CHS FRESHMAN ACADEMY REMINDER TOMORROW, MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH :
The first day of high school can be both exciting and a little scary! From navigating a new building, facing new teachers, courses and responsibility, Freshman Academy will help new students feel confident taking their first steps in transitioning to Chester High School.
Monday, August 11th | 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. (cafeteria doors open at 9:45 for check-in)
Freshman Academy at Chester High School is a fun and engaging sneak peek into the high school experience. All attendees will:
- Walk schedules to locate classrooms and lockers with passing periods.
- Meet their teachers and peers.
- Learn essential skills to adjust to high school expectations and routines.
- Engage in team-based activities to strengthen school relationships.
Attendees will receive lunch and a CHS lanyard at no cost!
Sign up for this event during CHS online school registration starting July 14th.
Be on the lookout for further information.
CHS: FOOTBALL ONLINE STORE (CLOSES AUGUST 12th)
The 2025 CHS Football Online Store is OPEN!
Show your Yellowjacket Spirit in the latest gear! (Link Below)
http://chesterfootball2025.itemorder.com/
Just a reminder the football store closes on August 12th.
August 22nd is our Gatorade scrimmage vs Carbondale 7pm
August 29th is our home opener vs EAWR
Thank you for all your support!!!!
CUSD 139 would like to introduce our employees to the community. There are many new faces as well as returning veteran staff. We are looking forward to the start of a great 2025-2026 school year and step forward with students first and the community we serve.
CHS Freshman Academy REMINDER:
The first day of high school can be both exciting and a little scary! From navigating a new building, facing new teachers, courses and responsibility, Freshman Academy will help new students feel confident taking their first steps in transitioning to Chester High School.
Monday, August 11th | 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. (cafeteria doors open at 9:45 for check-in)
Freshman Academy at Chester High School is a fun and engaging sneak peek into the high school experience. All attendees will:
- Walk schedules to locate classrooms and lockers with passing periods.
- Meet their teachers and peers.
- Learn essential skills to adjust to high school expectations and routines.
- Engage in team-based activities to strengthen school relationships.
Attendees will receive lunch and a CHS lanyard at no cost!
Sign up for this event during CHS online school registration starting July 14th.
Be on the lookout for further information.
CHS WELCOMED BACK THE CLASS OF 1970
Today, August 1st, 2025, the class of 1970 returned to the halls of Chester High School for a tour, organized and lead by Principal Jeremy Blechle and Dwight Lochhead. The building, still in the finishing phases of construction and updates in the closing days of summer, stirred memories that span a lifetime. It was a great opportunity to catch up and walk the halls of a place that is at the heart of our community.
CECC, CGS & CHS 2025-2026 STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
CUSD 139 would like to introduce our employees to the community. There are many new faces as well as returning veteran staff. We are looking forward to the start of a great 2025-2026 school year and step forward with students first and the community we serve.
Great Opportunity for High School students. Must be 16 years and older.
Tuesday, July 29th, Whole District In-Person Registration 9am-3pm at CGS Cafeteria
CGS Office closed as secretaries will be assisting with the registration process.
CHS Office open 8am-2pm (not for registration)
Thursday, July 31st, Whole District In-Person Registration 1pm-7pm at CGS Cafeteria
Both CGS and CHS Offices will be closed as secretaries will be assisting with the registration process.
For any inquiries related to registration, please reach out via email to shannonkeller@chester139.com for the grade school or crystaltindall@chester139.com for the high school. Alternatively, you can visit the grade school cafeteria during the designated registration hours. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a wonderful day!
Time change for softball and baseball tryouts for tonight AND tomorrow, July 28th and 29th, have been pushed back to 6:30-8:00pm. Shorts are encouraged.
Frequent rest and water breaks will be provided- PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING WATER!
There will also be an afternoon/evening day scheduled for July 31st at CGS from 1pm-7pm.
Please bring all appropriate documentation:
New families: your child's birth certificate and two forms of proof of residency
Returning families: two forms of proof of residency
For families who completed online registration, this is an opportunity to bring in any required documents that were not uploaded.
We are looking forward to the start of a great school year!
As the upcoming school year approaches, here are a few important athletics event dates to add to your calendar.
See attached graphics.
As the upcoming school year approaches, here are a few important event dates to add to your calendar.
See attached graphic.
CGS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE
Softball & Baseball open fields tonight, Thursday July 24th rescheduled to 7:00-8:00pm
Shorts suggested due to heat.
CHS Freshman Academy Info:
The first day of high school can be both exciting and a little scary! From navigating a new building, facing new teachers, courses and responsibility, Freshman Academy will help new students feel confident taking their first steps in transitioning to Chester High School.
Monday, August 11th | 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. (cafeteria doors open at 9:45 for check-in)
Freshman Academy at Chester High School is a fun and engaging sneak peek into the high school experience. All attendees will:
- Walk schedules to locate classrooms and lockers with passing periods.
- Meet their teachers and peers.
- Learn essential skills to adjust to high school expectations and routines.
- Engage in team-based activities to strengthen school relationships.
Attendees will receive lunch and a CHS lanyard at no cost!
Sign up for this event during CHS online school registration starting July 14th.
Be on the lookout for further information.
CHS: VOLLEYBALL SPIRIT WEAR
CHS Volleyball Spirit wear for anyone who would like to order!
Hoodies/Crewnecks/Tshirts and long sleeve options available.
We appreciate your support!
Order up until August 4th at midnight.
As the upcoming school year approaches, here are a few important event dates to add to your calendar.
See attached graphic.
CGS & CHS: FREE 2025-2026 SPORTS PHYSICALS
Memorial Hospital is offering free sports physicals to students of Chester CUSD139.
(does NOT cover 6th Grade or Freshman physicals)
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 - Chester Clinic
1900 State Street - Medical Office Building - Chester
Chester School District Students Only
No Appointment Necessary
Free physicals are for grade school or high school students participating in sports for the 2025-2026 school year. NO COLLEGE students will be seen. Physicals are provided by family healthcare providers from Memorial Hospital's Rural Health Clinic.
A SIGNED FORM IS REQUIRED: Parents are asked to fill out their portion and sign the physical form prior to the patient being seen. Download a copy at the link below.
For more information call the Chester Clinic at 618-826-2388 or Steeleville Family Practice at 618-965-3382.
https://www.mhchester.com/free-sports-physicals
https://www.mhchester.com/_files/ugd/92efe2_bfa8249b2b4d4be99828fafd85baa399.pdf
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025 - Steeleville Family Practice
602 W. Shawneetown Trail - Steeleville
Steeleville, St. Marks, & TRICO Students Only
