HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PARENT MEETING ON FEBRUARY 27 – There will be a HS Baseball Parent Meeting on Thursday, February 27, in the high school library at 6:30 pm. Finalized schedules will be handed out, expectations will be reviewed, and the Pancake Fundraiser will be discussed.
Good Luck to our Lady Devils as they take on Meadow Heights in the District Basketball Tournament tonight (Thursday, February 27) at 7:30 pm at Chaffee. Good Luck Ladies!
REMINDER -- PLEASE COMPLETE THE TAHER FOOD SERVICE SURVEY -- Your voice matters! Taher Food Service wants to hear from YOU! The information will be used as feedback to better the Chaffee R-II Food Service program. Take a quick survey that can be found on our school website or school App to share your thoughts on school lunches. Scan the QR code to let us know what you think! The last day to complete the survey is Friday, February 28!
UPDATE BOYS DISTRICT BASKETBALL – Chaffee Red Devils picked up the win against Bloomfield on Monday night (2/24/25) in the District Basketball Tournament and will advance to the Semifinals on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:00 pm to play Puxico (Game is at Bloomfield High School). Red Devils move to 17-9 on the season! Way to Go and Good Luck Red Devils!
BOOK BLAST BEGINS TODAY AT CES (FEBRUARY 24, 2025) -- All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/ChaffeeES63740 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.
BLOOD DRIVE ON FEBRUARY 26 -- FBLA and BETA will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, February 26, from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm in the High School Activity Center. Students who are interested in giving blood should sign up with Mr. Westrich. The community can call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment or walk in if appointments are available. All units collected will help to save lives and also help Chaffee High School students earn scholarships. All donors are greatly appreciated!
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK -- Public Schools Week is February 24-28, 2025, and honors the contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve. This week, we celebrate the heart of our communities – public schools! From dedicated teachers, staff, and administrators to hardworking students and supportive families and community, public schools are where bright futures are built every day. Thank you to all public school administrators, teachers, staff, and education advocates -- past, present, and future -- for your commitment to public education! Together, we celebrate the students, administrators, teachers, staff, families, and community members who make Chaffee R-2 Schools so special!
REMINDER – CHS ENROLLMENT CARDS AND CTC APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 25 -- ALL enrollment cards and CTC applications are due on Tuesday, February 25th. Please use the 2025-2026 Red Devil Enrollment Handbook as a reference while completing your enrollment card and Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). You can find the 2025-2025 Red Devil Enrollment Handbook on the school website (on the high school announcements page or on the counseling page) or in your school email.
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS – DISTRICT TOURNAMENT WEEK – FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 1 -- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24: HS Boys Basketball – District Basketball Tournament at Bloomfield High School at 7:30 pm – Chaffee Red Devils vs Bloomfield Wildcats // TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25: HS Girls Basketball – District Basketball Tournament at Chaffee - Chaffee Lady Devils play on Thursday, February 27. // WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26: HS Boys Basketball – District Basketball Tournament
at Bloomfield High School - Teams and Times TBD // THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27: HS Girls Basketball – District Basketball Tournament at Chaffee - 7:30 pm - Lady Devils vs Meadow Heights Lady Panthers // FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28: HS Boys Basketball – District Basketball Tournament at Bloomfield High School - Teams and Times TBD // SATURDAY, MARCH 1: HS Girls Basketball – District Basketball Tournament at Chaffee - 1:30 pm Championship Game – Teams TBD
ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR REVISED DATES (FEBRUARY 24, 25, 26) -- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24: Book Fair Preview – Students will preview the Book Fair with their classes all day from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25: Book Fair Sales – Students may visit the book fair at their scheduled time between 11:50 am-3:00 pm. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Final Sales -- 7:30-8:30 am. Shop online during February 17–March 2 to support our school. Twenty-five percent (25%) of every online purchase during the Book Fair directly benefits our school!! Visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/chaffeeelem2
BOYS BASKETBALL CONFERENCE MAKEUP GAME ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 – Red Devils Boys Basketball will have a Conference makeup game vs Delta on Saturday, February 22, at Chaffee. The JV game will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the Varsity game will follow.
Chaffee R-2 will not be in session on Friday, Feb 21st. The city streets are still mainly covered and with extreme low temperatures expected overnight it is best to not try and get students or buses out. Stay Warm!
Dr. Nix
CHS BASKETBALL UPDATES FOR FEBRUARY 20 -- The HS Boys Basketball game at Woodland and the HS Girls home game vs St. Vincent have been CANCELED for Thursday, February 20. Also, there will be no practices on Thursday, February 20.
7th-11th graders are reminded to complete their enrollment cards!
Mrs. Shy
Due to the state of roads in the district, and the cold temps, Chaffee R-2 will not be in session on Feb 20th. This will be snow day #4. Stay warm!
Dr. Nix
Good afternoon, Chaffee R-2 will not be in session tomorrow (2/19). This will be snow day 3. Seniors are encouraged to check their school email and submit scholarships while they are at home.
Stay warm!
Dr. Nix
CHS BASKETBALL UPDATES FOR FEBRUARY 18 -- All High School Girls and Boys Basketball games have been CANCELLED for TONIGHT (Tuesday, February 18) due to weather. We will try and make up the Delta boys’ games as early as Friday if possible and are looking to add a girls’ game on Saturday.
Good afternoon! As stated in my earlier message, we are continuing to watch the weather. The snow is supposed to start earlier than previously expected. With that in mind, Chaffee R-2 will not be in session for on Tuesday, Feb 18th. This will be snow day #2.
Dr. Nix
Good afternoon! We are watching the weather for tomorrow (2/18) closely. As of 1:00 pm on the 17th we are planning to hold school tomorrow. With that in mind, we may need to dismiss early. Please plan ahead if that becomes necessary.
REMINDER -- NO SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 17 FOR PRESIDENTS’ DAY – Just a reminder that Chaffee R-2 School District will not be in school on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
