We are almost done with STAAR! Please see images for details.
Good evening,
Chester ISD will have a two hour delay start time for Friday, April 29. This allows everyone to plan ahead for their morning. If your student has any issues please email Mrs. Dinger or their teacher. We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Bus routes will arrive two hours later than normal, including students who travel to Woodville. Students will be provided a breakfast and lunch.
Last week our UIL teams competed in the UIL Regionals contest. Chester ISD is incredibly proud of our students for having a dedication to their academics! And congratulations to Kaleigh Acrey, who has advanced to state in science! Each of you make Chester so proud!
Polls will not open at Chester ISD today, Thursday, April 27th. Voters may still vote at the Nutrition Center in Woodville.
Due to the storm last night Chester ISD will be closed Thursday, April 27. There is no power currently. We base these decisions first on the safety of students. We do not currently have power. We have to make these decisions with the information we currently have. We will update everyone on the baseball game that is scheduled tonight at a later time.
Last week our Pre-K through 2nd took a field trip to Gator Country. As you can tell, they had a great time! Thank you for the teachers and volunteers that make opportunities like this possible for our students! Also, thanks to the teachers and parent, Shonna Romo, for capturing photos and sending them in to be featured!
Here’s the link for the Cheer sponsor shirts!! This benefits both our JH and Varsity squads. The store is open until May 10th!
https://gogearup.io/chesterhs-cheer23
Attendance Makeup Hours are as follows for all EL/JH/HS students:
Saturday, April 29th
Saturday, May 6th
Saturday, May 13th
Saturday, May 20th
All Saturday schools will be held from 8 to 12 in the library.
Elementary after school hours will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:45 to 4:45, in Mrs. Greer's room.
Junior High and High School after school hours will be held Monday through Friday from 3:45 to 4:45, in Mrs. Connie's room.
Junior High and High School early morning makeup is held Monday through Friday from 7:20 to 7:50, in Mrs. Smith's or Mrs. Watts's rooms.
***All makeup hours must be completed by May 20, 2023, for a student to receive credit for a course and be promoted to the next grade level.***
Chester ISD is blessed with some INCREDIBLE individuals who work hard to support our students and fellow staff in a variety of ways. That being said, being named Employee of the Year is a great honor bestowed on an individual whose fellow staff members recognize their efforts and contributions to the district. This year’s Employee of the Year is Assistant Principal, Amy Dinger! When asked, the following was said about Mrs. Dinger from some of her fellow district employees:
“Mrs. Dinger has a tough job and always has our kids and the interest of the school at heart. She wants the best for everyone. She’s hardworking and dedicated. Definitely employee of the year.”
“She always puts our kids first and has our backs! Our district is blessed to have her!”
“Mrs. Dinger is truly an amazing person inside and out who cares about the kids and our community. I feel blessed to be able to work with her.”
“Mrs. Dinger has the hardest job on campus: being the bad guy. She carries the weight of some of the most difficult tasks in the district; like attendance and discipline. Yet, she always figures out a way to make others smile and make decisions that are best for the students.”
“Buying popsicles for our elementary kids, organizing and providing meals for staff multiple times a year, and being multiple students' person that they turn to when having a bad day…it's easy to see why Mrs. Dinger is Employee of the Year.”
“Mrs. Dinger is an amazing asset to Chester ISD. She truly loves our students and works hard daily to ensure they have everything needed to be successful in the classroom.”
"Mrs. Dinger always comes in with a great attitude that is contagious to the staff and the students. She is a great role model to all."
“I’ve worked for a few districts, and she’s by far the hardest working administrator I’ve ever had.”
Congratulations Mrs. Dinger! Chester ISD is blessed to have you!!
The Texas High School Coaches Association highlights the work & effort that coaches across Texas put forth for their teams, classrooms, schools, and communities. This week Coleman Butter was chosen as the THSCA coach of the week! Congratulations Butter! This is a well deserved honor! Chester ISD is blessed to have you!
Testing week one is over and done! We have two week’s left in state testing. Please remember to charge your chromebooks at night and bring your chargers - just in case! Note: Students who missed English II STAAR on Thursday due to track/UIL/FFA will test for English II on Tuesday, April 25th.
"Axing" the competition at the regional UIL academic meet! Students teamed up to ax throw and play laser tag last night. Competing this morning! Way to go Yellowjackets!!
LAMAR UNIVERSITY DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS - TODAY, 4/20/23, IS THE LAST DAY TO DROP/WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE WITH ACADEMIC PENALTY! Please see the image for further details.
Early Voting Information:
Early voting for the Chester ISD School Bond Election will be held April 24th to May 2nd (Excluding Weekends) from 8 AM to 5 PM at the following locations:
Chester ISD Administration Building, 273 Yellowjacket Dr., Chester TX 75936
Tyler County Nutrition Center, 201 Willow, Woodville, TX 75979
Please note that both TYLER COUNTY and POLK COUNTY voters will vote at these locations.
STATE BOUND IN FORESTRY!!!!! Chester FFA/Polk County 4-H will send two teams to the State Forestry Contest. The High School Team advanced through both FFA and 4-H Divisions and the Junior team advanced through 4-H. Gus David was the High Point Individual at the Polk County Contest. Tomorrow, 4/20/2023, is the big day!!! Congratulations and Good Luck to both teams!!!!!
Chester ISD will hold a bond information meeting tomorrow, April 20, 2023 at 6 PM in the cafeteria. This meeting will be held for those who were not able to attend the previous meeting on March 23 and will contain the same information. We encourage you to join us with any questions you may have. Go Jackets!
Parents - If your student is planning on showing an animal at the Tyler County Fair, please let Mrs. Bendy know. All entries will go through her for Chester students. This is new this year. No entries will be mailed in.
Tyler County Steer Validation: April 20th 4-6PM at Woodville High School Ag Shop.
Commercial Heifer Validation: May 23rd 4-6PM at Woodville High School Ag shop
STAAR testing is here and our staff and kiddos have been getting ready for the upcoming testing weeks! Please remember that during state testing, our visitors are limited. See the images for the state testing dates.
Congratulations to the new National Honor Society officers!
President: Emma Byrd,
Vice President: Lily Read, and
Secretary: Abby Grimes.
Way to go Yellowjackets! Keep up the great work!💜💛
Also, thank you to NHS Advisor, Autumn Handley, for her hard work and drive to get Chester High School's NHS chapter going again! Your dedication to our students does not go unnoticed!
Yesterday middle school science participated in basketball relays to review balanced and unbalanced forces. Boys shot 3 pointers and girls shot free throws. They had to make the basket before they could come answer their question and rotate players. (The basketball coaches can thank me later 😂) This was a hit!
