The Kansas Scholastic State Chess Championship was held at Emporia State University on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Lincoln Central Elementary was represented this year by two players in the K-5 division. There were 90 players in the K-5 Section - Lane Ferguson medaled in 24th place. Eliza Jones medaled in 82nd place. Additionally, Coach Ryan Hizey was named Executive Director of the Kansas Scholastic Chess Association. Congratulations to all. Go Chargers!!!

about 15 hours ago, Cherryvale USD 447
Kansas State Chess Championships - #1
Kansas State Chess Championships - #2
Kansas State Chess Championships - #3
Best of luck to our Charger Chess Team as they take on the State Championships in Emporia at Emporia State University. LET'S GO!!! 💙🩶💙♟️🏆🎖️🥇🥈🥉
3 days ago, Cherryvale USD 447
state chess 2026
state chess 2026 #2
state chess 2026 #3
Opportunity for students!
8 days ago, Thayer Schools
FLyer
CMHS Announcements 3-2-2026
17 days ago, James Renfro
CMHS Announcements
Go Chargers
20 days ago, James Renfro
Champions
CMHS JAGK Executive Officers ( Blake Price, Mia Meraz, Alexis Graham and Brynlee Croney) are excited to be spending the day at JAG-K Officers Day at the Capitol.
27 days ago, James Renfro
JAG
JAG
JAG
Tonight five members of the Cherryvale charger band represented CMHS at the annual - Dale Casteel Symphony of Winds in a wonderful night of music with representatives from nine other area bands. Representing CMHS - Aubrianna Bennett, Brejaya Hopkins, Leah Wilson, Maddie McClelland, Remedy Hopkins. The Band is under the direction of Mr. Tad Lafferty. Go Chargers!
about 1 month ago, Cherryvale USD 447
CMHS Band Members - 2026 Symphony of Winds
CMHS Band Members - 2026 Symphony of Winds #2
CMHS Band Members - 2026 Symphony of Winds #3
CMHS Band Members - 2026 Symphony of Winds #4
CMHS Band Members - 2026 Symphony of Winds #5
CMHS Band Members - 2026 Symphony of Winds #6

Congratulations to the 2026 CMHS Winter Homecoming Royalty - Queen Maycee Dean and King Wyatt Whittley and candidates Alayna Collins , Caleb Slane, Tristin Ward, Leuie Umbarger. Go Chargers!

about 1 month ago, Cherryvale USD 447
2026 Winter Homecoming Queen Maycee Dean and  King Wyatt Whittley
2026 Winter Homecoming Royalty
2026 Winter Homecoming #3
2026 Winter Homecoming #4
2026 Winter Homecoming #5

Cherryvale High School Winter Homecoming Candidates: Wyatt Whittley, Larry Umbarger, Caleb Slane. Alayna Collins, Maycee Dean, Tristin Ward. Congratulations Chargers. (Photo credit: Montgomery County Chronicle)

about 1 month ago, James Renfro
2026 Winter Homecoming Canidates
The USD 447 Board of Education will meet in a Special Board Meeting Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the CMHS Learning Commons - 700 South Carson, Cherryvale, KS 67335
about 2 months ago, Cherryvale USD 447
Special Board Meeting Announcement -  Tuesday Jan 27  2026 6:00 p.m.
Due to continued poor road conditions, school is canceled in USD 447-Cherryvale – Thayer Schools for Tuesday January 27, 2026. All evening activities are canceled. Stay safe and warm.
about 2 months ago, Cherryvale USD 447
Snow Day Tuesday January 27, 2026.
Due to weather and road conditions, school is canceled in USD 447-Cherryvale – Thayer Schools for Monday, January 26, 2026. All schools, services, and related activities are canceled for the day. Stay Warm!
about 2 months ago, Cherryvale USD 447
School cancellation for Monday, January 26, 2026.
Reminder: No School Monday, January 19th. It is teacher in-service. See you all Tuesday!
about 2 months ago, Cherryvale USD 447

PSA UPDATE: Due to illness, this evening's work session for the USD 447 BOE has been canceled.

2 months ago, Cherryvale USD 447
Notice of special board meeting cancellation
CONGRATULATIONS to these four students selected for the KMEA All-State Elementary Choir! These students submitted recorded auditions and were selected from hundreds of auditions to participate in an all-day choir event and concert in Wichita this coming February 2026!! Way to Go, Thayer Flyers!!

Peyton Goins
Case John
Harper Rehmert
Ruthy Wall
3 months ago, Thayer Schools

USD 447 Position Opening Announcement - Please see attachment.

3 months ago, Cherryvale USD 447
Treasurer Position Opening - 2025
12-8-2025 CMHS Announcements
3 months ago, James Renfro
CMHS
CMHS is excited to announce Callie Collins was elected as the Area 2 President for KAY this year! This is the second time that Cherryvale Middle-High School has had an Area President for our KAY Chapter since started in the fall of 2019. Congratulations Callie! Go Chargers!
4 months ago, Cherryvale USD 447
Callie Collins KAY's
KSHSAA News Release - Callie Collins KAY Area 2 President.

A post 40 years in the making - On this date in 1985, Steve Lain began working for USD 447 as a member of our custodial staff. Today marks the official anniversary of his start date all those years ago. Congratulations, Steve on your milestone and as the longest serving active member of the USD 447 staff! Thank you for all you do and have done for the Charger community for 40 years!

4 months ago, Cherryvale USD 447
40 Years of Service - Steve Lain
CMHS Announcements 11/24/2025. Have a Great Thanksgiving. Go Chargers.
4 months ago, James Renfro
cmhsACTIVITIES11-24