IMPORTANT GRADUATION UPDATE – GRADUATION MOVED INSIDE -- Out of an abundance of caution with the possible inclement weather this evening, the high school graduation ceremony will be held INSIDE the high school gym tonight (May 15, 2025). All seniors will receive six (6) floor seating tickets for parents, guardians or relatives. You must have a ticket to sit in the chairs on the gym floor. All other guests will be able to sit in the bleacher seating areas. Seniors need to arrive at the activity center no later than 5:30 pm for individual and group pictures by Cheekwood Studios. Picture packets have been available from the front offices and will be available this evening. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
GAME TIME UPDATE -- The Red Devils District Baseball game at Charleston on Friday, May 16, is now scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Red Devils will play the winner of the Meadow Heights / St. Vincent game. Please continue to watch for updates on the athletic and school Facebook pages, the school announcements, and on the school website for additional information.
IMPORTANT GRADUATION UPDATE – GRADUATION MOVED INSIDE -- Out of an abundance of caution with the possible inclement weather this evening, the high school graduation ceremony will be held INSIDE the high school gym tonight (May 15, 2025). All seniors will receive six (6) floor seating tickets for parents, guardians or relatives. You must have a ticket to sit in the chairs on the gym floor. All other guests will be able to sit in the bleacher seating areas. Seniors need to arrive at the activity center no later than 5:30 pm for individual and group pictures by Cheekwood Studios. Picture packets have been available from the front offices and will be available this evening. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
SENIOR GRADUATION REMINDERS FOR MAY 15, 2025 -- Senior Breakfast, Senior Video, and Graduation Practice ~ Seniors should arrive at school on Thursday, May 15, at 8:00 a.m. for the Senior Breakfast & Video. ~ After the Senior Breakfast and Video, Graduation practice will follow. (Graduation practice is mandatory -- if Seniors do not attend Graduation practice, they will not be allowed to participate at Graduation).
~ Picture forms will be distributed. ~ All Seniors should pay fees/fines & turn in Chromebooks, library books, and textbooks if they haven’t already done so. Graduation Pictures, Line Up, and Graduation Ceremony ~ Seniors should arrive at the High School Activity Center by 5:30 pm for Graduation. ~ Individual and group graduation pictures will be taken before Graduation, and Seniors will then be lined up for Graduation. ~ Graduation will take place on the high school football field. No tickets will be required to attend. Entry gates for family, friends, and the public will be opened at 6:15 pm.
~The Graduation Ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm.
NOTES FOR CES PLAY DAY 2025: ~ Parking – Parent parking is available in all lots. ~ Lunch and Concessions – Lunch is 11-12. Concessions are available and cash only! Pickles $1 / Hot Dog $2 / Hamburger $2 / Cheeseburger $3 Nachos $2 / Chips $1 / Candy $1 / Gatorade $2 / Sweet Tea $2 / Water $1 / Coke $1 / Mountain Dew $1 / Dr. Pepper $1 / Sprite $1 / Coke Zero $1 * Andy’s Sweet Tooth will also be there most of the day as well as Beta Club cotton candy and snow cones! ~ Students Signing Out – Parents, if you plan on your child leaving with you, please check your child out before leaving inside or outside with Mrs. Amy, Dr. J, or Mrs. Kelsi. ~ Schedule ~ Grades K-3 Schedule: Outside 8:30-11:00, Lunch 11-12:00, Inside 12:00-2:30. ~ Grades 4-6 Schedule: Inside 8:30-11:00, Lunch 11-12:00, Outside 12-2:30. ~ A detailed schedule can be found on the Elementary website announcements page at chaffeer2.org OR our CES announcements tab on the school App AND will also be available in the office.
CES PLAY DAY IS MAY 15 -- For the CES Play Day schedule, please visit our Elementary website announcements page at chaffeer2.org OR our CES announcements tab on our school App.
Finals for Grades 7-11 are scheduled for May 15th and 16th at the following times: Thursday, May 15: 1st period, 3rd period, 5th period, 7th period. Friday, May 16th (early release schedule): 2nd period – will be given during 1st period; 4th period – will be given during 3rd & 5th period; 6th period – will be given during 7th period.
BASEBALL GAME CANCELLED MAY 12 -- The high school baseball game scheduled for this afternoon (5/12/25) against Saxony has been cancelled due to wet playing conditions.
CONGRATULATIONS CHAFFEE TRACK AND FIELD SECTIONAL QUALIFIERS -- Chaffee participated at the Track and Field Class 2 District 1 Meet on Saturday, May 10, at Scott City High School. Congratulations to all of our track and field athletes during their 2025 season. Congratulations to the following athletes who qualified for the Class 2 Sectional 1 Track Meet at Grandview (Hillsboro) on Saturday, May 17. CARLYANNE COSSOU was a 4 time District Champion at the District Track & Field Meet in the following events - 100m Hurdles (15.99), 300m Hurdles (46.96), 200 meters (26.43), and Triple Jump (10.87m./35-8.00). MAKENNA NIXON placed 2nd in the High Jump with a jump of 1.35m (4-5.25) at the District Track & Field Meet. TY ATKINS placed 4th in the Javelin with a PR throw of 43.46m (142-3.00) at Districts. PEYTON PENROSE placed 4th in the 100m Hurdles with a time of 18.52 at the District Meet. CARSON CLOVER placed 4th in the Shot Put with a throw of 13.79m (45-3.00) at Districts. Outstanding Job to all of these track and field athletes and Good Luck at Sectionals on Saturday!
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS (MAY 12-21) -- MAY 12 (MONDAY): HS Baseball (Varsity & JV) – Chaffee vs Saxony (Home) at 4:30/6:30 pm. MAY 13 (TUESDAY): HS Baseball (Varsity Only) – Chaffee vs Portageville (at Capaha Park in Cape) at 5:30 pm. MAY 16 (FRIDAY): HS Baseball – Districts (at Charleston) 4:00 pm -- Chaffee will play the winner of the Meadow Heights / St. Vincent game. MAY 17 (SATURDAY): HS Track - Sectionals at Grandview High School – Hillsboro. Good Luck to Carlyanne Cossou, Makenna Nixon, Ty Atkins, Peyton Penrose, and Carson Clover. MAY 19 (MONDAY): HS Baseball – Districts (at Charleston) District Championship Game TBD -- If Red Devils win on Friday, May 16th, the Red Devils will play vs TBD at 4:30 pm. MAY 21 (WEDNESDAY): The CHS Athletic Banquet will be Wednesday, May 21st, at 6:00 pm in the High School Activity Center.
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION ON MAY 12 -- Kindergarten Graduation is on Monday, May 12, at 6:00 pm at CES. We invite you to celebrate the graduating Class of 2037! You are welcome to bring family and friends to help celebrate! ~ Students only will report to their classroom at 5:30 pm where they will get dressed in their cap and gown. Their teachers will have their cap and gown waiting for them in their classroom. ~ The ceremony will begin at 6:00 pm. ~ After graduation, students will go to the risers for pictures. You can pick your child up from that location. ~ Please pick up your child’s memory box from their class table after graduation is over.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM CHAFFEE SCHOOL DISTRICT!
SENIORS LAST DAY AND SENIOR WALKOUT -- The last day of school for the CHS Senior Class of 2025 is Friday, May 9, 2025. The Senior Walkout will be at 11:15 a.m. Good Luck to our Seniors! You will be missed!
SENIOR FINALS (MAY 8-9) AND SENIOR WALKOUT (MAY 9) -- Senior Finals will be on the following days: Thursday, May 8 -- 4, 5, 6, 7 periods. Friday, May 9 -- 1, 2, 3 periods. The Senior Walkout will be at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, May 9. Students must attend classes that morning (including CTC) to participate.
REMINDER – HONORS BANQUET ON MAY 8TH -- The CHS Honors Banquet will be on Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 pm. Individual invitations and dinner tickets were mailed out, and all CHS Honor Students and Academic Letter Recipients received an invitation with 2 complimentary tickets for parents, guardians, relatives, or guests. Please remember to bring your tickets to present at the door. The deadline to purchase additional tickets was May 2nd.
PAJAMA DAY AT CES AND CHS ON MAY 8 -- Student Council is sponsoring a Pajama Day at Chaffee High School AND Chaffee Elementary on Thursday, May 8th, to help raise money for the family in Scott City that was affected by a house fire. Students and staff can wear pajamas to school for $1.00. Extra donations will also be accepted. Thank you for your support!
REMINDER – CHS STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATION DEADLINE -- Student Council is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! All students in grades 8-11 this year can apply. If you want to become more involved in your school and community, see Mrs. Swinford or Mrs. Knutson to get an application. They must be turned in by Wednesday, May 7th.
Increased screen time during the summer can impact student health, wellbeing, and safety, especially with greater exposure to harmful content or online strangers. Help your family stay safe and balanced with Parent ProTech’s free Summer Screen Time series: https://parentprotech.com/en/15/chaffeer2schooldistrict/167/summer-is-here-and-so-is-increased-screen-time-how-can-i-help-my-child.
NATIONAL NURSES WEEK MAY 6-12, 2025 AND SCHOOL NURSE APPRECIATION DAY MAY 7, 2025 -- We want to thank Nurse Linda and Nurse Stacie for their commitment and dedication to our students and staff! We are so lucky to have two of the best! They are the heartbeat of our schools’ health and wellness, and their care and kindness make a difference. Thank you for everything you do – Linda Wessel (Jr/Sr High School) and Stacie Davis (CES).
FINE ARTS NIGHT ON MAY 6, 2025 -- The Fine Arts Night (Grades 2-12) will be held on Tuesday, May 6, from 5:00-7:00 pm in High School Gym. Fine Arts Night will feature 2nd-12th Grade artwork and music performances by the Elementary and HS Choir. Please join us for an evening with the Fine Arts!
