Parents, staff, community members, interested stakeholders...
Come learn more about the key initiatives shaping the future of Chester Area Schools. Join us as we celebrate our accomplishments and share exciting plans for the future of our district.
March 9, 2026 @ 6:00 pm in the High School Commons
Topics include enrollment trends, revenue sources, budgeting, safety and security, and facility updates.
Please attend... all are invited!
Body image is more than appearance; it’s how children feel in their own skin. This month’s newsletter shares ways to build confidence, model self-acceptance, and support healthy self-esteem.
You can read and share the newsletter online in multiple languages or download the PDF in English or Spanish.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18GQe4AdXvcA1Lz-tDmO22__YEtLIr-pg?usp=drive_link
If you have a child who will be (at least) three by Sept 1st, 2026, please reach out to JoAnn Alverson at 605.489.2412 for more information and to register your child.
Do you know a teacher who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference?
The classroom teacher is the backbone of the American Educational system. No one person has a greater impact on the education of a child than does the teacher who creates the primary learning and instructional environment.
Nominate a teacher for the Chester Area School Teacher of the Year Award!
Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LQBZWSmr30-16qRWH80Ph8hPqmZfI-ESPNrfNrjfyjA/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.embe.org/program/gotr/
This program is sponsored by Embe.
CHESTER KINDERGARTEN SCREENING
Friday, April 17th, 2026
• The Chester Area School will conduct its annual screening at the elementary building on Friday, April 17th, 2026, starting at 8:20am
• If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2026, call Melissa at the school (605-489-2412) to arrange a screening time.
• Please plan on at least 1 hour for your appointment.
• Bring a state-issued copy of your child’s birth certificate (not a hospital copy) and a current record of immunizations
• The screening is free: Motor development, readiness skills, speech and language, and a health assessment will be provided
CHILD FIND
It is a state law that school districts are responsible for offering educational assistance to all children from birth to age 21. If you know of anyone in the district who may be in need of special services, please contact the school for an appointment (489-2412).
Dr Seuss Week, March 2-March 6
Monday = Pajama Day
Tuesday = Crazy Socks
Wednesday = Wacky Wednesday
Thursday = Favorite Hat
Friday = Class Color Day (pk = Green, K = Red, 1st = Orange, 2nd = Purple, 3rd = Yellow, 4th = Blue, 5th = Black)
