REMINDER – CHAFFEE RED DEVILS SOCKS FUNDRAISER ORDERS ARE DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 21! Chaffee Junior Beta Club is selling Chaffee Red Devil socks. The socks are made from cotton and are soft and comfortable, and they would be good for everyday wear and athletics/sports. The price is $8.00 a pair. The sale ends on Friday, March 21, 2025. All payments are due with the order form. Please contact Elizabeth Kluesner, Beta Club Sponsor, at elizabeth.kluesner@chaffeer2.org with any questions. Proceeds are to help raise money for the Beta Club’s National trip. Order forms can be found on the school website (under the Elementary School announcements page or the Jr/Sr High School announcements page).
CES REMINDER – SPRING PICTURES AND KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION PICTURES ON FRIDAY, MARCH 21 -- The Spring Picture Day flyer was sent out on TeacherEase. Cheekwood Ordering Process -- Cheekwood will send a link to parents/guardians via email and/or text message for parents/guardians to view and order their child's pictures. Cheekwood will still distribute the pictures to the school. ** Kindergarten Note: Kindergarten will have Spring Pictures AND Graduation Pictures on March 21st. Ordering for Kindergarten Graduation pictures will work the same as Spring pictures with a link being sent to parents/guardians via email to view and order the pictures. No money is needed at this time. Caps and gowns are at the school.
CONGRATULATIONS CIA ROBOTICS -- Congratulations CIA Robotics FRC Team 10317 for receiving the Rookie Award at the St. Louis FRC Regional. Team members are: Hayden Held, Cooper Seabaugh, Paizleigh Graham, Kiersten Arnold, Addison Stratton, and Carson Clover.
CONGRATS ALL DISTRICT BASKETBALL PLAYERS -- Congratulations to our Class 2 District 3 All District Basketball Players – Nolan Fowler, Kiersten Arnold, Carlyanne Cossou, and Bailey Robertson.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Chaffee R-2 School District. Wishing you good luck, blessings, and happiness!
THIRD QUARTER ENDS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14.
BRIGGS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE (MARCH 17) -- For Current Seniors and Past Graduates -- The Briggs Scholarship Application and all required documents must be submitted in person to Mrs. Shy by Monday, March 17, 2025, by 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Charon Shy at charon.shy@chaffeer2.org or 573-887-3226. Every Chaffee High School graduating Senior and Chaffee High School graduate under the age of 28 years attending undergraduate college, junior college, vocational school, or technical school is eligible. Graduate students are not eligible. REMINDER: Briggs Scholarship recipients must apply EVERY YEAR in order to continue receiving the scholarship.
REMINDER TO SIGN UP! BETA BUDDIES AFTER-SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM – THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP AND SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Exciting Announcement from Chaffee Senior Beta Club! Making Waves in Learning & Leadership Every Thursday (unless stated) from March 20–May 8, 2025. The Chaffee Senior Beta Club is thrilled to introduce Beta Buddies, an after-school mentorship program designed to support younger students (4th-8th grade) in academics, leadership, and personal growth. This FREE program offers: Homework help & study skills; Positive role models & leadership opportunities; Fun, hands-on activities in a supportive environment; A completely free, valuable learning experience; When? Every Thursday (unless stated) from March 20 - May 8; Where? Chaffee Junior/Senior High School; Time? 3:15 - 4:45 PM; Spots are limited, and filling out the form does not guarantee selection. Mrs. Rodgers will send emails to those selected by March 14. Apply now: The form is available on the Chaffee Beta Club Facebook page, OR the school elementary and Jr/Sr High School webpages, OR at https://forms.gle/nN9nzgVcA5s8PXa4A. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your student!
REMINDER -- PAJAMA DAY AT CHS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14: Beta Club is hosting a PJ Day at CHS on Friday, March 14, to help raise money for Nationals. Please bring $1.00 Thursday morning. Beta members will be at each door to take money and give you a sticker. All proceeds will go towards Beta Club’s trip to Nationals in June.
Buses are running late this afternoon. The 2nd grade field trip just arrived back to school.
CONGRATS LADY DEVILS ACADEMIC ALL STATE -- Congratulations to our CHS Lady Devils Academic All State – Jordynn Brown, Millie Carroll, Carlyanne Cossou, Abbigale Hanback, Jocelyn Hanlon, Jersie Lynn, Bailey Robertson, Malinah Robertson, Addison Uhrhan, Leah Vandeven, Reese Van Pelt, and Paige Wilhite. Congrats Lady Devils!
CONGRATS ALL SCOTT-MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE HONOREES -- Congratulations to our CHS All Scott-Mississippi Conference selection honorees for basketball – Kiersten Arnold (All-Conference Honorable Mention), Carlyanne Cossou (1st Team All Conference), Nolan Fowler (1st Team All Conference), Bailey Robertson (1st Team All Conference). Congrats!
REMINDER -- SPRING SPORTS PICTURES ON MARCH 13 – The Spring sports pictures (HS Baseball, HS Track, JH Track) are scheduled for Thursday, March 13th. Athletes need to bring all equipment and uniforms that are needed. The schedule will be: 12:00 pm--High School Track; 12:30 pm--Junior High Track; 1:00 pm--High School Baseball
REMINDER – 2ND GRADE FIELD TRIP ON MARCH 12 -- The 2nd Grade School Sponsored Field Trip will be on Wednesday, March 12, at the Bonne Terre Family Fun Center. Address: 111 Old Orchard Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628. Information and permission forms were previously sent home. ~Parents may come but must drive themselves and pay for admission. ~Please do not send any electronics with your child. ~Please make sure your child wears socks and tennis shoes. ~Students need to be at school no later than 8:00 a.m. ~Lunch will be provided for the students. ~The bus will return at approximately 2:40 p.m.
REMINDER – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME -- Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9th, at 2:00 a.m. Time to “spring forward” one hour.
MAINTENANCE TEAM APPRECIATION DAY! Chaffee R-2 Schools would like to recognize our awesome maintenance and custodial team who are responsible for maintaining our school facilities, keeping our school running smoothly, and ensuring that our buildings, grounds, and facilities are ready for students and staff every day. Thank you to Raymond Spies, our #1 maintenance supervisor. From fixing and building things to problem-solving, Raymond always lends a helping hand with a smile. Thank you to our wonderful custodial team -- Debbie Flanigan, Brenda Hester, Kelly Glastetter, Angela Sadler and Jennifer Dodds. From spotless hallways to well-maintained classrooms, they make our school a better place every day. The behind-the-scenes efforts of our maintenance and custodial team keeps our school running smoothly, safe, clean, and welcoming for all. We are so grateful for their hard work and commitment to our schools!
PAJAMA DAY AT CHS IN MARCH SPONSORED BY SENIOR BETA CLUB – The Senior Beta Club is hosting a Pajama Day for Junior/Senior High students and staff! For $1.00, Jr/Sr High students and staff can wear their favorite pair of pajamas to school every Friday during the month of March! Beta members will be at both entrances on Friday mornings to take money and give stickers to those who are participating! ** Since we have a four-day week this week (March 3-6), we will be hosting PJ Day on THURSDAY, MARCH 6! All proceeds will go towards Beta Club’s trip to Nationals in June.
REMINDER – NO SCHOOL ON MARCH 7 AND MARCH 10 – There will be no school for students on Friday, March 7 and Monday, March 10.
REMINDER -- BETA CLUB FAMILY GAME NIGHT ON FRIDAY, MARCH 7 -- Looking for a fun way to spend the evening with your family? Come to Family Game Night on Friday, March 7, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at Chaffee Elementary Gym sponsored by Chaffee Beta Club. What to Expect: ~A variety of board games for all ages. ~Delicious refreshments. ~Exciting door prizes. ~A chance to unplug, laugh, and create lasting memories. Cost: $10 per family when you sign up online. $15 per family at the door. Register now! Scan the QR code on the flyer (which can be found on the school website or school Facebook page) to sign up and save! Don’t miss out on this night of friendly competition and family fun! See you there!
REMINDER – KISS A PIG FUNDRAISER AT CES ENDS MARCH 6TH -- Don’t forget to bring your spare change or cash to vote between March 3rd-6th for the CES staff member you want to see kiss the pig! Students can bring money each day to vote on the staff member that they would like to see kiss the pig on Thursday, March 6th. There will be a table set up near the old office during the arrival time period of the day. The person with the most money in their jar will have to pucker up on March 6th to kiss the pig! We can’t wait to see who that lucky person will be!
