Chester Community School District 139

CHS: SENIOR SIGNING DAY & AWARDS NIGHT WEDNESDAY 5/07/25 (RESCHEDULE) Wednesday May 7th is a big day for the students at Chester High School, especially our Seniors. Families and the community are invited to come and celebrate our students. Due to an athletic rescheduling conflict, we are moving the School Awards portion of the ceremony from 6:00 pm (before Scholarship Awards) to 7:30 pm (after Scholarship Awards) Thank you all for understanding as navigating spring events can be difficult. The day will be run on our assembly schedule (graphic attached), and our events will now run as follows: 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 For all events public to enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria

CHS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SENIOR NIGHT Monday 05/05/25 Game vs. Okawville, 4:30 PM

CHS SPRING CONCERT TUESDAY 05/06/25 Colbert Gym 6:30 pm Public to enter through Professor Sharp Cafeteria Doors open 6:00 pm

CGS & CHS TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE CGS & CHS FACULTY & STAFF THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

CHS 2025 SENIOR EXAM DETAILS MAY 12th (seniors may take up to 4 exams) MAY 13th (seniors may take up to 4 exams) Report to Juergens Gym by 7:55am No one will be permitted in the testing room after this time. Exams can be taken consecutively. After an exam is completed, and when the student is ready, the next will be distributed by proctor. All Exams in Juergens Gym All Seniors enter through Colbert Bus Porch

CHS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES PICTURE DAY REMINDER Students need to bring in all club & activities uniforms with them in the morning.

CHS: COLLEGE SIGNING THURSDAY 5/08/25 Gianna Eggemeyer SIGNING FOR VOLLEYBALL Missouri Baptist University PLEASE JOIN US IN THE PROFESSOR SHARP CAFETERIA 3:15 PM

CHS: SENIOR SIGNING DAY & AWARDS NIGHT WEDNESDAY 5/07/25 Wednesday May 7th is a big day for the students at Chester High School, especially our Seniors. Families and the community are invited to come and celebrate our students. The day will be run on our assembly schedule (graphic attached), and our events will run as follows: Senior Signing Day, 2:25 pm Doors open to the public 2:05 pm Awards Night - School Awards, 6:00 pm Academic-C, Bars, Athletic Awards, & Attendance Doors open to the public 5:45 pm Awards Night - Scholarship Awards, 6:30 pm Doors open to the public 5:45 pm For all events public to enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria

CGS COMWELL PROGRAM Thrive Tribe Wellness Group Bullying Anger Management Self-Esteem Self-Advocacy Friendships Teamwork Empathy Coping Skills Grades 1-8 - Lunch Provided Chester Location Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd of June, 2025 Sparta Location Dates: 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th of July, 2025 Grades 1-4: 9am-11am Grades 5-8: 12pm-2pm Located at: Sparta Lincoln School Chester Grade School To register your child, visit any ComWell office during SDA hours. Expect to spend between 1-2 hours to complete intake. Deadline to complete assessment is May 28th. Please bring your child with you to register.

CGS & CHS: NATIONAL PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION DAY Our students and staff expressed their appreciation for the dedication of our principals. It is your leadership that shapes our schools. Thank you again, Mr. Blair and Mr. Blechle!

Custodian needed in the evening at the High School 🧹

TONIGHT!! We hope to see you there! 😎🥁🎺🎷🎵

It's time to submit your nominations for CGS Faculty Member of the Month for May! Please complete the form using the link provided to nominate who you feel deserves recognition. Deadline is May 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm. https://forms.gle/CvDCwXS9gv83L62q9

CGS & CHS: MONDAY 5/01/25 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION DAY THANK YOU CGS: MR. TIM BLAIR CHS: MR. JEREMY BLECHLE FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR STUDENTS & COMMUNITY!

CONGRATULATIONS to these CGS Track Athletes on qualifying for State!! 🔸Isaiah Lyons-O'Bryan - Pole Vault ▪️Roman Ditch -High Jump & 800 M Dash 🔸Kingston Turner - Shot Put ▪️Edgardo Lazu-Colon - Pole Vault 🔸Preston Liefer - Long Jump ▪️Lorenzo Brooks - 100 M Dash. They will compete at State on May 10th! Go Jr. Jackets!!

CHS PBIS CELEBRATION 🎉 Today marks the conclusion of our inaugural PBIS Celebration Day! We've seen incredible progress this year, with improved student attendance and a reduction in disciplinary referrals, thanks to our clear building-wide expectations. This initiative has truly fostered a positive shift in our school climate. What a remarkable year it has been! We can’t wait to continue witnessing the positive impact of this research-backed program in the upcoming year. Here’s to more growth at CHS! 🌟 #PBIS #SchoolSuccess #PositiveChange

CGS & CHS: ILLINOIS PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST We would like to congratulate the following students: CGS 5th grader Katelyn Middendorf, CHS 8th grader Lucas Buskirk, and CHS senior Kolton Jany. These students were honored at the IPA Leadership Breakfast this morning in O'Fallon Illinois for being exemplary students. Congratulations and thank you for the example you set for our student body!

CHS SENIOR CAP & GOWN/SPRING SPORTS PICTURE DAY REMINDER Students need to bring in all spring sport athletic uniforms with them in the morning.

🧡CONGRATULATIONS🖤 to our CGS Faculty Member of the month for April: Mrs. Tracy Colvis!