VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AND PROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 11
Chaffee High School Student Council would like to invite all veterans and community members to join us Wednesday, November 11, for our Veterans Day Celebration at 9:00 a.m.
Veterans are also invited to a breakfast from 8:00-8:45 a.m. at the high school.
The program will be led by CHS Student Council Officers: Abbi Hanback, Bailey Robertson, Carlyanne Cossou, Leah Vandeven, and Adam Swinford.
Guest Speakers are Air National Guard Staff Sergeant Roger Morris and Air Force Staff Sergeant Freddie McCraw.
Music by our High School Band, High School students, and St. Ambrose School.
We will also be joined by grades 3-6 from Chaffee Elementary.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! On Veterans Day we salute and honor all who hold the distinguished title of “Veteran.” Your faithful service to our nation through military service demonstrates your character and commitment. We honor you, your service, and the sacrifices you and your families have made. We will remember your contributions not just today, but every day. We thank you for your service, your bravery, and everything you have done to keep our nation free and safe.
UPDATED TIMES -- CHS ROADBLOCK ON NOVEMBER 6 (FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN THANKSGIVING DINNER) - 3:00-4:30 PM
There will be a Chaffee High School Roadblock for the Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday, November 6, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Yoakum Avenue. All proceeds from the Roadblock will go toward the Chaffee High School Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner and donations are greatly appreciated!
So, if you're out and about Friday afternoon, please stop by and help us support this special community tradition to help make Thanksgiving special for our Chaffee senior citizens!
** The Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 12, at Chaffee High School Activity Center. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., and the dinner will be at 5:00 p.m.
** Please note that there will NOT be any carryouts this year. It will be DINE IN ONLY this year!
Tickets are FREE and can be picked up at the Chaffee High School office or at the Senior Citizen Nutrition Center.
CONGRATULATIONS CHAFFEE INDUSTRIAL ARTS - CIA ROBOTICS AT THE MODOT BRIDGE COMPETITION AT SEMO
Congratulations Chaffee Industrial Arts - CIA Robotics students for a great day at the MoDOT Bridge Competition at SEMO.
~ Jordan Essner placed 1st overall and was awarded a scholarship to enroll at SEMO as a freshman in the Missouri S&T engineering cooperative program for the 2027- 2028 academic year. This scholarship includes full tuition, general fees, meal plan, and room.
~ Ty Atkins placed 5th and was awarded a scholarship for full tuition and general fees.
~ As a school, Chaffee placed 2nd overall.
Over 200 bridge entries from 15 schools were at the event.
Congratulations CHS students!
SENIOR CITIZENS THANKSGIVING DINNER ON NOVEMBER 12
The Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 12, at Chaffee High School Activity Center.
Doors open at 4:00 p.m., and the dinner will be at 5:00 p.m.
Please note that there will NOT be any carryouts this year. It will be DINE IN ONLY!
Tickets are FREE and can be picked up at the Chaffee High School office or at the Senior Citizen Nutrition Center.
CONGRATULATIONS ALL DISTRICT BAND!
Congratulations to the band students who auditioned and were selected for the 2026 SEMMEA All District Band!
Junior High:
Maddy Recar - 3rd Chair - Flute
High School Concert Band:
Keira Biggs - 9th Chair - Clarinet
Annabelle Goodholm - 15th Chair - Clarinet
Jackson Allen - 4th Chair - Alto Saxophone
Jacob Myers - Alternate - Euphonium
High School Jazz Band:
Jackson Allen - 1st Chair - Alto Saxophone
Superintendents from Scott and Mississippi counties have come together to share their concerns about public education funding in Missouri and what potential changes could mean for our students, staff, and school communities.
We encourage our families and community members to read this important message from our local superintendents.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J8l7TYLpg0NbibkbD6uB91Rj-9sLq5Cs/view?usp=sharing
BASKETBALL AND CHEER - WINTER SPORTS PICTURE DAY - NOVEMBER 4
Individual sports photos, team photos, and senior banners will be taken on Wednesday, November 4.
Pictures will be in the afternoon by Cheekwood.
Picture Schedule:
1:00 PM – Junior High Cheer
1:15 PM – High School Cheer
1:35 PM – High School Girls Basketball
1:55 PM – High School Boys Basketball
2:15 PM – Junior High Boys Basketball
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS – NOVEMBER 2–5, 2026
November 2 (Monday)
JH Boys Basketball vs Zalma (Home) at 5:30 p.m.
November 4 (Wednesday)
Winter sports pictures in the afternoon by Cheekwood
- JH Boys basketball
- JH Cheer
- HS Cheer
- HS Boys Basketball
- HS Girls Basketball
JH Boys Basketball vs Scott County Central (Away) at 6:00 p.m. (Originally scheduled for November 3)
Bus Departure: 4:45 p.m.
November 5 (Thursday)
JH Boys Basketball vs East Prairie (Home) at 5:30 p.m.
CONGRATULATIONS CHAFFEE LADY DEVILS – 2ND PLACE 2026 MISSOURI STATE CLASS 2 SOFTBALL!
We are so proud of our Lady Devils and coaches!
~ 2nd Place 2026 Missouri State Class 2 Softball!
~ Over 100 wins during the past 4 years (102 wins – 22 losses)!
~ 2 SEMO Conference Championships!
~ 4 Straight District Titles!
~ 3 Final Four State Tournament appearances in the past 4 years (2 Second Places / 1 Third Place)
~ Great season for the Lady Devils and Coaches and an awesome 4 years for our 10 Seniors!
Thank you, Lady Devils and coaches, for an unforgettable journey and an incredible season! You have made this school and community proud!
SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS - LAST GAME RECOGNITION
The Last Game - Friday Night Lights - for our Senior Football players (Ty Atkins, Carson Clover and Adam Swinford) was on October 30, 2026! Thank you for your 4 years of dedication!
The Chaffee Lady Devils defeated Fatima 7-2 in the Class 2 State Semifinal on Friday, October 30.
Now it's on to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!
Chaffee Lady Devils vs. Mid-Buchanan Lady Dragons
Saturday, October 31
2:30 P.M.
Killian Sports Complex
Springfield, Missouri
GOOD LUCK LADY DEVILS!!
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 a.m. Remember to “fall back” and set your clocks back 1 hour.
Have a safe and fun Halloween!
Happy Halloween from Chaffee School District!
LADY DEVILS SOFTBALL STATE SENDOFF – OCTOBER 29
Our Lady Devils Softball State Sendoff is Thursday, October 29, at 1:00 p.m. at the High School parking lot before they travel to Springfield for the State Championship! Let’s show these Lady Devils our support as they head to the Final 4 in Springfield and compete for the State Championship!
STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT TICKET AND STREAMING INFORMATION
Whether you’re able to be at the State Softball Tournament in person or cheering the Lady Devils on from afar, there are ways to be able to watch or listen to the game on Friday!
THANK YOU LADY DEVILS SOFTBALL SPONSORS
The Lady Devils have a wonderful community that is supportive of them and all of our athletic programs. Thank you to ALL of our sponsors for your continued support of our Lady Devils Softball and all of our sports programs!
REMINDER – NO SCHOOL ON OCTOBER 29 AND 30 AND PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ON OCTOBER 29
School will not be in session on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 29, from 1:30 – 7:00 p.m. Report Cards for 1st Quarter will be handed out.
School will resume on Monday, November 2.
THIS WEEK IN CHS ATHLETICS - OCTOBER 26-31
October 26 (Monday)
Lady Devils Softball Roadblock from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
In case you haven’t heard, our CHS Lady Devils won their Quarterfinal game and are heading to the Missouri State Softball Tournament – Final 4 – on Friday and Saturday (October 30-31).
So to help with some of the State Tournament expenses, our Lady Devils are having a Roadblock on Monday, October 26, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the corners of Main and Yoakum.
Help us send them off with some extra support! All donations and proceeds will go toward helping the Lady Devils Softball team with expenses for the State Tournament.
Can’t make it to the Roadblock but still want to help? You can make a donation through Venmo @chaffeeboosterclub using the QR code on the attached flyer!
Let’s show these girls how much our community supports them as they take the next step toward a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! We appreciate your Support!
JH Boys Basketball vs Advance (Away) at 6:00 p.m.
Bus Departure: 4:50 p.m.
** Please note that on the original schedule the game time was 5:00 p.m. and has been moved to 6:00 p.m.
October 27 (Tuesday)
JH Boys Basketball vs Bloomfield (Away) at 6:00 p.m.
Bus Departure: 4:40 p.m.
October 28 (Wednesday)
CHS Softball Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
A CHS Softball Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the High School Activity Center. Spaghetti, Salad, Breadsticks, and Desserts!
Cost is $10 per person for all ages.
Pay at the door.
Dine In or Carry Out
** Booster Club members and CHS Softball athletic supporters – Dessert donations are appreciated! Please contact Aaron Horrell or Jennifer Lynn if you can help out by providing a dessert.
October 30 (Friday)
HS Football Districts – Scott City with Chaffee vs Dexter (at Dexter) Time 7:00 p.m.
October 30/31 (Friday/Saturday) – State Softball Tournament
Friday, October 30 -- HS Class 2 State Softball Tournament – Semifinals -- (at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield) -- Chaffee Lady Devils vs Fatima Lady Comets at 1:30 p.m.
CHS SOFTBALL SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER ON OCTOBER 28 FROM 5:30-7:30
A CHS Softball Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the High School Activity Center. Spaghetti, Salad, Breadsticks, and Desserts!
Cost is $10 per person for all ages.
Pay at the door.
Dine In or Carry Out
** Booster Club members and CHS Softball athletic supporters – Dessert donations are appreciated! Please contact Aaron Horrell or Jennifer Lynn if you can help out by providing a dessert.
LADY DEVILS SOFTBALL ROADBLOCK ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 FROM 4:00-6:30 P.M.
In case you haven’t heard, our CHS Lady Devils won their Quarterfinal game and are heading to the Missouri State Softball Tournament – Final 4 – on Friday and Saturday (October 30-31).
So to help with some of the State Tournament expenses, our Lady Devils are having a Roadblock on Monday, October 26, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the corners of Main and Yoakum.
Help us send them off with some extra support! All donations and proceeds will go toward helping the Lady Devils Softball team with expenses for the State Tournament.
Can’t make it to the Roadblock but still want to help? You can make a donation through Venmo @chaffeeboosterclub
Let’s show these girls how much our community supports them as they take the next step toward a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! We appreciate your Support!
