Chester Community School District 139

Photo 6 COIN TOSS YellowJacket seniors meet in the center of W.O. Smith Field for the pre-game coin toss with members of the Westville Tigers. Westville won the toss and elected to receive to start the game. Jim Beers Photo Photo 7 Cheerleaders Chester High School Cheerleaders, under the direction of Karson Colvis and Cassy Helmers, perform during pre-game festivities Saturday November 2 at the 2024 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs. he event was hosted by CHS at W.O. Smith Field. No. 7 Chester hosted No. 10 Westville in a close and exciting game that featured a total of 11 touchdowns, six for Chester and five for Westville. CHS won, 40-35, to advance to the 2024 "Sweeet-16". Chester will travel to No. 2 Maroa-Forsyth Saturday November 9 to take on the Trojans at 2:30 p.m. Jim Beers Photo Photo 8 Marching YellowJackets The 2024 Chester High School Marching YellowJackets perform the National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner" at the 2024 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs Saturday November 2 at Chester's W.O. Smith Field. The Marching YellowJackets are under the direction of Steve Colonel and Drum Majors Will Welge, Jaden Lopez, and Addy Gottschammer. Jim Beers Photo Photo 9 YellowJackets take the field The Chester High School Football YellowJackets take the field prior to the start of ther2024 IHSA Class 2A State Football First Round game between No. 7 Chester and No. 10 Westville. Leading the charge carrying the orange and black YellowJacket flags are seniors Alex Williamson (66) and Nate Maes (55). The No. 7 Jackets won the contest, 40-35. and will advance to Round 2, "The Sweet-16", to face the No. 2 Maroa-Forsyth Trojans Saturday November 9 on the road at 2:30 p.m. Jim Beers Photo.

Photo 1 Peters breaks away CHS Junior Tray Peters (16) a 6-0, 155 Lb. YellowJacket running back breaks away for a 61-yard touchdown at the 5:23 mark of the 3rd quarter in the first round playoff game vs Westville. It was Peters' first of two touchdowns in the 40-35 win. The other was a 15-yard TD run to start the 3rd quarter which gave Chester a 40-21 lead. Jim Beers Photo Photo 2 Kolton Jany Kolton Jany (8) a senior, 5'11", 185 Lb. Chester running back sprints down W.O. Smith Field Saturday November 2 at the IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoff game. No. 7 Chester hosted No. 10 Westville in Round 1 action in the field of 32 teams. In the 40-35 Chester win, Jany scored the YellowJacket's first touchd0wn on a 5-yard run to give CHS six points. Jim Beers Photo Photo 3 Devante Palacio Devante Palacio (9), Chester's record-setting 6'3", 195 lb. senior wide receiver, scored the YellowJacket's third touchdown of the game Saturday November 2 on the first play from scrimmage to start the second quarter. Palacio took just 7 seconds to accomplish this task on a 7-yard pass from quarterback Zain Al-Jassim to give Chester a 19-14 lead over Westville. Kolton Jany ran for the 2-point conversion and the Jackets led, 21-14. The game was the first round of the 2024 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs held at Chester's W.O. Smith Field. In the win, Devante caught 4 passes for 75 yards and 1 touchdown. He also added 3 solo tackles and 1 tackle assist on defense. In the process he further broke a record he previously set for receptions. He had 111 earlier in the season and now has 114 receptions for the year. Former CHS player, Jim Howie had the previous record f 96 receptions. Jim Beers Photo Photo 4 Ethan Colvis YellowJacket junior, 6'1", 195 Lb. Running Back, Ethan Colvis (25) scored two touchdowns in the first round win over Westville. The No. 7 Jackets won, 40-35, over the No. 10 Westville Tigers Saturday November 2. The occasion was the 2024 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs. Colvis scored his first TD at the 4:16 mark of the first quarter on a 56-yard touchdown pass to give CHS a 12-7 lead Karim Landeros kicked the extra points and the Jackets led, 13-7. Ethan's second touchdown came in the 2nd quarter as Colvis had a 55-yard interception return for the score. Landeros kicked the extra-point and the YellowJackets led, 28-14, with 7:22 remaining in the first half. Colvis also ran five times for 57 yards, and caught 2 passes for 58 yards and 1 TD. On defense, he led the team with 7 solo tackles, and 5 tackle assists. Jim Beers Photo Photo 5 Colvis and Maes celebrate Chester's Ethan Colvis (25) and Nate Maes (55) celebrate in the end zone after Colvis scored one of his two touchdowns in the first round IHSA Class 2A State Playoff game. The Jackets won, 40-35, to advance to Round 2 Saturday November 9 at Maroa-Forsyth at 2:30 p.m. Jim Beers Photo

Jim Beers Report Chester Grade School teachers selected one student in each grade, Kindergarten through 8th Grade who had demonstrated ALL of the "HIVE" Character Education Traits of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy EVERY DAY throughout the month of October 2024. The nine students include (left to right) Dayana Maldanado, Kindergarten; Aracely Hernandez, 1st Grade; Quinn Davitz, 2nd Grade; Bailee Bentem, 3rd Grade; Myah Palacio, 4th Grade; Serena Hall, 5th Grade; Josiah Bert, 6th Grade; Jordyn Cowell, 7th Grade; and Larne Luchavez, 8th Grade. To the far left is CGS Staff Member of the Month, Danielle Conway. Jim Beers Photo

CHS: IHSA PLAYOFF FOOTBALL CHS is sponsoring a pep bus for high school students for Saturday's playoff game against Maroa-Forsyth. There is a $10 fee to ride. Students sign up in CHS cafeteria or room C229. Money will be collected Thursday, Friday and Saturday before boarding. Departure time TBD.

Chester Grade School presented 28 "HIVE" Character Awards Friday October 25 during the bi-monthly morning school-wide assemble. "HIVE" Awards are earned by demonstrating the character traits of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy. For this round of "HIVE! Awards there were 12 for Respect, 11 for Responsibility, and 5 for Empathy. Each award winner received a certificate and a PBIS Point. In addition, his or her name was announced over the CGS Public Address System. Pictured are (Row 1, left to right): Joslyn Gregory, Liam Draves, Aria Richardson, Wilson Sica Herrera, Kailer Keeler, Deegan Carter, Macey Rensing, Ella Bilderback, Kru Jany, and Raelyn Downey, Row 2, left to right) Evander Williams, Martin Licea, Bentley Schweizer, Blake Brown, Preston Miller, Isaiah Eggemeyer, Oliver Schroeder, Korryn Smith, and Abel Kinkade. (Row 3, left to right): Mabrie Cushman, Jaymie Dickerson, Grace Snow, Maggie Stueve, Jake Dunn, Kingston Turner, Gonzalo Amaro, and Haylhn Masterson. Not pictured: Brantley Hall. The CGS Character Education Program is coordinated by School Social Worker, Kasey Crook. Jim Beers Photo

CHS: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY CHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Wednesday, November 6th, 5:30PM Colbert Gymnasium Please Enter Through Professor Sharp Cafeteria

CGS & CHS: COMWELL PRESENTS DMARCO SPEAKS Wednesday, 11/13/24 ComWell Presents: DMARCO SPEAKS Guest Speaker for CGS & CHS Students CHS Colbert Gymnasium 8:40am

CGS & CHS: VETERANS DAY 2024 - NO SCHOOL Monday, 11/11/24 is Veterans Day, as such there is NO SCHOOL. CGS Celebration, Friday, 11/08/24 at CGS Gymnasium 8:30am Community Celebration, Monday, 11/11/24 at Chester VFW 11:00am

CGS & CHS: ELECTION DAY 2024 - NO SCHOOL Tuesday, 11/5/24 is the National General Election, as such there is NO SCHOOL.

CHS: IHSA PLAYOFF GAME CHS Football Season Ticket Holders will be required to pay for entrance into today's game in keeping with IHSA requirements, but Season Pass Seats are still reserved.

It is time to cast your vote for CGS Staff Member of the Month for November! Use the link provided to nominate a faculty member who represents CGS well! Nominations close at 3 pm on November 20th. https://forms.gle/TmG5zZDPvoGqbskP9

CGS STAFF HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST VOTING LINK BELOW!! 👇👇👇 "Happiness Is Where You Are" and it is with CGS Office Staff! Halloween was a tropical blast at CGS, led by Moana, Hei Hei and their island crew! We also had the privilege of participating in the CHS Trunk or Treat! Thank you CHS!!! It was a lot of FUN! 🧡🖤🎃 NOW IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CGS STAFF HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!!! Voting ends Wednesday, November 6th and winners will be announced on Friday, the 8th! Use this link to VOTE!!! Thank you! >>>> https://forms.gle/28FutqxPouFA2VDg8

CHS Staff Celebrate Halloween in a Magical Harry Potter Theme The staff at CHS transformed into characters from the enchanting world of Harry Potter this Halloween, bringing a touch of magic to the school. Dressed in costumes inspired by beloved characters, they created a whimsical atmosphere, making the day feel as if it were straight out of a Hogwarts adventure.

CHS: IHSA FOOTBALL 1ST ROUND PLAYOFFS IHSA Football 1st Round Playoff Game Chester vs. Westville Saturday, Nov. 02, 3pm W.O. Smith Field HUDL Pay-per-View Broadcast Link https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school If HUDL experiences technical difficulties, wait a 5 min. and relaunch.

CHS: FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GEAR HAS ARRIVED Distribution will run 9:00am-3:30pm Thursday 10/31/24 and 9:00am-noon Friday 11/01/24 from the CHS Main Office.  Any questions or concerns, please call the CHS Main Office (618) 826-2302, ext.2150.

CHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY : CHS NHS Induction Ceremony Wednesday, November 6th, 5:30PM Colbert Gymnasium, please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria

Last call for CGS APPAREL!!! Order yours TODAY! Deadline is October 31st! Scan the QR code in the pic or open in the link! 🧡🖤 https://chestergrade2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

CGS welcomes all Veterans! Our students and staff are working on various presentations and can't wait to pay tribute to our local heroes!

Our 2024 CGS Scarecrow Contest Winners are Ms. Schnoeker's 4th Grade Class with their Holy COW Idiom Scarecrow! They were awarded a special Trick or Treat Basket for their class. Great job, Ms. Schnoeker's Class!! Thanks to all who voted!

CHS ICONIK WINTER SPORTS & PHOTO RETAKES: Friday, November 8th 2024 will be Iconik Picture Retakes as well as Winter Sports Picture Day, Bring your uniform and your smile! You will receive your proof and code approximately 3 weeks after picture day. Want to receive a proof via email, call (618) 842-9542.