Chester Community: ALL sporting events and practices for CGS and CHS have been canceled today, Saturday, February 17 for Chester CUSD 139.
Hey there, CGS!! We are about 18 items away from meeting our goal! Today is the LAST DAY to order apparel! The PTS appreciates your support!!
https://chestergradeschool2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
CGS!! Be sure to order your yearbook for this years memories!! Orders are due by March 1st!!! 🧡
CHS REMINDER: The Support Squad merch sale is drawing to a close ending Thursday 02/15/2024 at the end of parent teacher conferences, so bring in any and all desired orders supporting Ms. B in her health care battle.
CHS REMINDER: Thursday 02/15/2024 is CHS FAFSA Night from 4:00-6:30pm. This a great opportunity for seniors and their families to take important steps toward preparing for college.
Chester Grade School APPAREL ORDERS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH! All purchases will help benefit our PTS. Thank you for your support!!
https://chestergradeschool2024.itemorder.com/shop/product/37782424/
REMINDER: Monday 02-12-24 and Thursday 02-15-24 are our evenings of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Both days are early release school days, followed by Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:00-6:30pm. Our teachers are looking forward to meeting with you and discussing your student's progress. There will be no school on Friday 02-16-24, and no school on Monday 02-19-24 for the Presidents Day holiday.
This Friday evening, February 9th, two of Chester High School's finest participated in the Regional level competition of Poetry Out Loud in Carbondale with English instructor and sponsor Rana Hodge. Senior, TJ Lyons and junior, Nico DeGuzman, both advanced from the local contest held Friday January 25th. Nico received first place and will be advancing to State. Congratulations to Nico on the accomplishment and journey to State!
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The Special Olympics bowling event was held today at S.I. Bowl in Carterville. CHS athlete, Leslie Asbury, placed 4th in her division! CGS 3rd grade athlete, Brendon Essman, placed 4th and CGS 7th grade athlete, Adam Essman, brought home a silver medal!! The Chester Champions are coached by Mrs. Gonzalez. Way to go students! We are proud of you!!!
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⭐Special Education Teacher
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⭐Cafeteria Personnel
Aden Runge will be signing for Baseball at Shawnee Community College, Wednesday 02/07/24 at 3:15pm in the Professor Sharp Cafeteria. Come out and support as well as celebrate our student's accomplishments at his college signings.
CGS & CHS PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Chester Grade School and High School Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are now available to schedule ONLINE! Conferences will be held at both schools on Monday, February 12th and Thursday, February 15th from 3:00pm to 6:30pm. You can access our new platform "SignUpGenius" and schedule by visiting our website www.chester139.com and then go to >Menu > Chester Grade School or High School > Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up OR click on either link for your child's school.
Chester Grade School Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13573DA0EA5CBEECEAF6-chester
Chester High School Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13573DA0EA5CBEECEAF6-chester1
See the attached picture for directions to sign up on the new platform. For any questions, please call 618-826-2354. Our teacher's can't wait to meet with you!
Do you have the ability to teach and train others in proper safety and shooting techniques? Then we are looking for someone like you! 😎
CHS CONGRATULATIONS to TJ Lyons and Nico DeGuzman for advancing to regionals in the Poetry Out Loud competition.
They will compete at the Poetry Out Loud regionals on Friday, February 9. The event will be held at ArtSpace 304 in Carbondale, Illinois Two winners from the regional competition will continue on to the state competition in March. All friends, family, and fans are invited to attend the performance events, free of charge.
CHS SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK
Thank Our School Counselors and our Student Services Staff for their service to our school.
School Counselor: Casey Hawkins
School Counselor: Beth Gibbs
Social Worker: Kasey Crook
Social Worker: Hannah Threvethan
District Data Secretary: Christa Howie
No need to cook dinner tomorrow night! Head on over to Chester Dairy Queen and help support CGS PTS!! The kids will have the chance to meet Everest from Paw Patrol too!! 🍦🧡🐾
CHS week Feb 4th
CGS & CHS PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Chester Grade School and High School Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are now available to schedule ONLINE! Conferences will be held at both schools on Monday, February 12th and Thursday, February 15th from 3:00pm to 6:30pm. You can access our new platform "SignUpGenius" and schedule by visiting our website www.chester139.com and then go to >Menu > Chester Grade School or High School > Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up OR click on either link for your child's school.
Chester Grade School Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13573DA0EA5CBEECEAF6-chester
Chester High School Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13573DA0EA5CBEECEAF6-chester1
See the attached picture for directions to sign up on the new platform. For any questions, please call 618-826-2354. Our teacher's can't wait to meet with you!
Come out and support your Yellow Jacket's Basketball tonight. Our in house announcer is Mike Lochhead at the scorer's table and our HUDL Broadcast announcer is Jim Beers in the announcers booth of Colbert Gymnasium. The broadcast is available at:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0Nzg0MjU4
