BY JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School announced the October 2026 “Jackets of the Month” on Monday October 26. Students are nominated by teachers. One student per grade level is selected to be the “Jacket of the Month”.
Jackets of the Month must have demonstrated the four HIVE characteristics of Having RESPECT, Initiating RESPONSIBILITY, Valuing SAFETY, and Encouraging EMPATHY.
The selected students must have demonstrated each of these four HIVE characteristics throughout the entire month of his or her selection month. The selected students further must have served as a positive example to fellow students regarding what it means to be a JUNIOR JACKET!
The October 2026 Junior Jackets of the Month are:
Kindergarten: Koa Odom
1st Grade: Juan Maldonado Hernandez
2nd Grade: Paisley Davis
3rd Grade: Gwen Yankey
4th Grade: Vincent Eggemeyer
5th Grade: Gracelynn Ebers
6th Grade: Calvin Marshall
7th Grade: Nicandro Cortes
8th Grade: Sarai Ixcoy
“Jackets of the Month” each receive a certificate. They also receive an official “Jacket of the Month” Yard Sign to proudly display in his or her yard. “Jackets of the Month” are also recognized over the CGS Public Address System and/or in person at an all-school assembly. Finally, each Jacket of the Month is invited to attend an end-of-the-year recognition party. The Jacket of the Month Program is coordinated and managed by Samantha Yankey.