Clipper Connection
~~ E-Newsletter (May 27, 2026) ~~
Message from Superintendent Dr. Latrice N. Mumin
Greetings, CUSD Families!
I hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day weekend as we honored and remembered the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
While the holiday often marks the unofficial start of summer, we still have 12 important days of school remaining and plenty of exciting activities ahead across the district.
These final two weeks of the school year will be busy, with scholars taking part in end of year celebrations, promotions, move up ceremonies, and graduation events. A full list of upcoming ceremonies can be found on the graphic below, and families are encouraged to confirm event times directly with their scholar’s school.
As we enter the FINAL home stretch of the school year, I want to once again thank you for your continued support and partnership. I hope you enjoy this next to last edition of our Clipper Connection e-newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year.
Annual Spring Concert Today
Our annual Spring Concert is today, May 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Our music teachers, staff and volunteers have been working with student-performers for several weeks, preparing musical numbers, dances routines, and more for your entertainment. Come out and support our scholars if you can. It's going to be a great time.
LOCATION: Chester High School
Football Players Selected to Hero Bowl
Congratulations to our senior football players selected to play in the 48th Annual Delaware County Hero Bowl tomorrow at Cardinal O’Hara High School. The below student-athletes will represent Chester on the Delco Blue East Team in their final high school football game.
Players Named to the Hero Bowl:
- Jalen Harris
- Shadrach George
- Keshon Kattes
- Jamar Herring Jr.
- Jayon Burton
- Deandre Pee
- Jerrell Palmer
- Damon Fitzgerald
- Demaj Robertson
- Je’Quazz Vicks- Reams
- Eric Yates
- Josiah Bynum- Smokes
We are also proud to share that our varsity football head coach Dennis Shaw, was selected to serve as Head Coach for Team Blue. We encourage our community to come out and support them as they play in the last football game of their high school careers.
WHEN: Tomorrow, May 28
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cardinal O’Hara High School
Feedback Needed! Take the Traffic Safety Survey
Have you spotted the painted street outside CUSA?
On April 18, a quick-build was installed at the intersection of Concord Avenue, Parker Street, and W. 8th Street.
This is part of a series of low-cost street improvements designed to slow traffic, improve safety, and make school streets more welcoming being done by the Delaware County Planning Department.
You feedback on this quick-build is needed. Please take 2 minutes to share your experience with the new street. Click the button below to take the survey.
Summer 2026 Credit Recovery Opens June 22
CUSD will offer Summer School classes for students beginning June 22 through July 23 at ESA-Middle School.
Registration will take place June 22 and June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and students may register for up to two classes.
Courses will be available in several core subject areas, including:
- ELA I, II, III, and IV
- Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry
- Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
- Modern World History, American History, and Government
- Spanish I and II
Classes will run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at ESA-Middle School.
Students and families with questions are encouraged to contact their school counselor for additional information.
PROGRAM DATES: June 22 - July 23
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (every day)
LOCATION: ESA- Middle School
Senior Prom
Our graduating seniors celebrated prom on May 14 and we wanted to share of some of the memories and amazing outfits with you.
Job well done to the families who helped their scholars get ready for the evening and a tremendous thank you to the prom committee and volunteers who helped make the event a success.
You can view more pictures from the senior prom on our Facebook page.
Track Student-Athletes Compete at States
Congratulations to our high school track team on an incredible season. We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and determination shown by all of our student-athletes throughout the year. Thank you for representing Chester with #C-Pride all season long.
A special congratulations to Damira Allen and Justin Scott for competing recently at the PIAA State Championships at Shippensburg University. Damira closed out her high school career with an outstanding 3rd place finish in the AAA 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.20.
We also want to recognize Head Coach Shake Allen, who was recently honored by the Mid Atlantic AAU for his years of impact and success coaching student-athletes. Congratulations Coach Allen and congratulations again to our entire track program on a great season.
