CHS 2026 Graduation Practice
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4th Annual CHS Distinguished YellowJacket Ceremony is huge success! (4 of 4)
CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event
BY JIM BEER
Chester High School Curriculum Director Shirley Stegmann came to the podium to recognize Steve Colonel for his 31 years of service and dedication to CHS. Mr. Colonel will be retiring at the end of the school year.
Another teacher that was nominated and recognized with a Distinguished YellowJacket Award was Cherie Diercks-Boyd. She will also be retiring at the end of the school year. Making the nomination and presenting the award was former CHS Agriculture teacher, Emily Millburg.
At the conclusion of the presentations all teachers and new Distinguished YellowJackets met for a group photo. Principal Blechle strongly encouraged both teachers and students to proudly wear their medals to school the next day.
Blechle said, “I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone involved in the planning, setup, execution and overall presence at our 4th Distinguished YellowJacket event. The feedback from our community members was overwhelmingly positive.”
“Many shared that the ceremony was both meaningful and inspiring. Some even noted how moving the experience was. It was truly a wonderful evening and a reflection of the dedication and effort put forth by this team. Thank you all for your continued commitment!”
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Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle greets everyone to the 4th Annual Distinguished
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Pictured are Distinguished CHS Teachers and their nominating individuals. (Left to right) are Cherie Diercks-Boyd, CHS teacher and her nominating individual, Emily Milburg, a former CHS Agriculture teacher, and Steve Colonel, CHS Band Director and his nominating individual, Shirley Stegmann, the CHS Curriculum Director. Both Diercks-Boyd and Colonel will be retiring at the end of this school year. Jim Beers Photo
CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event
BY JIM BEER
Chester High School Curriculum Director Shirley Stegmann came to the podium to recognize Steve Colonel for his 31 years of service and dedication to CHS. Mr. Colonel will be retiring at the end of the school year.
Another teacher that was nominated and recognized with a Distinguished YellowJacket Award was Cherie Diercks-Boyd. She will also be retiring at the end of the school year. Making the nomination and presenting the award was former CHS Agriculture teacher, Emily Millburg.
At the conclusion of the presentations all teachers and new Distinguished YellowJackets met for a group photo. Principal Blechle strongly encouraged both teachers and students to proudly wear their medals to school the next day.
Blechle said, “I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone involved in the planning, setup, execution and overall presence at our 4th Distinguished YellowJacket event. The feedback from our community members was overwhelmingly positive.”
“Many shared that the ceremony was both meaningful and inspiring. Some even noted how moving the experience was. It was truly a wonderful evening and a reflection of the dedication and effort put forth by this team. Thank you all for your continued commitment!”
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Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle greets everyone to the 4th Annual Distinguished
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Pictured are Distinguished CHS Teachers and their nominating individuals. (Left to right) are Cherie Diercks-Boyd, CHS teacher and her nominating individual, Emily Milburg, a former CHS Agriculture teacher, and Steve Colonel, CHS Band Director and his nominating individual, Shirley Stegmann, the CHS Curriculum Director. Both Diercks-Boyd and Colonel will be retiring at the end of this school year. Jim Beers Photo
4th Annual CHS Distinguished YellowJacket Ceremony is huge success! (3 of 4)
CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event
BY JIM BEER
“He has the kind of smile that lights up a room. A smile that says-without ever speaking a word- ‘Life just isn’t good…life is great!” “What I have always appreciated most is not just the help he offers to others, but the spirit in which he offers it! He has a genuine desire to contribute to share the load of others. He demonstrates sincere care and concern for his friends, consistently showing up for others with a positive attitude and steady presence!”
“I saw this student display true leadership. He exemplified trying hard in class and out of the classroom and actually listening to other’s advice-a skill I feel is sadly found too few times these days.” “Your enjoyment of the small things matches my own. That alone brightened my mood every day, as well as the vibe of our whole class”.
“The growth I have seen in this young man in all phases this year- from emotional maturity to a leadership role- is what solidified him as my choice as a Distinguished YellowJacket! He is pushing himself, his teammates, and classmates every chance he can get”. “I chose this student for various reasons. She is always prepared for class and ready to answer the daily question and discuss it; being prepared to take her quiz or test by writing helpful hints on a post-it-note. She does outstanding work and never complains.”
“He is not only a great athlete, but also a dedicated student and hardworking individual. I want you to know how much you matter. The way you treat people, the way you show up, and the care you give others does not go unnoticed!” “This newcomer is a scholar, but her ‘stats’ only tell a fraction of her story. She has a laugh that is infectious and a personality that fills the room. Her dimples accompany a smile the never seems to fade. Behind that radiant energy is a warrior. She has faced a battle in her young life and came out victorious. In the whirlwind of being a junior and a new student, she always asks about me and even my own children”.
“I have had the privileged of knowing her for the past 12 years during which I have witnessed her grow into an exceptional woman of character, determination, and grace. She approaches every endeavor with a quiet confidence, constantly striving for excellence while maintaining a genuine sense of humility and respect for others”. “She is the kind of person to smile at the teacher on the first day of school. She always tries the hardest, never backs down from a challenge, and helps fellow students whenever she can”.
“I knew she had great potential. As she progressed through junior high, I watched from the sidelines as her talent started to blossom. She has always been a quiet leader. She has always gone above and beyond to make herself a better musician. She has sacrificed other opportunities in order to stay committed to my department. Her compassion towards others is on full display when she works passionately on our “Just for Jackets” food pantry”. “I am always trying to find a Distinguished YellowJacket who is willing to go the extra mile. My student is a great student, athlete, awesome friend, and outstanding asset to Chester High School. No challenge is too big and no task is too much. She is always calm, quiet, hardworking, and willing to drown out the noise”.
The above comments were just a few of the reasons that the 28 newcomers to the 4-year list of Chester High School “Distinguished YellowJackets” were selected. Many in attendance at the 2026 ceremony commented that they “teared-up” several times throughout the event due to the numerous heartfelt tributes made to the newly honored students.
Following the introduction of the last student Distinguished YellowJackets, Principal Jeremy Blechle announced yet another twist to the evening. He introduced two teachers that were going to be recognized for Distinguished YellowJacket Award.
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Chester High School teachers and staff members gather Monday April 13 at CHS to unveil the announcement of the 28 students they nominated for the 4th Annual Distinguished YellowJacket Awards. Each teacher or staff member was able to nominate one student for the award. Jim Beers Photo
CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event
BY JIM BEER
“He has the kind of smile that lights up a room. A smile that says-without ever speaking a word- ‘Life just isn’t good…life is great!” “What I have always appreciated most is not just the help he offers to others, but the spirit in which he offers it! He has a genuine desire to contribute to share the load of others. He demonstrates sincere care and concern for his friends, consistently showing up for others with a positive attitude and steady presence!”
“I saw this student display true leadership. He exemplified trying hard in class and out of the classroom and actually listening to other’s advice-a skill I feel is sadly found too few times these days.” “Your enjoyment of the small things matches my own. That alone brightened my mood every day, as well as the vibe of our whole class”.
“The growth I have seen in this young man in all phases this year- from emotional maturity to a leadership role- is what solidified him as my choice as a Distinguished YellowJacket! He is pushing himself, his teammates, and classmates every chance he can get”. “I chose this student for various reasons. She is always prepared for class and ready to answer the daily question and discuss it; being prepared to take her quiz or test by writing helpful hints on a post-it-note. She does outstanding work and never complains.”
“He is not only a great athlete, but also a dedicated student and hardworking individual. I want you to know how much you matter. The way you treat people, the way you show up, and the care you give others does not go unnoticed!” “This newcomer is a scholar, but her ‘stats’ only tell a fraction of her story. She has a laugh that is infectious and a personality that fills the room. Her dimples accompany a smile the never seems to fade. Behind that radiant energy is a warrior. She has faced a battle in her young life and came out victorious. In the whirlwind of being a junior and a new student, she always asks about me and even my own children”.
“I have had the privileged of knowing her for the past 12 years during which I have witnessed her grow into an exceptional woman of character, determination, and grace. She approaches every endeavor with a quiet confidence, constantly striving for excellence while maintaining a genuine sense of humility and respect for others”. “She is the kind of person to smile at the teacher on the first day of school. She always tries the hardest, never backs down from a challenge, and helps fellow students whenever she can”.
“I knew she had great potential. As she progressed through junior high, I watched from the sidelines as her talent started to blossom. She has always been a quiet leader. She has always gone above and beyond to make herself a better musician. She has sacrificed other opportunities in order to stay committed to my department. Her compassion towards others is on full display when she works passionately on our “Just for Jackets” food pantry”. “I am always trying to find a Distinguished YellowJacket who is willing to go the extra mile. My student is a great student, athlete, awesome friend, and outstanding asset to Chester High School. No challenge is too big and no task is too much. She is always calm, quiet, hardworking, and willing to drown out the noise”.
The above comments were just a few of the reasons that the 28 newcomers to the 4-year list of Chester High School “Distinguished YellowJackets” were selected. Many in attendance at the 2026 ceremony commented that they “teared-up” several times throughout the event due to the numerous heartfelt tributes made to the newly honored students.
Following the introduction of the last student Distinguished YellowJackets, Principal Jeremy Blechle announced yet another twist to the evening. He introduced two teachers that were going to be recognized for Distinguished YellowJacket Award.
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Chester High School teachers and staff members gather Monday April 13 at CHS to unveil the announcement of the 28 students they nominated for the 4th Annual Distinguished YellowJacket Awards. Each teacher or staff member was able to nominate one student for the award. Jim Beers Photo
4th Annual CHS Distinguished YellowJacket Ceremony is huge success! (2 of 4)
CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event
BY JIM BEERS
Following a detailed historical perspective of the Distinguished YellowJacket Program and how it got started, Mr. Blechle recognized the 28 CHS staff members whom would be making the presentations. Thus began the event.
Presenters came to the podium in a pre-planned order. Once at the microphone, each presenter read the 1-page nomination letter that was submitted to Mr. Blechle. Each presenter had the option of either announcing the nominee prior to the reading of the letter or after the nomination letter had been read. The balance of choices of the presenters was about equal.
In either case, the honored nominee was at the podium at the end of the reading and was presented with his or her medal and a commemorative ceremonial booklet. Much applause and attention was awarded each recipient as he or her and the CHS staff member made their way to the official photograph area.
The entire list of 28 “Distinguished YellowJacket” students and his or her nominating staff member follows:
Name of “Distinguished YellowJacket” Student Name of Nominating CHS Staff Member
Peyton Parker Mrs. Mueller
Robbie Myers Ms. Bartley
Leslie Asbury Mr. Bainter
Aubrey Colvis Mrs. Bert
Jessica Stumpe Mrs. Cartwright
Elizabeth Wilson Mrs. Clendenin
Riley Lochhead Mrs. Brown
Hannah Hoskin Mr. Conley
Larry Sorto Mrs. Diercks-Boyd
Iraisa Ordonez Mr. Dinc
Natalie Guetersloh Mrs. Durbin
Jack Kennedy Mr. Grissom
Caleb Richmond Mrs. Hankins
Amelia Crawford Ms. Hodge
Gabriel Coffman Mrs. Kern
Trevor Keeton Mrs. Krieg
Alden Davitz Mr. Blechle
Liam Holland Mr. Lochhead
Trayton Peters Mr. Ruehling
Aaliyah Berkbuegler Mrs. Ray
Karim Landeros Mr. Strauss
Aleah Eggemeyer Sra. Zeiger
Danny Worley Ms. Vahling
Julia Reeves Mrs. Miesner
Avery Hasemeyer Mrs. Barton
Camryn Wolff Mr. Tullis
Erin Liefer Mr. Colonel
Hannah Crow Mr. Wiegand
The entire process took from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 7:45 p.m. Mr. Blechle had warned everyone during his introduction that the entire process might take quite a while. However, Blechle promised everyone that the time would be well spent listening to warm, loving stories how each student had made the teaching environment of each staff nominee much better with the presence of the student in his or her classroom.
Some of the comments made by the CHS Staff Members regarding their nominees are as follow.
“She is kind and hard-working. She is approachable, and has grown both as a student and as a person”. “It is my deepest honor to present this award to a fellow warrior who has proven that even when your heart needs mending, it remains unstoppable”. (Both the student and teacher have bonded due to their common fight with cancer).
“This student has taught me to look at each situation in my life from a different perspective and never take things too seriously”. “She always had a smile and showed kindness to everyone”. “You embody the essence of what it means to be a YellowJacket, dedicated, hardworking, humble, and respectable to everyone around you!” “From the very beginning you have demonstrated dedication, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to learning.”
“She has a kindness that is genuine and intentional”. “Her hard work and dedication to this school is unlike most others”. “What impresses me the most is not just his academic growth, it’s his character!” “I am proud to nominate my student for her work ethic, positivity, and the respect she shows to everyone around her.” “She comes into class so positive and smiling”. “I wanted to select a student who was respectful, kind, and a great student, not only to teachers, but also to fellow classmates”.
“This year has really brought out his best. He has done a 140-degree turnaround. He has changed from being a boy to a mature young man.” “I have overheard other kids say that this person is a true friend, a comforting listener, and teachers say how this student makes them feel like someone is actually listening to what we say!” “He consistently shows up with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic”. “He works hard, stays focused, and moves forward without excuses or the need for recognition.”
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Shown here 28 Chester High School students await the start of the 2026 Distinguished YellowJacket ceremony held Monday April 13 at CHS Colbert Gym. The students knew that they had been nominated for the award, however, they would not find out who nominated them or for what reasons until their teacher nominator introduced them and read the nomination letter from which they were selected. Jim Beers Photo
CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event
BY JIM BEERS
Following a detailed historical perspective of the Distinguished YellowJacket Program and how it got started, Mr. Blechle recognized the 28 CHS staff members whom would be making the presentations. Thus began the event.
Presenters came to the podium in a pre-planned order. Once at the microphone, each presenter read the 1-page nomination letter that was submitted to Mr. Blechle. Each presenter had the option of either announcing the nominee prior to the reading of the letter or after the nomination letter had been read. The balance of choices of the presenters was about equal.
In either case, the honored nominee was at the podium at the end of the reading and was presented with his or her medal and a commemorative ceremonial booklet. Much applause and attention was awarded each recipient as he or her and the CHS staff member made their way to the official photograph area.
The entire list of 28 “Distinguished YellowJacket” students and his or her nominating staff member follows:
Name of “Distinguished YellowJacket” Student Name of Nominating CHS Staff Member
Peyton Parker Mrs. Mueller
Robbie Myers Ms. Bartley
Leslie Asbury Mr. Bainter
Aubrey Colvis Mrs. Bert
Jessica Stumpe Mrs. Cartwright
Elizabeth Wilson Mrs. Clendenin
Riley Lochhead Mrs. Brown
Hannah Hoskin Mr. Conley
Larry Sorto Mrs. Diercks-Boyd
Iraisa Ordonez Mr. Dinc
Natalie Guetersloh Mrs. Durbin
Jack Kennedy Mr. Grissom
Caleb Richmond Mrs. Hankins
Amelia Crawford Ms. Hodge
Gabriel Coffman Mrs. Kern
Trevor Keeton Mrs. Krieg
Alden Davitz Mr. Blechle
Liam Holland Mr. Lochhead
Trayton Peters Mr. Ruehling
Aaliyah Berkbuegler Mrs. Ray
Karim Landeros Mr. Strauss
Aleah Eggemeyer Sra. Zeiger
Danny Worley Ms. Vahling
Julia Reeves Mrs. Miesner
Avery Hasemeyer Mrs. Barton
Camryn Wolff Mr. Tullis
Erin Liefer Mr. Colonel
Hannah Crow Mr. Wiegand
The entire process took from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 7:45 p.m. Mr. Blechle had warned everyone during his introduction that the entire process might take quite a while. However, Blechle promised everyone that the time would be well spent listening to warm, loving stories how each student had made the teaching environment of each staff nominee much better with the presence of the student in his or her classroom.
Some of the comments made by the CHS Staff Members regarding their nominees are as follow.
“She is kind and hard-working. She is approachable, and has grown both as a student and as a person”. “It is my deepest honor to present this award to a fellow warrior who has proven that even when your heart needs mending, it remains unstoppable”. (Both the student and teacher have bonded due to their common fight with cancer).
“This student has taught me to look at each situation in my life from a different perspective and never take things too seriously”. “She always had a smile and showed kindness to everyone”. “You embody the essence of what it means to be a YellowJacket, dedicated, hardworking, humble, and respectable to everyone around you!” “From the very beginning you have demonstrated dedication, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to learning.”
“She has a kindness that is genuine and intentional”. “Her hard work and dedication to this school is unlike most others”. “What impresses me the most is not just his academic growth, it’s his character!” “I am proud to nominate my student for her work ethic, positivity, and the respect she shows to everyone around her.” “She comes into class so positive and smiling”. “I wanted to select a student who was respectful, kind, and a great student, not only to teachers, but also to fellow classmates”.
“This year has really brought out his best. He has done a 140-degree turnaround. He has changed from being a boy to a mature young man.” “I have overheard other kids say that this person is a true friend, a comforting listener, and teachers say how this student makes them feel like someone is actually listening to what we say!” “He consistently shows up with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic”. “He works hard, stays focused, and moves forward without excuses or the need for recognition.”
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Shown here 28 Chester High School students await the start of the 2026 Distinguished YellowJacket ceremony held Monday April 13 at CHS Colbert Gym. The students knew that they had been nominated for the award, however, they would not find out who nominated them or for what reasons until their teacher nominator introduced them and read the nomination letter from which they were selected. Jim Beers Photo
4th Annual CHS Distinguished YellowJacket Ceremony is huge success! (1 of 4)
CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event
BY JIM BEERS
2026 marked the 4th year for the Chester High School student recognition program rightfully titled, “The Distinguished YellowJacket Program”. The program was launched in the spring of 2023 and has been a huge hit ever since.
Current Chester High School Principal, Jeremy Blechle, was just finishing his first year as Principal at CHS in the 2022-2023 school year. He had served as Assistant Principal and teacher at CHS for several years prior to the 2021-2022 school year when he accepted an administrative position at Columbia High School.
While at Columbia High School as Assistant Principal, Blechle learned about a very similar program titled, “The Soaring Eagle Program”. That program was very successful in recognizing and honoring students who had made a difference or impact on teachers and/or staff at the school.
In the 2022-2023 school year, Blechle was offered the Principal position at Chester High School. It was his inaugural year for Blechle as Principal, and he wanted to begin the “Distinguished YellowJacket Program” at CHS to honor and recognize special students.
At CHS students can be nominated by any teacher or staff member in the school. This year, a student teacher even made a nomination after being significantly impressed by a particular student.
Students can be nominated by any CHS staff member. To be nominated, a student had to have made a positive impact on that staff member and/or his or her classroom. All students, freshmen through senior, are eligible for nomination. Nominations must be totally anonymous and kept secret until the presentation to that student at the “Distinguished YellowJacket” ceremony.
The staff member making the nomination must submit a 1-page nomination letter, detailing WHY the receiving student was being nominated. Nominations must be e-mailed directly to Principal Blechle. Mr. Blechle keeps all nominations confidential until the unveiling the night of the ceremony.
Students and parents of the nominated students are notified of the nominations, but are not notified of who made the nomination. Both students and parents are invited to attend the annual “Distinguished YellowJacket Ceremony”.
The night of the ceremony is typically held in April of the current school year. During the ceremony, the nominating staff member reads his or her nomination letter from the ceremonial podium at which time the receiving student being honored is introduced.
Each nominee receives a “Distinguished YellowJacket” Medal and a Ceremonial Booklet. The nominating staff member also receives a medal. Official pictures of the pair are then taken to conclude the individual presentations.
The inaugural ceremony held in 2023 had a total of 28 nominations. That number fluctuates from year-to-year, depending on the participation level of CHS staff. ALL staff are strongly encouraged to make a nomination. Only one nomination per staff member is accepted. The program at CHS has been well received by both teachers and staff for all four years of the program’s existence, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The 2026 ceremony took place Monday April 13 at 6:30p.m. Joining Principal Blechle in coordinating and implementing the ceremony was Dwight Lochhead, Technology Coordinator, Adrianne Kern, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Paula Ray, English Teacher, and Crystal Tindall & Allison Heuer, Administrative Assistants. Robin Barton, Assistant Principal and Kimberly Briggs, District # 139 Superintendent of Schools, were also present to offer support.
Seated to the right of the podium were the 28 staff members who made the nominations and presentations of the Distinguished YellowJackets. To the left of the podium were seated the 28 CHS students who had been nominated and recognized as 2026 Distinguished YellowJackets.
Mr. Blechle brought the ceremony to order at precisely 6:30 p.m. by giving a spirited warm welcome to all in attendance. He thanked those who contributed to the success of the 2026 event and praised the efforts of the students who had earned a nomination as a 2026 Distinguished YellowJacket.
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CHS Teachers and staff pose for a photo with the 2026 Student Distinguished YellowJackets after the induction ceremony Monday April 13. There were 28 honorees that were nominated by 28 teachers or staff. It was the 4th Annual Distinguished YellowJacket event. Jim Beers Photo
CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event
BY JIM BEERS
2026 marked the 4th year for the Chester High School student recognition program rightfully titled, “The Distinguished YellowJacket Program”. The program was launched in the spring of 2023 and has been a huge hit ever since.
Current Chester High School Principal, Jeremy Blechle, was just finishing his first year as Principal at CHS in the 2022-2023 school year. He had served as Assistant Principal and teacher at CHS for several years prior to the 2021-2022 school year when he accepted an administrative position at Columbia High School.
While at Columbia High School as Assistant Principal, Blechle learned about a very similar program titled, “The Soaring Eagle Program”. That program was very successful in recognizing and honoring students who had made a difference or impact on teachers and/or staff at the school.
In the 2022-2023 school year, Blechle was offered the Principal position at Chester High School. It was his inaugural year for Blechle as Principal, and he wanted to begin the “Distinguished YellowJacket Program” at CHS to honor and recognize special students.
At CHS students can be nominated by any teacher or staff member in the school. This year, a student teacher even made a nomination after being significantly impressed by a particular student.
Students can be nominated by any CHS staff member. To be nominated, a student had to have made a positive impact on that staff member and/or his or her classroom. All students, freshmen through senior, are eligible for nomination. Nominations must be totally anonymous and kept secret until the presentation to that student at the “Distinguished YellowJacket” ceremony.
The staff member making the nomination must submit a 1-page nomination letter, detailing WHY the receiving student was being nominated. Nominations must be e-mailed directly to Principal Blechle. Mr. Blechle keeps all nominations confidential until the unveiling the night of the ceremony.
Students and parents of the nominated students are notified of the nominations, but are not notified of who made the nomination. Both students and parents are invited to attend the annual “Distinguished YellowJacket Ceremony”.
The night of the ceremony is typically held in April of the current school year. During the ceremony, the nominating staff member reads his or her nomination letter from the ceremonial podium at which time the receiving student being honored is introduced.
Each nominee receives a “Distinguished YellowJacket” Medal and a Ceremonial Booklet. The nominating staff member also receives a medal. Official pictures of the pair are then taken to conclude the individual presentations.
The inaugural ceremony held in 2023 had a total of 28 nominations. That number fluctuates from year-to-year, depending on the participation level of CHS staff. ALL staff are strongly encouraged to make a nomination. Only one nomination per staff member is accepted. The program at CHS has been well received by both teachers and staff for all four years of the program’s existence, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The 2026 ceremony took place Monday April 13 at 6:30p.m. Joining Principal Blechle in coordinating and implementing the ceremony was Dwight Lochhead, Technology Coordinator, Adrianne Kern, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Paula Ray, English Teacher, and Crystal Tindall & Allison Heuer, Administrative Assistants. Robin Barton, Assistant Principal and Kimberly Briggs, District # 139 Superintendent of Schools, were also present to offer support.
Seated to the right of the podium were the 28 staff members who made the nominations and presentations of the Distinguished YellowJackets. To the left of the podium were seated the 28 CHS students who had been nominated and recognized as 2026 Distinguished YellowJackets.
Mr. Blechle brought the ceremony to order at precisely 6:30 p.m. by giving a spirited warm welcome to all in attendance. He thanked those who contributed to the success of the 2026 event and praised the efforts of the students who had earned a nomination as a 2026 Distinguished YellowJacket.
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CHS Teachers and staff pose for a photo with the 2026 Student Distinguished YellowJackets after the induction ceremony Monday April 13. There were 28 honorees that were nominated by 28 teachers or staff. It was the 4th Annual Distinguished YellowJacket event. Jim Beers Photo
2026 CHS Earth Day was a fantastic event (3 of 3)
1,158 students from CHS, CGS, CECC, St. Mary’s, and St. John schools team- up to create a successful and educational day
BY JIM BEERS
Hawkins thanked all faculty, staff and students from all of the schools. She noted that the 2026 Earth Day Celebration would not have been such a huge success without their willingness and support.
A final new addition to the 2026 Earth Day Celebration was the addition of sponsors that helped pay for various aspects of the programming. Sponsors included Mrs. Briggs, CUSD # 139, Am Arbor Service, Inc., Asia Garden, Ace Hardware, Chester Dairy Queen, Derek’s Lawn Service, Dieterich Bank, Chester Eagles, Gilster Mary-Lee, Heberlie Mulch, Lee Sports of Nashville, Memorial Hospital of Chester, St. John PTL, Chester Wal Mart, Buena Vista National Bank, and CHS Environmental Club.
According to Evelyn Hankins, “Without their financial and in-kind support, CHS would not be able to purchase all of the necessary supplies to make Earth Day 2026 successful!”
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St. Mary's students color "Earth Day" coloring sheets Friday April 17 at CHS Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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A group of St. Mary's students and staff pose for a photo with Chester High School students who volunteered for Earth Day activities. Jim Beers Photo
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8th Grade students from St. John Lutheran School in Chester came to Chester High School to assist with Earth Day work projects Friday April 17. With the students is teacher Richard Hall. Jim Beers Photo
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A 2026 CHS Earth Day crew went to the Cohen Recreation Complex Friday April 17 to mulch trees. Shown here, Bryce Bainter, CHS staff member, Billy Belton, Cohen Complex Site Manager, and Chester High School student, Kross Jany, unload mulch to be used in mulching dozens of trees. Jim Beers Photo
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Logan Brace and Sam Hall mulch trees Friday April 17 at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester as part of the 2026 CHs Earth Day Celebration. Both are CHS students. Jim Beers Photo
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This is one of the completed flower beds that students weeded and mulched in front of Chester High School Friday April 17 when CHS hosted Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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This group of 15 CHS students, 5 St. Mary's 8th graders, and 30 CGS 8th graders pose for a picture with CHS teacher Jenny Cartwright Friday April 17 during the 2026 Earth Day Celebration, The large group had just finished working at W.O. Smith Football Field. Jim Beers Photo
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Students enjoy a delicious meal of grilled hot dogs and hamburgers at the Professor James F. Sharp Cafeteria during Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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8th Grade students form St. John, St. Mary's, and Chester Grade School were invited to stay for lunch Friday April 17 after they assisted Chester High School students with Earth Day work assignments. Jim Beers Photo
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After completing work assignments at Earth Day 2026, students were allowed to enjoy outdoor recreational activities on the courts. Jim Beers Photo
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5th graders at Chester Grade School work to build a butterfly garden for Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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Chester Grade School students make (AND EAT) "Dirt Pudding Friday April 17 during 2026 Earth Day activities. Jim Beers Photo
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Students in Mrs., Kennedy's class potted live plants during an Earth Day 2026 activities. Pictured with Mrs. Kenndy and her students is Kasi Jany, Reading Specialist. Jim Beers Photo
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Students and staff work mulching plants at the Chester Grade School pavilion Friday April 17 at Earth Day 2026 work time. Jim Beers Photo
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Chester Grade School 6th and 7th graders work mulching trees along the road leading to CGS. Jim Beers Photo
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Chester Grade School Principal Tim Blair rounded up a group of students being supervised by CGS Teacher Luke Lochhead Friday April 17 during Earth Day activities. Blair wanted to congratulate Lochhead for being awarded tenure the night before at the District 139 School Board meeting. Lochhead was appreciative of the gesture by Principal Blair. Jim Beers Photo
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A group of Chester Grade School students take time out from coloring Earth Day color sheets Friday April 17 during Earth Day festivities. Jim Beers Photo
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A group of students at the Chester Early Childhood Center color Earth Day color sheets Friday April 17. Jim Beers Photo
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Students at the Chester Early Childhood Center work on Earth Day projects Friday April 17 during Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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Pictured are Chester Early Childhood Center staff and Chester High School students who volunteered to help students at the center work on Earth Day 2026 activities Jim Beers Photo.
1,158 students from CHS, CGS, CECC, St. Mary’s, and St. John schools team- up to create a successful and educational day
BY JIM BEERS
Hawkins thanked all faculty, staff and students from all of the schools. She noted that the 2026 Earth Day Celebration would not have been such a huge success without their willingness and support.
A final new addition to the 2026 Earth Day Celebration was the addition of sponsors that helped pay for various aspects of the programming. Sponsors included Mrs. Briggs, CUSD # 139, Am Arbor Service, Inc., Asia Garden, Ace Hardware, Chester Dairy Queen, Derek’s Lawn Service, Dieterich Bank, Chester Eagles, Gilster Mary-Lee, Heberlie Mulch, Lee Sports of Nashville, Memorial Hospital of Chester, St. John PTL, Chester Wal Mart, Buena Vista National Bank, and CHS Environmental Club.
According to Evelyn Hankins, “Without their financial and in-kind support, CHS would not be able to purchase all of the necessary supplies to make Earth Day 2026 successful!”
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St. Mary's students color "Earth Day" coloring sheets Friday April 17 at CHS Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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A group of St. Mary's students and staff pose for a photo with Chester High School students who volunteered for Earth Day activities. Jim Beers Photo
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8th Grade students from St. John Lutheran School in Chester came to Chester High School to assist with Earth Day work projects Friday April 17. With the students is teacher Richard Hall. Jim Beers Photo
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A 2026 CHS Earth Day crew went to the Cohen Recreation Complex Friday April 17 to mulch trees. Shown here, Bryce Bainter, CHS staff member, Billy Belton, Cohen Complex Site Manager, and Chester High School student, Kross Jany, unload mulch to be used in mulching dozens of trees. Jim Beers Photo
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Logan Brace and Sam Hall mulch trees Friday April 17 at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester as part of the 2026 CHs Earth Day Celebration. Both are CHS students. Jim Beers Photo
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This is one of the completed flower beds that students weeded and mulched in front of Chester High School Friday April 17 when CHS hosted Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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This group of 15 CHS students, 5 St. Mary's 8th graders, and 30 CGS 8th graders pose for a picture with CHS teacher Jenny Cartwright Friday April 17 during the 2026 Earth Day Celebration, The large group had just finished working at W.O. Smith Football Field. Jim Beers Photo
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Students enjoy a delicious meal of grilled hot dogs and hamburgers at the Professor James F. Sharp Cafeteria during Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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8th Grade students form St. John, St. Mary's, and Chester Grade School were invited to stay for lunch Friday April 17 after they assisted Chester High School students with Earth Day work assignments. Jim Beers Photo
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After completing work assignments at Earth Day 2026, students were allowed to enjoy outdoor recreational activities on the courts. Jim Beers Photo
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5th graders at Chester Grade School work to build a butterfly garden for Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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Chester Grade School students make (AND EAT) "Dirt Pudding Friday April 17 during 2026 Earth Day activities. Jim Beers Photo
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Students in Mrs., Kennedy's class potted live plants during an Earth Day 2026 activities. Pictured with Mrs. Kenndy and her students is Kasi Jany, Reading Specialist. Jim Beers Photo
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Students and staff work mulching plants at the Chester Grade School pavilion Friday April 17 at Earth Day 2026 work time. Jim Beers Photo
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Chester Grade School 6th and 7th graders work mulching trees along the road leading to CGS. Jim Beers Photo
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Chester Grade School Principal Tim Blair rounded up a group of students being supervised by CGS Teacher Luke Lochhead Friday April 17 during Earth Day activities. Blair wanted to congratulate Lochhead for being awarded tenure the night before at the District 139 School Board meeting. Lochhead was appreciative of the gesture by Principal Blair. Jim Beers Photo
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A group of Chester Grade School students take time out from coloring Earth Day color sheets Friday April 17 during Earth Day festivities. Jim Beers Photo
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A group of students at the Chester Early Childhood Center color Earth Day color sheets Friday April 17. Jim Beers Photo
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Students at the Chester Early Childhood Center work on Earth Day projects Friday April 17 during Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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Pictured are Chester Early Childhood Center staff and Chester High School students who volunteered to help students at the center work on Earth Day 2026 activities Jim Beers Photo.
2026 CHS Earth Day was a fantastic event (2 of 3)
1,158 students from CHS, CGS, CECC, St. Mary’s, and St. John schools team- up to create a successful and educational day
BY JIM BEERS
Nine 8th graders came from St. Mary’s, nine came from St. John, and 70 came from Chester Grade School for a total of 88 8th graders. The 8th graders were also invited to join the high school students for lunch and the afternoon “Raptor Assembly”.
At CHS work crews mulched flower beds at various locations around the school property. They also planted flowers and cleaned-up previously constructed beds. The rather newly created “Escape Path” behind the school was further upgraded by a work crew of 15 high school students and an additional 35 8th graders.
The area leading down the hill to the W.O. Smith Football Field was groomed by 15 high school students, 30 8th grade students from CGS and another 5 students from St. Mary’s. The area beneath the football bleachers was further cleaned and groomed. Finally, a group of 15 students traveled to the Cohen Recreation Complex to much around several dozen trees.
A new educational entity was added to the Earth Day project in 2026. The newly opened Chester Early Childhood Center, managed by Principal Rachel Marshall, was thrilled to be included in the Earth Day activities. 82 Pre-K3 to Pre-K5 students took part in the activities. All 82 helped make “Dirt Pudding”. 59 Pre-K4 students heard Earth Day Stories, and 74 students colored Earth Day Coloring Sheets.
In addition to the other activities mentioned, students at St. John Lutheran School tended to the front garden on campus. Pre-School through 7th Grade made “Dirt Pudding (89 students).Those same 89 students also planted flower pots. 64 Pre-K through 4th Graders heard Earth Day stories. Everyone further colored Earth Day coloring sheets. The St. John Committee contact person was Principal Powley.
74 St. Mary’s students (Pre-k through 7th grade) made “Dirt Pudding” and heard Earth Day Stories. Everyone also colored Earth Day coloring sheets. The St. Mary’s Committee person was Lara Duchinsky.
Co-Coordinator of the CHS Earth Day Celebration, Evelyn Hankins said, “The 2026 Earth Day Celebration was a great success. Not only did CHS students participate but St. Mary’s, St. John and Chester Grade Schools joined us. In addition, the Chester Early Childhood Center came aboard this year making it a five-school effort!”
“This year we also teamed-up with the Chester High School PBIS Committee. Students had a choice to participate in either the Earth Day activities or the PBIS activities. Regardless of the activities the students chose, everyone had a great time and a wonderful experience”.
“The high school capped-off the day with a ‘Raptor Awareness Show’ brought to us by the World Bird Sanctuary. They brought the similar show last year. The highlights of the show were when a Harris Hawk and a Juvenile Bald Eagle flew over our heads. Everyone was amazed how low the birds flew over our heads and we could feel the breeze of their wings.”
1,158 students from CHS, CGS, CECC, St. Mary’s, and St. John schools team- up to create a successful and educational day
BY JIM BEERS
Nine 8th graders came from St. Mary’s, nine came from St. John, and 70 came from Chester Grade School for a total of 88 8th graders. The 8th graders were also invited to join the high school students for lunch and the afternoon “Raptor Assembly”.
At CHS work crews mulched flower beds at various locations around the school property. They also planted flowers and cleaned-up previously constructed beds. The rather newly created “Escape Path” behind the school was further upgraded by a work crew of 15 high school students and an additional 35 8th graders.
The area leading down the hill to the W.O. Smith Football Field was groomed by 15 high school students, 30 8th grade students from CGS and another 5 students from St. Mary’s. The area beneath the football bleachers was further cleaned and groomed. Finally, a group of 15 students traveled to the Cohen Recreation Complex to much around several dozen trees.
A new educational entity was added to the Earth Day project in 2026. The newly opened Chester Early Childhood Center, managed by Principal Rachel Marshall, was thrilled to be included in the Earth Day activities. 82 Pre-K3 to Pre-K5 students took part in the activities. All 82 helped make “Dirt Pudding”. 59 Pre-K4 students heard Earth Day Stories, and 74 students colored Earth Day Coloring Sheets.
In addition to the other activities mentioned, students at St. John Lutheran School tended to the front garden on campus. Pre-School through 7th Grade made “Dirt Pudding (89 students).Those same 89 students also planted flower pots. 64 Pre-K through 4th Graders heard Earth Day stories. Everyone further colored Earth Day coloring sheets. The St. John Committee contact person was Principal Powley.
74 St. Mary’s students (Pre-k through 7th grade) made “Dirt Pudding” and heard Earth Day Stories. Everyone also colored Earth Day coloring sheets. The St. Mary’s Committee person was Lara Duchinsky.
Co-Coordinator of the CHS Earth Day Celebration, Evelyn Hankins said, “The 2026 Earth Day Celebration was a great success. Not only did CHS students participate but St. Mary’s, St. John and Chester Grade Schools joined us. In addition, the Chester Early Childhood Center came aboard this year making it a five-school effort!”
“This year we also teamed-up with the Chester High School PBIS Committee. Students had a choice to participate in either the Earth Day activities or the PBIS activities. Regardless of the activities the students chose, everyone had a great time and a wonderful experience”.
“The high school capped-off the day with a ‘Raptor Awareness Show’ brought to us by the World Bird Sanctuary. They brought the similar show last year. The highlights of the show were when a Harris Hawk and a Juvenile Bald Eagle flew over our heads. Everyone was amazed how low the birds flew over our heads and we could feel the breeze of their wings.”
2026 CHS Earth Day was a fantastic event (1 of 3)
1,158 students from CHS, CGS, CECC, St. Mary’s, and St. John schools team- up to create a successful and educational day
BY JIM BEERS
Friday April 17 was Earth Day 2026 in schools across Chester. The Annual event was created several years ago by Chester High School science teachers Evelyn Hankins and Brittany Mueller and it has grown every year since then.
This year five schools from Chester teamed-up to create a most successful day of beautifying the schools, the city and the overall environment. In addition, the students and staff had fun while learning more about nation-wide Earth Day activities and improving the local surroundings.
Approximately 1, 158 students took part in the 2026 Earth Day celebration including Chester High School (336), Chester Grade School (554), St. John Lutheran (98), Chester Early Childhood Center (90), and St. Mary’s Catholic (80). Children at all levels had a great time participating in the many activities planned for the event.
Some activities were the same at all five schools, including making “Dirt” Pudding, a very delicious chocolate pudding that was topped with gooey gummy worms. These deserts were used at each school for either lunches or snack breaks.
All of the elementary schools potted brightly decorated flower pots with live flowers. Most grades Kindergarten through 5th grades colored Earth Day coloring sheets and most Kindergarten through 3rd grades were read Earth Day stories by high school volunteers.
Some special Earth Day projects were conducted at various schools. At CGS, 20 5th graders created a butterfly garden that would attract beautiful butterflies. This garden was located right in front of the school.
At CGS 6th and 7th graders, 107 in all, did various jobs at the outdoor pavilion, and along the trees that line the driveway to the school. They also weeded and mulched the CGS electronic sign in front of the school. Mulching trees was a favorite job at all schools.
121 4th and 5th graders at CGS made “trash art” and all 70 8th graders created “Memory Stones”.
At CHS the Environmental Green Team made Dirt Pudding for lunch, and set up the CHS cafeteria and outdoor concrete entrance to the Professor James F. Sharp Cafeteria for both indoor and outdoor dining. Kitchen staff Billy Rose and John August grilled delicious hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. Other kitchen staff provided several sides to accompany the meats.
This year the Earth Day Committee continued a new tradition that was started last year. This new practice invited all local 8th graders to come to CHS the morning of Earth Day and work alongside the high schoolers. This practice provided more student labor for all of the many work projects at CHS and it also provided the 8th graders an opportunity to get acquainted with high school life, the CHS school building and grounds, and a chance to prepare for the transition to CHS next fall as freshmen.
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St. Mary's students color "Earth Day" coloring sheets Friday April 17 at CHS Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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A group of St. Mary's students and staff pose for a photo with Chester High School students who volunteered for Earth Day activities. Jim Beers Photo
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8th Grade students from St. John Lutheran School in Chester came to Chester High School to assist with Earth Day work projects Friday April 17. With the students is teacher Richard Hall. Jim Beers Photo
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A 2026 CHS Earth Day crew went to the Cohen Recreation Complex Friday April 17 to mulch trees. Shown here, Bryce Bainter, CHS staff member, Billy Belton, Cohen Complex Site Manager, and Chester High School student, Kross Jany, unload mulch to be used in mulching dozens of trees. Jim Beers Photo
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Logan Brace and Sam Hall mulch trees Friday April 17 at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester as part of the 2026 CHs Earth Day Celebration. Both are CHS students. Jim Beers Photo
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This is one of the completed flower beds that students weeded and mulched in front of Chester High School Friday April 17 when CHS hosted Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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This group of 15 CHS students, 5 St. Mary's 8th graders, and 30 CGS 8th graders pose for a picture with CHS teacher Jenny Cartwright Friday April 17 during the 2026 Earth Day Celebration, The large group had just finished working at W.O. Smith Football Field. Jim Beers Photo
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Students enjoy a delicious meal of grilled hot dogs and hamburgers at the Professor James F. Sharp Cafeteria during Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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8th Grade students form St. John, St. Mary's, and Chester Grade School were invited to stay for lunch Friday April 17 after they assisted Chester High School students with Earth Day work assignments. Jim Beers Photo
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After completing work assignments at Earth Day 2026, students were allowed to enjoy outdoor recreational activities on the courts. Jim Beers Photo
1,158 students from CHS, CGS, CECC, St. Mary’s, and St. John schools team- up to create a successful and educational day
BY JIM BEERS
Friday April 17 was Earth Day 2026 in schools across Chester. The Annual event was created several years ago by Chester High School science teachers Evelyn Hankins and Brittany Mueller and it has grown every year since then.
This year five schools from Chester teamed-up to create a most successful day of beautifying the schools, the city and the overall environment. In addition, the students and staff had fun while learning more about nation-wide Earth Day activities and improving the local surroundings.
Approximately 1, 158 students took part in the 2026 Earth Day celebration including Chester High School (336), Chester Grade School (554), St. John Lutheran (98), Chester Early Childhood Center (90), and St. Mary’s Catholic (80). Children at all levels had a great time participating in the many activities planned for the event.
Some activities were the same at all five schools, including making “Dirt” Pudding, a very delicious chocolate pudding that was topped with gooey gummy worms. These deserts were used at each school for either lunches or snack breaks.
All of the elementary schools potted brightly decorated flower pots with live flowers. Most grades Kindergarten through 5th grades colored Earth Day coloring sheets and most Kindergarten through 3rd grades were read Earth Day stories by high school volunteers.
Some special Earth Day projects were conducted at various schools. At CGS, 20 5th graders created a butterfly garden that would attract beautiful butterflies. This garden was located right in front of the school.
At CGS 6th and 7th graders, 107 in all, did various jobs at the outdoor pavilion, and along the trees that line the driveway to the school. They also weeded and mulched the CGS electronic sign in front of the school. Mulching trees was a favorite job at all schools.
121 4th and 5th graders at CGS made “trash art” and all 70 8th graders created “Memory Stones”.
At CHS the Environmental Green Team made Dirt Pudding for lunch, and set up the CHS cafeteria and outdoor concrete entrance to the Professor James F. Sharp Cafeteria for both indoor and outdoor dining. Kitchen staff Billy Rose and John August grilled delicious hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. Other kitchen staff provided several sides to accompany the meats.
This year the Earth Day Committee continued a new tradition that was started last year. This new practice invited all local 8th graders to come to CHS the morning of Earth Day and work alongside the high schoolers. This practice provided more student labor for all of the many work projects at CHS and it also provided the 8th graders an opportunity to get acquainted with high school life, the CHS school building and grounds, and a chance to prepare for the transition to CHS next fall as freshmen.
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St. Mary's students color "Earth Day" coloring sheets Friday April 17 at CHS Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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A group of St. Mary's students and staff pose for a photo with Chester High School students who volunteered for Earth Day activities. Jim Beers Photo
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8th Grade students from St. John Lutheran School in Chester came to Chester High School to assist with Earth Day work projects Friday April 17. With the students is teacher Richard Hall. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 4
A 2026 CHS Earth Day crew went to the Cohen Recreation Complex Friday April 17 to mulch trees. Shown here, Bryce Bainter, CHS staff member, Billy Belton, Cohen Complex Site Manager, and Chester High School student, Kross Jany, unload mulch to be used in mulching dozens of trees. Jim Beers Photo
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Logan Brace and Sam Hall mulch trees Friday April 17 at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester as part of the 2026 CHs Earth Day Celebration. Both are CHS students. Jim Beers Photo
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This is one of the completed flower beds that students weeded and mulched in front of Chester High School Friday April 17 when CHS hosted Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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This group of 15 CHS students, 5 St. Mary's 8th graders, and 30 CGS 8th graders pose for a picture with CHS teacher Jenny Cartwright Friday April 17 during the 2026 Earth Day Celebration, The large group had just finished working at W.O. Smith Football Field. Jim Beers Photo
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Students enjoy a delicious meal of grilled hot dogs and hamburgers at the Professor James F. Sharp Cafeteria during Earth Day 2026. Jim Beers Photo
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8th Grade students form St. John, St. Mary's, and Chester Grade School were invited to stay for lunch Friday April 17 after they assisted Chester High School students with Earth Day work assignments. Jim Beers Photo
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After completing work assignments at Earth Day 2026, students were allowed to enjoy outdoor recreational activities on the courts. Jim Beers Photo
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🌎 CUSD 139 Earth Day Celebration – Friday, April 17th 🌱
Students from Chester Early Childhood Center, Chester Grade School, and Chester High School, along with St. John Lutheran School and St. Mary’s Catholic School, will come together to celebrate Earth Day across the district.
CHS students will partner with younger students to lead hands-on, Earth Day–themed activities including:
Making “dirt” pudding
Planting flowers
Reading Earth Day stories
Students will also take part in school beautification projects, with:
CGS & CHS onsite beautification projects
CGS 5th grade (Mrs. Handel’s class) planting a butterfly garden 🦋
CHS students assisting with beautification efforts at Cohen Field
The day will wrap up with a Raptor Awareness Show at CHS for students in grades 8–12.
This marks the 6th year Chester School District has celebrated Earth Day—continuing a great tradition of service, learning, and environmental stewardship.
🎶 CHS students will also be engaged in PBIS activities and preparing for upcoming band and choral contests.
CCSI students who plan to attend CHS Earth Day activities are required to notify the office, otherwise attend CCSI. There is no Opt-Out/Start-Up/Workforce on Earth Day and all students are required to attend CHS all day.
If you have chosen an outside station, please dress accordingly. Thank you
🌎 Celebración del Día de la Tierra de CUSD 139 – Viernes 17 de abril 🌱
Estudiantes del Chester Early Childhood Center, Chester Grade School y Chester High School, junto con St. John Lutheran School y St. Mary’s Catholic School, se unirán para celebrar el Día de la Tierra en todo el distrito.
Los estudiantes de CHS colaborarán con los estudiantes más jóvenes para dirigir actividades prácticas con temática del Día de la Tierra, incluyendo:
Preparación de “pudín de tierra”
Plantación de flores
Lectura de cuentos sobre el Día de la Tierra
Los estudiantes también participarán en proyectos de embellecimiento escolar, incluyendo:
Proyectos de embellecimiento en CGS y CHS
Los estudiantes de 5.º grado de CGS (clase de la Sra. Handel) plantarán un jardín de mariposas 🦋
Estudiantes de CHS colaborarán en esfuerzos de embellecimiento en Cohen Field
El día concluirá con una Presentación de Concientización sobre Aves Rapaces en CHS para estudiantes de 8.º a 12.º grado.
Este será el sexto año en que el Distrito Escolar de Chester celebra el Día de la Tierra, continuando una gran tradición de servicio, aprendizaje y cuidado del medio ambiente.
🎶 Los estudiantes de CHS también participarán en actividades de PBIS y se prepararán para los próximos concursos de banda y coro.
Los estudiantes de CCSI que planeen asistir a las actividades del Día de la Tierra en CHS deben notificar a la oficina; de lo contrario, deberán asistir a CCSI. No habrá Opt-Out/Start-Up/Workforce en el Día de la Tierra y todos los estudiantes deben asistir a CHS durante todo el día.
Si ha elegido una estación al aire libre, por favor vístase adecuadamente. Gracias.
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CHS: Distinguished Yellow Jackets Announcement
Join us in this celebration of our appreciation of the unique impact of our students on our staff and learning community. This honor recognizes students who make positive contributions to the lives of staff and fellow students and who have a meaningful impact on the overall climate of our school. Learn why each of these students selected to be recognized as a Distinguished Yellow Jacket.
Chester High School Distinguished Yellow Jacket Ceremony
Monday, April 13th, 2026, 6:30pm
Colbert Memorial Gymnasium
Please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria, door open to the public 6:00pm.
CHS: ANUNCIO DE DISTINGUISHED YELLOW JACKETS
Acompáñenos en esta celebración en la que reconocemos y apreciamos el impacto único de nuestros estudiantes en nuestro personal y en la comunidad educativa. Este honor reconoce a los estudiantes que hacen contribuciones positivas a la vida del personal y de sus compañeros, y que tienen un impacto significativo en el clima general de nuestra escuela. Conozca por qué cada uno de estos estudiantes ha sido seleccionado para ser reconocido como un Distinguished Yellow Jacket.
Ceremonia de Distinguished Yellow Jacket de Chester High School
Lunes, 13 de abril de 2026, 6:30 p. m.
Gimnasio Memorial Colbert
Por favor ingrese por la Cafetería Professor Sharp; las puertas estarán abiertas al público a las 6:00 p.m.
Join us in this celebration of our appreciation of the unique impact of our students on our staff and learning community. This honor recognizes students who make positive contributions to the lives of staff and fellow students and who have a meaningful impact on the overall climate of our school. Learn why each of these students selected to be recognized as a Distinguished Yellow Jacket.
Chester High School Distinguished Yellow Jacket Ceremony
Monday, April 13th, 2026, 6:30pm
Colbert Memorial Gymnasium
Please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria, door open to the public 6:00pm.
CHS: ANUNCIO DE DISTINGUISHED YELLOW JACKETS
Acompáñenos en esta celebración en la que reconocemos y apreciamos el impacto único de nuestros estudiantes en nuestro personal y en la comunidad educativa. Este honor reconoce a los estudiantes que hacen contribuciones positivas a la vida del personal y de sus compañeros, y que tienen un impacto significativo en el clima general de nuestra escuela. Conozca por qué cada uno de estos estudiantes ha sido seleccionado para ser reconocido como un Distinguished Yellow Jacket.
Ceremonia de Distinguished Yellow Jacket de Chester High School
Lunes, 13 de abril de 2026, 6:30 p. m.
Gimnasio Memorial Colbert
Por favor ingrese por la Cafetería Professor Sharp; las puertas estarán abiertas al público a las 6:00 p.m.
Chester High School crowns new royalty at 2026 Prom (2 of 2)
King and Queen are Isaac Sims and Camryn Wolff; Prince and Princess are Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis
By Jim Beers
All contestants were introduced one-by-one as they entered the gymnasium. the female contestants entered from the right side of Juergens Gym Stage hallway, and the male contestants entered from the left side of Juergens Gym hallway. The pairs of contestants entered via a red carpet walkway from each side and met center stage where they were introduced.
The first candidates to be introduced were the four Junior Prince and Princess Candidates, including Zane Eggemeyer & Aubrey Colvis and Karin Landeros & Aleah Eggemeyer.
King and Queen Contestants included six senior Candidates including Ethan Colvis & Addison Gottschammer, Brayden Juenger & Annah Helvey-Ahring, and Isaac Sims & Camryn Wolff.
All candidates were nominated for the 2026 Court by their peers and then a school-wide vote determined the winners of the 2026 Prince and Princess and the 2026 King and Queen.
As is customary at prom time, the retiring King and Queen from the previous year’s prom returned to crown the current year’s King and Queen and Prince and Princess.
Last Year’s 2025 CHS Prom King and Queen were Max Blechle and Mirra Krieg. Blechle was available to return and crown the 2026 CHS Prince and King, however, Mirra Krieg was unable to return to crown the 2026 Princess and Queen.
Krieg is a member of the McKendree University Dance Team and was competing at the 2026 National Collegiate Dance Championships. In her place to crown the 2026 CHS Princess and Queen was Callie Davis, last year’s CHS 2025 Princess.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Chester High School student, Kanon Jany. Jany is a member of the CHS Student Council. He introduced the winners of the 2026 Chester High School Prom Royalty.
The 2026 CHS Prince and Princess are junior students, Karin Landeros and Aubrey Colvis. The 2026 CHS Prom King and Queen are senior students, Isaac Sims and Camryn Wolff.
Following the coronation, there was plenty of time for picture taking as the bleachers were evacuated and the entire group of students and parents, family and friends of the candidates met on Juergens Gym floor to meet and greet the candidates and Royalty.
The 2026 Prom ended at 10:00 p.m. without any issues. Sunday afternoon Student Council members and Co-Sponsors met at Juergens Gym to clean-up the area for the start of school Monday morning!
PHOTO 6 Prom Court
The 2026 Chester High School Prom Court poses for a photo following the Coronation Ceremony. CHS Prom took place Saturday April 11 at CHS Juergens Gymnasium with a Disney Theme of, "Be Our Guest". Pictured (left to right) are Junior Prince and Princess Candidates Zane Eggemeyer and Aleah Eggemeyer; 2026 CHS Prom Prince and Princess, Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis; 2026 CHS Prom Queen and King Camryn Wolff & Isaac Sims; Retiring 2025 CHS Prom King Max Blechle and Retiring 2025 CHS Prom Princess Callie Davis (Davis was filling-in for retiring 2025 CHS Prom Queen Mirra Krieg who was unable to attend the 2026 coronation due to the fact that she is a member of the McKendree University Dance Team which was competing at the 2026 Collegiate Dance Championships); Addison Gottschammer & Ethan Colvis, senior King and Queen Candidates; and Annah Helver-Ahring & Brayden Juenger, senior King and Queen Candidates. Jim Beers Photo
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The 2026 Chester High School Prom King and Queen are seniors Camryn Wolff and Isaac Sims. Jim Beers Photo
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The 2026 Chester High School Prom Prince and Princess are juniors Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis. Jim Beers Photo
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Pictured are Max Blechle and Callis Davis who were on hand to crown the 2026 Chester High School Prom Royalty. Max is the retiring 2025 CHS Prom King and Callie is the 2025 CHS Prom Princess. She is now a Class of 2026 senior. Davis filled in for retiring 2025 CHS Prom Queen Mirra Krieg. Krieg was unable to attend the 2026 Prom Coronation due to the fact that she is a member of the McKendree Dance Team. Her squad was competing at the 2026 Collegiate Dance Championships. Jim Beers Photo
NOTE: THESE ARE THE CANDIDATES AS THEY WERE INTRODUCED TO THE CROWD PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL CORONATION!!!!
King and Queen are Isaac Sims and Camryn Wolff; Prince and Princess are Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis
By Jim Beers
All contestants were introduced one-by-one as they entered the gymnasium. the female contestants entered from the right side of Juergens Gym Stage hallway, and the male contestants entered from the left side of Juergens Gym hallway. The pairs of contestants entered via a red carpet walkway from each side and met center stage where they were introduced.
The first candidates to be introduced were the four Junior Prince and Princess Candidates, including Zane Eggemeyer & Aubrey Colvis and Karin Landeros & Aleah Eggemeyer.
King and Queen Contestants included six senior Candidates including Ethan Colvis & Addison Gottschammer, Brayden Juenger & Annah Helvey-Ahring, and Isaac Sims & Camryn Wolff.
All candidates were nominated for the 2026 Court by their peers and then a school-wide vote determined the winners of the 2026 Prince and Princess and the 2026 King and Queen.
As is customary at prom time, the retiring King and Queen from the previous year’s prom returned to crown the current year’s King and Queen and Prince and Princess.
Last Year’s 2025 CHS Prom King and Queen were Max Blechle and Mirra Krieg. Blechle was available to return and crown the 2026 CHS Prince and King, however, Mirra Krieg was unable to return to crown the 2026 Princess and Queen.
Krieg is a member of the McKendree University Dance Team and was competing at the 2026 National Collegiate Dance Championships. In her place to crown the 2026 CHS Princess and Queen was Callie Davis, last year’s CHS 2025 Princess.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Chester High School student, Kanon Jany. Jany is a member of the CHS Student Council. He introduced the winners of the 2026 Chester High School Prom Royalty.
The 2026 CHS Prince and Princess are junior students, Karin Landeros and Aubrey Colvis. The 2026 CHS Prom King and Queen are senior students, Isaac Sims and Camryn Wolff.
Following the coronation, there was plenty of time for picture taking as the bleachers were evacuated and the entire group of students and parents, family and friends of the candidates met on Juergens Gym floor to meet and greet the candidates and Royalty.
The 2026 Prom ended at 10:00 p.m. without any issues. Sunday afternoon Student Council members and Co-Sponsors met at Juergens Gym to clean-up the area for the start of school Monday morning!
PHOTO 6 Prom Court
The 2026 Chester High School Prom Court poses for a photo following the Coronation Ceremony. CHS Prom took place Saturday April 11 at CHS Juergens Gymnasium with a Disney Theme of, "Be Our Guest". Pictured (left to right) are Junior Prince and Princess Candidates Zane Eggemeyer and Aleah Eggemeyer; 2026 CHS Prom Prince and Princess, Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis; 2026 CHS Prom Queen and King Camryn Wolff & Isaac Sims; Retiring 2025 CHS Prom King Max Blechle and Retiring 2025 CHS Prom Princess Callie Davis (Davis was filling-in for retiring 2025 CHS Prom Queen Mirra Krieg who was unable to attend the 2026 coronation due to the fact that she is a member of the McKendree University Dance Team which was competing at the 2026 Collegiate Dance Championships); Addison Gottschammer & Ethan Colvis, senior King and Queen Candidates; and Annah Helver-Ahring & Brayden Juenger, senior King and Queen Candidates. Jim Beers Photo
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The 2026 Chester High School Prom King and Queen are seniors Camryn Wolff and Isaac Sims. Jim Beers Photo
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The 2026 Chester High School Prom Prince and Princess are juniors Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis. Jim Beers Photo
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Pictured are Max Blechle and Callis Davis who were on hand to crown the 2026 Chester High School Prom Royalty. Max is the retiring 2025 CHS Prom King and Callie is the 2025 CHS Prom Princess. She is now a Class of 2026 senior. Davis filled in for retiring 2025 CHS Prom Queen Mirra Krieg. Krieg was unable to attend the 2026 Prom Coronation due to the fact that she is a member of the McKendree Dance Team. Her squad was competing at the 2026 Collegiate Dance Championships. Jim Beers Photo
NOTE: THESE ARE THE CANDIDATES AS THEY WERE INTRODUCED TO THE CROWD PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL CORONATION!!!!
Chester High School crowns new royalty at 2026 Prom (1 of 2)
King and Queen are Isaac Sims and Camryn Wolff; Prince and Princess are Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis
By Jim Beers
Chester High School Prom was Saturday April 11. The event was held at Juergens Gymnasium at CHS. Doors opened to the Dance at 7:00 p.m. Music was provided by D.J. Aiden Blechle. The theme was, “Be Our Guest”, of Disney fame.
The CHS Student Council sponsored the event and had the gym beautifully decorated. CHS staff members Adrianne Kern and Erin Conley are Co-Sponsors of the group and supervised 2026 Prom Week activities.
Upon arrival at the dance, attendees entered the event through the breezeway doors where they checked-in by CHS staff member Vickie Hoskin. They were then screened by two friendly Chester Policemen with bretherlizers.
Supervising the back hallway throughout the evening was CHS Assistant Principal Robin Barton. Principal Jeremy Blechle and teacher Dwight Lochhead were present in the gymnasium throughout the evening to supervise the dancing.
An annual highlight of the affair was the coronation of the 2026 Prom Royalty. Retiring 2025 Prom Royalty were on hand to turn over their positions to the newly elected 2026 Royalty. A popular vote of all students selected the 2026 CHS King and Queen as well as the 2026 Prince and Princess.
The Coronation took place at 9:00 p.m. with the doors opening to the public at 8:30 p.m. By 9:00 p.m. the entire bleachers were filled with both CHS students and parents and friends of the attendees.
From 7:00 p.m. until the actual coronation, the lights were dimmed and D.J. Aiden Blechle entertained with popular music. At 8:30 p.m. parents, family, and interested community members began to enter Juergens Gymnasium and anxiously awaited the announcement of the 2026 Prom Royalty.
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2026 CHS Prom Junior Prince and Princess Candidates Zane Eggemeyer & Aubrey Colvis. Jim Beers Photo
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2026 CHS Prom Junior Prince and Princess Candidates Karim Landeros & Aleah Eggemeyer. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 3
2026 CHS Prom Senior King and Queen Candidates Ethan Colvis & Addison Gottschammer. Jim Beers Photo
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2026 CHS Prom Senior King and Queen Candidates Brayden Juenger & Annah Helvey-Ahring. Jim Beers Photo
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2026 CHS Prom Senior King and Queen Candidates Isaac Sims & Camryn Wolff. Jim Beers Photo
King and Queen are Isaac Sims and Camryn Wolff; Prince and Princess are Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis
By Jim Beers
Chester High School Prom was Saturday April 11. The event was held at Juergens Gymnasium at CHS. Doors opened to the Dance at 7:00 p.m. Music was provided by D.J. Aiden Blechle. The theme was, “Be Our Guest”, of Disney fame.
The CHS Student Council sponsored the event and had the gym beautifully decorated. CHS staff members Adrianne Kern and Erin Conley are Co-Sponsors of the group and supervised 2026 Prom Week activities.
Upon arrival at the dance, attendees entered the event through the breezeway doors where they checked-in by CHS staff member Vickie Hoskin. They were then screened by two friendly Chester Policemen with bretherlizers.
Supervising the back hallway throughout the evening was CHS Assistant Principal Robin Barton. Principal Jeremy Blechle and teacher Dwight Lochhead were present in the gymnasium throughout the evening to supervise the dancing.
An annual highlight of the affair was the coronation of the 2026 Prom Royalty. Retiring 2025 Prom Royalty were on hand to turn over their positions to the newly elected 2026 Royalty. A popular vote of all students selected the 2026 CHS King and Queen as well as the 2026 Prince and Princess.
The Coronation took place at 9:00 p.m. with the doors opening to the public at 8:30 p.m. By 9:00 p.m. the entire bleachers were filled with both CHS students and parents and friends of the attendees.
From 7:00 p.m. until the actual coronation, the lights were dimmed and D.J. Aiden Blechle entertained with popular music. At 8:30 p.m. parents, family, and interested community members began to enter Juergens Gymnasium and anxiously awaited the announcement of the 2026 Prom Royalty.
PHOTO 1
2026 CHS Prom Junior Prince and Princess Candidates Zane Eggemeyer & Aubrey Colvis. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 2
2026 CHS Prom Junior Prince and Princess Candidates Karim Landeros & Aleah Eggemeyer. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 3
2026 CHS Prom Senior King and Queen Candidates Ethan Colvis & Addison Gottschammer. Jim Beers Photo
PHOTO 4
2026 CHS Prom Senior King and Queen Candidates Brayden Juenger & Annah Helvey-Ahring. Jim Beers Photo
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2026 CHS Prom Senior King and Queen Candidates Isaac Sims & Camryn Wolff. Jim Beers Photo
CGS presents 26 HIVE awards
Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School recognized 26 students on Friday April 10, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, 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 April 10, 2026 awards program there were 26 students who received awards, 11 for Respect, 12 for Responsibility, and 3 for Empathy. Those students are listed below.
RESPECT: (11)
Wendell Quintana, Kindergarten; Raelyn Downey, 2nd Grade; Emma Davitz & Juana Lopez, 3rd Grade; Maria Cardona-Lopez & Karson Hecht, 4th Grade; and Lucas Maes, Michael Martin, Katelyn Middendorf, Lowell Braddy, & Violet Carter, 6th Grade.
RESPONSIBILITY: (12)
Alana Guzman Salinas, Kindergarten; Fayth Davitz & Zachary Dillman, 1st Grade; Jensen Fadler & Mateo Lopez, 3rd Grade; Gracelynn Ebers, 4th Grade; Arizona Rose, 5th Grade; Presley Howell, 6th Grade; Gage Williams & Carter Davitz, 7th Grade; Camryn Petrowske, 8th Grade; and one 2nd Grade student who is not publishable.
EMPATHY: (3)
Paisley Eckert, 2nd Grade; and Gio Munoz & Braden Lloyd, 8th Grade.
Each student was recognized Friday April 10`, 2026. Each also received a certificate and all recipients were included in a group photo. Kasey Crook, School Counselor, coordinates the “HIVE” PBIS awards program.
Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School recognized 26 students on Friday April 10, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, 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 April 10, 2026 awards program there were 26 students who received awards, 11 for Respect, 12 for Responsibility, and 3 for Empathy. Those students are listed below.
RESPECT: (11)
Wendell Quintana, Kindergarten; Raelyn Downey, 2nd Grade; Emma Davitz & Juana Lopez, 3rd Grade; Maria Cardona-Lopez & Karson Hecht, 4th Grade; and Lucas Maes, Michael Martin, Katelyn Middendorf, Lowell Braddy, & Violet Carter, 6th Grade.
RESPONSIBILITY: (12)
Alana Guzman Salinas, Kindergarten; Fayth Davitz & Zachary Dillman, 1st Grade; Jensen Fadler & Mateo Lopez, 3rd Grade; Gracelynn Ebers, 4th Grade; Arizona Rose, 5th Grade; Presley Howell, 6th Grade; Gage Williams & Carter Davitz, 7th Grade; Camryn Petrowske, 8th Grade; and one 2nd Grade student who is not publishable.
EMPATHY: (3)
Paisley Eckert, 2nd Grade; and Gio Munoz & Braden Lloyd, 8th Grade.
Each student was recognized Friday April 10`, 2026. Each also received a certificate and all recipients were included in a group photo. Kasey Crook, School Counselor, coordinates the “HIVE” PBIS awards program.
CHS PROM 2025
Be Our Guest
Congratulations to this year's Prom King and Queen, Isaac Sims and Camryn Wolff as well as Prince and Princess, Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis!
PROM DE CHS 2025
Be Our Guest
¡Felicitaciones al Rey y la Reina del baile de este año, Isaac Sims y Camryn Wolff, así como al Príncipe y la Princesa, Karim Landeros y Aubrey Colvis!
Be Our Guest
Congratulations to this year's Prom King and Queen, Isaac Sims and Camryn Wolff as well as Prince and Princess, Karim Landeros and Aubrey Colvis!
PROM DE CHS 2025
Be Our Guest
¡Felicitaciones al Rey y la Reina del baile de este año, Isaac Sims y Camryn Wolff, así como al Príncipe y la Princesa, Karim Landeros y Aubrey Colvis!
CHS: COLLEGE SIGNING WEDNESDAY 4/15/26
Annah Helvey Ahring signing for Dance at Columbia College
Please join us in the Professor Sharp Cafeteria at 3:15pm.
CHS: FIRMA UNIVERSITARIA MIÉRCOLES 15/4/26
Annah Helvey Ahring firmará para Danza en Columbia College
Acompáñenos en la cafetería Professor Sharp a las 3:15 p.m.
CHS PROM 2026 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, a wedding is scheduled at the large shelterhouse at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site. Students planning to take prom photos at this location are asked to finish by 1:00 PM, when event staff will begin preparations.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping ensure all groups can enjoy the space and have a memorable day. Thank you.
ANUNCIO COMUNITARIO DEL PROM DE CHS 2026
El sábado 11 de abril de 2026, se llevará a cabo una boda en el refugio grande del sitio histórico estatal Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site. Se solicita a los estudiantes que planean tomarse fotos de graduación en este lugar que concluyan antes de la 1:00 p. m., momento en que el personal del evento comenzará con los preparativos.
Agradecemos su cooperación para garantizar que todos los grupos puedan disfrutar del espacio y tener un día memorable. Gracias.
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, a wedding is scheduled at the large shelterhouse at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site. Students planning to take prom photos at this location are asked to finish by 1:00 PM, when event staff will begin preparations.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping ensure all groups can enjoy the space and have a memorable day. Thank you.
ANUNCIO COMUNITARIO DEL PROM DE CHS 2026
El sábado 11 de abril de 2026, se llevará a cabo una boda en el refugio grande del sitio histórico estatal Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site. Se solicita a los estudiantes que planean tomarse fotos de graduación en este lugar que concluyan antes de la 1:00 p. m., momento en que el personal del evento comenzará con los preparativos.
Agradecemos su cooperación para garantizar que todos los grupos puedan disfrutar del espacio y tener un día memorable. Gracias.
CHS PROM 2026
Theme: Be Our Guest
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Dance: 7:00-10:00pm
Coronation: 9:00pm
Doors open to the public at 8:30pm, please enter through the Juergens Gym doors.
Students will enter the school through the Breezeway entrance at 7:00pm.
CHS PROM 2026
Tema: Sé Nuestro Invitado
Sábado, 11 de abril de 2026
Baile: 7:00–10:00 p. m.
Coronación: 9:00 p. M.
Las puertas estarán abiertas al público a las 8:30 p. m.; por favor ingrese por las puertas del Gimnasio Juergens.
Los estudiantes ingresarán a la escuela por la entrada del pasillo cubierto (Breezeway) a las 7:00 p.m.
