Spring is here, and Beta club is collecting gently worn/new shoes for our fundraiser aiming for 2500 pairs. Drop off at Chaffee Elementary or High School, and for questions, contact Elizabeth Kluesner (Elementary) or Kaitlyn Rodgers (High School). No shoes to donate? Help by spreading the word!
REMINDER: SENIOR GRADUATION SLIDESHOW PICTURES DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 15 -- Please send Mr. Seabaugh (shawn.seabaugh@chaffeer2.org) your photos that will be used for the Senior Slideshow at Graduation. Due date for photos is Friday, March 15.
BRIGGS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR CURRENT SENIORS AND PAST GRADUATES -- The Briggs Scholarship application is now available for seniors and past graduates. The application can be picked up at the High School Reception Office or can be found online on the High School website https://www.chaffeer2.org/page/counselors-office (Under Scholarship Information and Deadlines tab). Every Chaffee High School graduating Senior and Chaffee High School graduate under the age of 28 years attending undergraduate college, junior college, vocational school, or technical school is eligible. Graduate students are not eligible. REMINDER: Briggs Scholarship recipients must renew EVERY semester and apply EVERY YEAR in order to continue receiving the scholarship. The following items MUST be returned to the Counselor’s Office at Chaffee High School, 517 West Yoakum Avenue, Chaffee, MO 63740 in a sealed envelope no later than Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (1) Completed Application (3 pages). The application can be picked up at the HS Reception Office or found online on the HS website. (2) Typed essay (see page 2 of application for instructions). (3) First page of your parent(s)/guardian(s) last filed tax return (1040). (4) PREVIOUS GRADUATES – You must also include with your application a self- addressed envelope with current postage prepaid. This envelope will be used to advise you of any amounts awarded. Please email Mrs. Shy at charon.shy@chaffeer2.org if you have any questions.
The Senior slideshow for graduation is being created. Up to 5 different photos can be submitted. Please send Mr. Seabaugh (shawn.seabaugh@chaffeer2.org) your photos that will be used by Friday, March 15th.
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PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN SCREENING -- Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Screening for students in the Chaffee R-II School District will be held on Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 am-1:00 pm at Chaffee Elementary School (408 Elliott Avenue). Children turning 4 on or before July 31, 2024 should be screened for entry into Pre-Kindergarten, and children turning 5 on or before July 31, 2024 should be screened for entry into Kindergarten. Please contact Chaffee Elementary at 887-3244 to schedule an appointment. Please bring your child along to the screening with his/her: (1) birth certificate, (2) shot record, (3) social security card, and (4) address verification. Screening takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
CHAFFEE R-2 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH (MARCH 2024) -- Governor Michael Parson proclaimed the month of March 2024 as School Board Recognition Month. The Chaffee R-2 School District is honoring the service of our local Board of Education during the week of March 11-15, 2024. The Chaffee R-2 School District community benefits every day from the dedication and countless hours devoted by the Chaffee R-2 Board of Education. Thank you to the following Chaffee School Board members who commit their time and leadership year round to serve our students, staff, and community. Thank you for your leadership -- Mr. Steve Seyer, Mr. John Swinford, Mr. Dale Tenkhoff, Mrs. Jennifer Lynn, Mr. Blaine Swinford, Mrs. Lori Whistler, Mr. Jason Berry.
REMINDER -- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON MARCH 11! There will be no school for students at CES or CHS on Monday, March 11, due to a Professional Development Day for Teachers. However, CTC students will have classes, and a bus will be provided for CTC students.
REMINDER -- SOLAR ECLIPSE SHIRT ORDERS DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 8! The Chaffee Chamber of Commerce is selling shirts made for the upcoming Solar Eclipse. The shirt design was made by our very own Chaffee Schools Art Department. All shirts are $15.00. Money is due when the shirts are ordered. All sales need to be made by Friday, March 8, and order forms and payment can be turned into the office.
1ST AND 2ND GRADE SPRING MUSIC CONCERT – The 1st and 2nd Grade Spring Music Concert is Thursday, March 7, at 6:00 pm in the Elementary Gym. Students should arrive at 5:40 pm and go to their classroom. Their teacher will be waiting for them there. The theme of the concert is the Great Outdoors!
SPRING SPORTS PICTURES (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGES) ON MARCH 7 -- Spring sports pictures will be taken on Thursday, March 7, beginning at 12:15 pm. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIMES FROM THE ORIGINAL POST -- 12:15 pm – JH Track; 12:45 pm - E-Sports; 1:00 pm - HS Track; 1:30 pm – HS Baseball. Students will be called out of class 15 minutes before pictures to dress in uniforms and get ready.
SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION DAY IS MARCH 6! Thank You to all of the wonderful maintenance workers and custodians who work tirelessly to keep our school buildings running smoothly! Thank you to Raymond Spies, Debbie Flanigan, Brenda Hester, Kelly Glastetter, Jennifer Dobbs, Angela Sadler.
CONGRATULATIONS CARLYANNE COSSOU AND CARA KELLY! Congrats to Carlyanne Cossou and Cara Kelly who competed in the 2024 SEMO Regional Science Fair. Cara Kelly won 2nd place in the Chemistry division. Carlyanne Cossou won 2nd place in her division, the Naval Science Award, the United States Air Force Outstanding Project Award, and the Yale Science & Engineering Association's Most Outstanding Exhibit Award. Also, Carlyanne was one of the three runners up at the SEMO Science Fair for the International Science Fair in Los Angeles. Congratulations to Cara and Carlyanne on these outstanding awards!
CONGRATULATIONS ELI NIX! Eli competed at the District History Day at Southeast Missouri State University and received Third Place in the Senior Individual Exhibit for his exhibit “Enigma”. Eli qualified for State competition in Columbia in April. CHS History teacher, Andy Cannon, was Eli's sponsor for History Day.
CONGRATULATIONS BAND MEMBERS! Congratulations to the following students who participated in the District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival at Jackson High School. Colin Menz - Trumpet Solo - 1 rating, "Exemplary" (State qualified); Eli Morgan - Trombone Solo - 2 rating, "Outstanding"; Keira Biggs - Clarinet Solo - 3 rating, "Satisfactory".
FIRST ANNUAL SCIENCE SHOWCASE (GRADES 7-12) ON MARCH 6 -- The First Annual Science Showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the High School Activity Center. See the projects that the 7th-12th grades have been working on. This is open to the public. Beta Club will be selling popcorn, candy, and drinks. Awards will be presented at 7:45 pm.
CONGRATULATIONS CHAFFEE ELEMENTARY JUNIOR BETA! Congratulations to our ELEMENTARY Junior Beta members who placed at the State Beta Convention and qualified for the National Beta Convention: 1ST PLACE LIVING LITERATURE - Hayden McFerron, Priscilla Halbert, Nicholas Powderly, Beckam Stroder, Kai Proffer; 3RD PLACE - APPAREL DESIGN - Adelaide Woodward; 5TH PLACE - JEWELRY - Marli Sadler; 3RD PLACE – POTTERY - Jadyn Dumey; 5TH PLACE - RECYCLED ART - Nicholas Powderly; 3RD PLACE - QUILLING - Wes Moser; 2ND PLACE - PERFORMING ARTS SOLO - Wes Moser; 5TH PLACE - ACADEMIC SCIENCE - Brysen McFarlen; 4TH PLACE - ACADEMIC SOCIAL STUDIES - Lailah Phillips.
BOOKS ARE FUN / BOOK BLAST KICK-OFF -- Attention CES Adventurers! Our Chaffee Elementary Book Blast started today (Monday, March 4). We will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries and ensure that all of our students have books. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map sent home with the students to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting prizes and books. Your child can receive awesome prizes just for entering 10+ Friends and Family! Start by clicking “Begin Registration” and be sure to follow the process until complete. For more details, see the Treasure Map your student received at school or your email from the school. If you invite 10+ friends and family members, you can earn 3 awesome prizes and a chance to win one of four Treasure Chests or an iPad! Visit http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/ChaffeeES63740 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT!
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK (MARCH 4-8, 2024) -- National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day. Thank you to all of our Chaffee school cafeteria employees who are providing our students a healthy start with School Breakfast! #NSBW24
REMINDER -- WINTER SPORTS BANQUET (MARCH 4) – Reminder that the Winter Sports Banquet will be on Monday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the HS Activity Center. The menu will be Mac N’ Cheese Bar (with toppings), Salad, and Red Lobster Biscuits. $10.00 for guests. Athletes and coaches eat free. The Booster Club is asking for Booster Club members and/or parents to help bring desserts. There will be a Booster Club meeting after the banquet.
