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November 21, 2019
Junior Class, Theater, and Baseball Fundraisers Released

Junior Class, Theater, and Baseball Fundraisers Released

February 8, 2023
Gavin Schroeder scored 12 points in the win over Carlyle.

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Lucas Thompson gets position for a rebound in the win over Carlyle.

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Devante Palacio drives to the basket against Carlyle.

[Photo] Jackets Use Strong Second Half To Clip Carlyle

February 2, 2023
E-Sports Starting Up!

E-Sports Starting Up!

February 2, 2023
Students Conner Cowan and Jon Renfroe working diligently on chromebooks during 3rd hour.

Principal Works to Update Chromebook Policy

January 26, 2023
Chester took second in the CIT.

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Named to the all-tournament team from Chester were (from left) Gavin Schroeder, Trace Fricke and Chance Mott.

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The Chester squad won the cheerleading trophy at the Chester Invitational Tournament.

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[Video] Chester Takes Second In CIT

January 16, 2023
Mrs. Kern and Hanna Colvis prepare food bags for the Just for Jackets program.

[Photo] Just for Jackets Program

January 10, 2023
Mrs. Kern and Hanna Colvis prepare food bags for the Just for Jackets program.

Just for Jackets Program

January 10, 2023
Chester members of the all-tourney team were MVP Camrynn Howie (left) and Lexie Mott (right).

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Isaiah Roth designed the t-shirt for the Hive.

Clubs Plan Raffles During CIT

January 6, 2023
Stranger in the Alps: A Sting Review

Stranger in the Alps: A Sting Review

January 6, 2023
E-Sports | The Future of Gaming Is Here!

E-Sports | The Future of Gaming Is Here!

December 13, 2022
Student Council Conducting Christmas Dress Up Days

Student Council Conducting Christmas Dress Up Days

December 11, 2022
Holiday Home Lighting Contest Winners

Holiday Home Lighting Contest Winners

November 30, 2022
Unmourned Constellation

Unmourned Constellation

November 22, 2022

Kate Garnes | Speaking For Yourself

November 16, 2022
Drivers Ed | Quizlet Running Activity

Driver’s Ed | Quizlet Running Activity

November 10, 2022

[Video] GSA Meets Jenny Devolt

November 4, 2022
Spanish Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Spanish Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos

November 4, 2022
November Menu

November Menu

November 2, 2022

Halloween Contest, Followed By Trunk Or Treat

November 1, 2022
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Aden McFarland

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Summer Valleroy & Paige Hamilton

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Costume Contest On Oct. 31

Costume Contest On Oct. 31

October 27, 2022
The sidewalks in Chester are in desperate need of some repair.

[Photo] Local Sidewalks are Vendors for Tetanus

October 20, 2022
Decades Day

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Decades Day

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Decade Day

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Collection of stickers that GSA passed out on Pronouns Day

Learning What LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Means At CHS

October 20, 2022
Members of the Art Club and GSA decorated the fence at the football field for Halloween.

GSA, Art Club Plan Haunted House

October 13, 2022
CHS Bonfire

CHS Bonfire

October 11, 2022
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[Video] Lady Jackets Defeat Steeleville, Wesclin, Valmeyer

October 3, 2022
Chance Mott and Aidan Blechle display the shirts they for the Little Miss, Mr., Mx. theme day.

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Jordan Buskohl goes to the net in the win over Carlyle.

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Mabry Wingerter makes a block against Carlyle.

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GSA Members Attend Summit

GSA Members Attend Summit

September 23, 2022
The Horse in the Backwards Alley

The Horse in the Backwards Alley

September 16, 2022
cartoon by Ace Smith

School Daze

September 16, 2022
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Solitude

[Photo] Photography Added To CHS Curriculum

September 19, 2022

[Video] A Day In The Life Of A Student At CHS

September 14, 2022
Swing Choir sings The National Anthem during the annual 9/11 tribute.

[Photo] Choir Marks 9/11 Anniversary

September 12, 2022
The Hive had a tropical theme as they cheered on the volleyball team against Red Bud.

HIVE: On The Rise

September 10, 2022

Chief Helmers Addresses School Safety, Other Topics

September 5, 2022
Cheerleaders performed at the event.

[Photo] CHS Students Part Of Walmart Program

August 25, 2022
Students at CHS were issued chromebooks this year.

Students Provided Computers For Classwork

August 24, 2022
Chester defeated Anna-Jonesboro in its home opener.

[Photo] Lady Jackets Win Opener

August 24, 2022
The Meaning Of The Color Yellow

The Meaning Of The Color Yellow

August 21, 2022
Students Attend Law Day

Students Attend Law Day

May 12, 2022
College-bound students were recognized at the Senior Honors Assembly May 9.

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The Class of 2022 revealed their future plans during the Senior Awards Assembly May 9.

[Photo] Seniors' Destinations

May 9, 2022
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The Batman Delivers For Fans

‘The Batman’ Delivers For Fans

May 2, 2022
Students register for the blood drive April 29.

[Photo] Blood Drive April 29

April 18, 2022
Oddessy Flores, pictured at the music contest, had a perfect score for her vocal solo.

Chester Musicians Tied For Second In State After Solo & Ensemble Contests

March 9, 2022
Oddessy Flores was one of the donors at the blood drive.

[Photo] Blood Drive Results

March 1, 2022
The Ugly Sweater Contest was the last event of Christmas Spirit Week.

[Photo] Christmas Spirit Week Dec. 6-10

November 29, 2021

E-Sports Team Needs Coach

December 8, 2021
Noah Wetzel auditions for Mrs. Hodge. Dec. 9 is the final day for aufitions for the CHS production of Tuck Everlasting.

[Photo] Auditions Held For "Tuck Everlasting"

December 6, 2021

[Video] Auditions Held For “Tuck Everlasting”

December 6, 2021

Butterfly

December 3, 2021
Scariest winners -- Jacob Copple, Max Allwaldt, Logan Johnson

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Winning groups

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car races were held during the Spirit Week assembly.

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Aubrey Miers

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Julia Venus

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Kerringtym Malley

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Aidan Blechle

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Sabrina Bixby and Jessalynn Hobeck

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[Video] Spirit Day Assembly Features Costumes, Games

October 29, 2021
The Student Council collected 41 pints during the blood drive Oct. 27.

[Photo] Blood Drive Collects 41 Pints

October 27, 2021
Mr. Pasero, superintendent, was one of the blood donors.

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Chesli Cumberland donates blood.

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Dark Deception: Halloween Special

Dark Deception: Halloween Special

October 25, 2021
pumpkin painting

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Seniors Emma Bryant and Anna Childs took first place in pumpkin painting.

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rodeo trivia

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rodeo trivia

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tug-of-war

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The winning senior pumpkin painting entry

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pumpkin painting

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Mrs. Hammel (from right) was crowned queen of the faculty and Mr. Cowan king. First runners-up were Mr. Colonel and Mrs. Boyd.

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[Photo] Cheerleaders Finish 18th At State

January 7, 2022

Homecoming Dance Postponed

September 14, 2021

[Video] Health Department Administrator Discusses COVID

September 4, 2021

[Video] Band Unveils 2021 Halftime Show

August 31, 2021
The Chester defense seals off a hole against Du Quoin.

[Photo] Chester Falls To Du Quoin

August 28, 2021
Freddie Alvarez rushed for 58 yards against Du Quoin.

[Photo] Chester Falls To Du Quoin

August 28, 2021
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