KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION REMINDER – MAY 12, AT 6:00 PM
Kindergarten Graduation will be on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:00 p.m.
We invite parents/guardians, grandparents, family, and friends to celebrate the graduating class of 2038!
No tickets will be needed.
5:30 p.m. - Students only will report to their classroom where they will get dressed in their cap and gown. Teachers will have their cap and gown waiting for them in the classroom. Typically, you can only see a small portion of their clothing. Please follow school dress code. Keep in mind they are wearing caps so plan hair styles accordingly.
6:00 p.m. - The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
** After graduation, students will go to the risers for pictures. Children can be picked up from that location after pictures.
** Also, please remember to pick up your student’s memory box from their class table after graduation is over!
CONGRATULATIONS KOLBEY ESTES – SINGLE SEASON RUNS SCORED RECORD
Congratulations to Kolbey Estes for breaking the Single Season Runs Scored Record with his 42nd run of the season tonight in a 2-1 win over Sikeston on Friday, May 8.
The previous record of 41 was set by Jeremy Lynn in 2001.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MISSOURI HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION (MHSBCA) ACADEMIC ALL-STATE RECIPIENTS!
Kolbey Estes
Jordan Essner
Grant Johnson
Lucas Kessler
Kale Leggett
Dane McMullin
Rolen Reischman
Adam Swinford
Mason Vaughn
Reid Dumey
Cameron Phillips
Traetyn Welch
Student Athletes had to have a 3.5 GPA or better in the fall semester and meet one of the following criteria: 24 ACT or better, 95% attendance, or top 25% of their class rank.
We are proud of you!
CONGRATULATIONS CHS TRACK & FIELD SECTIONAL QUALIFIERS -- CARLYANNE COSSOU, TY ATKINS, ZEKE WESSEL, GRACIE GOVREAU, AND MAKENNA NIXON!
Congratulations to the following Chaffee Track & Field athletes who placed at the Class 2 District 1 Track and Field Meet at Saxony Lutheran on Saturday, May 9. These athletes will now compete on Saturday, May 16, at the Class 2 Sectional 1 Meet at Dexter High School.
Good Luck at Sectionals!
Carlyanne Cossou – Carlyanne earned All District honors 4 times. She placed 2nd in the 200 with a PR time of 25.94 and was District Champion in the 100m Hurdles (15.97), 300m hurdles (46.77), and Triple Jump (10.95m/35-11.00).
Ty Atkins – Ty was District Champion in the javelin. His winning throw covered a distance of 51.27m/168-2.00. He remains undefeated in the javelin within the Southeast Missouri region.
Zeke Wessel – Zeke placed 3rd in the 110m hurdles finishing with a time of 18.96.
Gracie Govreau – Gracie placed 4th in the triple jump with a seasonal PR jump of 9.41m/30-10.50.
Makenna Nixon – Makenna placed 4th in the high jump (1.37m/4-6.00).
SPRING BAND CONCERT ON MAY 12
The Spring Band Concert will be on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the High School Gym.
The Junior High and High School bands will be performing.
Please join us for an evening of music!
CHAFFEE INDUSTRIAL ARTS FAIR AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON MAY 13
The Chaffee Industrial Arts Fair and Ice Cream Social will be held on Wednesday, May 13th, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Chaffee Junior/Senior High School in the Industrial Arts Classroom and Shop. (Enter through Garage Door by HS Activity Center).
Projects from our Woodworking, Robotics, CAD, Photography, 8th grade, and Technology classes will be on display. Students will also be demonstrating some of our CNC, Laser, and 3D printing equipment.
This event is open to the public and there is no cost to view projects and tour our "State of the Art" Chaffee Industrial Arts - CIA Robotics labs and classroom.
There will also be an Ice Cream Social at the same time. For those that would like a sweet treat, there will be sundaes, desserts, and floats available for purchase as well. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for kids (10 and under). All proceeds will help cover costs of the CIA Program for materials, equipment, and tools.
Students will also be set up to sell CIA shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies.
We hope you can make it. Please share with others to help get the word out.
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS (MAY 11-16)
May 11 (Monday)
HS Baseball vs Saxony Lutheran (Away) at 4:30 p.m.
Class Release Time: 2:30 p.m.
Bus Departure: 2:45 p.m.
May 12 (Tuesday)
HS Baseball vs Portageville (at Capaha in Cape Girardeau) at 6:00 p.m.
Bus Departure: 4:30 p.m.
May 13 (Wednesday)
May 14 (Thursday)
HS Baseball – Districts – First Day of Baseball Districts - Chaffee will play on Friday, May 15.
May 15 (Friday)
HS Baseball - Districts - Chaffee vs the winner of Thursday’s Puxico vs Charleston game – Game Time 2:00 p.m. - at Bernie
Class Release Time: TBD
Bus Departure: TBD
May 16 (Saturday)
HS Track - Sectionals – at Dexter High School
Field Events begin at 10:00 a.m.
Running Events begin at 11:00 a.m.
Bus Departure: 7:30 a.m.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM CHAFFEE R-2 SCHOOLS
Happy Mother’s Day! Today we celebrate all the amazing moms, stepmoms, guardians, foster moms, grandmothers, aunts, caregivers, mother figures, teachers, and staff members in our school community who guide, support, and encourage our students each and every day. Your love and dedication make a lasting impact both at home and in our schools. Thank you for everything you do today and every day!
Wishing all our families a wonderful and relaxing Mother’s Day!
BASEBALL DISTRICTS ON MAY 14, 15, 18 AT BERNIE
Chaffee Red Devils will play in the District Baseball Tournament on Friday, May 15, at 2:00 p.m. at Bernie. The Red Devils will play the winner of the Puxico / Charleston game.
TRACK & FIELD DISTRICTS ON SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026, AT SAXONY LUTHERAN
Track and Field Districts is on Saturday, May 9, at Saxony Lutheran.
Field Events begin at 9:00 a.m.
Running Events begin at 10:00 a.m.
Good Luck Chaffee Track and Field!
SENIOR FINALS - SENIORS LAST DAY -- SENIOR WALKOUT
Senior Finals will be on the following days:
May 7 (Thursday) -- 4, 5, 6, 7 Hours
May 8 (Friday) --1, 2, 3 Hours
Seniors Last Day will be on Friday, May 8.
The Senior Walkout will be at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Friday, May 8.
Seniors must attend classes that morning (including CTC) to participate.
CES AND JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS NIGHT ON MAY 7TH
Chaffee Elementary and Jr/Sr High Fine Arts Night will take place on Thursday, May 7th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the elementary school.
The night will feature student artwork from both the Elementary and Jr/Sr High art programs as well as musical performances by the 5th and 6th Grade and the CHS Choir.
Please join us for an evening with the Fine Arts!
GAME TIME CHANGE FOR BASEBALL GAME ON MAY 6, 2026
The home baseball game with Scott City today (5/6/2026) has been pushed back to a 5:30 p.m. start.
NATIONAL NURSES WEEK IS MAY 6-12, 2026
SCHOOL NURSE APPRECIATION DAY IS MAY 6, 2026
Thank you Nurse Linda Wessel, Nurse Stacie Davis, and Substitute Nurse Carla Glaus for their commitment and dedication to our students and staff! They are the heartbeat of our schools’ health and wellness, and their care and kindness make a difference.
We appreciate you today and every day!
REMINDER - STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 6
The 2026-2027 Student Council Applications for students currently in Grades 8-11 (Grades 9-12 next year) are due to Mrs. Swinford by Wednesday, May 6.
CONGRATULATIONS CHAFFEE INDUSTRIAL ARTS (CIA) STUDENTS!
Congratulations to the following Chaffee Industrial Arts (CIA) students who placed at the Technology Education Association of Missouri (TEAM) State Contest. It was held at Lake of the Ozarks on April 30-May 2.
All CIA students received a 1 Rating (highest) on all their projects with 6 Perfect Scores and 9 Grand Awards.
Perfect Scores:
Hayden Held
Corbyn Held
Ayden Adams
Cooper Seabaugh
Lili Davidson
Addison Stratton
Grand Awards:
Kylee Simpson
Hayden Held (2)
Corbyn Held
Bubz Stanley
Chevy Tackett
Ayden Adams
Cooper Seabaugh (2)
Best In Division:
Hayden Held
Cooper Seabaugh
Please visit the Chaffee Industrial Arts - CIA Robotics Facebook page for more information and pictures.
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS (MAY 4-9, 2026)
May 4 (Monday)
HS Baseball vs Puxico (Away) at 4:30 p.m.
Class Release Time: 2:15 p.m.
Bus Departure: 2:30 p.m.
May 6 (Wednesday)
HS Baseball vs Scott City (Home) at 4:30 p.m.
May 8 (Friday)
HS Baseball vs Sikeston (Home) at 4:30 p.m.
100th Anniversary Celebration of Chaffee Harmon Field (1926-2026) before the HS Baseball Game
4:10 p.m. -- There will be a 100th Anniversary Pregame Ceremony at 4:10 p.m.
~ Pre-Game First Pitch by Honorees
~ Recognition of 1975 and 1977 MSHSAA Class A State Championship Teams
~ “Pack the Park”
The committee is asking for students to come out for this celebration. There will be designated areas for students in each grade (7th-12th). The grade that has the most participation, good sportsmanship, creativity, and spirit will win a pizza party the last week of school. Students can make posters and signs to display at the game. The committee is asking that each class wear a certain color to the game.
Following are the class colors (what color each class should wear):
12th - Black
11th - Red
10th - White
9th - Black
8th - Red
7th – White
4:30 p.m. -- The CHS baseball team plays Sikeston at 4:30 p.m.
After the Game – Kids run the bases after the HS baseball game.
8:00 p.m. – Chaffee 14U Fire vs Patton Baseball game at 8:00 p.m.
May 9 (Saturday)
HS Track - Districts – at Saxony Lutheran
Field Events begin at 9:00 a.m.
Running Events begin at 10:00 a.m.
Bus Departure: 7:30 a.m.
HELLO SMILES WEEK AT CHAFFEE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL ON MAY 4-8
Student Council is sponsoring “Hello Smiles Week” at the Jr/Sr High School on May 4-8.
Monday (May 4) – “Clipped with Kindness” -- Student Council will start with kindness clips, and if you are clipped please pass along the kindness and clip someone else.
Tuesday (May 5) – “Split the Kindness, Share the Smile” -- Bring a banana from home to make a banana split at lunch.
Wednesday (May 6) – “Your kindness matters more than you think!” There will be 2 stations set up in the hallway for you to write kind notes to others or anonymously.
Thursday (May 7) – “Spot a duck. Spark a Smile.” There will be ducks hidden throughout the high school. If you find a duck, see Mrs. Swinford to get your prize.
Friday (May 8) – “Small Words – Big Impact!” Students will either receive a card or gift as they come into school.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS MAY 4-8, 2026
Thank you Chaffee Elementary and Junior/Senior High teachers for everything that you do and for your commitment to our students, staff, school, and community!
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION DAY
School Principal Appreciation Day is Friday, May 1st. Thank you Dr. Vandeven and Mr. Cundiff for all that you do! We appreciate their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, faculty, staff, and school community. Happy School Principal Appreciation Day!
