Chillicothe R-II School District - Home of the Hornets

Wishing our 7th and 8th grade Hornet Football teams a safe trip to Kirksville today as they take on the Tigers!

7th Grade kicks off at 5:00 PM, and the 8th Grade game follows at 6:30 PM. Play hard, stay safe, and bring that Hornet pride to the field.

Go Hornets!

Good luck to our CHS Volleyball teams as they head to St. Joseph Christian Academy in St. Joseph for tonight’s matches!

C Team & JV begin at 5:00 PM, and Varsity takes the court at 6:00 PM. Play hard, stay focused, and represent Hornet Nation with pride.

Go Hornets!

Wishing our CMS and CHS Cross Country athletes a great day of racing at the Cameron Invitational!

The meet begins at 4:00 PM at the Cameron Veteran’s Memorial Golf Club. Good luck to all of our runners - run strong, run smart, and bring home some great times.

Go Hornets!

Wishing our CHS Varsity Hornets the best of luck today as they take on Bishop LeBlond in Team District Competition at Danner Park! Matches begin at 5:00 PM - come out and support our student-athletes if you can.

Go Hornets!

Hornet fans - let’s show up and show out at Danner Park tonight!

Come cheer on our Hornet Softball team as they take on the Bulldogs at 5:00 PM. It’s also Senior Night, so let’s fill the stands and celebrate our seniors the right way!

JV follows at 6:30 PM.
Bring your Hornet pride and be loud! Go Hornets!

Hornet fans - let’s pack the gym today and support our CHS Volleyball teams as they host Benton!

C Team and JV start at 5:00 PM, and Varsity takes the court at 6:00 PM. Come out, cheer loud, and help create a great home-court atmosphere for our student-athletes.

Go Hornets!

CHS Hornet fans - let’s pack the stands tonight!

Our CHS Hornet Soccer team takes on the Savages at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe.
Varsity kicks off at 5:00 PM and JV follows at 6:30 PM.

Bring your school spirit, cheer loud, and help our Hornets defend the home field.
Go Hornets!

Good luck to our CMS A Team as they compete tomorrow in the 8th Grade Volleyball Tournament at the High School! Play with confidence, communicate, hustle for every ball, and have a great day of matches. Tournament play begins at 8:00 AM.

Go Hornets!

Good luck to our CHS Junior Varsity Softball team as they head to Kearney tomorrow morning for a doubleheader against Staley High School! First pitch is at 9:30 AM—let’s bring the energy, play strong defense, and swing with confidence.

Go, Hornets!

CHS Tennis is headed to STATE!

CHS’s very own Lexy Smith and Lydia Bonderer just punched their ticket to the State Tennis Tournament by qualifying for the District Championship with three wins this morning!

Next up: the District Championship match in about an hour.
Let’s cheer them on - Go Hornets!

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in Chillicothe—with a schedule you control? Consider becoming a substitute teacher with Chillicothe R-II!

✅ $127.20 per day
✅ Pick and choose when you work
✅ Choose where you work (the schools/grade levels that fit you best)

Our substitutes are essential to our CSIP priorities every single day by supporting:

Student Success & Learning — keeping students on track when teachers are out
Staff Engagement — providing dependable support for our staff
Strong Culture & Communication — being a positive, encouraging presence in our buildings
Safety & Security — helping maintain a safe, structured learning environment
If you’ve ever thought about working with students—or you’re simply looking for flexible work that truly matters—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply to be a sub with Chillicothe R-II today! (Link in comments / on our website under Employment.)

Make plans to be at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium tonight for a great night of Hornet football! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM as we take on the Savages - and you won’t want to miss halftime.

At halftime, enjoy a special combined performance featuring our CHS Marching Hornets, our 8th Grade Band, and our 7th Grade Band! These students have been working hard to put on an awesome show, and your support means a lot.

Because it’s not a football game without the band - come out and cheer on all our Hornets!

Mark your calendars, CES families! Elementary and Middle School parents—please plan to join us for our PTO/Title I Literacy Fall Family Night on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 5:30–7:00 PM at CES.

It’s going to be a fun evening for the whole family with crafts, a book fair, STEM & literacy activities, storytelling, a petting zoo, and food! Come make memories, support literacy, and enjoy time together as a school community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Hornet Nation - let’s pack the stands tonight! Our Chillicothe Varsity Football team is back at home as they take on Savannah with kickoff at 7:00 PM.

Wear your Hornet colors, bring the energy, and be loud from the first snap to the final whistle. Let’s make it a great night at home!

Go, Hornets!

We’re proud to congratulate our very own Libby Bonderer on advancing from District play yesterday to the State Golf Tournament! Libby will compete October 19–20 at Bogey Creek Golf Club in Farmington, MO - what an exciting accomplishment. Way to stay composed, play smart, and earn that spot at State!

Also, a big congratulations to our CHS Girls Golf team on a strong District finish - 5th place - and a fantastic 2026 season. Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication all year long have made Hornet Nation proud.

Go Hornets!

It’s match day! Our CHS Varsity Girls Tennis team is headed to St. Joseph to compete in the Class 1 District 8 Tournament - and we’re ready to bring the energy.

Play smart, stay steady in the rallies, attack those short balls, and serve it up with confidence. One point at a time, one set at a time -let’s make it a great day on the courts.

We’re cheering for you all the way - Go Hornets!

Celebrating a proud moment for the Chillicothe R-II family - and on the perfect day to do it!

Today in St. Joseph, our very own Carla Kelly was recognized at the Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon. Carla was our Chillicothe R-II Teacher of the Year last year, and it’s wonderful to see her dedication and impact being honored at the regional level as well.

And how fitting that this recognition comes on National Be a Teacher Day - a day that reminds us just how much teachers shape futures and strengthen communities.

Carla, thank you for the way you show up for students each day - with heart, high expectations, and a true love for learning. We’re proud of you and grateful you’re part of our district!

Today is National Be a Teacher Day - a great reminder of the incredible impact teachers have on our students, our schools, and our community.

We’re especially proud to highlight our Early Childhood Professions students (pictured!) who are exploring what it means to lead, support, and inspire young learners. Their work is a great example of how today’s students can begin building the skills and heart it takes to become tomorrow’s educators.

We’d love to hear from you:
Share a favorite teacher story in the comments - maybe it’s a teacher who challenged you, encouraged you, helped you feel like you belonged, or inspired a passion for learning.

And to any students thinking about the future: if you’ve ever thought, “I could see myself doing that,” this is your sign to explore teaching as a career pathway. Great teachers change lives - and we’d love to see today’s students become tomorrow’s educators right here in our community.

Add your story below and help us celebrate the people who make a difference every day!

Good luck to our CHS Varsity & JV Softball teams as they head to the Mizzou Arena today to take on Blair Oaks!

Wishing our Hornets safe travels and an awesome game day.
Varsity starts at 6:00 PM, followed by the JV game.

Go, Hornets! 🐝🥎

Good luck to our CHS Varsity and JV Boys Soccer teams as they head to Cameron today to take on the Dragons!

Varsity kicks off at 5:00 PM, followed by JV.

Safe travels, play hard, and represent Hornet Nation with pride - Go, Hornets!