CHAFFEE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CITIZEN THANKSGIVING DINNER ON NOVEMBER 13 -- The annual Chaffee High School Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Thursday, November 13, in the High School Activity Center. Tickets are available from the High School office or the Chaffee Nutrition Center. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. with carry outs beginning at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is free to all Chaffee Senior Citizens. Everyone attending must have a ticket to receive a meal.
VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY ON NOVEMBER 11 -- The annual Veterans Day Assembly will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Chaffee High School gym. We would love to have all Veterans join us for breakfast from 8:00-8:45 a.m. on November 11th and then for our Veterans Day Assembly at 9:00 a.m. Both St. Ambrose and Chaffee Elementary (grades 3-6) will join us. The community is also invited to join us for the assembly at 9:00 a.m.
REMINDER -- POWDER PUFF, SENIOR MOMS TACKLE, AND MY JERSEY–YOUR IMPACT ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH!! The Powder Puff Football Game, Senior Moms Tackle, and My Jersey-Your Impact will be on Wednesday, November 5th, on the Chaffee High School Mark Whitaker Memorial football field. Senior Moms Tackle will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by My Jersey-Your Impact, and the evening will conclude with the Powder Puff game between the Junior and Senior girls. Admission is $1.00, and all proceeds go to Special Olympics. Any girls who are planning on playing in the Powder Puff game, please make sure you have a jersey. See Mrs. Swinford if you need one.
CHAFFEE R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE -- Emily Koenig has been employed as the new superintendent for the Chaffee R-II School District starting the 2026-2027 school year. Emily is currently employed as the principal of Perryville Primary Center for the Perry County School District #32. Emily has been employed in that district since 2000 as an elementary teacher, assistant high school principal and elementary principal. The Chaffee R-II Board interviewed three qualified candidates and chose Emily for the position. According to Board President, Steve Seyer, “Emily had the qualifications and skill set that we were looking for in a new superintendent. We look forward to her continuing to lead Chaffee R-II in a positive direction.” Emily shared that she is looking forward to joining the Chaffee R-II School District. She stated, “Dr. Nix and I are already working on a plan to collaborate and make the transition to the next school year as smooth and seamless as possible. I am excited to be a part of and lead the continued progress Dr. Nix established for the staff, students and families in Chaffee.“ Mrs. Koenig will assume her new role on July 1, 2026.
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS (NOVEMBER 3-7) -- November 3 (Monday): CANCELLED - Junior High Boys Basketball vs Zalma (Away). November 4 (Tuesday): Junior High Boys Basketball vs Scott County Central (Home) 5:30 p.m. November 6 (Thursday): Junior High Boys Basketball vs East Prairie (Away) 6:00 p.m. November 7 (Friday): HS Varsity Football – District Semifinals (Class 3 District 1) vs Dexter (at Dexter) at 7:00 p.m. Good Luck SC/Chaffee Football!
REMINDER -- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY ON MONDAY -- Chaffee Elementary and Jr/Sr High School will have an Early Dismissal Day on Monday, November 3, 2025. All classes will be dismissed at 1:34 p.m.
END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2) -- Remember to “fall back” and set your clocks back 1 hour on Sunday, November 2nd, for the end of Daylight Saving Time.
REMINDER -- SENIOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF SENIORS! JUST ANOTHER REMINDER ABOUT THE UPCOMING "SENIOR STUDENTS & PARENTS DAY." WHO? Current Seniors and their parents/guardians. WHEN? Thursday, October 30, 2025 - no appointment is needed...just stop by when you can between 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm. WHERE? High School Library. WHAT & WHY? Mrs. McMurry (CHS "rootEd" Career Advisor) and Mrs. Cossou (CHS Counselor) would like to make a personal connection with senior parents/guardians in order to ensure we are all on the same page to help our seniors with their plans after graduation. We will also be discussing FAFSA and scholarship opportunities. We hope to see you this Thursday, October 30, 2025 any time between 1:30 pm-6:30 pm in the high school library. No appointment is necessary - just drop by when you are available. Please know that coming in to meet with us is completely optional, but we hope it is helpful to those who can make it. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. McMurry or Mrs. Cossou.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS -- IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 3 -- OCTOBER 30 (THURSDAY): Early Dismissal – Chaffee Elementary and Jr/Sr High School will have an Early Dismissal on October 30th. All classes will be dismissed at 1:34 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences – Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 30th, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Senior Parent Meeting – Mrs. Cossou and Mrs. McMurry will be meeting with Seniors and their parents in the HS Library from 1:30–6:30 p.m. to discuss Senior information and deadlines. Drop in anytime. Please make plans to attend. // OCTOBER 31 (FRIDAY): No School – There will be no school on October 31st. // NOVEMBER 2 (SUNDAY): End of Daylight Saving Time – Remember to “fall back” and set your clocks back 1 hour on Sunday, November 2nd, for the end of Daylight Saving Time. // NOVEMBER 3 (MONDAY): Early Dismissal Monday -- Chaffee Elementary and Jr/Sr High School will have an Early Dismissal on Monday, November 3, 2025. All classes will be dismissed at 1:34 p.m.
ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR -- OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 3: The Book Fair will be October 29th and 30th AND November 3rd at Chaffee Elementary School. All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school. Thanks for supporting our kids! Happy reading! October 29 (Wednesday): Book Fair Preview Day – Students will preview the Book Fair with their classes from 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. October 30 (Thursday): Book Fair Sales from 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. November 3 (Monday): Final Book Fair Sales – Final shopping from 7:30-8:30 am. Shop online during October 27 – November 9 to support our school. Twenty-five percent (25%) of every online purchase during the Book Fair directly benefits our school!! Visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/chaffeeelementaryschool3
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS (OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 1) -- October 27 (Monday): Junior High Boys Basketball vs Advance (Home) 5:00 p.m. October 28 (Tuesday): Junior High Boys Basketball vs Bloomfield (Home) 5:00 p.m. October 31 (Friday): HS Varsity Football -- Districts – VS Kennett (at Scott City) – Kickoff Time 7:00 p.m. Good Luck SC/Chaffee Football! November 1 (Saturday): HS Girls Cross Country -- Districts (at Acadia Valley) Run Time 12:00 p.m. Good Luck Cross Country! // HS Cheerleading – State Competition (at Columbia) Competition Performance Time: app. 8:10 a.m. Good Luck CHS Cheerleaders!
REMINDER – RED RIBBON WEEK AT CHAFFEE ELEMENTARY ON OCTOBER 27-30 -- This year, Chaffee Elementary will celebrate Red Ribbon Week from October 27–30 to raise awareness and promote a drug-free lifestyle for our students. Our theme is Life is a Puzzle – Solve It Drug Free! Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign that encourages schools, families, and communities to work together to keep children safe, healthy, and drug-free. At the CES, Red Ribbon Week is a week where we focus on healthy habits, healthy choices, and pledge to be bully free and drug free. Dress-Up Day Themes: Monday (October 27): Follow Your Dreams, Be Drug-Free! — Wear pajamas. Tuesday (October 28): Sock It to Drugs! — Wear crazy socks. Wednesday (October 29): Turn Your Back on Drugs and Bullies! — Wear clothes inside out or backward. Thursday (October 30): Hats Off to Being Bully-Free and Drug-Free! — Wear your favorite hat (Early out day). Friday (October 31): No School — Take time to talk with your child/student about what they’ve learned this week! Happy Halloween!
SOFTBALL CLASS 2 STATE QUARTERFINAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 -- Chaffee Lady Devils vs Montgomery County Lady Wildcats at 2:00 p.m. at Chaffee Frisco Park. Tickets will be digital/online tickets and will be $10 (which is set by the Missouri State High School Activities Association). Ticket Link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mshsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzM4NTY%3D Good Luck Lady Devils!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNIOR HIGH 8TH GRADE LADY DEVILS – 1ST PLACE CONFERENCE CHAMPS IN REGULAR SEASON AND 2ND PLACE IN THE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT! The Junior High 8th Grade Lady Devils Basketball team finished their season on Tuesday, October 21st, with 2nd place in the Scott Mississippi Conference Tournament. They also received 1st place and were undefeated in the Conference in the Regular Season! Way to Go and Congratulations Lady Devils on an awesome season!
CONGRATULATIONS LADY DEVILS SOFTBALL – DISTRICT CHAMPS!! CHS Lady Devils softball is victorious 8-1 over Kelly winning their third straight District Championship! Great Job Lady Devils players & coaches! The Quarterfinal game is scheduled to be played at Chaffee on Saturday, October 25th. Lady Devils will play the winner of District 2 (Elsberry vs Montgomery County), and their District championship game is scheduled for October 22nd. The complete Quarterfinal details will be posted as soon as they are complete. Tickets will be digital/online tickets and will be $10 (which is set by the Missouri State High School Activities Association). Congratulations Lady Devils Softball! Good Luck on Saturday!
JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TODAY (OCTOBER 21) – The Chaffee Lady Devils 8th Grade Basketball Team will play the Delta Ladycats in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament Championship Game today (Tuesday, October 21) at 6:15 p.m. at Kelly. Good Luck 8th Grade Lady Devils!!
SOFTBALL DISTRICTS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TODAY (OCTOBER 21) – The Chaffee Lady Devils will play the Kelly Lady Hawks in the Class 2 District 1 Championship Game this afternoon (Tuesday, October 21) at 4:30 p.m. at Frisco Park in Chaffee. Admission is $6.00. Good Luck Lady Devils!!
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS (OCTOBER 20-25) – OCTOBER 20 (MONDAY): Junior High Girls Basketball – Scott Mississippi Conference Tournament (Away at Kelly) 4:00 p.m. – 8th Grade Chaffee Lady Devils vs East Prairie / 7:45 p.m. – 7th Grade Chaffee Lady Devils vs Scott Central. Good Luck Lady Devils! /// JV Football vs Saxony Lutheran (Away) 6:00 p.m. OCTOBER 21 (TUESDAY): HS Girls Varsity Softball – Softball Districts Championship Game (At Chaffee) Game time 4:30 p.m. – Chaffee Lady Devils vs Kelly Lady Hawks. Admission: $6.00. Good Luck Lady Devils! /// Junior High Boys Basketball vs Portageville (Home) 6:30 p.m. *Please note the game time change. The game has been moved to 6:30 p.m.! /// Junior High Girls Basketball – Scott Mississippi Conference Tournament (Away at Kelly) Teams and Times TBD. OCTOBER 23 (THURSDAY): Junior High Boys Basketball vs Leopold (Home) 5:00 p.m. /// HS Girls Cross Country at Heartland Conference Meet (at Jackson City Park) Run Time 5:15 p.m. OCTOBER 24 (FRIDAY): HS Varsity Football vs Dexter (at Scott City) 7:00 p.m. * Football Senior Night *. OCTOBER 25 (SATURDAY): HS Girls Varsity Softball – Softball Sectionals TBD (Depending on the outcome of Tuesday’s District Championship Game).
