SENIOR CITIZEN THANKSGIVING DINNER -- The annual FBLA/FCCLA Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Wednesday, November 15, in the High School Activity Center. Tickets are available from the High School office or the Chaffee Nutrition Center. The dinner is free to all Chaffee Senior Citizens. Everyone attending must have a ticket to receive a meal. Dinner is at 5:00 pm with carryouts beginning at 5:30 pm.
CONGRATULATIONS SOUTHEAST ALL-DISTRICT BAND MEMBERS!
Congratulations to the following students for being selected in the Southeast All-District Bands. High School: Colin Menz-- 1st Chair Trumpet (qualified for All-State Band auditions) and Keira Biggs-- 14th Chair Clarinet (qualified for All-State Band auditions). Junior High: Eve O'Neal --1st Chair Trumpet. These students will perform in the All-District Band Concert on Saturday, November 18, at Cape Central High School at 7:00 pm.
AMEREN MISSOURI REBATE CHECK PRESENTATION FOR BIZSAVERS PROGRAM!
Ameren Missouri and Veregy representatives attended the October Chaffee R-2 School Board meeting to present a rebate check to Dr. Shawn Nix, Superintendent, for Chaffee School District’s participation in the BizSavers program during our bond renovations.
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AND ASSEMBLY ON NOVEMBER 10!
We would like to invite all Veterans and community members to join us on Friday, November 10, for our Veterans Day Celebration at 9:00 am in the High School Gym. Veterans are also invited to a breakfast from 8:00-8:45 am at the high school. The assembly will be led by CHS Student Council Officers. The Guest Speaker is United States Army Sergeant Major David Little. Music will be provided by our High School Band, High School Choir, and the 5th and 6th Grade Choir. We will also be joined by St. Ambrose school and grades 3-6 from Chaffee Elementary.
CONGRATULATIONS LADY DEVILS ON POSTSEASON HONORS! Congratulations to our Lady Devils Softball players on their Postseason Honors!
RED DEVILS SIDELINE STORE HOLIDAY SHOPPING! Shop our Holiday Gift Guide now at the Red Devils BSNSports Sideline Store and make it a Red Devil holiday. Order by November 27, 2023 to receive by December 25, 2023. https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/missouri/chaffee/chaffee-schools
WINTER SPORTS PICTURE DAY! Winter Sports pictures will be taken on Thursday, November 9. Junior High and High School Basketball teams will take individual and team pictures. The schedule is: HS Boys Basketball 12:20 pm -- HS Girls Basketball 12:40 pm -- JH Girls Basketball 1:00 pm -- JH Boys Basketball 1:20 pm.
The High School Fall Athletics Banquet (for HS Football, Softball, and Cross Country) will be on Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 pm in the HS Activity Center. There will be a meal and awards presentations. The meal is free for all players and coaches. The meal is $10 for guests. Children 8 and under are free. The meal will be Spaghetti, Chicken Alfredo, salad, breadsticks, dessert, and drink.
FYI for all parents: As we get closer to inclement winter weather, the All Call message will now come from a Little Rock, AR phone number. They are linked to our new website, app, and messaging system.
REMINDER – EARLY DISMISSAL DAY! Monday, November 6, is an Early Dismissal Day. Classes will dismiss at 1:30 pm.
GOOD LUCK RED DEVILS FOOTBALL AT DISTRICTS! The Devils play Van-Far at 1:00 PM today (11/4/23). Good luck Devils!! #hornsup Some notes for the game at Van-Far: (1) For Game entry all traffic will come down the gravel road that is located beside the High School. (2) No fan will be allowed to enter the facility until after 11:30 am. From Van-Far’s AD on their school site: To meet site specifications per MSHSAA we had to make a few changes. Audrain Rd 557 will be closed at Hwy P (at the Elementary School). The High School parking lot main entrance will also be blocked off to traffic. All traffic will be diverted to Audrian Rd 557 from Hwy 54. Once on Audrain Rd 557 please follow signs for admission gate and directions for parking. Admission to the game will be $6 for all ages 6+. No passes will be accepted per MSHSAA.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
If you are considering going to a Community college or University and have never taken the ACT please consider taking it in December. The deadline to sign up is November 3, TOMORROW and the cost is $68 per test. With the BOGO sale, first time test takers only pay $68 for 2 tests. If you have any questions or need help registering, stop by and see Mrs. Shy before 6th hour Friday. If $$ is an issue please let me know you may qualify for a fee waiver to get a free test. Registration link is below.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html#bogo
CONGRATULATIONS LADY DEVILS!! Congratulations to the Lady Devils who took 2nd in the Missouri State Class 2 Softball Championship. We are so proud of these ladies and the coaches for their leadership, teamwork, togetherness, toughness, and resiliency. Great Season Lady Devils!!
CONGRATULATIONS LADY DEVILS SOFTBALL ON YOUR STATE SEMIFINAL WIN!! The Chaffee Lady Devils beat the Linn Wildcats in the State Semifinals game on Friday, October 27, and will be playing in the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME at 7:30 pm vs Carrollton Trojans! Congrats Lady Devils and Good Luck! Let's Go Lady Devils!!
During Parent/Teacher Conference night Thursday, October 26th, there will be a Financial Aid representative from SEMO who will present information about college finances. This event is open to 9-12th grade students and their parents. It will start at 5:30 pm in the Activity Center and last approximately 60 minutes.
CHS SOFTBALL SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER, STATE SEND OFF, AND GAME DAY! Our Lady Devils Softball team is in the Final 4 and headed to the State Softball Tournament! Please support our Lady Devils this week by going to the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 25, at the Elementary School Gym from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Spaghetti, breadsticks, salad, and dessert for $10. On Thursday, October 26, is the Lady Devils Sendoff at the High School parking lot from 8:40-9:00 a.m. Come cheer on our girls as they load the bus and take off on their journey to a State Championship! Friday, October 27, is Game Day! Travel to Springfield, MO to cheer on the Lady Devils at the Killian Softball Complex at 1:30 p.m.! Good Luck Lady Devils and Coaches!!
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES -- Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 26, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be no school on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27.
OCTOBER 23-27 IS RED RIBBON WEEK AT CES! October is a month that promotes drug awareness and staying safe, and Red Ribbon Week at CES is October 23-27. OCTOBER 23--Rest easy with a Drug Free mind! Students can wear pajamas on this day. Please decorate the picture that was sent home with your child and return to school by Thursday, October 25. As you color your family picture, please remind your children of the importance of staying safe, keeping their bodies healthy, and always saying “NO” to drugs! OCTOBER 24--A Drug Free mind creates a successful future! Dress in a future career of your choice. OCTOBER 25--You can tackle any goals you set with a Drug Free mind! Wear a jersey or sports team gear! The class that has the highest percentage of students dress up for the week will be rewarded with an afternoon popcorn/movie day. OCTOBER 26-27--NO SCHOOL!! Enjoy your days off and don’t get wrapped up in drugs! Remember that drugs are harmful to your mind and body.
CONGRATULATIONS LADY DEVILS SOFTBALL ON YOUR STATE QUARTERFINAL WIN!! The Chaffee Lady Devils beat the Iberia Lady Rangers 8-7 in the State Quarterfinals game on Saturday, October 21, and are headed to the Final Four! They will play the Linn Wildcats on Friday, October 27, at 1:30 pm in the Missouri State Softball Tournament at Springfield, Missouri, at the Killian Softball Complex. Springfield here we come! Congratulations and Good Luck!!
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to the 2023 Homecoming Queen -- Ayne' Held and her escort Kade Atkins!
