CHS Girls Tennis is competing at the Joplin Interstate Championships today and tomorrow! Wishing our Hornets the best of luck - play hard, stay focused, and bring home the wins. Go Hornets! 🎾💛
Tomorrow night can’t get here fast enough - our first Friday night home game is almost here!
A few quick reminders:
Please don’t congregate outside the stadium (we’ll have signage along the hill).
Fans under 13 must be with an adult when entering/leaving.
We’ll have a few extra SROs attending the first few games to ensure safety
Students may move around inside the stadium as long as school rules are followed.
See you there - Go Hornets!
A few quick reminders:
Please don’t congregate outside the stadium (we’ll have signage along the hill).
Fans under 13 must be with an adult when entering/leaving.
We’ll have a few extra SROs attending the first few games to ensure safety
Students may move around inside the stadium as long as school rules are followed.
See you there - Go Hornets!
CHS Boys Soccer is back! Varsity & JV open the season today vs Lone Jack at home. Varsity kicks off at 5 PM at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium, with JV to follow at 6:30 PM. Come out and cheer on the Hornets!
Chillicothe R-II Elementary students had a great first full day of school today - kicked off with greetings from some of our amazing local law enforcement as they walked in! After a hugely attended Meet the Hornets Night at CHS last night, it’s going to be a great year!
First day vibes are back at Chillicothe R-II! The Middle School, High School, and GRTS jumped right into a full day of classes. Tomorrow is CES’ first full day and we can’t wait to welcome our youngest Hornets! #HornetPride #BackToSchool
Fall Sports “Meet the Hornets” is TODAY (8/25) 5:30–6:45! Booster Club dinner (hot dog, chips & cookie) FREE for athletes, coaches & Booster members. Parent meetings: Girls Tennis/Golf/Football at 6 PM. 7 PM: athlete + National Champion Trap Team recognition! Let's Go, Hornets!
Chillicothe R-II Reminder: All district offices and buildings will be closed on Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21. Buildings will reopen on Monday, August 24!
Huge thanks to Century 21 Farm and Home for treating Chillicothe R-II staff at every building today with Dirty Sodas! As we gear up for a great school year, this was the perfect boost. Can’t wait to welcome students Tuesday, Aug. 25!
Free & Reduced Meals: quick, confidential, and can save your family $ - apply even if unsure you qualify! Parent Portal App > More > Meal Benefits. Enter to win $100: CES (2), CMS (1), CHS (1). One form/household. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/3rjee982 for more info.
Our teams have been hard at work! Administrators, teachers & support staff spent the past week in meetings and trainings to get ready for a great year. We can’t wait to welcome students back Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Chillicothe R-II! Watch: https://youtu.be/x2rGtZAViIQ
Thank you, Fries Ag & Turf, for donating a side-by-side UTV to Chillicothe R-II! It will help transport fans who prefer not to walk up to Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium during sporting events - and will also support district needs year-round. We’re grateful for community partners who help us better serve our students and families.
Good afternoon! The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will hold an annual Tax Rate Hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM at the Administrative Offices., 2807 Hornet Road. To view the agenda, go to https://tinyurl.com/3c2traa3
Chillicothe R-II families: Log in to Infinite Campus (Campus Parent) on/after Mon, Aug. 3, 2026 to complete the annual Online Registration Update (OLR). Deadline: Sept. 11, 2026. Need login help? Call your school after Aug. 10. App available too!
Dr. Dan Wiebers, Chillicothe R-II Superintendent, received a check yesterday from Southern Bank for $6,583.60 as part of the bank’s ongoing debit card program. These funds help students in need with basic necessities. Thanks, Southern Bank!
Back-to-school info is here! Click the link for open house dates, school supply lists, our parent communication apps, and details on the annual online registration update window (opens Mon., Aug. 3). School starts Aug. 25! Click here: https://canva.link/rzks36allpi5hyn
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆 The Chillicothe FFA Trap Team is the 2026 AIM Grand Nationals Overall Junior Champions—975/1,000 targets! Plus individual honors for Braydon Cull & Ryder Ficken. Read more on our website: https://tinyurl.com/4fuyaf7x
Chillicothe R-II has been awarded a $12,000 USDA Local Food for Schools grant! In 2026–27, we’ll feature one “local foods” Friday each month with locally-grown produce and beef. Stronger Together! Go to https://www.chillicotheschools.org/article/3038651 to learn more!
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet for a regular open meeting on:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
5:00 PM
Chillicothe R-II Administrative Offices, 2807 Hornet Road
To view the agenda, go to: https://tinyurl.com/r59m3wcb
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
5:00 PM
Chillicothe R-II Administrative Offices, 2807 Hornet Road
To view the agenda, go to: https://tinyurl.com/r59m3wcb
ATTENTION R-II PARENTS: The deadline for 2026-27 bus registration is in 2 DAYS (July 17th)! ! Links are now active at chillicotheschools.org—click “BUSSING” (top right) or scan the QR code to register. EVERY student must sign up yearly.
Gift card help: Not received? Email SJMOGiftcards@catapultlearning.com by Aug 14 (Aug 1–14 requests reviewed starting Aug 15). Card issues? Tango: 1-877-558-2646, help@tangocard.com (M–F 7a–3p CST). Expiration varies—check retailer terms at redemption.
