When Emarre'a Bell took on the 50-nugget challenge at McDonald's, he had a lot on the line. His hair, for one. Attempting to eat 50 nuggets in 30 minutes, the Chester High...

Culinary Arts students At Chester High School went to Chester Grade School December 6 to host Christmas Cookie Decorating Courses for all of the 2nd grade classes. The...

Jimmy Gardner, who student taught with Mrs. Hammel first semester, had his last day at CHS on Nov. 30. Students "celebrated" his departure with mock eulogies. Several students...

The Chester boys basketball team finished third in the Trico-Murphysboro tourney after beating Sparta 50-33. Ian Reith and Drake Bollman were named to the all-tournament...

Emarre’a Bell took on the McNugget Challenge recently at the Chester McDonald’s. The CHS Junior attempted to eat 50 McNuggets in the 30-minute time span allotted for...

Chief of Police Ryan Coffey and Sgt. Bobby Helmers of the Chester Police Department presented a program Nov. 26 on surviving an active shooter incident. They taught students...

The Foods and Culinary Arts classes held the Thanksgiving Etiquette Dinner Nov. 21 in Mrs. Petrowskes classroom. Students who prepared the meal later enjoyed their work. Students...

The Lady Jackets Basketball Team opened the 2018-19 season strong with a 2nd Place finish at the 2018 Sparta Girls Basketball Tournament. November 12 through 17.  The Jackets...

A Veterans' Day breakfast was held Friday at Chester High school to honor area veterans. Social Studies teachers Mr. Hunter and Mr. Cowan organized the event. Members of...

This year CHS has welcomed many new staff members. Mr. Gardner is a new student teacher working with Mrs. Hammel. He is originally from Coulterville. Mr. Gardner is very...