WELCOME BACK STUDENTS - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MONDAY, AUGUST 24!
The first day of school for students is Monday, August 24.
It will be an early dismissal day, with classes being dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
We are excited for a great school year and look forward to seeing all of our students on August 24!
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS -- AUGUST 24-29, 2026
Cheer Tryouts
Did you miss our tryouts in the spring to become a Chaffee Red Devil cheerleader? Well, here is another chance for you to tryout!
This is for Grades 7-12. Show up Monday-Thursday at 5:30 (August 24-27) in the high school gym to come and learn the material with us then on Thursday, August 27, you can have your tryout after that practice!
Please share this information!
August 24 (Monday)
Junior High Girls Basketball practice starts at 3:00 p.m.
** Before your first practice, you must have a physical, signed Handbook, and Annual Form on file.
August 25 (Tuesday)
Fall Sports Picture Day
Fall Sports and Activities pictures (HS Softball, JH Football, JH Girls Basketball, and HS Band) will be on Tuesday, August 25. Individual, Group, and Senior Banner pictures for Fall Sports and Activities will be taken. Picture packet forms were sent home.
Picture Schedule:
1:20 - JH Girls Basketball
1:40 - JH Football
2:00 - HS Softball
2:20 - HS Band
** Coach Horrell, Athletic Director, will run a bus at 1:10 to pick up 6th graders at the elementary that play JH girls Basketball or JH Football and then continue to St. Ambrose for any girl playing JH girls basketball if needed.
Coach Horrell will run the bus back to both schools at the conclusion of JH sports pictures.
August 28 (Friday)
HS Varsity Football vs Mountain View Liberty (Away) 7:00 p.m.
Class Dismissal: 12:45 p.m.
Bus Departure: 1:00 p.m.
August 28 (Friday)
HS Varsity Softball - Peoples Bank Back to School Softball Classic - Sullivan Tournament – at Campbell Chapman Sports Complex at Sullivan, MO
3:15 PM – Chaffee Lady Devils vs Fatima (Field 2)
5:00 PM – Chaffee Lady Devils vs Mexico (Field 1)
Class Dismissal: 11:00 a.m.
Bus Departure: 11:15 a.m.
-There is no bracket play.
-There are 5 games total on Friday and Saturday).
-All 4 fields are at the same site at the Campbell Chapman Sports Complex.
August 29 (Saturday)
HS Varsity Softball - Peoples Bank Back to School Softball Classic - Sullivan Tournament – at Campbell Chapman Sports Complex at Sullivan, MO
Bus Departure: TBD
10:00 AM – Chaffee Lady Devils vs Linn (Field 2)
1:30 PM – Chaffee Lady Devils vs Windsor (Field 1)
3:15 PM – Chaffee Lady Devils vs Pacific (Field 3)
JH GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE STARTS ON AUGUST 24
Junior High Girls Basketball practice starts on Monday, August 24, at 3:00 p.m. Before your first practice, you must have a physical, signed Handbook, and Annual Form on file.
FALL SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES PICTURE DAY ON AUGUST 25
Fall School Sports and Activities pictures (HS Softball, JH Football, JH Girls Basketball, and HS Band) will be on Tuesday, August 25. Individual, Group, and Senior Banner pictures for Fall Sports and Activities will be taken. Picture packet forms were sent home.
Picture Schedule:
1:20 - JH Girls Basketball
1:40 - JH Football
2:00 - HS Softball
2:20 - HS Band
** Coach Horrell, Athletic Director, will run a bus at 1:10 to pick up 6th graders at the elementary that play JH girls Basketball or JH Football and then continue to St. Ambrose for any girl playing JH girls basketball if needed.
Coach Horrell will run the bus back to both schools at the conclusion of JH sports pictures.
CAPE CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CTC) CLASSES START MONDAY, AUGUST 24
High School students who are enrolled for 2026-2027 Cape Career and Technology Center (CTC) classes WILL start on Monday, August 24. A bus will be provided for the morning and afternoon sessions.
The morning CTC bus will leave at approximately 7:50 a.m. and will be in the front parking lot.
The bus for the afternoon CTC classes will be leaving at approximately 11:30 a.m. Afternoon CTC students will be able to get a “grab and go lunch” to take with them.
LADY DEVILS SOFTBALL JAMBOREE ON AUGUST 22 AT CHAFFEE – GAMES BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M.
Our Lady Devils hit the field this Saturday, August 22, to kick off their season for their Jamboree at Frisco Field in Chaffee. The Jamboree will have teams from Chaffee, Notre Dame, Neelyville, and East Carter at Chaffee beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Chaffee’s Jamboree Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Lady Devils vs. Notre Dame
11:00 a.m. – Lady Devils vs East Carter
12:00 p.m. – Lady Devils vs Neelyville
Let the games begin!
HS FOOTBALL JAMBOREE ON AUGUST 21 AT CHAFFEE AT 6:00 P.M.
Come out to the Football Jamboree on Friday night (August 21) at Chaffee High School! The Jamboree will have teams from Scott City (which includes players from Scott City and Chaffee), Fredericktown, Doniphan, and Malden. It starts at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.
CONGRATULATIONS MRTA-FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENTS -- MRS. MAYBERRY AND MR. MCMURRY!
The Missouri Retired Teachers Association-Foundation (MRTA-F) Region 12 Grants were presented to Dulcie Mayberry and Jaron McMurry at Chaffee High School by Debbie Brinkman, SEMO Area Unit President and Mark Cook, Vice President, during Chaffee R-2 Professional Development Workshops.
Mrs. Mayberry’s $500 classroom grant will be used to fund classroom supplies for the 7th grade Life Science classes as well as the High School Zoology class and hands-on experiments.
Mr. McMurry’s $500 classroom grant will be used for the 8th–12th grade Industrial Arts and Robotics program. This grant will be put to work funding vital tools and technology to give students hands-on engineering, fabrication, and design experience. This support will help to keep the Industrial Arts shop and lab cutting-edge.
Thank You to the MRTA Foundation for investing in our Chaffee High School students and programs.
#MRTA #ThankYouMRTA
WELCOME BACK TEACHERS AND STAFF!
Welcome Back Teachers and Staff!
Professional Development Days are August 18-20, 2026.
Thank you for your dedication and have a great school year!
WELCOME NEW TEACHERS AND STAFF!
Welcome to our new teachers and staff at the New Teacher & Staff Workshop on August 17. We are excited to have you join our team and welcome you to our Red Devils School Family!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MONDAY, AUGUST 24
The first day of school for students is on Monday, August 24.
It will be an early dismissal day, with classes being dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
We are excited for a great school year and look forward to seeing all of our students on August 24!
JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL PRACTICE STARTS ON AUGUST 17, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M.
** Before your first practice, you must have a physical.
** Before your first game, you must have a signed Handbook and Annual Form.
CHAFFEE ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT -- THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Dear Chaffee Elementary Families,
We are excited to welcome you and your family to Chaffee Elementary Back to School Night on Thursday, August 20, from 5:00–6:30 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for students and families to:
• Meet your child's teacher
• Visit classrooms and explore the school
• Drop off school supplies
• Learn about classroom expectations and daily routines
• Receive important information to help your child have a successful school year
Our staff is looking forward to meeting everyone and kicking off another great year of learning together. We encourage all families to attend and help your child start the school year with confidence and excitement.
We can't wait to see you on Thursday, August 20, from 5:00–6:30 p.m.!
Sincerely,
Kenton Roeckenhaus
Principal
Chaffee Elementary School
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES REMINDER
CES Families – We will be back to school before you know it in one week so if you haven’t already shopped for school supplies, you can find our CES School Supply List for 2026-2027 on the school website or school App under the Elementary School Announcements or on our CES Facebook page.
REMINDER - KINDERGARTEN PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT – MONDAY, AUGUST 17 – AT 6:00 PM IN THE ELEMENTARY GYM
Kindergarten Parents and Guardians,
We would like to invite you to our Kindergarten Parent Orientation on Monday, August 17, at 6:00 pm in the Chaffee Elementary Gym. This event is designed for parents and guardians only. We ask that children not attend so parents can focus on the information being shared and have the opportunity to ask questions.
During the orientation, you will:
• Meet the kindergarten teachers and school administration.
• Learn about daily routines, schedules, and classroom expectations.
• Receive information about arrival and dismissal procedures, meals, transportation, attendance, and school communication.
• Learn how you can help your child have a successful start to kindergarten.
• Have an opportunity to ask questions before the first day of school.
We look forward to meeting you and working together to ensure your child has a successful first year at Chaffee Elementary. If you have any questions before orientation, please contact the school office at (573) 887-3244.
We look forward to seeing you on August 17!
REMINDER -- PARENTS OF SC FOOTBALL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT ON AUGUST 16, 2026
The Parents of Scott City Football are hosting a Football Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
** Due to the heat, the location has been moved indoors to KC HALL AT KELSO!
• Registration: 1:00 pm
• Tournament Start: 2:00 pm ("Bags fly")
• Cost: $40 per Team
• Format: Bring your own partner!
• Prizes: Trophy Boards for Bracket A & Bracket B (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Places)
• Extras: Food available for purchase, Raffles, 50/50 Drawing, Spirit Items
• Cause: All proceeds to benefit the athletes of Scott City Football
Come support the Scott City football program at the parent sponsored Cornhole tournament on August 16th!
CONGRATULATIONS MR. JOHN CUNDIFF - 2026 MOASSP SOUTHEAST MISSOURI REGIONAL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR!
Congratulations to Mr. Cundiff on being recognized and honored as the 2026 MoASSP Southeast Missouri Regional Principal of the Year!
Thank you, Mr. Cundiff, for your outstanding leadership, dedication to students and staff, and commitment to making a positive difference in his school and community.
Congratulations, Mr. Cundiff! Thank you for all you do!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AUSTIN WESTRICH ON BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF THE WINNERS OF THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR!
On August 6, the 2027 Southeast Regional Teacher of the Year nominees and winners were recognized and celebrated at the Regional Teacher of the Year Banquet at Southeast Missouri State University, and Mr. Westrich was named one of the 2027 Southeast Regional Teacher of the Year winners!
Mr. Westrich will now advance to the next phase of the Missouri Teacher of the Year selection process and will be honored alongside the other Regional Teachers of the Year at a statewide Missouri’s State Teacher of the Year celebration later. It is an honor extended only to educators who have been formally recognized as standout leaders in their districts.
Mr. Westrich’s dedication to our Chaffee students, passion for education, and commitment to excellence make him truly deserving of this honor. Chaffee School District is incredibly grateful to have him as part of our Red Devil family. Congratulations, Mr. Westrich! Thank you all for all you do!
DEADLINE REMINDERS -- IMPORTANT BRIGGS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE REMINDERS FOR FALL SEMESTER
GRADUATING SENIORS AND FIRST TIME APPLICANTS
If you were a Graduating Senior or First-Time Applicant recipient of the Briggs Scholarship, your Fall 2026 College Schedule or Vocational/Technical Verification of Enrollment must be emailed to the Briggs Foundation by Monday, August 10!
RENEWAL APPLICANTS
If you are a Renewal Applicant recipient of the Briggs Scholarship attending college, your Fall 2026 College Schedule and a copy of your preceding semester grades must be emailed to the Briggs Foundation by Monday, August 10!
If you are a Renewal Applicant recipient of the Briggs Scholarship attending a Vocational/Technical school program, your Fall 2026 Verification of Enrollment and a copy of your prior year’s program grades or a Letter of Good Standing must be emailed to the Briggs Foundation by Monday, August 10!
Please email to:
info@chaffeepublicschoolsfoundation.org
REMINDERS - 1ST PRACTICE DATES AND ATHLETIC HANDBOOK MEETING
August 10 (Monday)
Fall practices begin August 10th!
HS Softball 9:00 a.m.
HS Football - 3:15 p.m.
Athletes must have a physical on file that is up to date to be able to practice on Day 1.
Handbook Meeting will be August 10th at 6:30 pm in the gym.
The Gym will open at 6:00 pm.
This is for JH and HS student athletes of ALL sports, not just fall, and also includes band members. This is for anyone who participates in a MSHSAA Activity or Sport.
- Coaches meetings with parents
- Booster Club signups
- Handbook review & signing (e-sign)
- Booster Club & athletic review/preview
Please make plans to attend.
Students must have a handbook form signed and turned in before they can participate in a jamboree, game, or competition.
August 17 (Monday)
JH Football will start on August 17th!
August 24 (Monday)
JH Girls Basketball will start on August 24th!
