CHS 2024 HOMECOMING QUEEN, KING, RUNNERS UP AND COURT:
Homecoming King: Kolton Jany
Homecoming Queen: Elaina Lutman
Runner Up: Max Blechle
Runner Up: Mirra Krieg
Court: Maggie Caby
Court: Callie Davis
Court Sadessa Sellers
Court: Ethan Colvis
Court: Trayton Peters
Court: Alex Williamson
CHS 2024 HOMECOMING QUEEN AND COURT:
Homecoming Queen: Elaina Lutman
Runner Up: Mirra Krieg
Court: Maggie Caby
Court: Callie Davis
Court Sadessa Sellers
Court: Ethan Colvis
Court: Trayton Peters
Court: Max Blechle
Court: Kolton Jany
Court: Alex Williamson
CHS ATHLETICS HUDL BROADCAST QU CODE:
See attached graphic.
Link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
CHS HISPANIC FESTIVAL FIELD TRIP
CHS Spanish Club Field Trip to the Hispanic Festival in the Soulard Park neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Our students are having fun even though it’s just a little warm out. It is a great opportunity for our students to experience Hispanic culture during this celebration.
CGS CCSI 8th GRADE FIELD TRIP (2 of 2)
CGS 8th Graders attended Career Center of Southern Illinois (CCSI) for a Career Day. The event afforded students the ability to select 3 morning sessions to attend and learn about different career opportunities, college degree and program exploration, and take part in hands on job market activities. Thank you to ROE 45 and CCSI for making this event possible.
CGS CCSI 8th GRADE FIELD TRIP (1 of 2)
CGS 8th Graders attended Career Center of Southern Illinois (CCSI) for a Career Day. The event afforded students the ability to select 3 morning sessions to attend and learn about different career opportunities, college degree and program exploration, and take part in hands on job market activities. Thank you to ROE 45 and CCSI for making this event possible.
CHS 2024 HOMECOMING WEEK:
Wednesday's 1st Annual CHS Homecoming Day, the start of a great new tradition at CHS. Students participated in a variety of Homecoming School Spirit Building activities culminating with our Spirit Games on W.O. Smith Field. Our students really came together to represent not only their classes in the competition but also as our school and community as a whole!
CHS 2024 HOMECOMING WEEK:
Fri.: Find Your Jacket Pride (dress up in Orange & Black Yellowjacket Spiritwear)
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL AGAINST SPARTA TONIGHT!
COME ON OUT AND SUPPORT OUR JACKETS!!!
CHS UPCOMING HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES (1 of 2):
FRIDAY 9/20/24:
4:00pm - Homecoming Parade (starts at Randolph County Courthouse, ends at CHS)
7:00pm - CHS Homecoming Varsity Football Game vs. Sparta
Football Game Halftime - Homecoming Queen Coronation
CHS UPCOMING HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES (2 of 2):
SATURDAY 9/21/24:
9:00am - Class Reunions High School Tours
7:00pm - Homecoming Dance
8:45pm - Homecoming Dance Opens to Public for Coronation
9:00pm - Homecoming King Coronation
10:30pm - Homecoming Dance Ends (Student Council Clean-Up)
CHS FRIDAY EARLY RELEASE:
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 20th is a 1:26pm early dismissal day. Have a great evening!
CHS START OF 2024-2025 & HOMECOMING:
https://youtu.be/IFv83-ZK75M
CGS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
See attached graphic.
Staff Member of the Month (NOMINATION LINK)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQLPJLI5_7IJC40jpmjUnv9ntrKIjICEjwppDEXIoOSVt1sA/viewform?usp=send_form
CHS 2024 HOMECOMING COURT:
(photo by Jim Beers)
Back Row, Left to Right:
Ethan Colvis, Alex Williamson, Kolton Jany, Max Blechle, Trayton Peters
Fron Row, Left to Right:
Maggie Caby, Sadessa Sellers, Elaina Lutman, Mirra Krieg, Callie Davis
Queen Coronation will take place on Friday, 9/20, during halftime of the Homecoming football game.
King Coronation will take place on Saturday, 9/21, at 9pm of the Homecoming Dance.
CHS 2024 HOMECOMING WEEK:
Thurs.: Conceal Yourself Like a Chameleon
(camouflage yourself to blend in with your environment)
CHS Cross Country & Volleyball Away Games TONIGHT!
Get ready for tomorrow night's BIG GAME!!!
‼ Vacancy open ‼
📌Cafeteria Personnel
📌 Grade School Paraprofessional
The soft lockdown has since been lifted at this time. Precaution were taken due to an isolated threat that was not directed at the school. Thank you for the immediate response from the City of Chester Police and the County Sheriff's Department.
A soft lockdown was initiated at the high school in collaboration with the City of Chester Police due to external concerns. There is no imminent danger. Thank you.
CHS 2024 HOMECOMING POWDER PUFF GAME & BONFIRE:
The annual Powder Puff Game and Bonfire were a huge success with our Juniors beating our Seniors in the championship game. Today is our first Homecoming Day at CHS with a large homecoming activities for students to participate in. As the week builds to the big game Friday night and the dance on Saturday get ready to come out and support our Yellowjackets and celebrate CHS Homecoming with our community!
CHS begins week of Homecoming 2024 activities (post 2 of 2)
Monday was “Follow Your Dreams Day”; Tuesday featured “Tangled Hair Day”, Powder Puff Football game, and Bon Fire & Pep Rally.
BY JIM BEERS
The second half was identical to the first with nether team scoring. Both teams turned the ball over on downs at each possession. At the end of regulation play, the score was still tied, 0-0, forcing a 5-minute overtime “sudden death” playoff.
In the overtime, the juniors had the ball first. They managed to score a touchdown in the opening 10-seconds of the overtime. They ran for the extra-conversion and earned two more points. The juniors led, 8-0.
With just 3:45 remaining in the O.T., the referees decided to give the sophomores an opportunity to tie or win the game. They were not able to accomplish that goal and were eliminated from the tournament by a score of 8-0. The juniors advanced to compete for the title in the Championship game.
Game 3 was the Championship game which featured to seniors (Azalea Team) and the juniors (Heather Radiant Orchid Team).
The juniors received first and turned the ball over on downs. The seniors followed suit and after getting a first down, went 3-and-out, turning the ball over on downs. The juniors had the ball the rest of the first half and let the clock run out before they could score.
The seniors started the second half and turned the ball over on downs. The juniors then completed a 12-yard pass to kick off their first possession, but could not score on the possession and turned the ball over on downs. On the senior’s second possession, they took the ball with 4:30 left in regulation play and threw three incomplete passes. They turned the ball over on downs. The juniors took possession with just 1:35 to play. They completed a good pass then earned a first down on a run. They then called a timeout to set up a play. With: 27 left on the clock, the juniors scored on a pass play to take a 6-0 lead.
With just :27 to work with, the seniors squandered their final three plays and as the clock ran out, the juniors were ahead, 6-0 to win the game and the 2024 Homecoming Powder Puff Championship.
Immediately following the Powder Puff game, the entire student body and some YellowJacket parents and fans attended the 2024 Bon Fire and Pep Rally. The event took place behind Colbert Gymnasium in the grassy area.
Steve Colonel and the Chester High School Band were on hand to provide school fight songs and the YellowJacket Cheerleaders and Dance Team were there to entertain. The bon fire was blazing and Coach Billy Belton addressed the crowd to pump them up for the Homecoming game against the Sparta Bulldogs Friday September 20 at 7:00 p.m.
The CHS pep club, recently renamed “The Hive”, was instrumental in sponsoring the Powder Puff game and Pep Rally. The faculty sponsor is Cheri Diercks-Boyd. The CHS Student Council sponsors are Amy Miller and Sara Hammel.