Chester Community School District 139

CHS Boys beat Murphysboro in dual match With the win, CHS finishes 2024 regular season 30-8 BY JIM BEERS The Chester High School YellowJacket Boys Golf Team closed out the 2024 regular season Monday September 30 in a dual match against Murphysboro. The Jackets traveled to the Jackson County Country Club for the event that featured the host Red Devils and the visiting Chester YellowJackets. The Jackets came out on top with a score of 164 strokes. Chester results include: Tallen James 37 Evan Dunning 39 Noah Homan 44 Trevin Eggemeyer 44 Max Blechle 49 Kross Jany 51 Logan Brace 55 Logan Springston 57 Aidan McKinney 63 The YellowJacket Boys Golf Team finished the regular season with a record of 30-8. The Jackets will travel to Anna-Jonesboro Wednesday (today) for then 2024 IHSA Golf Tournament. The Jackets are coached by Head Coach, Jaden Mott. He is assisted by Paul Zemlyn and Tony James. PHOTO 1 Tallen James Chester's Tallen James, a sophomore, was the top YellowJacket player Monday September 30 in the win at Murphysboro. James shot a 37 to pace the Jackets. Jim Beers Photo PHOTO 2 Evan Dunning Senior Evan Dunning shot a 39 in the match against the Murphysboro Red Devils Monday September 30. It was Chester's final regular-season match and Dunning's performance was the second-best on the YellowJacket's squad. Chester beat Murphy with a team score of 164 strokes. Jim Beers Photo

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CGS, CHS & CUSD139 PRINCIPALS MONTH October is National Principals Month We would like to recognize our hard working Principals and Assistant Principals. CHS Principal: Jeremy Blechle CHS Assistant Principal: Robin Barton CGS Principal: Tim Blair CGS Assistant Principal: Kristin Petrowske

CGS & CHS PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES : Chester Grade School and High School Fall Parent Teacher Conferences are now available to schedule ONLINE! Conferences will be held at both schools on Tuesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 17th from 3:00pm to 6:30pm. You can access our new platform "SignUpGenius" and schedule by visiting our website www.chester139.com and then go to >Menu > Chester Grade School or High School > Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up OR click on either link for your child's school. Chester Grade School Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13573DA0EA5CBEECEAF6-chester Chester High School Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13573DA0EA5CBEECEAF6-chester1 See the attached picture for directions to sign up on the new platform. For any questions, please call 618-826-2354. Our teacher's can't wait to meet with you!

CHS PBIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH (SEPTEMBER) CHS would like to celebrate our PBIS Students of the Month for September The character trait for September is “we have Respect”, defining the way students treat each other and themselves with high regard and kindness. See attached graphics.

CGS, CHS & CUSD139 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY Wednesday, October 2nd is National Custodian Appreciation Day We would like to recognize our hard working custodial and maintenance staff: PRESTON BOGAR TIM PAULUS KAY RUBACH BOB DICKSON SCOTT BOLLINGER DEB JANY SHIRL SURMAN MARILYN SCHICKER CLAYTON ANDREWS AIDAN BLECHLE PEYTON DICKSON KORBIN JANY TREVOR KEETON

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CGS is excited to host local law enforcement agencies for National Coffee with a Cop Day tomorrow, October 2nd! We wanted to let the community know in advance that there may be a larger police presence at school tomorrow, but this will be to honor our local heroes for their continued commitment to keep our school and community safe!

CHS WEEKLY (9/30-10/04): See Attached Graphic

CHS FIRST PBIS CELEBRATION (2 of 2): Chester High School held our first PBIS celebration, Friday, September 27th. Students participated in a variety of activities culminating in a whole school assembly with the student vs. teacher dodgeball, perfect attendance awards, students of the month, staff members of the month, PBIS qualifying raffles where students either won a prize directly or spun our wheel of prizes. The students concluded the day with one of their favorite lunches and reported it was a great celebration of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports system.

CHS FIRST PBIS CELEBRATION (1 of 2): Chester High School held our first PBIS celebration, Friday, September 27th. Students participated in a variety of activities culminating in a whole school assembly with the student vs. teacher dodgeball, perfect attendance awards, students of the month, staff members of the month, PBIS qualifying raffles where students either won a prize directly or spun our wheel of prizes. The students concluded the day with one of their favorite lunches and reported it was a great celebration of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports system.

CHS wins “2024 Mud Bowl” at Trenton-Wesclin YellowJackets manage to shut out Warriors, 20-0, in spite of terrible field and weather conditions (2 of 2) BY JIM BEERS In the win, CHS ran 55 plays vs Wesclin’s 44 plays. The Jackets accumulated a total of 225 yards, 14 passing and 211 running. Wesclin recorded 74 yards, 45 passing and 29 rushing. Chester had 9 first downs compared to Wesclin’s 2. The YellowJackets turned the ball over one time on a fumble. Wesclin turned the ball over four times, all on fumbles. CHS committed 10 penalties. Trenton-Wesclin committed 9. For the wet, slippery, rainy night, Chester quarterback, Zain Al-Jassim completed a season-low 1-of-3 passes for a total of 14 yards. Wesclin completed 2-of-6 passes for 45 yards. Kolton Jany led the Jackets rushing with 15 attempts and 127 yards and 1 touchdown. Ethan Colvis ran 7 times for 27 yards and Tray Peters ran five times for 27 yards. The final key runner for the Jackets was quarterback, Zain Al-Jassim who ran 10 times for 21 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Chester’s Brenden Malley caught Chester’s only pass and it was for the Jacket’s 14 yards of receiving. Wesclin had 45 receiving yards on two passes. The Chester defense was tough all night with 30 solo tackles, 12 tackle assists, 5 quarterback sacks, and 7 tackles for a loss. Ethen Colvis led the defensive effort with 6 solo tackles, 3 tackle assists, 1 sack, and 3 tackles for a loss. Nate Maes had 4 solos, 1 assist, 1 sack, and 1 tackles for a loss. Kolton Jany recorded 3 solos, 1 assist, 2 sacks, and 2 tackles for a loss. Alex Williamson had 3 solos and 1 assist. YellowJacket Devante Palacio led the team in fumble recoveries with two. Kolton Jany and another CHS player (unidentified) both had a recovery apiece. With the win, Chester remained undefeated with an overall record of 5-0 and a Cahokia Conference record of 2-0. Wesclin remained winless at 0-5. Next up for the Jackets will be a home matchup this Friday October 4 when CHS hosts Carlyle. Kickoff is 7 P.M. Pre-game will feature a performance by the 2024 CHS Dance Camp participants. PHOTO 1 Zain Al-Jassim (1) CHS quarterback Zain Al-Jassim (1), a senior, scored two of Chester's touchdowns Friday September 27 in the 20-0 shut=out of the Trenton Wesclin Warriors. Al-Jassim scored the first TD of the game at the 4:35 mark of the first quarter on a 3-yard scamper into the end zone. He then scored Chester's final touchdown of the game with 8:17 to play in the game. This time on a 2-yard run to the end zone. That TD gave the Jackets a 20-0 win. Jim Beers Photo PHOTO 2 Nate MAES (55) Senior Nate Maes (55) played a huge roll in the 20-0 win at Trenton-Wesclin Friday September 27. Maes helped lead the defensive shut-out of the Warriors with 4 solo tackles, 1 tackle assist, 1 sack of Wesclin's quarterback, and 1 tackle for a loss. His efforts helped seal the m20-0 shut out of the Warriors. Jim Beers Photo

CHS wins “2024 Mud Bowl” at Trenton-Wesclin YellowJackets manage to shut out Warriors, 20-0, in spite of terrible field and weather conditions (1 of 2) BY JIM BEERS Hurricane Helene flooded much of the area on Friday September 27. Some local teams decided to play their games on Thursday evening as a precaution. Those that didn’t and waited to play Friday night faced terrible playing conditions, especially if the fields were traditional grass surfaces. Trenton-Wesclin had a grass surface, and that was the location and surface of the “away game” on which the Chester YellowJackets had to play Friday night. Coach Billy Belton said, “It was raining throughout most of the first quarter, but the final three periods were free from any major rain.” That fact was good, however, by game time the damage had already been done and the field was soaked. The middle of the field was extremely muddy and slick. After the first several plays, running was equally difficult for both teams. Passing games were almost non-existent and running games were greatly hampered. Both teams suffered! The Warriors chose to receive to start the game and they fumbled on the first play from scrimmage. Chester recovered and ran six plays before turning the ball over on downs. On Wesclin’s next possession, they ran four plays and turned the ball over on downs. The YellowJackets took advantage of that turnover and scored on their third play from scrimmage. At the 4:35 mark of the first quarter, Zain Al-Jassim scored on a 3-yard quarterback- keeper. Junior Tray Peters ran for the 2-point conversion after the ball was snapped too high for Karim Landeros’ extra-point kick. Chester led, 8-0. The Warriors were plagued with penalties throughout the first quarter. They were called for a delay of game and four false starts before the quarter ended. On their third possession, they managed five plays before they had to punt with 1:14 remaining in the first frame. On the punt, Chester’s Brenden Malley caught the ball, but it slipped out of his hands and became a loose ball. Wesclin recovered. Chester made a tackle for a 1-yard loss on Wesclin’s first run of the new possession. The clock ran out with Chester leading, 8-0 to end the first quarter. To start the second quarter, the Jacket defense held the Warriors on their next three plays causing them to face 4-and-11 and punt. Tray Peters took the punt and managed to hold on to the ball in spite of slick conditions. On Chester’s first play from scrimmage, Kolton Jany broke loose for a 65-yard touchdown run. Tray Peters attempted his second 2-point conversion run of the game, but fell 3-yards short. The Jackets extended their lead to, 14-0 with 10:03 to play in the first half. Wesclin managed seven plays on their 6 th possession before turning the ball over on downs at 5:50. The Warriors then held the Jackets to four plays and forced a punt. On the punt, a Wesclin defender got a piece of the ball, creating a loose ball. Chester recovered and re-took possession with 4:00 to play in the half. To end the first half, both teams were forced to punt and Chester had possession as the ball as the clock ran out to end the first half. Chester took a 14-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. The entire 3rd quarter was a wash, both literally and figuratively. Neither team scored, and both teams were wet, muddy, and frustrated, with very poor field conditions and foiled attempts to create offensive success. Chester had four possessions and Wesclin had two full possessions and one extremely short possession that lasted just one play. Chester turned the ball over on downs, had to punt twice, and had the ball as the clock ran out to end the quarter. Wesclin turned the ball over on downs, had to punt, and fumbled the ball on the first play from scrimmage. Chester recovered. A very unproductive 3rd quarter ended with CHS ahead, 14-0. The YellowJackets had the ball to start the 4 th quarter. They started on the Warrior’s 37 yard line and ran eight plays in four minutes to get a 1 st and 10 on the Warriors 10 yard line. On the next play, the Jackets ran for 8 yards to the Warrior’s 2 yard line. Facing 2 nd -and- goal at the 8:17 mark, Chester’s quarterback, Zain Al-Jassim scored Chester’s third touchdown, his second of the game. The 2-point conversion failed. Chester led, 20-0. On Wesclin’s next possession, the Warriors were moving the ball well, partly because Chester had a 15-yard pass interference penalty, and a 5-yard off sides penalty. Wesclin was on their own 45-yard line with just 5 yards to go for another 1 st -and-ten. On the next play, the YellowJackets caused a Warrior fumble and recovered the ball. CHS had the ball for five plays and were forced to punt. Wesclin had the ball for four plays and had to punt with just 1:43 left in the game. The Jackets ran the clock out to win the game, 20-0.

Chester High School Lady Jackets place 5th at 2024 Cahokia Conference golf match BY JIM BEERS The Chester High School Lady Jackets Golf Team traveled to the Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville Thursday September 26 to compete in the 2024 Cahokia Conference Golf Tournament. The event featured teams from both the Illinois and Kaskaskia Divisions including Carlyle, Chester, Dupo, Marissa, Okawville, Red Bud, and Sparta. Carlyle, Okawville, Red Bud, Chester, and Sparta are from the Illinois Division. Steeleville, Dupo, and Marissa are from the Kaskaskia Division. The team results include: 1st Carlyle 335 strokes 2nd Okawville 352 strokes 3rd Red Bud 364 strokes 4th Steeleville 384 strokes 5th Chester 414 strokes 6th Marissa 462 strokes 7th Dupo 507 strokes Sparta + 154 strokes The top-4 scores from each team were included in the team score for each team. Six golfers from each team were illegible to compete in the 18-hole match. This was Chester’s first 18-hole match of the season, thus a challenge for the Lady Jackets. Chester’s top-4 golfers included junior Macy Bert, junior Riley Lochhead, junior Rylie Myers, and junior Jessica Stumpe. Macy Bert finished 11th overall with a score of 94 strokes. Riley Lochhead finished 19th overall with her score of 101. Rylie Myers finished 22nd overall with a score of 106 strokes, and Jessica Stumpe finished 26 th overall with her match of 114 strokes. Other Lady Jacket golfers included Mallorie Homan (34 th , 124 strokes) and Rylie Conley (37th, 132 strokes). Head Coach Meg Schnoeker said, “For our first 18-hole match of the season, it went well. The girls pushed through and I am incredibly proud of them. The amount of improvement I have seen from each one of them from last year to this year is amazing!” “It was a competitive field at the Conference match. Al-Conference players are selected based on the top-25% at the match. There were six chosen this year, but unfortunately, no Lady Jackets made the top six All-Conference rankings.” Senior Night for Lady Jacket Golf will be Monday September 30 at the Chester Country Club. Regionals will be Tuesday October 1 at the Franklin County Country Club.

CGS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: See attached graphic. It's time to nominate CGS Faculty Member of the Month for the Month of October! Use the link provided or go to the Chester Community Unit District website to submit nominations until October 20th at 3:00 pm! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQLPJLI5_7IJC40jpmjUnv9ntrKIjICEjwppDEXIoOSVt1sA/viewform?usp=sf_link

CGS & CHS MONDAY 30TH, SEPTEMBER  No school tomorrow, Monday, 30th September 2024 All special schools will not be in attendance. Including Menta, Perando, and CCSI.

Chester CUSD 139: Our district has experienced a great loss with the passing of a beloved staff member. Sonya Wingerter, a dedicated paraprofessional at Chester Grade School for 32 years, passed away yesterday. She was a cherished member of our school community and will be profoundly missed by students, staff, and all who knew her. Chester CUSD 139 extends our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Sonya's family. In honor of Sonya Wingerter's memory and to allow our staff to attend her services, Chester CUSD 139 will not have school on Monday, September 30. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. https://www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net/obituary/sonya-wingerter With deepest sympathy, Chester CUSD 139

Grades 5th-8th attended a pep rally this afternoon to wish our Lady Jr Jackets GOOD LUCK today at their championship game!!! GOOOOO JR JACKETS!! 🧡🥎🖤

CGS & CHS 9/27/24 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT: Friday 9/27/24 is an 11:30am Dismissal for School Improvement Bus Drop Off & Parent Pick-Up Times Adjust NO Jacket Care on 11:30am dismissal days.

Way to go to our Lady Jr Jackets!! The CGS softball team won their first round of Regionals today! They will play at home tomorrow, September 26th at 4:15pm for the Championship!!! 🧡🥎🖤 Let's gooooooo!!!