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CGS & CHS: VETERANS DAY 2024 - NO SCHOOL
Monday, 11/11/24 is Veterans Day, as such there is NO SCHOOL.
CGS Celebration, Friday, 11/08/24 at CGS Gymnasium 8:30am
Community Celebration, Monday, 11/11/24 at Chester VFW 11:00am
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CGS & CHS: ELECTION DAY 2024 - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 11/5/24 is the National General Election, as such there is NO SCHOOL.
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CHS: IHSA PLAYOFF GAME
CHS Football Season Ticket Holders will be required to pay for entrance into today's game in keeping with IHSA requirements, but Season Pass Seats are still reserved.
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It is time to cast your vote for CGS Staff Member of the Month for November! Use the link provided to nominate a faculty member who represents CGS well! Nominations close at 3 pm on November 20th.
https://forms.gle/TmG5zZDPvoGqbskP9
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CGS STAFF HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST VOTING LINK BELOW!!
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"Happiness Is Where You Are" and it is with CGS Office Staff! Halloween was a tropical blast at CGS, led by Moana, Hei Hei and their island crew!
We also had the privilege of participating in the CHS Trunk or Treat! Thank you CHS!!! It was a lot of FUN! 🧡🖤🎃
NOW IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CGS STAFF HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!!! Voting ends Wednesday, November 6th and winners will be announced on Friday, the 8th!
Use this link to VOTE!!! Thank you! >>>> https://forms.gle/28FutqxPouFA2VDg8
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CHS Staff Celebrate Halloween in a Magical Harry Potter Theme
The staff at CHS transformed into characters from the enchanting world of Harry Potter this Halloween, bringing a touch of magic to the school. Dressed in costumes inspired by beloved characters, they created a whimsical atmosphere, making the day feel as if it were straight out of a Hogwarts adventure.
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CHS: IHSA FOOTBALL 1ST ROUND PLAYOFFS
IHSA Football 1st Round Playoff Game
Chester vs. Westville
Saturday, Nov. 02, 3pm
W.O. Smith Field
HUDL Pay-per-View Broadcast Link
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chester/organization/14289/chester-high-school
If HUDL experiences technical difficulties, wait a 5 min. and relaunch.
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CHS: FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GEAR HAS ARRIVED
Distribution will run 9:00am-3:30pm Thursday 10/31/24 and 9:00am-noon Friday 11/01/24 from the CHS Main Office. Any questions or concerns, please call the CHS Main Office (618) 826-2302, ext.2150.
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Last call for CGS APPAREL!!! Order yours TODAY! Deadline is October 31st! Scan the QR code in the pic or open in the link!
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https://chestergrade2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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CHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY :
CHS NHS Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, November 6th, 5:30PM
Colbert Gymnasium, please enter through the Professor Sharp Cafeteria
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CGS welcomes all Veterans! Our students and staff are working on various presentations and can't wait to pay tribute to our local heroes!
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Our 2024 CGS Scarecrow Contest Winners are Ms. Schnoeker's 4th Grade Class with their Holy COW Idiom Scarecrow! They were awarded a special Trick or Treat Basket for their class. Great job, Ms. Schnoeker's Class!!
Thanks to all who voted!
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CHS ICONIK WINTER SPORTS & PHOTO RETAKES:
Friday, November 8th 2024 will be Iconik Picture Retakes as well as Winter Sports Picture Day,
Bring your uniform and your smile! You will receive your proof and code approximately 3 weeks after picture day. Want to receive a proof via email, call (618) 842-9542.
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Dear Chester CUSD 139:
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CHS: RED RIBBON WEEK DRESS UP DAYS
Monday 10/28/24:
Wake Up Drug Free
Wear you Pajamas
Tuesday 10/29/24:
Any Age Can Be Drug Free
Freshmen - Babies
Sophomores - Toddlers
Juniors - Parents
Seniors - Senior Citizens
Staff - Teenagers
Wednesday 10/30/24:
We're REDy to say "Hats Off" to Drugs!
Wear your red & your favorite hat
Thursday 10/31/24:
Hocus Pocus, Drugs Aren't Our Focus
Wear your Halloween costume
Friday 11/1/24:
Yellow Jackets Say "NO" to drugs!
Wear your Yellow Jacket Spirit/Orange & Black
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Way to go, CGS Junior Jackets! 1st place in the PDR B-Team Tournament! We are proud of you!!! 🧡🏀🖤
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CHS: RED RIBBON WEEK DRESS UP DAYS
Monday 10/28/24:
Wake Up Drug Free
Wear you Pajamas
Tuesday 10/29/24:
Any Age Can Be Drug Free
Freshmen - Babies
Sophomores - Toddlers
Juniors - Parents
Seniors - Senior Citizens
Staff - Teenagers
Wednesday 10/30/24:
We're REDy to say "Hats Off" to Drugs!
Wear your red & your favorite hat
Thursday 10/31/24:
Hocus Pocus, Drugs Aren't Our Focus
Wear your Halloween costume
Friday 11/1/24:
Yellow Jackets Say "NO" to drugs!
Wear your Yellow Jacket Spirit/Orange & Black
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CHS: STUDENT COUNCIL HALLOWEEN
CHS Student Council presents Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, October 31st, 8pm
CHS Front Lawn
Vote for your favorite table, drop your ticket in their bin!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Looking for a Bilingual Paraprofessional. 👀
To obtain a Paraprofessional License, the Regional Office of Education offers testing every Tuesday. Their office is located at 134 North Main Street, Red Bud, IL 62278.
Register for a test at https://www.roe45.net/registration.html
For more details please visit this link -------->https://www.roe45.net/uploads/5/3/4/0/53402097/workkeys_para_email_info.pdf
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CHS: MILITARY APPRECIATION GAME T-SHIRT PICK-UP
Military Appreciation Game shirts can be picked up from the CHS new entrance office from 2:00pm-3:30pm and then from Juergen's Gym 3:30pm-5:00pm today. Thank you