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Meet the staff- Wednesday, Sept 2- 2:30-3:30pm
We hope you are all enjoying your summer. Our school office will reopen at 8:00am on August 17, 2026. Homeroom teachers will be shared with families during the last week of August. Our staff list for the 2026-2027 school year has been posted here: CDS Staff
Please refer to the individual tabs under “School Supplies” above to find your child’s grade-level supply list.
Please note that the school supply fee covers the majority of classroom learning materials. Classroom teachers use these funds to purchase items such as pencils, crayons, markers, glue, notebooks, and other shared classroom supplies.
Families are only asked to send the specific personal items listed on their child’s school supply list.
School supply fees are to be paid online through SchoolCash Online before the end of the first week of school. We encourage all families to pay online, as we will not be accepting cash or cheque payments this year unless special arrangements are necessary.
Grade Primary - Supply Fee $30.00
Grades 1-4 - Supply Fee $35.00
September Monthly Dates
September Monthly Dates
September 1- School Office open 7:30am-3:00pm for remainder of year
First Day back for staff
September 2- Grades P-4 Open house 2:30-3:30pm
September 3- First Day of school for all students. Doors open at 7:40am
September 10- Stand up against bullying day- Wear Pink!
September 15- School Picture Day
September 16- CLT Early Dismissal 11:52am
September 25th- Professional Development Day- No School for students
September 28th- CDS Terry Fox run
September 30th- Truth and Reconciliation Day- No school
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Welcome to a brand-new school year! On behalf of the entire team at Chester District School, we are so excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2026–2027 school year.
Our school has been busy getting classrooms, hallways, and learning spaces ready for our students. We are looking forward to filling our Nest once again with laughter, learning, friendships, and lots of curiosity!
The first day of school is always a special one. It marks a fresh start filled with new experiences, new friendships, and exciting opportunities to learn and grow. Whether your child is joining us for their very first day at CDS or returning for another year, we are thrilled to have them as part of our school family.
As we get ready to soar into a new year together, we have included a few important reminders and updates below to help make the transition back to school as smooth and successful as possible.
Melissa Willman, Principal
Expectations we are working on...
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