Third-grader Ethan Piller (Ms. Bonito’s class)was the first student in his grade level to achieve Recorder Karate black belt status this year. ( Photo by Amanda Gribbin.) Chester Elementary School students learn to play the recorder Third-graders in Amy Carola, Katey Frambach, Lori Bonito, and Audra Cutler’s classes at Chester Elementary School have been... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 02:52
Chester Elementary students welcome author Eric Luper. ( Photo provided.) Chester Elementary School welcomes author for literacy lessons Students at Chester Elementary School recently had the chance to engage in some unique literacy learning, when they enthusiastically... Local News 13 Mar 2026 | 11:12
Chester students proudly display their cards for local seniors. ( Photo provided.) Students participate in National Write a Letter to an Elder Day Chester Academy and Chester Elementary School students are spreading kindness and connection this winter by participating... Local News 27 Feb 2026 | 03:51
Chester Elementary School kindergarten picnic 2025 ( Sammie Finch Photography) All fun and games Chester Elementary School had a day of sun, fun and outdoor activities on June 20 during the Kindergarten Picnic. The warm,... Local News 24 Jun 2025 | 11:29
Chester Elementary to present ‘Finding Nemo, Kids!’ The fifth-grade students at Chester Elementary School will be putting on a performance of “Finding Nemo, Kids!” on Thursday,... Local News 19 Mar 2025 | 10:10
The CES Odyssey of the Mind team celebrates their achievement. ( Photo courtesy of the Chester Union Free School District) CES Odyssey of the Mind teams earn top spots at regional competition Chester Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind teams recently participated in the NYS Region 5 Odyssey of the Mind competition.... Local News 04 Mar 2025 | 11:13
Chester Elementary School teacher Lori Bonito’s third graders talk with students over in Ukraine. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester third graders meet Ukrainian third graders The Chester Union Free School District recently shared a unique opportunity experienced by students in Lori Bonito’s third... Local News 22 Feb 2025 | 08:10
The broad cast team intervfiews music teacher Brandon Sparkman. ( Photo shared by Chester Elementary School) Meet the Chester Elementary School broadcast team Chester Elementary School recently gave the world an inside look into the members of its broadcast team as part of their... Local News 21 Feb 2025 | 10:10
Chester Elementary students in Rebecca Quackenbush’s class experiment with chemicals. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students enjoy a STEM classic while studying chemical changes Chester Elementary’s young scientists recently explored, recorded and reported their findings as part of a January STEM lesson... Local News 01 Feb 2025 | 12:00
Chester Elementary School studetns at the PBIS assembly. ( Photo shared by the school district) CES holds PBIS assembly Chester Elementary School recently held its annual “Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports” assembly, also known as... Local News 10 Jan 2025 | 10:10
Chester first graders get creative with holiday traditions Chester Elementary School teacher Alissa Florentino’s first-grade class has been diving into the magic of the season by learning... Local News 26 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Chester students learn about fire safety On October 11, the students at Chester Elementary school got a lesson on fire safety from all three firehouses that serve... Local News 17 Oct 2024 | 08:10
CES artists next to their work. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) CES artists create new mural for school Main Office Third grade artists at Chester Elementary School collaborated to create a new mural for the Main Office, the school district... Local News 28 Sep 2024 | 08:34
Chester Elementary’s fifth-grade class of 2024. ( Photo by Jason Upchurch) Chester fifth graders move on up Chester Elementary held its annual Moving Up Ceremony on June 20, celebrating the graduating fifth grade class of 2024. Principal... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 10:52
The performance included Samyra Germana as Elsa, Juliana Delo as Anna, Caleb Zulme as Olaf, Mason Wenger as Kristoff, and Caiden Williams as Sven. ( Photo by Ann Marie Vitoulis) ’Frozen Kids’ dazzles audiences Chester Elementary School presented two performances of Disney’s “Frozen Kids” on Wednesday, March 20. The musical, featuring... Local News 26 Mar 2024 | 10:46
