CONGRATULATIONS SENIOR BETA MEMBERS -- Congratulations to our Senior Beta members who placed at the State Beta Convention! They qualified for Nationals in June! Eli Nix - 1st Place Recyclable Art - Division II; Eli Nix - 2nd Place - Three Dimensional Design; Julie Myers - 5th Place- Onsite Painting Division II;
Marissa Minks - 4th Place- Black and White Photography.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TWO ACADEMIC ALL-STATE CHEERLEADERS! Congratulations to Larissa Hanback and Brooklyn Reischman who are Academic All-State Cheerleaders!
Congratulations to the following Chaffee High School students who were inducted into the NTHS (National Technical Honor Society) on February 29 at CTC (Cape Career and Technology Center): Eli Glueck - EMT-B; Madison Pobst - Pre-Nursing; Brianna Hulvey - Health Occupations; Mason Hampton - EMT-B; Craig Hanlon - Electrical Trades.
ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR (MARCH 4-8) -- The CES Book Fair will be on March 4-8 in the former Elementary Computer Lab. All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school. Thanks for supporting our kids! Happy reading! MARCH 5 (TUESDAY) Book Fair Preview – Students will preview the Book Fair with their class from 12:45-3:00 pm. MARCH 6 (WEDNESDAY) Book Fair Preview – Students will preview the Book Fair with their class from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. MARCH 7 (THURSDAY) Book Fair Sales – Student shopping will be from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Parents and families may shop after school from 3:00-6:30 pm. MARCH 8 (FRIDAY) Final Book Fair Sales – Final shopping from 7:30-8:30 am. Shop online during March 4-17 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
REMINDER – IT IS DR. SEUSS WEEK AT CES THIS WEEK (MARCH 4-8)!! Just a reminder that this week is Dr. Seuss Week at CES! MONDAY – “One Fish, Two Fish” – Wear something red or blue! TUESDAY – “The Cat in the Hat” / “Thing One & Thing Two” – Wear your favorite hat or twin with your bestie! WEDNESDAY – “Wacky Wednesday” – Get wacky! Wear your clothes backwards, inside out, or mismatched! THURSDAY – “Green Eggs and Ham” – Wear something green! FRIDAY – “I Am Not Going to Get Up Today” – Wear your pajamas!
JR/SR HIGH ENROLLMENT CARDS AND CTC APPLICATIONS DEADLINE -- All enrollment cards and CTC applications are due no later than Thursday, February 29. Please turn in to Mrs. Shy's office or give to your LA teacher.
February 26, 2024
Dear Chaffee Community,
The Chaffee School District is a learning community committed to creating an excellent place for students to learn, teachers to teach, staff to work, and families and residents to know students are receiving high-quality, personalized learning experiences that ensure their readiness for the rigors of their career, college, and life-choices.
To build on this commitment, the school district frequently gathers input from our students, staff, and residents to inform our progress on district goals, help inform our decisions, and ensure continuous improvement. Collecting data points from our residents allows us to recognize the excellent work that many in the district accomplish daily while also listening to you to identify improvement opportunities so we can continue to provide a school district you are proud to support.
At this time, we are providing you an opportunity to give your feedback by completing a survey. Survey results are anonymous and confidential; names will not be collected.
The survey opens Monday February 26, 2024.and closes Friday March 8, 2024.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at this link:
• http://tinyurl.com/chaffeecommunity
The survey results will be shared with our district’s continuous improvement team to measure and develop goals that align with our district’s strategic plan.
Your input is valuable, and we appreciate hearing from you! Thank you in advance for your feedback and your commitment to our success.
Sincerely,
Shawn Nix, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Chaffee R-2 Schools
CONGRATULATIONS CHAFFEE WEIGHTLIFTING -- On February 21, Coach Powderly and Coach Altermatt took a group of our weightlifting athletes to Dexter to compete in a weightlifting competition. Following are the results of those that placed top 5 in their division (JV or V) for their specific lifts. JERAMEY KILBURN - 1st (Power Clean), 3rd (Deadlift), 4th (Squat, Bench); HAYDEN HELD - 2nd (Squat), 3rd (Bench, Power Clean); KEVIN HERNANDEZ - 4th (Deadlift), 5th (Bench); GAVIN PERRY - 5th (Squat, Bench); LOGAN HORTON - 1st (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Power Clean); JACOB VANDEVEN - 2nd (Squat, Power Clean), 3rd (Bench, Deadlift); LEYTON HANBACK - 1st (Deadlift); ADAM SWINFORD - 1st (Power Clean); LEVI MCKINNIE - 1st (Deadlift), 2nd (Squat, Bench, Power Clean); CONNOR MARTIN - 2nd (Deadlift), 5th (Bench); DILLAN MOSLEY - 2nd (Squat, Bench); SHELTON SIMMONS - 2nd (Bench); JORDAN ESSNER - 2nd (Bench); CARSON CLOVER - 1st (Squat, Deadlift); CARTER COSSOU - 1st (Bench)
CHS RED DEVILS SIDELINE STORE HAS NOW ADDED CARHARTT! Red Devil and Carhartt Fans - Now you can shop the hardest working gear out there at your CHS Red Devils BSN SPORTS Sideline Store. Legendary jackets, tees, hoodies and hats -- built with classic Carhartt durability, comfort and craftsmanship. Head to the Sideline Store and design your gear now. SHOP NOW: http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/missouri/chaffee/chaffee-schools
CONGRATULATIONS CHS STUDENT COUNCIL -- Please join us in celebrating the Chaffee Chamber of Commerce's latest spotlight -- Chaffee High School Student Council! Chaffee StuCo is a school organization whose purpose is to provide students the opportunity to participate in the leadership and aid in the development of their school, community, and region, in conjunction with our Southeast District and our State Association MASC. Student Council has been around a long time, and the current advisors are Mrs. Morgan Swinford (4 years) and Mrs. Anna Knutson (1 year). Current Officers are President Larissa Hanback, Vice-President Brooklyn Reischman, Secretary Carson Spies, Treasurer Zoe Bentley, and Historian Reese VanPelt. StuCo is composed of 5 officers and 5 class representatives from each grade 9-12. CHS StuCo strives to be student leaders and positive role models within their school and community. Their main goal is to be a student led organization that makes a difference in Chaffee School District, as well as the community of Chaffee. They do numerous community service projects and participate in local events. They love helping out in any way that they can, working together to get things done and make things happen all while making a positive impact on others. Over the course of the last two years, they have been recognized in many ways for their hard work in the community. Last year they helped our local VFW, raising $3000 by fundraising. They support Special Olympics, raising over $15,000 the last two years and being awarded the Golden Plunger award both years and recognized as being a Champion of SOMO (Special Olympics Missouri). They have also helped out the Chaffee Community Care Portal. The CHS StuCo is always looking for ways to help out in our community so please reach out to Mrs. Swinford or Mrs. Knutson. They appreciate the support they get from the school and community. The Chaffee Chamber of Commerce appreciates the CHS StuCo and their wonderful advisors. These kids are the next generation of leaders!
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK -- Join us in celebrating Public Schools Week (February 26-March 1)! Teachers and staff at public schools across Missouri are working hard every day to provide all students access to opportunities to learn and grow – and ultimately find their chosen path to success. #PSW24
SPRING SPORTS PRACTICES BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 26 -- All Spring sports practices (HS Baseball, HS Track, JH Track) will begin on Monday, February 26. All athletes must have a physical on file to participate. Contact Coach Aaron Horrell, Athletic Director, at aaron.horrell@chaffeer2.org if you have questions.
REMINDER – ELEMENTARY SPRING PICTURE DAY -- CES Picture Day (Spring Pictures and Kindergarten Graduation Pictures) for Chaffee Elementary is scheduled for Thursday, February 22. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Order online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER. This event's Order Code is 85145ET.
BLOOD DRIVE ON FEBRUARY 21 AT THE HIGH SCHOOL -- FBLA and Beta Club are sponsoring a Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 21, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. in the High School Activity Center. Students who are interested in giving blood should see Mr. Westrich. The community can visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment or just walk in if appointments are available. All units collected will help to save lives and also help Chaffee High School students earn scholarships.
REMINDER -- ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED CHICKEN & ALL THE FIXINGS FUNDRAISER DINNER IS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 -- The All You Can Eat Fried Chicken and Chicken & Dumplings Dinner Fundraiser (sponsored by CHS Baseball and Softball) will be held on Sunday, February 18, from 10:30 am-1:00 pm at the Chaffee High School Activity Center. Tickets are $15 per person (All You Can Eat), but ages 8 and under eat free. There will be Fried Chicken, Chicken & Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Slaw, Drinks, and Dessert. Carryouts are available! Tickets are available for purchase at the door from 10:30 am-1:00 pm the day of the dinner.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 MOGUL ROYALTY! Prince and Princess: Gracie Govreau and Ross Cossou; King and Queen: Holden Stanley and Taylor McKnight. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Mogul Dance. We hope everyone had a great time!
The Chaffee Parent Group Trivia Night & Silent Auction will be on Saturday, February 17, at the Chaffee Elks Lodge. This is one night with F•R•I•E•N•D•S you don’t want to miss out on! For reservations, please message Chaffee Parent Group on Facebook. Doors Open at 5:00 PM to set up your table and browse the Silent Auction. Trivia will start at 6:00 PM. Silent Auction will run from 5:30 pm through Trivia Intermission. $15 per person (Max 8 F•R•I•E•N•D•S per table). Mulligans will be available for purchase for $10. Door Prizes! 50/50 Raffle! Prize for BEST decorated table. LIMITED SEATING! For reservations, please message Chaffee Parent Group on Facebook. Must be 16 years or older to join. May bring your own food and beverages. No phones will be allowed out during questions. ** Like and follow the Chaffee Parent Group on Facebook for future events and fundraisers. All proceeds go towards field trips, Play Day, along with supporting teachers and staff! Thank you for supporting our little Red Devils! **
CHS MOGUL VALENTINE’S DANCE IS TONIGHT (FEBRUARY 16) -- The CHS Mogul Valentine's Dance will take place on Friday, February 16th from 7:00–10:00 PM in the High School Activity Center. All 7th-12th grade students are invited to attend. Out-of-school date forms were due on Friday, February 9. Coronation will begin at approximately 8:30 PM. Dress code is semi-formal. Cost is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Professional photos will be available for $5.00 a photo. Congratulations to the following students for being selected as 2024 Mogul Candidates! 7th grade: Gracie Govreau and Ross Cossou; 8th grade: Makenna Nixon and Cameron Phillips; 9th grade: Cara Kelly and Nate Schwind; 10th grade: Taylor McKnight and Holden Stanley; 11th grade: Riley Penrose and Owen Bollinger; 12th grade: Ava Reif and Blake Yarbro. These students will be voted on at the dance and crowned CHS Mogul Prince and Princess and King and Queen.
REMINDER -- CHS PARENT ENROLLMENT PRESENTATION -- There will be a Parent Enrollment Presentation for the parents of incoming 9th-12th grade students in the High School Library at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15. Parents should bring student enrollment materials. Students do not need to attend.
CONGRATULATIONS CHS SOFTBALL ACADEMIC ALL-STATE! Congratulations to our CHS Lady Devils Softball team that ranked 7th in State Class 2 with a team GPA of 3.77 and to our CHS Lady Devils Softball members who were recognized as Academic All-State – Jordynn Brown, Carlyanne Cossou, Madison Golightly, Abbigale Hanback, Jocelyn Hanlon, Ayné Held, Kylea Pennington, Bailey Robertson, Malinah Robertson, Kaylynn Tuttleton, Addi Uhrhan, Reese Van Pelt, Leah Vandeven, and Paige Wilhite. Congratulations to the Lady Devils for their dedication in the classroom!
