Chester High School

🎤✨ CHS Got Talent 2025! ✨🎭
Presented by the Parent and Community Engagement Committee
📍 Chester Senior High School
📅 November 6, 2025

Families came together to cheer on our talented CHS students as they showcased their incredible skills — from soulful singers and gifted musicians to creative artists and dynamic performers! The night was filled with energy, creativity, and community pride. 🌟

A huge thank-you to our amazing panel of judges:
Mr. Abram Scott (CHS Principal), Mr. Hubert Jayakumar (LHS Principal), Ms. Felicia White, and Ms. Larissa Thompson-Land — your encouragement and expertise made this event truly special!

Special thanks to our Parent and Community Engagement Committee organizers:
Ms. Terrenicia Sanders, Ms. Cherylee Tablizo, Mrs. Jenepher Oracion, Mrs. Jonalyn Estrada, and Mrs. Evelyn Dusaran. Your dedication made CHS Got Talent 2025 a huge success! Shoutout to Brady Bass for assisting the organizers throughout the event.

🏆 And lastly, congratulations to the very first CHS Got Talent champion — Alissa Clayton! Your talent and hard work truly shined on stage! 🌟

#CHSGotTalent #ChesterSeniorHigh #CommunityStrong #PCEC #StudentSpotlight #ChesterPride

Join us for our College & Career Pathway Informational Night on Tuesday, November 5th, at 5:30 PM at Lewisville High School! This event is a great opportunity for students and families to learn about the academic and career pathways available across our district.

Why Attend?
Explore Dual Enrollment and Early College course offerings
Learn about CCSD Advanced Placement (AP) course options
Discover technical training and career-focused programs offered to students

We look forward to helping you plan for your student’s future success!

Join us for our College & Career Pathway Informational Night on Tuesday, November 5th, at 5:30 PM at Lewisville High School! This event is a great opportunity for students and families to learn about the academic and career pathways available across our district.

Why Attend?
Explore Dual Enrollment and Early College course offerings
Learn about CCSD Advanced Placement (AP) course options
Discover technical training and career-focused programs offered to students

We look forward to helping you plan for your student’s future success!

Reminder: 2nd Annual Fall Festival Tomorrow!

Don’t forget to join us at Chester High School for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival tomorrow!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Front Courtyard

Enjoy food trucks, fun activities, exhibits, games, plenty of candy, and a band concert in the Gym at 7:00 PM!

Bring your family, celebrate our students, and show your Cyclone pride. We can’t wait to see you there!

Red Ribbon Week 2025.
FCCLA & YAB look forward to seeing you participate on October 23 to 31, 2025

Exciting Events Coming Up at Chester High School!

🍂 2nd Annual Fall Festival
Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Front Courtyard

Enjoy food trucks, fun activities, exhibits, games, plenty of candy, and a band concert in the Gym at 7:00 PM!

🏹 1st Archery Tournament
Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Gym

Come cheer on our students in the first-ever Archery Tournament!

Join us for an evening of fun, games, and community spirit. These events are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students and show your Cyclone pride!

We can’t wait to see you there!

🎓 FAFSA Workshop at CHS! 💰
Seniors — are you ready to get free money for college?
Bring your parents and join us for our FAFSA Workshop!
📅 Financial aid representatives will be on site to help you and your family complete the FAFSA and answer all your questions.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure your college funding!

🎃 Send a Spooky Surprise! 👻
The FCCLA & Youth Advisory Board are spreading Halloween cheer with Boo Grams!
🍬 Purchase a sweet treat and a friendly message for yourself or a friend for just $5!
🕸️ Order anytime from October 1–28 and your Boo Gram will be delivered during 3rd and 4th block on October 31st!

See Mrs. Thompson-Land, Ms. Graham, or any FCCLA member to order.
Don’t miss out — make someone’s Halloween a little sweeter! 🍭🎃

FCCLA members proudly represented Chester High School at the Fall Leadership Conference held at the University of South Carolina. They gained valuable insights, leadership skills, and unforgettable experiences with fellow student leaders from across the state. #GoCyclone

🍂 FALL FESTIVAL IS HERE! 🍂
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, candy, crafts, STEM fun, face painting, and more at Chester High School!
🗓️ October 21 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
🎶 Don’t miss the Band Concert at 7 PM in the Gym!
⭐ FREE admission – everyone’s welcome!

📍 Chester High School – 1330 JA Cochran Bypass
Let’s make this Fall Festival unforgettable!

Awesome turnout at our District Scholarship Night at CHS! A huge thank you to Mr. Bobby Holcombe, Financial Aid Director at USC Union, for sharing valuable tips on scholarships and financial aid. Stay tuned for our upcoming FAFSA workshop at LHS! For those who missed the presentation, additional information is available in Guidance.

Get ready for an epic week of school spirit! Monday: Soccer Mom/Cookout Dad Day—show off your best backyard BBQ style. Tuesday: Lifelong Cyclone Day—seniors, channel your golden years with pride. Wednesday: Support the Court/Twin Day—pair up with a friend and cheer on the homecoming candidates. Thursday: Teacher/Student Swap—who will rock the swap best? Friday: Cyclone Pride Day—paint the school red, white, and blue! Let's make this the most spirited week yet! #HOCO

It’s Chick-fil-A Wednesday! Get your sandwich + chips combo for just $8! Pre-order with Mrs. Thompson-Land or Ms. Graham at lunch—limited quantities available on sale day. Don’t miss out! 🍔 #FCCLA #ChickfilAWednesday

🎉 Hey everyone! Our Homecoming Parade is coming up, and we want YOU to come out and have some fun with us! 🎉

Bring your family, friends, and good vibes for a day full of floats, marching bands, beautiful Homecoming court candidates, and yep — lots of candy being thrown out for the kids! 🍬👋

🗓️ When: Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Chester High School

We’ve also got you covered with a handy parking map attached so you can snag front-row spots and not miss a single moment. Premium parking is only available until 5:30 so make sure you have plenty of time to get here and get set up!

Come cheer, wave, and enjoy the celebration with your community — it’s going to be a blast! 🎈

See you there! 🥳

If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Abram Scott (Principal) - ascott@chester.k12.sc.us
Haleigh Pemberton- hpemberton@chester.k12.sc.us

Guidance September Newsletter

It is College Application Day at Chester High Seniors are taking the next big step toward their future as they apply to colleges explore opportunities and chase their dreams The future starts here at CHS 🎓

Team Up for Life 💜 The Youth Advisory Board is promoting Suicide Awareness & Self-Improvement Month this September. On September 10, 2025, let’s come together to raise awareness—wear purple and teal to show your support. Students will also have the opportunity to share uplifting words by adding motivational messages to our Wall of Hope. Together, we can fight stigma, spread hope, and stand for life.

REMINDER: August 19, 2025 is an Early Dismissal day for students. Early dismissal times are as follows:

Elementary: 11:45 am
Middle: 12:30 pm
High: 12:45 pm

Visit our website for additional information: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times