Chichester School District

Dear Chichester Families and Staff, Due to the weather conditions, February 11, 2021 will be a virtual learning day. No staff should report to school. All buildings and offices will be closed. There will be no private and parochial transportation and all activities/athletics are canceled. Please stay safe.... Sincerely, Dan Nerelli, Superintendent

The Chichester Board of Education will hold a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. (online) All general questions and comments must be submitted via email by 2 PM on Tuesday. Members of the public should include their full name and address, so we can confirm they are a member of the Chichester School District’s community. Questions related to the agenda can be submitted during the meeting. All questions and comments can be emailed to:... [email protected] Following the recommendation of the CDC, this meeting will be held virtually for the public. --Link to meeting: https://bit.ly/3pcTwO5

National School Counseling Week is celebrated each February to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. This special week honors school counselors for the important role they play in helping students examine their talents, strengths, abilities, and interests.

The Chichester Board of Education will hold a COW meeting on Tuesday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. All general questions and comments must be submitted via email by 2 PM on Tuesday. Members of the public should include their full name and address, so we can confirm they are a member of the Chichester School District’s community. Questions related to the agenda can be submitted during the meeting. All questions and comments can be emailed to: ... [email protected] Following the recommendation of the CDC, this meeting will be held virtually for the public. The link for the meeting is: https://bit.ly/3bxLjRi

Dear CSD Families and Staff, Chichester School District will resume our regular hybrid schedule on time tomorow. Thank you for your patience during this storm. Also, a big thank you to our Transportation and Maintenance Departments for their hard work in getting us ready for school tomorrow. Take care, ... Dan Nerelli, Superintendent

Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians, We are asking for your help to get the word out. Chichester Food Service Department is now Pennsylvania state approved to hand out weekly meal boxes to non-enrolled students. Please let them know, once they have signed up they will be on the pick-up list for the remainder of the school year. For planning purpose’s, they must pick up their meal box every Friday between 12-2 at the selected site. In an effort to reduce food waste, failure t...o pick up 3 meal boxes during this time will result in automatic removal from the pick-up list. To sign up for these meals they must send an email to the Food Service Department - [email protected] and indicate number of students in the home and what pick-up site. Sign up must be complete by 11am Thursdays. All schools in the Chichester School District will be open for pick-up, Fridays 12-2 except holidays. Thank You for your continued support and helping us to support the Chichester community.

Dear CSD Families and Staff, I hope everyone is staying safe during this storm. Local meteorologist are predicting this storm will last into tomorrow. Therefore, tomorrow February 2, 2021 will be a virtual learning day. No staff should report to school. All buildings and offices will be closed. As stated yesterday, we are asking teachers to provide more asynchronous (not live) instruction and assignments than usual. There will be no private and parochial transportation tomor...row and all activities/athletics are canceled. Our goal is to be able to safely resume our hybrid schedule on Wednesday once the properties have been cleared. I will let you know if we need to alter the plan for Wednesday by tomorrow evening. Please stay safe and warm. Sincerely, Dan Nerelli, Superintendent

Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians, The Chichester School District Food Service Department would like to remind you that meal pick will resume every Friday starting January 8th. No matter your income status all Chichester School District Students receive free meals. Please make sure you order your meals through School Café. You can find directions on the School District website under the Food Service Department.... We are happy to announce that weekend meals will now be included in your order. Virtual students will receive 7 days of breakfast and lunch. Hybrid students will receive 5 days of breakfast and lunch. No additional order is needed for weekend meals. The Chichester Food Service Department thanks you for your continued support.

CSD families, Based on the weather forecast tomorrow and what I am seeing outside (kids playing in the snow with joy), I have made the decision to make tomorrow the 1st official snow day of the year. So please take the time to enjoy watching your kids sled tomorrow or having a hot cup of chocolate with them tonight or tomorrow in front of a warm fire. For tonight and tomorrow, try to enjoy the fresh air and snow ( wearing a mask and social distancing of course) and remove ou...rselves from a screen. We can leave the seriousness of academics and life for Friday. Enjoy and stay safe. Dan Nerelli, Superintendent

Chi High ART students recently created holiday gifts to give to someone special in their life. Check out these beauties! L-R Milosz R., Sydney B., Rizza M., Alexis W., Shaheem M., Spencer R., Gianna T., Emily M. THE ARTS IN CHI ARE (STILL) ALIVE!

Important Community Message from CSD Dear Chichester Families, As many of us have been watching the news, we are getting reports of a possible snowstorm with accumulating snow starting this Wednesday and lasting through Thursday. In previous years, we would have to wait until the last minute to make a snow day call, which caused problems for parents as they scrambled to find childcare. Fortunately, with the ability to transition to virtual learning we can provide our families...Continue reading

ASVAB (Military Entrance Exam) Interested in a possible career in the military? Sign up to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam for free in January 2021. This exam will help determine whether or not you are qualified to enlist AND help assign you a job Multiple choice Available for students in grades 10-12 (you can re-take, e-mail for details and questions) Visit this link for tips on how to prepare: https://www.officialasvab.com/applicants/prepar...e/ Exam will take place at the high school in January. Date and time are to be determined. Must have at least 10 students signed up in order for recruiters to administer the exam, so tell your friends!!!! Please e-mail Stephanie Palladino in guidance by December 21st if you would like to be signed up for this exam [email protected] See more

The Chichester Board of Education will hold a School Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. (online) All general questions and comments must be submitted via email by 2 PM on Tuesday. Members of the public should include their full name and address, so we can confirm they are a member of the Chichester School District’s community. Questions related to the agenda can be submitted during the meeting. All questions and comments can be emailed to:... [email protected] Following the recommendation of the CDC, this meeting will be held virtually for the public. Link: https://bit.ly/39R3MaD

Art Major Commercial Product Designs! Hailee O.- Journal, Kate R.- Tapestry, Rachel B.- Jacket Design, Boots O.-Blanket, Milosz R.-Photobook, Arihona C.- Tapestry, Madlyn M. -T-shirt Design

The Chichester Board of Education will hold a Board of Directors Re-organization meeting followed by the December Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, December 1- 7PM. All general questions and comments must be submitted via email by Tuesday, December 1st by 2 PM. Members of the public should include their full name and address, so we can confirm they are a member of the Chichester School District’s community. All questions and comments can be emailed to: ... [email protected] Following the recommendation of the CDC, this meeting will be held virtually for the public. Link: https://bit.ly/36oXLzI

HS Pie Fundraiser Linvilla Orchards Pie Sale Fundraiser! What will you have for dessert on Thanksgiving??? Support the students at Chichester High School and buy a pie! Each pie costs $25.00. If you purchase 4 or more, the cost will reflect $20.00 each.... All Pies can be purchased, through MySchoolBucks.com using the link below: https://bit.ly/3eH9Gvv Last day for ordering is Friday November 13th Pies will be available for pick-up at the main entrance of Chichester High School Tuesday November 24th between 4pm 7pm. Pie pickup will be a drive by event.

Chichester School District is in need for substitute teachers! We wanted to share this option, for those looking for work to supplement their income: The DCIU Guest Teacher Program is designed to provide individuals with limited or no teaching experience with the necessary training required to become day-to-day substitutes. We are at a critical shortage for subs in our region, and this can help schools continue to function during the pandemic. Find out more about this substitute teacher program (it requires very little!!!) at dciu.org/guestteacher

Chichester Class of 2023 Fundraiser Check out the MVP store link for 2023 and general high school gear! The web store can be accessed at http://store.mvpsports.biz The sale will run from November 2, 2020 to November 16, 2020 Payment must be made by credit card at the time of purchase... At checkout please enter your personal name and address for credit card verification At checkout please enter the students name where it asks for delivery information Please note that you will be notified of a specific date and time to pick up your order Orders will be delivered during the week of December 14, 2020 - December 18, 2020 All orders are custom made and are unable to be returned, exchanged, or refunded Please see our FAQ page for more information- http://store.mvpsports.biz/faq.html Any questions, email Class Advisor Joelle Ingallinera at [email protected] Thank you for your support! See more

Chi High ART students recently illustrated their favorite song complete with lyrics. Thanks to these amazing artists for creating such talented work! Hailee O., Rizza M., Spencer R., Madelyn M., Rachel B., Ron R. THE ARTS IN CHI ARE (STILL) ALIVE!

The app for tracking your child’s bus using Here Comes the Bus is now available. Directions are found here: https://bit.ly/2HPVVyf

Dear CSD Families, I am pleased to report that we now have the staffing needed to provide all transportation services beginning this Monday, October 26, 2020. If you need information regarding your child’s bus schedule, please visit: https://bit.ly/3kBuRAU... Sincerely, Daniel G. Nerelli Superintendent

September Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Cassie Dougherty Cassie has really gone above and beyond with transitioning 5th graders into MS during this virtual setting experience. Cassie has been using the grade level team to create such fun things for her 5th grade students! She has been reaching out to students individually, been super supportive, jumping in to solve issues with students and parents, etc. ... Cassie was concerned about the welfare of her past and present class. Whenever I spoke of a student, she immediately contacted the parents to check on the situation and making personal contact. Cassie also put out an questionaire for her new 5th graders asking personal, engaging questions and then wrote back to each.