Chester Community School District 139

On Wednesday March 20th, Mike Pries from Fast Stop presented a check to the Agriculture Department/FFA Chapter from the February Fuel Our Future Fundraiser that FS ran. Pictured with Mike Pries are Mr. Blechle (CHS Principal), Ms. Millburg (CHS Ag Teacher), and Ag students Mason Ward, Landen Conder, Jackson Scanlan, & Aidan McKinney. The funds raised from the Sparta FS, Prairie Du Rocher FS, and Red Bud N&B FS locations were split between the schools in Randolph county that have Agriculture Departments/FFA Chapters. Also receiving a check from the fundraiser were Sparta, Red Bud, Steelville, and Christ Our Savior. Thank you to Fast Stop for your continued support of the area Agriculture Departments and FFA Chapters!

PreSchool Screening is April 16th in the CGS gymnasium from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Please call 618-826-2354 to schedule your appointment!

There are so many awesome "little" reasons to be a Pre-K Teacher. 👧🏼🧒🏾👧🏽👦🏻

CHS: Winter Sports Awards Night Wednesday 3/20/24 4:50 Doors Open 5:00-5:30 Dance 5:40 Doors Open 5:45-6:15 Cheer 6:25 Doors Open 6:30-7:15 Girls Basketball 7:20 Doors Open 7:30-8:15 Boys Basketball Once your awards are completed please move into the gym for pictures or exit the cafeteria so the next sport can start their awards. Snacks and drinks will be available. Athletes must be present to receive their award; plaque, certificate, pins, patches, C or numbers. If an athlete is not present, their absence must be excused from administration to receive their award(s).

CHS: Congratulations to the cast and crew on and outstanding weekend of performances! Special thanks to everyone who made this show possible: CHS Administration, CHS Custodial Staff Orchestra Members Mrs. Stegmann, Mrs. Ray, Miss Millburg, Miss Westbrook, Mary Ann Heberlie, Dianna Mueller Stay tuned for information about the 2025 Spring Musical!

CHS Student Council will be hosting a free Easter egg hunt this Sunday March 24th at 2:00 pm. Use the QR code below to register.

CHS: Tomorrow, Tuesday 3/19/24, students and staff will have an opportunity to complete the 5 Essential Survey during 5th period. Data from this survey is reported in our school report card and highlights Chester in our state.

CHS: On Friday March 22nd, CHS Seniors will have a College and Career Exploration Day. Seniors will not be required to be be in the building this day but are expected to participate in one or more of the following: 1) attend the CHS College and Career Fair located in Colbert Gymnasium from 9:30-11:00 am where CHS Seniors and their families are welcome to meet with over 45 representatives from colleges, military branches, and businesses, 2) use the day to work on their resume, 3) visit a college or possible future employer.

CHS & CGS: Board of Education Meeting Thursday 3/21/24 in CHS room B217. The meeting opens to the public at 7:30pm.

All last week...mischievous Leprechauns were up to no good at CGS!! Students set SO many traps for them and after one escaped Mr. Blair's office during morning announcements on Friday, everyone has been on the lookout! And this morning...CGS FINALLY caught one 😎🍀

District, CGS, and CHS are currently without phones and internet due to an area wide outage!

‼ Immediate position-Grade School Head Custodian ‼

CHS: SAT/PSAT FRIDAY 3/22/24 Get a good night's sleep, have a good breakfast and do your best! STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR CHARGED CHROMEBOOKS

CHS: Congratulations to the cast and crew on and outstanding weekend of performances! Special thanks to everyone who made this show possible: CHS Administration, CHS Custodial Staff Orchestra Members Mrs. Stegmann, Mrs. Ray, Miss Millburg, Miss Westbrook, Mary Ann Heberlie, Dianna Mueller Stay tuned for information about the 2025 Spring Musical!

CHS: Winter Sports Awards Night Wednesday 3/20/24 4:50 Doors Open 5:00-5:30 Dance 5:40 Doors Open 5:45-6:15 Cheer 6:25 Doors Open 6:30-7:15 Girls Basketball 7:20 Doors Open 7:30-8:15 Boys Basketball Once your awards are completed please move into the gym for pictures or exit the cafeteria so the next sport can start their awards. Snacks and drinks will be available. Athletes must be present to receive their award; plaque, certificate, pins, patches, C or numbers. If an athlete is not present, their absence must be excused from administration to receive their award(s).

Yesterday, Chester Grade School had the privilege of hosting the Monroe-Randolph Young Authors Conference! Students enjoyed a presentation by Children’s Author, Julie Turnipseed, and then went into individual classrooms to create different projects based on storytelling! THANK YOU to Kelton Davis, Bethany Hoggard and the ROE 45 crew, and to our local classroom presenters and volunteers for making this an amazing experience for all of the students! AND….CONGRATULATIONS to CGS’s very own Young Authors! We are very proud of you!! Liam Draves, Kindergarten Presley Braun, 1st Grade Bennet Carter, 1st Grade Carter Belton, 2nd Grade Haley Sellers, 2nd Grade Callie Eckert, 3rd Grade Averi Smith, 3rd Grade Sophia Bogard, 4th Grade Ady Caron, 4th Grade Reese Ebers, 5th Grade Ian Lazu-Colon, 6th Grade Preston Liefer, 7th Grade Natalie Venus, 7th Grade Natalie Guethle, 8th Grade Ashlyn Via, 8th Grade

Math is a piece of cake!....No, wait...Pi!! CGS Junior Hi likes Pi!! These students had fun celebrating Pi day on 3.14 last week!

CHS & CGS: On Friday March 15, 2024, Chester High School hosted a presentation by nationally recognized student character development specialist Jim Kestner. He gave an inspirational and insightful presentation about the impact of perspective on classroom management and student experience of the classroom environment. All teachers, paraprofessionals and administration from CHS and CGS attended and will have an opportunity to meet with him further on Monday March 18th, as he tours our buildings with administration.

CHS PROM 2024 RED CARPET: April 6th 7:00-11:00pm Juergens Gymnasium Open to the Public 8:30pm Coronation 9:00pm Tickets on sale during lunch April 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Single Ticket $20, Couple Ticket $35

CHS: On March 14th, CHS held the 2nd Annual Senior BBQ. Seniors enjoyed an all you could eat BBQ, of burgers, hotdogs and drinks. They also had an opportunity to throw bags, play football, and some kickball on W. O. Smith field, as well as spend time with friends. It was a great afternoon with a respectful group of CHS Seniors.