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!
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 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
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
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.
Join our squad! 🤸♀️
CHS: SENATOR BRYANT"S SPRING YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Springfield, IL
Wednesday, March 19th
It was a great day in Springfield! Our CHS students did awesome in the mock debate.
CGS: 8th Grade Class of 2025 Graduation - Thursday, May 22 - 6:00 pm, CHS Colbert Gymnasium
Don't miss out on the memories.....the 2024-2025 CGS YEARBOOK is available to ORDER ONLINE via the link below! ORDERS DUE BY APRIL 4TH! https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/chestergradeschool/products/13071
CGS SPRING PICTURES are TOMORROW - TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH! Spring pictures include: individual student portraits, class photos, and Spring sports. Following is a list of Spring sports that will have both individual and team photographs taken.
5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball, Golf, Track, Volleyball, School Clubs and Makeup Winter Sports (Individuals Only). Don't forget your uniforms and bring your smiles, CGS!
Parents, by taking this survey we can use the data to improve your child's learning environment. Your child's education is important to us. Please take the time to share your thoughts here -----> https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
CHS: FRESHMAN PREVIEW NIGHT SUCCESS (4 of 4)
Our 2nd Annual Chester High School Freshman Preview Night was a massive success. Parents and students had an opportunity to hear from our Principal, Jeremy Blachle, Assistant Principal, Robin Barton, our school Counselor Casey Hawkins, as well as our Athletic Director, Jenny Cartwright about many details of CHS life. After the presentation, the students and parents had an opportunity to come down onto Colbert Gym floor and meet with the various academic departments as well as representatives from CHS athletics, clubs and organizations. It was a great first step on these families’ journey with Chester High School!
CHS: FRESHMAN PREVIEW NIGHT SUCCESS (3 of 4)
Our 2nd Annual Chester High School Freshman Preview Night was a massive success. Parents and students had an opportunity to hear from our Principal, Jeremy Blachle, Assistant Principal, Robin Barton, our school Counselor Casey Hawkins, as well as our Athletic Director, Jenny Cartwright about many details of CHS life. After the presentation, the students and parents had an opportunity to come down onto Colbert Gym floor and meet with the various academic departments as well as representatives from CHS athletics, clubs and organizations. It was a great first step on these families’ journey with Chester High School!
CHS: FRESHMAN PREVIEW NIGHT SUCCESS (2 of 4)
Our 2nd Annual Chester High School Freshman Preview Night was a massive success. Parents and students had an opportunity to hear from our Principal, Jeremy Blachle, Assistant Principal, Robin Barton, our school Counselor Casey Hawkins, as well as our Athletic Director, Jenny Cartwright about many details of CHS life. After the presentation, the students and parents had an opportunity to come down onto Colbert Gym floor and meet with the various academic departments as well as representatives from CHS athletics, clubs and organizations. It was a great first step on these families’ journey with Chester High School!
