Chester Community School District 139

CHS: PREACT & ACT TESTING FRIDAY 4/04/25 PreACT & ACT TEST NOTES - Junior CCSI Students will be testing with class at CHS. - Seniors be not be attending school. Instead, they will have the day to visit colleges and explore career opportunities. - Juniors will be dismissed at the end of their testing.

CGS &CHS: ATHLETIC CANCELATIONS All practices for CGS & CHS are canceled for today, Wednesday April 2nd, due to impending weather.

CHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPAGHETTI DINNER Chester Knights of Columbus Hall Sunday , April 13th 11:00am-2:00pm Menu: Spaghetti, Bread, Desserts, Tea, Lemonade Cost: Adults $12, Children (10 and under) $5 There will also be a Silent Auction Proceeds to benefit 2025 CHS Music Department Summer Trip to Universal Orlando Performances

CHS: BLOOD DRIVE Red Cross Blood Drive Chester High School Gym 1901 Swanwick Street Chester, IL 62233 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: ChesterHS to schedule an appointment. Thumbs up for saving lives! Come to give blood April 29, for a NEW Red Cross shirt, ltd. qty!

Nominations for our CGS Faculty Member of the Month for April are now OPEN! All submissions are due using the form provided below or at Chester139.com by Friday, April 18 at 3 pm. https://forms.gle/dcmmZHXGX2x9Dpcc9

CHS: 2025 PROM Chester High School Prom is Saturday April 12. The event takes place in Juergens Gym at CHS. Doors open for prom-goers at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend the coronation. Doors open to the public at 8:30 p.m. with the coronation taking place at 9:00 p.m. The theme for Prom 2025 is, "A Night Underneath the Stars". The 2025 Prom Court consists of six seniors, three girls and three boys, and four juniors, two girls and two boys. From the six seniors, one girl and one boy will be selected as the 2025 CHS Prom King and Queen. From the four juniors. a 2025 Prom Prince and Princess will be selected. Pictured are the members of the 2025 Chester High School Prom Court. (Front row, left to right) are Camryn Wolff, Junior Princess Candidate; Sadessa Sellers, Senior Queen Candidate; Mirra Krieg, Senior Queen Candidate; Whitney Sulser, Senior Queen Candidate; and Callie Davis, Junior Princess Candidate. (Back row, left to right) are Trayton Peters, Junior Prince Candidate; Nate Maes, Senior King Candidate; Max Blechle, Senior King Candidate; Alex Williamson, Senior King Candidate; Ethan Colvis, Junior Prince Candidate. Jim Beers Photo

CHS: WEEK OF 03/31/2025 EVENTS See attached graphics.

Next week, students at CGS will begin their state testing. By working together, we can help ensure that your child's testing experience is both positive and successful. Here are some suggestions to help them conquer the week: ensure they have a restful night's sleep, enjoy a nutritious breakfast, and arrive at school punctually. Our dedicated teachers and staff will be there to reassure them that they only need to try their very best while at CGS! We will also be hosting themed dress-up days related to positive encouragement!

CHS: ACT & PreACT TESTING TIPS FRIDAY 4/04/25 PreACT & ACT TEST TIPS 1) Bring FULLY CHARGED Chromebook 2) ARRIVE on TIME 3) Bring Calculator (charged) 4) Dress in Layers for Comfort 5) Eat a Good Breakfast, available in Professor Sharp Cafeteria This is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate the benefits of their efforts and take steps toward their future endeavors. We encourage all students to prepare for their best day possible and do their very best. Thank you

Kindergarten Pre-Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year will be April 8th from 10am-6pm at Chester Grade School. Students must turn 5 years old ON or BEFORE September 1, 2025. Check out the flyer for more info!

CGS & CHS: 11:30AM EARLY RELEASE Reminder that today, 3/28 is an 11:30 AM early dismissal day. There will be NO Jacket Care. While bus routes will not change, we advise parents to arrive at the bus stop close to dismissal time due to unusual timing, as bus arrival times may vary. CCSI students will attend as normal and be released upon return to CHS. Thank you.

CHS: FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS DONATES $1000 TO CGS Some of the proceeds from the Chester High School Football Concessions stand were donated to Chester Grade School on behalf of School Board Vice President Matt Davitz, Melissa Davitz (staff) and Jeremy Hargis, husband of Lindsey Hargis (staff), who were instrumental in making this year's concessions a success. Thank you to everyone who spent hours working our games and thank you to all the fans who shared Friday night meals with us at the games. Pictured (left to right): CHS Principal Jeremy Blechle, Lindsey Hargis, Melissa Davitz, Assistant Principal Robin Barton.

CHS PROM 2025 Chester High School presents Prom 2025 A Night Under the Stars April 12, 2025 Tickets on sale 3/31 to 4/3 during lunch in the Professor Sharp Cafeteria Single Ticket Price: $15 Couple Ticket Price: $25 *Tickets will not be available at the door on 4/12* Doors open for STUDENTS 7:00 pm Doors open to the PUBLIC 8:30 pm CORONATION 9:00 pm Dance ends 10:30 pm

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity. 🍎 Teachers change the world one child at a time. ❤

Over the weekend, the ROE hosted their 30th Young Authors Conference at Red Bud Elementary. Featured in the photo are our very own talented young authors from CGS alongside the conference's guest author, Carolyn Mueller Kelly. Bravo 👏 to our CGS students for their impressive story submissions! We are truly proud of your accomplishments!! 🧡📚🖤 Thank you to the ROE and Red Bud Elementary for hosting! 🤩

CHS: SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS (REMINDER) Senior Scholarships are due April 1st by 8:00am in the Student Services Office or postmarked/delivered according to the instructions on each scholarship. This is a FIRM deadline. Turn them in early or send them to school with another person to avoid any unplanned issues.

CHS: COLLEGE SIGNING WEDNESDAY 3/26/25 Kolton Jany SIGNING FOR FOOTBALL Illinois College PLEASE JOIN US IN THE PROFESSOR SHARP CAFETERIA 3:15 PM

Congratulations to our CGS Faculty Member of the Month for March: Mrs. Sarah Surman!

Pre-School Screening for Year 2025-2026 will take place on Tuesday, April 8th from 10:00am-6:00pm in the CGS Gym! See the flyers for more information and how to schedule an appointment!

CHS: WEEK OF 03/24/2025 EVENTS See attached graphics.