REMINDER - DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS ON MARCH 8
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8th, at 2 a.m. Time to “spring forward” one hour.
GIRLS BASKETBALL DISTRICT CHAMPS T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
Girls Basketball District Champs t-shirts for sale:
$20 - for Youth Small up through Adult XL
$25 - for 2XL to 5XL
Orders will be taken through Friday, March 6, at 12:00 noon.
Text or Email Coach Aaron at aaron.horrell@chaffeer2.org
Payment methods: Cash or Check made out to Chaffee High School. No Venmo.
The design will be very close to what is pictured.
Players & Coaches Shirts – Do NOT need to be ordered. Therefore, you do not need to place an order for your child if they are a player on the team.
CHAFFEE INDUSTRIAL ARTS - T-SHIRT, CREWNECKS, AND/OR HOODIES FOR SALE!
Students, parents, friends, ......anyone that would like to order a CIA - Chaffee Industrial Arts T-Shirt, Crewneck, and/or Hoodie - Please visit the google order form link below to order:
https://forms.gle/Q23W4rkvAcE8nbL58
DEADLINE to order: Monday, March 9th.
T-Shirts $12
Crewnecks $20
Hoodies $25
2XL and Larger add $5
Sleeve Swag add $1 each
The shirts will be worn at events and for our yearbook photo for Shop Club (open all students - no cost).
Any issues or have a large order, please email: Mr. McMurry at jaron.mcmurry@chaffeer2.org
The general public will need to pay and pick up their order from the main high school office.
Students/Faculty will pay and pick up orders directly from Mr. McMurry when they come in (end of March).
An email will be sent out when orders are ready.
Thank you for your support!
Mr. McMurry
CONGRATULATIONS CHS CONCERT BAND – EXEMPLARY RATING!
The CHS Concert Band performed at Scott City High School on March 4th as a part of the Missouri Small Schools Band Director Association Large Ensemble Festival. The CHS High School Band received an Exemplary Rating, or a 1, which is the highest rating possible.
The band is under the direction of Mr. Ben Moses.
Congratulations to CHS Concert Band on this exemplary performance!
CONGRATULATIONS CAILIN IKEMEIER, JESSE RIEGERT, EVE O’NEAL, AND ANNABELLE GOODHOLM WHO QUALIFIED FOR THE MISSOURI STATE SCIENCE FAIR!
Congratulations to Cailin Ikemeier, Jesse Riegert, Eve O’Neal, and Annabelle Goodholm who competed in the 2026 SEMO Regional Science Fair and qualified for the Missouri State Science Fair which will be held on April 15-16 at St. Charles Community College. These students are taught and supervised by Mrs. Dulcie Mayberry and Mr. Jacob Flick, Chaffee Jr/Sr High School Science Teachers.
~ Annabelle Goodholm and Eve O’Neal competed with a group project in Behavioral Science dealing with effects of volume of music on concentration.
~ Jesse Riegert competed in Behavioral Science dealing with effects of rate of breathing on exercise.
~ Cailin Ikemeier competed in Life/Environmental Science – natural water colors vs artificial water colors and effects on environment.
Congratulations to Cailin, Jesse, Eve, and Annabelle on these outstanding achievements!
GAME DAY FOR LADY DEVILS – CLASS 2 SECTIONAL 1
The Lady Devils will play Portageville at 6:00 p.m. in the Sectional game on Monday, March 2, at Clarkton (206 E 162 Hwy ~ Clarkton, MO 63837).
Buy your digital tickets for Monday's game at: https://www.mshsaa.org/tickets.aspx
No cash accepted at the door.
Luck Lady Devils!!
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK IS MARCH 2-6!
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the National School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives students a great start every day.
We are grateful for our cafeteria staff who work tirelessly to prepare delicious meals for our students each day! We appreciate all that they do to keep our students fueled and ready to learn.
Erica Huffman (Food Director)
Crystal Gramlisch (Kitchen Manager)
Judy Lynn
Margie Pequeno
Brandon Wiley
Rachell Williams
Carolyn Enderle
Rocky Warburton
MARCH IS MISSOURI SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH!
March 2026 is School Board Recognition Month in Missouri. Sponsored by the Missouri School Boards' Association, this month celebrates the leadership, commitment, and time School Board Members devote to ensuring student success, setting policy, and approving budgets.
Chaffee R-2 School District would like to recognize and thank our dedicated members of the Chaffee R-2 Board of Education for their local leadership, commitment, and service to our school, students, staff, and community. Their leadership helps guide the future of our school, and we are grateful for their service.
Mr. Steve Seyer – President
Mrs. Lori Whistler – Vice President
Mr. Wade Cannon – Treasurer
Mr. Blaine Swinford – Member
Mr. Jason Berry– Member
Mr. Jon Kessler – Member
Mrs. Micki Horrell – Member
CONGRATULATIONS CHS BAND AND CHOIR
Congratulations to the following students who performed solos at the MSHSAA District Solo and Small Ensemble Festival at Jackson High School on February 28, 2026. The following students received Exemplary Ratings (State Qualifiers) and Outstanding Ratings.
Exemplary Rating (State Qualifiers):
Eve O’Neal - Trumpet Solo
Jackson Allen - Alto Saxophone Solo
Outstanding Rating:
Annabelle Goodholm - Vocal Solo
Jacob Myers - Baritone Solo
Kaylee Schafer - Flute Solo
Lucy Butler - Flute Solo
Cailin Ikemeier - Tenor Saxophone Solo
Keira Biggs - Clarinet Solo
REMINDER --DR. SEUSS WEEK AT CES (March 2-6, 2026)
Monday (March 2)
“I Am Not Going to Get Up Today” – Wear your pajamas!
Tuesday (March 3)
“The Cat in the Hat” – Dress as your favorite book character from any book!
Wednesday (March 4)
“Wacky Wednesday” – Wear mismatched clothing!
Thursday (March 5)
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” – Wear something Christmasy or Green!
Friday (March 6)
“Oh the Places You’ll Go!” – Dress like what you want to be when you grow up!
CONGRATULATIONS LADY DEVILS BASKETBALL CLASS 2 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPS!
Congrats to our Lady Devils on their District win over Malden 55-43 on Friday, February 27, to claim the District Championship Title for Class 2 District 2!
The Lady Devils will play Portageville at 6:00 p.m. in the Sectional game on Monday, March 2, at Clarkton.
Great Job Lady Devils and Coaches!
PEP BUS FOR GIRLS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!
We will be taking a PEP Bus for the Girls’ District Championship Game on Friday, February 27.
There is a Sign-Up Sheet in the CHS office.
The bus will leave at 4:15 p.m.
If you ride the bus, you will have to ride it back as well.
Thanks to the Chaffee Athletic Booster Club any 7th-12th grader that rides the bus will have their admission paid by the Booster Club!
** The Pep Club Theme for Friday Night is White Out!
LADY DEVILS DISTRICT BASKETBALL UPDATE – DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON FEBRUARY 27
Lady Devils picked up the win against Greenville on Wednesday night (2/25/2026) with a score of 69-63.
This was Season Win Number 20!
The Lady Devils advance to the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME on Friday, February 27, at 6:00 pm and will take on the Malden Lady Green Wave.
Let’s pack the stands in Neelyville and cheer these Lady Devils on to a District Championship!
CONGRATULATIONS GAVIN PERRY!
Congratulations to CHS Senior Gavin Perry on his 3rd place finish in Carpentry at Skills USA!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – CHS SCIENCE SHOWCASE – SUNDAY, MARCH 1
The CHS Science Showcase will take place on Sunday, March 1st, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the High School Activity Center. This is open to the public. Please come and join us to see what our science students have been working on.
BLOOD DRIVE - REMINDER - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Chaffee High School will be hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 25th, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. in the High School Activity Center.
Students who are interested in giving blood should schedule an appointment with Mr. Westrich or on the Red Cross App.
The community can schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org or on the Red Cross App or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Walk-ins are welcome if appointments are available.
All units collected will help to save lives and help Chaffee High School students earn scholarships.
All donors are greatly appreciated!
GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKET
BOYS DISTRICT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKET 2026
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS (FEBRUARY 23-28) – DISTRICT TOURNAMENT WEEK
February 23 (Monday)
HS Girls Basketball – District Basketball Tournament (at Neelyville) - Lady Devils (Bye) – Lady Devils will play on Wednesday, February 25.
February 24 (Tuesday)
HS Boys Basketball – District Basketball Tournament (at Bloomfield) – Red Devils vs Advance at 4:30 p.m.
February 25 (Wednesday)
HS Girls Basketball – District Basketball Tournament (at Neelyville) - Lady Devils vs the winner of the Greenville / Puxico Game at 7:30 p.m.
February 26 (Thursday)
HS Boys Basketball – District Basketball Tournament (at Bloomfield) – Red Devils vs TBD Time TBD
February 27 (Friday)
HS Girls Basketball – District Basketball Tournament (at Neelyville) - Lady Devils vs TBD Time TBD
February 28 (Saturday)
HS Boys Basketball – District Basketball Tournament (at Bloomfield) – Red Devils vs TBD Time TBD
NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK (FEBRUARY 23-27, 2026)
Public Schools Week honors the contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve.
So this week, we celebrate the heart of our communities – public schools! From dedicated teachers, staff, and administrators to hardworking students and supportive families and community, public schools are where bright futures are built every day.
Thank you to all public school administrators, teachers, staff, and education advocates -- past, present, and future -- for their commitment to public education!
Together, we celebrate the students, administrators, teachers, staff, families, and community members who make Chaffee R-2 Schools so special!
