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A Message from Our Principal, Mr. Lamonte Popley

Dear Families and Students,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year! As we gear up for the year ahead, our primary focus is to ensure our students have a successful and academically enriching experience. Our aim is to prepare our students for college and career readiness by maintaining high standards for student achievement and teacher performance. We aspire to engage all students in learning through real-world experiences by providing a challenging, applicable, and cohesive curriculum. We will continue to foster positive partnerships through collaboration among staff, students, families, and community members. 

In the past year, we have implemented changes at Chester High School to operate more efficiently and effectively, addressing the diverse challenges our students face in our community. The teachers and staff at Chester High School will be utilizing online resources to supplement direct instruction. Also, we are ready to assist our students in achieving academic excellence by providing social, emotional, and academic support. We are excited about connecting with you and motivating our students to reach their academic potential as they prepare for future college and career experiences. 


The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

  • 7:15am - Breakfast begins. 
  • 7:30am - Classes begin for 9th & 11th grades. 
  • 10:00am - Classes begin for 10th & 12th grades. 

The uniform policy is stated below. 

  • Students must wear Chester paraphernalia. They may choose a hoodie, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt, polo shirt, or quarter zip. Colors are black, orange, gray, and white. 
  • Pants must be black, navy blue, or tan. 

We kindly ask parents to review this information with your child to ensure that they understand the expectations and our commitment to help them become the best student they can be. We are prepared for an exciting and academically challenging year for all Chester High School students. 


Go Clippers, 
Mr. LaMonte D. Popley 
Mr. Popley, Mr. Parker and Dr. Burrell 
Your Chester High Administrative Team