CGS & CHS: MONDAY 4/07/25 STARTS NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WEEK
THANK YOU
CGS: DR.PETROWSKE
CHS: MRS. BARTON
FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD
WORK AND DEDICATION
TO OUR STUDENTS & COMMUNITY!
Job opportunities for the upcoming school year ‼
CGS PARAPROFESSIONAL APPRECIATION DAY (3 of 3)
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR STUDENTS & COMMUNITY!
CGS PARAPROFESSIONAL APPRECIATION DAY (2of 3)
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR STUDENTS & COMMUNITY!
CGS PARAPROFESSIONAL APPRECIATION DAY (1 of 3)
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR STUDENTS & COMMUNITY!
CHS PARAPROFESSIONAL APPRECIATION DAY
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR STUDENTS & COMMUNITY!
CHS PROM WEEK 2025 DRESS UP DAYS
Mon: A Night Under the Stars - Pajama Day
Tues: Blend Into the Night Sky - Camouflage Day
Weds: Dark Skies, Bright Goals - Class Colors
Thurs: Shine Bright Like the Northern Lights - Neon Day
Fri: Bring Back the Solar Eclipse - Black Out
CHS: PREACT & ACT TESTING
FRIDAY 4/04/25
PreACT & ACT TEST NOTES
- Junior CCSI Students will be testing with class at CHS.
- Seniors be not be attending school. Instead, they will have the day to visit colleges and explore career opportunities.
- Juniors will be dismissed at the end of their testing.
CGS &CHS: ATHLETIC CANCELATIONS
All practices for CGS & CHS are canceled for today, Wednesday April 2nd, due to impending weather.
CHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPAGHETTI DINNER
Chester Knights of Columbus Hall
Sunday , April 13th
11:00am-2:00pm
Menu: Spaghetti, Bread, Desserts, Tea, Lemonade
Cost: Adults $12, Children (10 and under) $5
There will also be a Silent Auction
Proceeds to benefit 2025 CHS Music Department Summer Trip to Universal Orlando Performances
CHS: BLOOD DRIVE
Red Cross Blood Drive
Chester High School Gym
1901 Swanwick Street
Chester, IL 62233
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org
and enter: ChesterHS to schedule an appointment.
Thumbs up for saving lives! Come to give blood April 29, for a NEW Red Cross shirt, ltd. qty!
Nominations for our CGS Faculty Member of the Month for April are now OPEN! All submissions are due using the form provided below or at Chester139.com by Friday, April 18 at 3 pm.
https://forms.gle/dcmmZHXGX2x9Dpcc9
CHS: 2025 PROM
Chester High School Prom is Saturday April 12. The event takes place in Juergens Gym at CHS. Doors open for prom-goers at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend the coronation. Doors open to the public at 8:30 p.m. with the coronation taking place at 9:00 p.m. The theme for Prom 2025 is, "A Night Underneath the Stars". The 2025 Prom Court consists of six seniors, three girls and three boys, and four juniors, two girls and two boys. From the six seniors, one girl and one boy will be selected as the 2025 CHS Prom King and Queen. From the four juniors. a 2025 Prom Prince and Princess will be selected.
Pictured are the members of the 2025 Chester High School Prom Court. (Front row, left to right) are Camryn Wolff, Junior Princess Candidate; Sadessa Sellers, Senior Queen Candidate; Mirra Krieg, Senior Queen Candidate; Whitney Sulser, Senior Queen Candidate; and Callie Davis, Junior Princess Candidate. (Back row, left to right) are Trayton Peters, Junior Prince Candidate; Nate Maes, Senior King Candidate; Max Blechle, Senior King Candidate; Alex Williamson, Senior King Candidate; Ethan Colvis, Junior Prince Candidate. Jim Beers Photo
CHS: WEEK OF 03/31/2025 EVENTS
See attached graphics.
Next week, students at CGS will begin their state testing. By working together, we can help ensure that your child's testing experience is both positive and successful. Here are some suggestions to help them conquer the week: ensure they have a restful night's sleep, enjoy a nutritious breakfast, and arrive at school punctually. Our dedicated teachers and staff will be there to reassure them that they only need to try their very best while at CGS! We will also be hosting themed dress-up days related to positive encouragement!
CHS: ACT & PreACT TESTING TIPS
FRIDAY 4/04/25
PreACT & ACT TEST TIPS
1) Bring FULLY CHARGED Chromebook
2) ARRIVE on TIME
3) Bring Calculator (charged)
4) Dress in Layers for Comfort
5) Eat a Good Breakfast, available in Professor Sharp Cafeteria
This is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate the benefits of their efforts and take steps toward their future endeavors. We encourage all students to prepare for their best day possible and do their very best. Thank you
Kindergarten Pre-Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year will be April 8th from 10am-6pm at Chester Grade School. Students must turn 5 years old ON or BEFORE September 1, 2025. Check out the flyer for more info!
CGS & CHS: 11:30AM EARLY RELEASE
Reminder that today, 3/28 is an 11:30 AM early dismissal day. There will be NO Jacket Care. While bus routes will not change, we advise parents to arrive at the bus stop close to dismissal time due to unusual timing, as bus arrival times may vary. CCSI students will attend as normal and be released upon return to CHS. Thank you.
CHS: FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS DONATES $1000 TO CGS
Some of the proceeds from the Chester High School Football Concessions stand were donated to Chester Grade School on behalf of School Board Vice President Matt Davitz, Melissa Davitz (staff) and Jeremy Hargis, husband of Lindsey Hargis (staff), who were instrumental in making this year's concessions a success. Thank you to everyone who spent hours working our games and thank you to all the fans who shared Friday night meals with us at the games.
Pictured (left to right): CHS Principal Jeremy Blechle, Lindsey Hargis, Melissa Davitz, Assistant Principal Robin Barton.
CHS PROM 2025
Chester High School presents Prom 2025
A Night Under the Stars
April 12, 2025
Tickets on sale 3/31 to 4/3 during lunch in the
Professor Sharp Cafeteria
Single Ticket Price: $15
Couple Ticket Price: $25
*Tickets will not be available at the door on 4/12*
Doors open for STUDENTS 7:00 pm
Doors open to the PUBLIC 8:30 pm
CORONATION 9:00 pm
Dance ends 10:30 pm
