa. ¡Estamos juntos en esto! 🧡🖤
La asistencia regular desempeña un papel importante en el éxito de los estudiantes. Entendemos que las ausencias ocurren, y nuestro objetivo es trabajar en colaboración con las familias.
Si algo está afectando la asistencia de su hijo(a) o si su familia necesita apoyo, comuníquese con la Oficina Principal de la escuela de su estudiante. Estamos aquí para escuchar, ayudar y conectar a las familias con los recursos disponibles.
¡Cuando las escuelas y las familias trabajan juntas, nuestros estudiantes prosperan! 🧡🖤
#JuntosProsperamos #LaAsistenciaImporta #ÉxitoEstudiantil
Regular attendance plays an important role in student success. We understand that absences happen, and our goal is to partner with families.
If something is affecting your child's attendance or your family needs support, please contact the Main Office of your student's school. We are here to listen, help, and connect families with available resources.
When schools and families work together, our students thrive! 🧡🖤
#TogetherWeThrive #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
¡La asistencia importa. ¡Estamos juntos en esto! 🧡🖤
La asistencia regular desempeña un papel importante en el éxito de los estudiantes. Entendemos que las ausencias ocurren, y nuestro objetivo es trabajar en colaboración con las familias.
Si algo está afectando la asistencia de su hijo(a) o si su familia necesita apoyo, comuníquese con la Oficina Principal de la escuela de su estudiante. Estamos aquí para escuchar, ayudar y conectar a las familias con los recursos disponibles.
¡Cuando las escuelas y las familias trabajan juntas, nuestros estudiantes prosperan! 🧡🖤
#JuntosProsperamos #LaAsistenciaImporta #ÉxitoEstudiantil
CGS Open House for grades 1st - 8th is TOMORROW!! We can't wait to see you!! 🤩👇
‼️THE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL GAMES THIS AFTERNOON, AUGUST 11th, HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT‼️
⚾🥎 Baseball and Softball will both play Monday afternoon! 🥎⚾️
Come out, cheer loud, and show our Jr. Jackets some support!
🗓️ Check out the link for the full season schedules! 👉 https://websites.eventlink.com/s/chester-school-district-139/Events
GO, JR. JACKETS! 🐝🧡🖤
We Thrive As A Hive!
We are excited to share that Chester Grade School has been selected as one of the inaugural Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) Student Support Grant recipients for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉🙌
Through this grant, CGS will receive $500 to help provide hygiene supplies and other basic necessities for students who may need a little extra support. 🧼🪥🧴❤️
We are so grateful to EECA for investing in our students and helping us make sure that basic needs don't become barriers to learning and success! 📚✨
Pictured at the grant presentation are grant writer Dr. Kristin Petrowske (left) and EECA Representative Brooke Guthman (right).
Thank you, Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association, for supporting our students and our school community! We are excited to put this grant to work! 👏🎉🧡🖤🐝
Through this grant, CGS will receive $500 to help provide hygiene supplies and other basic necessities for students who may need a little extra support. 🧼🪥🧴❤️
We are so grateful to EECA for investing in our students and helping us make sure that basic needs don't become barriers to learning and success! 📚✨
Pictured at the grant presentation are grant writer Dr. Kristin Petrowske (left) and EECA Representative Brooke Guthman (right).
Thank you, Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association, for supporting our students and our school community! We are excited to put this grant to work! 👏🎉🧡🖤🐝
‼️THE SOFTBALL GAME THIS AFTERNOON, AUGUST 10th, HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT‼️
⚾🥎 Baseball and Softball will both play tomorrow afternoon! 🥎⚾️
Come out, cheer loud, and show our Jr. Jackets some support!
🗓️ Check out the link for the full season schedules! 👉 https://websites.eventlink.com/s/chester-school-district-139/Events
GO, JR. JACKETS! 🐝🧡🖤
We Thrive As A Hive!
Kindergarten families!! Don't forget....Tomorrow, Monday August 10th will be our Jump Start to Kindergarten Night at 6pm! We look forward to seeing you there and are thrilled to welcome your child to CGS!
No te olvides... ¡Mañana, lunes 10 de agosto, será nuestra Noche de Encuentro con el Maestro para los estudiantes de Jardín de Infantes a las 18:00! ¡Esperamos verlo allí y estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a su hijo a CGS!
⚾🥎 The CGS Baseball & Softball seasons will be in FULL SWING starting next week! 🥎⚾
Come out, cheer loud, and show our Jr. Jackets some support!
🗓️ Check out the link for the full season schedules! 👉 https://websites.eventlink.com/s/chester-school-district-139/Events
GO, JR. JACKETS! 🐝🧡🖤
We Thrive As A Hive!
🧡FREE care from 6:30-7:30am and 3:00-5:30pm
🖤Exciting Activities
🖤Exciting Activities
CGS Cross Country Open Run is CANCELLED this morning due to the weather.
