CGS would like congratulate our March Faculty Member of the Month: Sue Colonel! Thank you, Mrs. Colonel, for your years of service to the students and community of Chester!
"Making a difference one word at a time." 🧡🖤🧡🖤
CHS: MARCH PBIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
We are pleased to recognize our March PBIS Students of the Month. These students have been acknowledged by our faculty for exemplifying this month's character trait: HONESTY. Our school community is committed to fostering positive character traits that contribute to a constructive learning environment.
Pictured: Iraisa (Katy) Ordoñez, Sunny Jausel, Olivia Vasquez, Jessie Stumpe, Hailey Yankey, Erin Liefer, Peyton Dickson, Peyton Moll, Ty Tindall, and Katie Werner.
Thank you for your continued support.
CHS: ESTUDIANTES DEL MES PBIS DE MARZO
Nos complace reconocer a nuestros Estudiantes del Mes PBIS de marzo. Estos estudiantes han sido reconocidos por nuestro personal docente por ejemplificar el rasgo de carácter de este mes: HONESTIDAD. Nuestra comunidad escolar está comprometida con fomentar rasgos de carácter positivos que contribuyan a un ambiente de aprendizaje constructivo.
En la foto: Iraisa (Katy) Ordoñez, Sunny Jausel, Olivia Vasquez, Jessie Stumpe, Hailey Yankey, Erin Liefer, Peyton Dickson, Peyton Moll, Ty Tindall y Katie Werner.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo.
CHS CAREER FAIR & 11:30 DISMISSAL DETAILS, FRIDAY, MARCH 27th
Our career fair is Friday in Colbert Gym. We should have over 20 employers represented.
The timeline for classes to go through is as follows:
Freshmen and Sophomores: 8:30-9:30
Juniors: 9:30-10:30
Seniors: 10:30-11:45
Class Schedule (11:30am Dismissal)
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1st Hour 7:55-8:19
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2nd Hour 8:22-8:44
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3rd Hour 8:47-9:09
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4th Hour 9:12-9:34
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7th Hour 9:37-9:59
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8th Hour 10:02-10:24
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A-Lunch 10:27-10:57
6th Hour 11:00-11:30
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6th Hour 10:27-10:57
B-Lunch 11:00-11:30
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Opt-Out and Work Force students to follow their normal schedule with the above listed times.
All 8th period opt-out students report to the Career Fair at the start of 8th period..
All CCSI students need to report to your regular 7th period class starting at 9:37am.
Thank you
CHS: FERIA DE CARRERAS Y DETALLES DE SALIDA A LAS 11:30 A. M., VIERNES 27 DE MARZO
Nuestra feria de carreras será el viernes en el Gimnasio Colbert. Contaremos con la participación de más de 20 empleadores.
El horario para que las clases asistan es el siguiente:
Primer y segundo año (Freshmen y Sophomores): 8:30–9:30
Tercer año (Juniors): 9:30–10:30
Último año (Seniors): 10:30–11:45
Horario de clases (Salida a las 11:30 a.m.)
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1.ª hora: 7:55–8:19
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2.ª hora: 8:22–8:44
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3.ª hora: 8:47–9:09
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4.ª hora: 9:12–9:34
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7.ª hora: 9:37–9:59
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8.ª hora: 10:02–10:24
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Almuerzo A: 10:27–10:57
6.ª hora: 11:00–11:30
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6.ª hora: 10:27–10:57
Almuerzo B: 11:00–11:30
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Los estudiantes de Opt-Out y Work Force seguirán su horario normal con los tiempos indicados anteriormente.
Todos los estudiantes de Opt-Out de 8.º período deben presentarse en la feria de carreras al inicio del 8.º período.
Todos los estudiantes de CCSI deben presentarse a su clase regular de 7.º período a partir de las 9:37 a. m.
Gracias.
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Thirty four members of the Spanish Club went to SIU-C's World Languages and Cultures Day on March 19. The day started with a welcoming ceremony in the ballroom at the Student Center. Students were asked to guess the language as each one of the presenters introduced themselves. Students then attended five different sessions about various cultures. Some popular sessions included Zumba, a Spanish or German scavenger hunt, American Sign Language, Japanese dance and the red devil buses of Panama. There was also a poster contest for the twenty three schools that attended. Chester received third place for the poster by Grace Kirkpatrick, Jaimy Duran and Ashley Garcia. Students ate lunch at the Student Center before returning to CHS.
CHS: DÍA DE LENGUAS Y CULTURAS DEL MUNDO EN SIUC
Treinta y cuatro miembros del Club de Español asistieron al Día de Lenguas y Culturas del Mundo de SIU-C el 19 de marzo. El día comenzó con una ceremonia de bienvenida en el salón de baile del Centro Estudiantil. A los estudiantes se les pidió adivinar el idioma mientras cada uno de los presentadores se presentaba. Luego, los estudiantes asistieron a cinco sesiones diferentes sobre diversas culturas. Algunas de las sesiones más populares incluyeron Zumba, una búsqueda del tesoro en español o alemán, lengua de señas americana, danza japonesa y los autobuses “diablo rojo” de Panamá. También hubo un concurso de carteles entre las veintitrés escuelas que asistieron. Chester obtuvo el tercer lugar con el cartel de Grace Kirkpatrick, Jaimy Duran y Ashley Garcia. Los estudiantes almorzaron en el Centro Estudiantil antes de regresar a CHS.
Twenty six members of the Spanish Club went to a dance performance at the Grandel Theatre in St. Louis on Monday, March 9. They saw the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet's Hispania American show. This performance had a live band and six dancers who performed dances from Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Afterwards, students went to Tequila's in Columbia for lunch before heading back to school.
CHS: EXCURSIÓN DEL CLUB DE ESPAÑOL
Veintiséis miembros del Club de Español asistieron a una presentación de danza en el Grandel Theatre en St. Louis el lunes 9 de marzo. Vieron el espectáculo “Hispania American” del Ballet Flamenco Hispano. Esta presentación contó con una banda en vivo y seis bailarines que interpretaron danzas de México, Argentina, Brasil y Puerto Rico. Después, los estudiantes fueron a Tequila’s en Columbia para almorzar antes de regresar a la escuela.
The Chester High School Senior Backyard Barbeque has become a cherished spring tradition for seniors who do not attend the Chester Women’s Club Senior Tea.
Students were released from class to enjoy a meal prepared by our administration outside the Professor Sharp Cafeteria, followed by time in the sunshine—relaxing in the yard and enjoying the courts during these final days of their high school journey.
We are incredibly proud of this group of seniors and all they have accomplished. It was truly a day well spent celebrating their time at CHS.
CHS: BARBACOA ANUAL DE SENIORS
La Barbacoa Anual para Seniors de Chester High School se ha convertido en una apreciada tradición de primavera para los estudiantes de último año que no asisten al té de seniors del Chester Women’s Club.
Los estudiantes fueron liberados de sus clases para disfrutar de una comida preparada por nuestra administración al aire libre, frente a la Cafetería Professor Sharp, seguida de tiempo bajo el sol—relajándose en el patio y disfrutando de las canchas durante estos últimos días de su trayectoria en la escuela secundaria.
Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de este grupo de seniors y de todo lo que han logrado. Realmente fue un día muy bien aprovechado celebrando su paso por CHS.
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Chester High School Movie Night and Easter Extravaganza
Saturday, March 21st, 2:00-5:00pm
Many activities and a movie from, activities end at 3:00pm.
CHS STUCO: NOCHE DE CINE
Noche de Cine y Extravaganza de Pascua de Chester High School
Sábado, 21 de marzo, 2:00–5:00 p. M.
Habrá muchas actividades y una película; las actividades terminan a las 3:00 p. m.
Poetry Out Loud is a diverse competition consisting of people from all over the country. Judges look at performance, personal appearance, and most importantly memorization. There are usually four to five judges, including one who is solely focused on making sure the reciters are correctly repeating the poems. After all the competitors are done the judges add up all their points and the top two competitors move on to the next round. There are four rounds: local (Chester), regionals (Carbondale), state (Springfield), and nationals (Washington DC).
The competition that was held at CHS on January 21st, presented competitors who put their best into it. Revolution Chaput was the first place winner of the local competition of Poetry Out Loud. She recited two poems, each memorized perfectly. The first performance was “The Paper Nautilist" by Marianne Moore, and secondly she read, “In The Yellowstone” by Harriet Monroe.
Second Place went to Brodie Mattingly reading, “The Conqueror Worm” by Edgar Allan Poe and, “Introduction” by Alice Duer Miller. Third place went to Raven Rinderer in Third Place with “Query” by Nellie Rathbone Bright and “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost. Writers’ Circle sponsor, Miss Rana Hodge, said, “All three of these competitors tried their hardest and deserved their rewards fully.”
Around a month later on, February 14th, Chaput and Mattingly both competed at regionals in Carbondale, IL. These two students gave their all and competed against each other and competitors from other regional schools. Chaput earned second place and advanced to the state competition in Springfield
A personal quote from Chaput, “This is the second year I have participated in Poetry Out Loud. Each time, my goal has been to challenge my fear of public speaking, and I have improved vastly over the course of only a year. The fact that I have advanced as far as I have this year is an opportunity that I am incredibly grateful for, though it has also made me indescribably anxious. The ability to step outside of your comfort zone is a vital skill to learn, especially when you don't believe in yourself. Fear inhibits so many wonderful goals and talents that are otherwise perfectly within your grasp.”
Although Chaput did not advance to the national level, CHS is proud of her accomplishments. . Revolution has been able to go far beyond her own expectations, and many could learn from her bravery. It is too often when students let fear stop them from doing something they love and it is so refreshing to see a student going all out and not letting trepidation stop them.
By Brooke Asbury
CECC is excited to announce our Staff Member of the Month for March, Cassie Venus!!
CECC: EMPLEADO DEL MES
¡CECC se complace en anunciar a nuestra empleada del mes de marzo, Cassie Venus!
CECC is now accepting Pre-K registration sign-ups for children who will turn 3 years old before September 1, 2026.
If your child is eligible, please call 618-822-0829 to begin the registration process or to learn more.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with families who may have a child ready to start their Pre-K journey!
CHS NHS BUTTER BRAID SALES
Please help Chester High School National Honor Society with their annual fundraiser by purchasing butter braids, frozen pizza, and/or frozen cookie dough batter. The sale ends on 03/18/2026, so don’t wait to order! Members of our group will deliver your products when they arrive. You can place an order online by clicking this link.
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/d63f09a9-5158-4a93-9a18-b499c803cec5
Please add your request to a student you know or to either sponsor. Thank you for your support.
CHS NHS: VENTA DE BUTTER BRAIDS
Por favor apoye a la Sociedad Nacional de Honor de Chester High School en su recaudación anual de fondos comprando Butter Braids, pizza congelada y/o masa para galletas congelada. La venta termina el 18 de marzo de 2026, ¡así que no espere para hacer su pedido! Los miembros de nuestro grupo entregarán sus productos cuando lleguen. Puede realizar un pedido en línea haciendo clic en este enlace
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/d63f09a9-5158-4a93-9a18-b499c803cec5
Por favor agregue su pedido a un estudiante que conozca o a cualquiera de los patrocinadores.
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria”
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”.
“Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for this honor by adhering to and exhibiting all four of the PBIS “HIVE” criteria.
The four “HIVE” criteria include: 1) having RESPECT; 2) initiating RESPONSIBILITY; 3) valuing SAFETY; and 4) encouraging EMPATHY. All Chester Grade School students are strongly encouraged to “Thrive as a HIVE” every day!
CGS teachers meet monthly to evaluate and nominate students who demonstrate all four of the “HIVE” criteria. From among all of the nomination, one students is selected from all grade levels, Kindergarten through 8th Grade, to be the “Jacket of the Month”.
“Jackets of the Month” are recognized and introduced to the entire school, either at the bi-monthly all-school assembly or over the CGS Public Address System. Each honoree also receives an Official “Jacket of the Month” certificate. Finally, he or she is invited to an end-of-the-year party.
Recent nominees include:
Reyna Martin, Kindergarten
Paisley Davis, 1st Grade
Jeremiah Ferrell, 2nd Grade
Ellanore Forsting, 3rd Grade
Breanna Schatte, 4th Grade
Miguel Hernandez, 5th Grade
Riley Rains, 6th Grade
Ella Bert, 7th Grade
Miles Bert, 8th Grade
The Chester Grade School PBIS “HIVE” Jacket of the Month Program is coordinated and managed by Kacey Crook, School Counselor.
Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School recognized 27 students on February 13, Kindergarten through 8th Grades, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy.
There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at CGS look for and encourage every day. Students are praised for 1) Having Respect, 2) Initiating Responsibility, Valuing Safety, and Encouraging Empathy.
Teachers and staff can nominate students for demonstrating one or more of these traits. Nominations are made twice a month. Students caught using at least one of these traits are eligible for nomination.
For the Friday February 13 award program there were 27 students who received awards, 7 for Respect, 12 for Responsibility, and 8 for Empathy. Those students are listed below.
RESPECT: (7)
JoLee Braun, Kindergarten; Scarlett Rains, 1st Grade; Briana Berkbuegler and Ensley Perruquet, 2nd Grade; Harper Cushman, 3rd Grade; Tana Clover Pastor, 4th Grade, and Alexus Shrout, 7th Grade.
RESPONSIBILITY: (12)
Millie Louveau, Kindergarten; Jazz-min Reid and Jesy Medford, 1st Grade; Prudence Webb, 2nd Grade; Hoyt Cushman, Haven Hall, and Sadie Bentem, 3rd Grade; Elena McClaine, 4th Grade; Eriana Quintana, Grayson McCoy, and Brendon Essman, 5th Grade; and Jaelyn Keeton, 8th Grade.
EMPATHY: (8)
Josie Grau, Kindergarten; Kru Jany, 1st Grade; Abel Kinkade, and Ellanore Forsting, 3rd Grade; Noelia Rosales, Jacelyn Reeves, Nyah Taylor, 5th Grade; and Cash Hargis, 6th Grade.
Each student was recognized at the Friday morning all-school assembly. Each also received a certificate and all recipients were included in a group photo. Kasey Crook, School Counselor, coordinates the “HIVE” PBIS awards program.