APRIL 28 - MAY 2, 2025
2025 Missouri Grade-Level Assessments

3rd grade - English Language Arts and Math
4th grade - English Language Arts and Math
5th grade - English Language Arts, Math, and Science
6th grade - English Language Arts and Math

A few reminders for MAP testing:
(1) Be at school EVERY day and arrive to school on time.
(2) Get a good night’s sleep.
(3) Eat breakfast.
(4) Try to schedule all outside appointments around testing times.

 * Parents -- Please make sure you read the Parent Letter that Mrs. Cossou, CES Guidance Counselor, sent home regarding MAP testing. If you have any questions about the MAP assessments, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Cossou at the Elementary Office.

 Thank you for your continued support of your students’ academic success!

CES MAP Testing April 28-May 2, 2025

May 1 (Thursday) – Kindergarten Camp
The Chaffee Elementary Kindergarten teachers are hosting a Kindergarten Camp on Thursday, May 1, from 5:30-6:30. This is for students who will be entering Kindergarten next year.
The Kindergarten students will go to their classrooms to meet with their teacher and meet other students in their class with a few activities and a snack.
Parents of Kindergarten students will meet with Dr. Vandeven, Elementary Principal, for a presentation.  

Kindergarten Camp on May 1, 2025

May 2 (Friday) – Kindergarten Field Trip

May 6 (Tuesday) - Fine Arts Night
The Fine Arts Night (Grades 2-12) will be held on Tuesday, May 6, from 5:00-7:00 pm in High School Gym. Fine Arts Night will feature 2nd-12th Grade artwork and music performances by Elementary and HS Choir.

May 8 (Thursday) – 3rd Grade Field Trip

May 9 (Friday) – 5th Grade Field Trip

May 12 (Monday) – 6th Grade Field Trip

May 12 (Monday) – Kindergarten Graduation at 6:00 pm
Kindergarten Graduation is scheduled for Monday, May 12, at 6:00 pm.

Students can arrive after 5:30, and their caps and gowns will be in classrooms.

May 14 (Wednesday) – Play Day (Makeup Day)

May 15 (Thursday) – Play Day

May 15 (Thursday) – HS Graduation

May 16 (Friday) – Last Day of School – Dismiss at 1:30 pm

SUMMER SCHOOL

May 21 (Wednesday)
Summer School Begins 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

June 10 (Tuesday)
Last Day of Summer School

June 11, 12, 13 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Makeup Dates for Summer School

National School Librarian Day April 4, 2025

April is National School Library Month!
National School Librarian Appreciation Day is Friday, April 4.

National School Library Week is April 6-12, 2025.
National School Library Workers Day is Tuesday, April 8.
Thank you Ms. Mossman, our Chaffee School District Elementary and Jr/Sr High School librarian, for keeping our school libraries organized and for instilling the love of reading and technology in our students and staff at CES and the Jr/Sr High School.  We appreciate all that Ms. Mossman does for Chaffee School District!
Also, thank you to all of our school librarian assistants who help in our school libraries!
~ Grace Arnzen ~
~ Makaila Flanigan ~
~ Dixie Shaffer ~

CES CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations Elementary and JH Beta Members

Jr Beta State 2025 Pictures of Winners

Junior Beta State 2025 (2) Pictures of Winners

Red & Black Day - Every Friday!
We want to encourage all students, staff and community members to wear your Red Devil gear every Friday. 
Let’s celebrate our community pride throughout the year! 
Let's go Big Red!!

Red and Black Friday

CES Handbook Cover 2024-2025

Chaffee School District has numerous ways of communicating with students, parents, and the community regarding school announcements and news.

Chaffee R-2 Schools Website
Our school website address is
Chaffeer2.org.

Chaffee R-2 Schools App
Chaffee R-2 Schools App can be downloaded with the following links. With the school app, you can access documents, events, news updates and emergency notifications.
Download for Android: 
https://bit.ly/3QjCJdn
Download for iPhone: 
https://apple.co/3rK1cy4

FYI for All Parents Regarding All Call Messages
 The All Call message will now come from a Little Rock, AR phone number. They are linked to our new website, app, and messaging system.   It isn't spam.

Facebook Pages -- Chaffee Elementary and Chaffee Jr/Sr High School
Like the Chaffee Jr/Sr High School and Elementary School Facebook pages for important announcement information and updates.

School Closings
Should it be necessary to dismiss school for inclement weather or other perils, the announcement will be carried over the local radio stations, KFVS12 television & also through the school outreach message, our school mobile app, the school website, and/or email messages.

Breakfast and Lunch image

The Chaffee R-II School District is contracted again with Taher Food Service for breakfast and lunch for the 2024-2025 school year.  

Menus subject to change based on product availability.
Click on the links below to view, download, or print Breakfast and Lunch Menus

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MENUS

Elementary April 2025 - Breakfast Menu

Elementary April 2025  - Lunch Menu

 Chaffee Red Devils Sideline Store BSN Sports
Start shopping now to score the latest fan wear and accessories from all of your favorite brands!  The Chaffee Red Devils Sideline Store has premium quality Chaffee Red Devils apparel, caps, accessories, and much more!

Click on the image below to visit the BSN Sports Chaffee Red Devils Sideline Store!

Red Devils Sideline Store

CES Pick Up and Drop Off Line Information

CES Drop Off and Pick Up Information

Crosswalk Change
Please note: our crosswalk has changed. We will no longer cross on the middle of the fourth block of Elliott. Our crosswalk is now on the corner of Fourth and Elliott. Please be watching for our students in the morning. If your child is a walker after school and you meet them, you will now meet them at the corner of Fourth and Elliott.