CHS: WEEK OF 04/21/2025 EVENTS
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We hope everyone has been enjoying a fantastic break! Here are the winners of the CGS Celebrate Fitness Day Spirit Stick Competition from Wednesday, April 16th! The winners for last Thursday will be announced during tomorrow's morning announcements! IMPORTANT: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd, is the LAST day to submit donations that will count towards the Spirit Stick Competition and student prizes! Donations can still be accepted for the rest of this week! Students have been doing an excellent job fundraising for their school! CGS and the PTS are proud of you!
Congratulations to these talented students of CGS! In the 5th grade, Presley Howell and Katelyn Middendorf, along with 4th graders Juana Ixcoy Sica, Natalie Guethle, and Ella Newton, showcased their skills by participating in the 2025 SWIC Poetry contest, where they achieved outstanding results in their respective age categories. Katelyn and Natalie secured 1st place, while Presley and Ella earned 2nd place, and Juana proudly claimed 3rd place! These are truly remarkable accomplishments! CGS is immensely proud of all of you! (The photos feature 5th graders Katelyn Middendorf and Presley Howell, along with 4th grader Natalie Guethle, as well as Ella and Juana's poems.)
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CHS: 2025 DISTINGUISHED YELLOW JACKET CEREMONY
Monday, April 14th, 2025 we celebrated the impact of a new group of Distinguished Yellow Jackets. Teachers had the opportunity to share their reflections of how these outstanding individuals changed the nature of Chester High School, be that other students, the classroom, or the teacher themselves. We are thankful for the contributions these students made to our community and look forward to seeing how they step forward with these skills to contribute to the greater community and world.
CHS: IHSA Journalism Sectionals Sports Writing
Huge congrats to Alex Williamson!
He placed 3rd in Sports Writing at IHSA Journalism Sectionals and is headed to State on April 25th!
CHS: SIUC SALUKI TAKE OVER TOUR
The SIUC Saluki Take Over Tour came to CHS today, and Vice Chancellor for Student Enrollment, Wendell Williams gave an inviting presentation discussing various reasons why SIUC is a great option for our students. Then, our students who have committed to SIUC “Put a Cap On It” in preparation for starting the upcoming year! We would like to thank everyone involved for giving our students the opportunity to learn more about this educational option in our backyard.
CHS loves to celebrate and recognize staff members who work diligently and commit themselves to making the CHS community a thriving environment! Congratulations on achieving tenure! Enjoy this video illustrating our creative way of showing appreciation!
https://youtu.be/U_nX48ORk2o
CHS: DISTINGUISHED YELLOW JACKET CEREMONY LIVE STREAM (FREE)
Join us in celebrating these outstanding students and watch tonight's Distinguished Yellow Jacket Ceremony on Hudl starting 6:25pm at the following link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
CHS: WEEK OF 04/14/2025 EVENTS
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CHS : DISTINGUISHED YELLOW JACKET CEREMONY (Correction)
Monday, April 14th, 2025
6:30 pm in Colbert Gymnasium
Enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria
Come celebrate the outstanding impact of our students!
Adding 27 students to the elite class of award recipients.
(photos from last year's ceremony)
CGS & CHS: EARTH DAY 2025
Earth Day Celebration
Friday, April 25, 2025
RAPTORS are coming to CHS
CHS: SIUC SALUKI TAKE OVER
Tuesday 4/15/25 2:00-3:00 pm
SIU's Administrative Team will be in Colbert gym for a meet and greet.
The Saluki Tour is hitting many high schools in the area, so let's give them
a warm welcome. Thank you!
CHS PROM 2025
An Evening Under the Stars
Congratulations to this years Prom King and Queen, Max Blechle and Mirra Krieg as well as Prince and Princess, Trayton Peters and Callie Davis!
One of the most anticipated days for CGS students is approaching quickly! Details regarding Celebrate Fitness Day will be sent home today!
CGS & CHS: TEACHER ACHIEVEMENT
Thursday, April 10, the Board of Educations awarded tenure to the following Chester Grade School teachers: Susan Furuholmen, and Meg Schnoeker as well as the following Chester High School teachers: Bryce Bainter, Marsha Bartley, Jackie Clendenin, Cheri Boyd-Diercks, Rana Hodge, and Brittany Mueller. Achieving tenure is a major accomplishment, signifying a long-term commitment and success in your field. It's a well-deserved recognition of your hard work and dedication. We thank you for your service to our students, parents, schools, and community.
CHS: ACCIDENT REENACTMENT YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq3eX5mR0ik
CHS: CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY POETRY COMPETITION
Chester Public Library
Annual Poetry Competition Winners
High school winners are:
1st Place: Nico DeGuzman
2nd Place: Revolution Chaput
3rd Place: Jason Sibley
Adult Category 1st Place: Miss Hodge
A reception will be held at the
Chester Public Library on Saturday, April 12
CHS: ACCIDENT REENACTMENT
Wednesday, April 9th’s presentation by Illinois State Police in Colbert gym followed by the accident reenactment at the corner of Swanwick and Lee Streets attended by Chester Police Department, Fire Department, and Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, was an important opportunity for students to see the consequences of choices. Thanks to all of the participating agencies with special thanks to Tim Crow for organizing the event and coordinating all of the agencies.
CHS: STU CO COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT
Chester High School Student Council will be hosting a movie night at W.O. Smith Field. The Student Council will be showing Moana 2 and have other activities including face painting and large coloring sheets. This event will be held on Saturday, April 26th, activities will start at 5:30pm and the movie will start at 6:00pm. Water, soda and popcorn will be available. All attendees should bring their own comfortable seating; blankets will be placed in front of lawn chairs for visibility. Use the QR code below to register before 4/19/2025. Also a big thank you to Chester Dairy Queen for helping to sponsor this event.
