CHS Senior Spotlight
Kinsey Cook
Parents: Aaron & Chelsea Cook, Hilary Cook & Daniel Bowers
Plans After Graduation: I plan to attend Emporia State University and get a Master's Degree in Forensic Science

The spring talent show was held today at CMHS. What an amazing afternoon of students and staff stepping out of their comfort zone to entertain the student body. Great Job Chargers.
Big thanks to ICC for organizing such a fantastic event that brought our local music community together. The students got to work with two college professors who had some great insight and tips as we prepare for the state contest. Here are some snapshots from the clinic. Picture credit to ICC





Today Middle School Students had a chance to Zoom with author Nic Stone. She is famous for her William Allen White Award nominated book "Fast Pitch" and her "Dear Martin" series.

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom
announcements in the Cherryvale USD 447 app! With the
addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better.
Parents/guardians check your email or sms with instructions to sign
up and access new features.
Cupcake Wars in Mrs. Clark's Food Science class. Go Chargers.



The CM/HS Chess teams went to Royster Middle School in Chanute, Saturday, for the last regular season tournament of the year. The four students representing CHS were Morgan Lasco, Jamaal Mason, Wyatt Starrett, and James Sullivan. As a team they finished in 3rd place in the k-12 division but only half a point in back of 2nd place Valley Center(5A). Individually Jamaal placed 4th with a 5-1 record, Wyatt placed 15th with a 4-2 record, and both James and Morgan went 3-3.
Representing CMS in the k-8 division were Zadin Blake and Anderson Jones. Zadin also went 5-1 on the day finishing in 4th place and Anderson Jones finished in 27 place with a 3.5-2.5 record. There were 74 students competing in the k-8 division and 50 students in the k-12 division. These students will compete for CM/HS at the Kansas Scholastic Chess Associations state tournament at Emporia State University this Saturday.

Charger Track is preparing for their upcoming season. Check out the link below to get some new Charger Track Gear.
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The Cherryvale Middle School Quiz Bowl team won the Jo Neuburger Classic for the second consecutive year. The teams finished 7-2 on the night.

With the cancelation of the Unified Schools Special Olympic Youth Basketball and Cheer Tournament, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Groth rallied to give the Charger Champs an opportunity to make up the game VS the CHS student body. What an amazing event . Big thanks to the Charger Band (Mr. Lafferty), Mr. Villarreal, Mr. Addis, Mr. Beshear, Mr. Vigil, Mr. Lickteig and Mrs. Jones' MS choir for singing the national anthem GO CHARGERS.









Tatiana Hopkins, senior, signed a letter of intent to attend Independence Community College next year as she joins the cheer team. She plans to major in Music Education. She has been a cheerleader for the last 3 years at Cherryvale and was recently awarded the Student of the Year by the Cherryvale Chamber of Commerce. We wish Tatiana the best of luck next year as a Pirate.



Spring Sport Inclement Weather Practice Update 3/4/25:
Middle School Track - @ Lincoln Central end at 5:20
Baseball - @ High School in Mr. Charles Room
Softball - @ High School indoors
High School Track - @ High School indoors
Congratulations to Alyanna Barrager as she took home 4th place at the 3,2,1A State Wrestling Tournament in Hays, KS. After winning her first match, Alyanna lost her second, and battled hard Saturday to bring home the 4th place medal in the 100lb weight class. We are so proud of her accomplishments as a freshman this season, and can't wait to see her hit the mat next year.


Monday March 3rd, all spring sports may begin practice.
High School Softball, Baseball, and Track and Middle School Track will begin Monday March 3rd after school.
Congratulations to the Lady Chargers who are moving on to the Semi-Finals in the 3A Sub-State Bracket. With a big win over Anderson County 56-24, the Lady Chargers will host again on Tuesday 3/4/25 at 7:00 p.m.
Congratulations to the Lady Charger Basketball Team who brought home a League Title Championship for the first time in school history! What a season it has been for the Lady Chargers, under the leadership of Head Coach Kelsey Overacker. Coach Overacker accomplished her 100th win this season as Head Coach, the Lady Chargers went on a 13 game win streak, and finished in Tri-Valley League standings 6-1 in League games, and share the title of Tri-Valley League Champions for the 2024-2025 Basketball Season.


Congratulations to the Lady Charger Basketball Team who brought home a League Title Championship for the first time in school history! What a season it has been for the Lady Chargers, under the leadership of Head Coach Kelsey Overacker. Coach Overacker accomplished her 100th win this season as Head Coach, the Lady Chargers went on a 13 game win streak, and finished in Tri-Valley League standings 6-1 in League games, and share the title of Tri-Valley League Champions for the 2024-2025 Basketball Season.


Good Luck this Friday and Saturday to our Charger Wrestlers who are headed out to Hays to compete in the 2025 KSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament. Wrestling will begin at 9:00 a.m. on both days.
Girl Qualifiers include: Alayna Collins, Callie Collins, Tairyn Blocker, Keagan Maupin, Brooklyn Shields, Ma'Kiah Collins, and Alyanna Barrager
Boy Qualifiers: Reyce Booe, Brogan Miller, Chisholm Miller, Cooper Smith, Mason Bruggman, Caleb Slane, and Aiden Ecret
Safe Travels and Go Chargers!

Cherryvale Basketball moves into Sub-State Bracket play this week. We wish all athletes luck this week as they begin battling for a title to bring home.
Lady Chargers play @ HOME on Thursday vs. Anderson County 7:00 p.m.
Charger Men play @ Caney on Friday vs. Caney 7:00 p.m.


CMHS Parent Teacher Conference Make up Date

