The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will hold a regular open meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Chillicothe Administrative Offices. The meeting begins at 5:00 PM. To view the agenda, click on this link: https://tinyurl.com/3pz47b7k

1 day ago, Laura Schuler
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will hold a regular open meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Chillicothe Administrative Offices. The meeting begins at 5:00 PM.

Due to the threat of severe weather, which is predicted to hit during our regular dismissal time, the Chillicothe R-II School District will have an early release today, aPRIL 17, 2026, to ensure students are not on buses when the storm arrives.

The dismissal schedule is as follows:
Chillicothe Elementary School: 12:55 PM
Chillicothe High School: 1:10 PM
Chillicothe Early Learning Center (PM Students): 1:15 PM
Chillicothe Middle School: 1:20 PM

1 day ago, Laura Schuler
Due to the threat of severe weather, which is predicted to hit during our regular dismissal time, the Chillicothe R-II School District will have an early release today to ensure students are not on buses when the storm arrives. The dismissal schedule is as follows: Chillicothe Elementary School: 12:55 PM Chillicothe High School: 1:10 PM Chillicothe Early Learning Center (PM Students): 1:15 PM Chillicothe Middle School: 1:20 PM
Hornet Baseball is on the road today for the Marshall Baseball Tournament! We are playing Boonville —good luck, Hornets! Check out the full game schedule! Safe travels, Hornets!
1 day ago, Laura Schuler
Hornet Baseball is on the road today for the Marshall Baseball Tournament! We play Boonville at 10:00 AM—good luck, Hornets! Check out the full game schedule and come cheer them on if you can.
Marshall Baseball Tournament Information

UPDATE: DUE TO THE THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER, CHS WILL NOT BE COMPETING IN THIS TRACK MEET. Track update: Our meet vs. Boonville at Boonville HS on Fri., Apr. 17 has been moved up due to the weather forecast. Field events start at 1:00 PM; running events start at 2:00 PM. Hornets—safe travels and have fun!

1 day ago, Laura Schuler
Track update: Our meet vs. Boonville at Boonville HS on Fri., Apr. 17 has been moved up due to the weather forecast. Field events start at 1:00 PM; running events start at 2:00 PM. Hornets—safe travels and have fun!
CHS FCCLA students represented Chillicothe with pride at the MO FCCLA State Leadership Conference—bringing home top finishes, awards, and leadership honors! Read the full recap and see all the recognitions here: https://tinyurl.com/mtv8kne4
1 day ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe High School FCCLA members attended the Missouri FCCLA State Leadership Conference March 15–17 in Springfield, Missouri, where they represented CHS with pride through competitive events, leadership activities, and service-focused projects. The CHS chapter and its members returned home with multiple awards and honors.
Learn more about CHS Band students’ performances at the MSHSAA Northwest District Solo & Small Ensemble Festival—and see who earned Exemplary (Gold) ratings and is headed to State on April 30! Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/mpa88ysv
1 day ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe High School band students qualified to compete at the MSHSAA State Music Festival at the University of Missouri on April 30 after earning Exemplary (Gold) ratings at the MSHSAA Northwest District Solo & Small Ensemble Festival in St. Joseph on March 21.
CHS Band Students Performing at Districts
Ensemble Performing at Districts
CHS Band Students Heading to State
Congratulations to three Chillicothe High School artists recognized in the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest through VFW Auxiliary 858! 🎨 See the winners and Kierra Williams’ 1st-place artwork advancing to State: https://tinyurl.com/yc68uy72
1 day ago, Laura Schuler
Emerie Kale (Third Place), Kierra Williams (First Place, Advanced to State), Olivia Jenkins (Second Place).
CMS Track is on the road today at Putnam County! First events start at 3:00 PM. Good luck, Hornets—run fast, jump high, and compete strong! Let’s go, Hornets!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
CMS Track is on the road today at Putnam County! First events start at 3:00 PM. Good luck, Hornets—run fast, jump high, and compete strong! Let’s go, Hornets!
CHS Varsity Baseball is back in action! We host the Cameron Dragons today at 4:30 PM. This is a rescheduled game from yesterday. Varsity only due to low roster numbers at Cameron. Come out and support the Hornets!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Varsity Baseball is back in action! We host the Cameron Dragons today at 4:30 PM. This is a rescheduled game from yesterday. Varsity only due to low roster numbers at Cameron. Come out and support the Hornets!
Hornet Family—come out to Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium today to cheer on CHS Girls Soccer as they take on Maryville at 4 PM, with a JV match to follow. Wear your red and black and help pack the stands!
4 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Varsity and JV Girls Soccer. Chillicothe vs. Maryville April 14, 5 PM & 6:30 PM Jerry Lttoon Memorial Stadium. www.chillicotheschools.org
CHS Varsity & JV Boys Golf are back on the course today! Join us at home at 4 PM as we take on St. Joseph Christian. Come out and cheer on our Hornets!
5 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Boys Golf vs. St. Joseph Christian Tuesday, 4 PM, April 14, 2026 at Green Hills Holf Couse. Let's Go, Hornets! www.chillicotheschools.org. Chillicothe High School

CHS Boys Tennis is headed to Bishop LeBlond today—let’s get that road win! Match time is 4 PM. Compete with confidence, support each other, and make CHS proud!
5 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS TENNIS MATCH. Hornets vs. Golden Eagles 4 PM April 14, 2026. Varsity and JY at St. Joseph. www.chillicotheschools.org
CHS Boys & Girls Varsity Track—good luck as you travel to Richmond for the 2026 Richmond “Hoot Middleton” Track & Field Invitational! Competition begins at 2 PM. Run fast, jump high, throw far, and represent CHS with pride!
5 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Boys and Girls Varsity Track Tuesdday, April 14, 2026 starting at 2 PM at Richmond. 2026 Richmond 'Hoot Middleton' Track & Field Invitational. Let's Go, Hornets. WWW.chillicotheschools.org
UPDATE: TONIGHT'S GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WET FIELD CONDITIONS. Baseball at home tonight! CHS takes on Moberly at Shaffer Memorial Park—Varsity at 5 PM and JV at 7 PM. If you can, come out and cheer on the Hornets! ⚾
6 days ago, Laura Schuler
Baseball at home tonight! CHS takes on Moberly at Shaffer Memorial Park—Varsity at 5 PM and JV at 7 PM. If you can, come out and cheer on the Hornets! ⚾
Join us today, Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4 PM at Danner Park as CHS Boys Tennis takes on Benton! If you’re free, come out and cheer on the Hornets—your support makes a difference. 🎾 Let’s go, Hornets!
6 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Boys Tennis vs. Benton at Danner Park. 4 PM Monday, April 13, 2026. www.chillicotheschools.org

Chillicothe Middle School Track will compete at Penney High School today, April 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM! Let’s Go, Hornets!

6 days ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe Middle School Track at Penney High School April 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM. Let's Go, Hornets! www.chillicotheschools.org
We’re grateful for the Virginia Wall Foundation’s support! For 2026–27, they approved $30,893 in Chillicothe R-II requests benefiting CHS, CMS, CES, and GRTS. Learn more: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/article/2814608
8 days ago, Laura Schuler
Virginia Wall Foundation Awards $30,000 to enhance education in Chillicote R-II Schools! Thank You! Chillicothe R-II Schools

Good afternoon, Hornet Family! If you haven't already, please stop by the Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery to see the High School District Art Show! And congratulations to Kierra Williams for winning People's Choice Award!

8 days ago, Laura Schuler
Please stop by the Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery to see the High School District Art Show... and to vote for the People's Choice Award!
Kierra Williams won the People's Choice Award

Happy Siblings Day! Today (April 10), we’re celebrating all the sibling connections at CES. Head over to our YouTube channel to watch our special video featuring the siblings attending CES this year—it's a fun one you won’t want to miss! https://youtu.be/vVNMzfsYi5A

9 days ago, Laura Schuler
National Siblings Day April 10, 2026. CES is Ffamily
It’s time for the Joe Shy Relays at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium today at 2 PM! Come watch our CHS Girls and Boys Track teams compete against top athletes from across north Missouri. Go Hornets!
9 days ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe High School Joe Shy Relays at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium Friday, 04/10/2026 at 2 PM. www.chillicotheschools.org