The 5th graders participated in a Friendsgiving Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit that integrated reading, writing, math, science, and social studies while fostering teamwork and creativity. 5th grade students collaborated to research global harvest traditions, design a Friendsgiving menu, explore the science of cooking, apply math for budgeting and measurement, and celebrate through a culminating event that included food tastings, cultural displays, and reflections on gratitude. Today the 5th graders held their Friendsgiving event in the cafeteria and were able to taste test the foods they made for each other from every continent.
about 15 hours ago, Melissa Young
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R-II Parents, check your inbox! You should have received an email today with the link to our latest newsletter. If not, please check your spam folder and adjust your settings to ensure future newsletters land in your inbox! Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/mpjkmpnx
about 16 hours ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe R-II Connection - Chillicothe R-II Soars to Success: Top 8% ub ussiyru wutg 91.2% on MSIP 6!
We’re excited to share why GRTS' Anthony Hinnen and CELC's Keri Rodenberg are the greatest thing since sliced bread! Check out the details here: https://tinyurl.com/4w3yumsx and join us in celebrating their amazing contributions! #ChillicotheSchools #SlicedBread
about 17 hours ago, Laura Schuler
R-II Sliced Bread Salute! We think GRTS' Anthony Hinnen and CELC's Keri Rodenberg are the Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread! www.chillicotheschools.org

AWARDS ALERT: Congratulations to Chillicothe's very own Lee Rucker and Canaan Fairley, have been chosen as the 2025 ATEC/NFCA Summer/Fall High School Regional Coaching Staff of the Year honorees. The region is made up of Iowa, Nebraska, and MO!🥎 https://tinyurl.com/yert44bc

about 17 hours ago, Laura Schuler
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Attention Chillicothe R-II School District families! There will be no classes tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday, November 26th-28th, in observance of Thanksgiving break. Enjoy this time with your loved ones! Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁✨ #ChillicotheSchools #ThanksgivingBreak
about 17 hours ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe R-II Schools will not be in Session Nov. 26th-28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Have a Ggreat Break, Hornet Family!

Our CHS Bball teams will play tomorrow, at Winnetonka HS in K.C. No Cash Accepted. Go to https://tinyurl.com/3xvcu9hk to buy tickets. $3 for students Winnetonka & CHS students only without an adult. Adults $5 ; 55+ - free. No outside food/drink, backpacks, or large bags.

1 day ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Girls and Boys Basketball Tuesday, 11/25. 4 PM Girls JV and Boys 9th; 5:30 PM: Varsity Girls & JV Boys; 7 PM: Varsity Boys. at Winnekonka HS, 5815 Northeast 48th Street, Kansas City, MO. Let's Go, Hornets! www.chillicotheschools.org
Tomorrow, our 7th and 8th grade Basketball teams will face off against Trenton! 🏀 Girls play at 5 PM at the CMS Fieldhouse, and the boys will play at 5:30 PM at Trenton High School. B team games will kick off first, followed by A team matchups. Good luck, Hornets!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
CMS Boys and Girls Basketball. 5 PM Girls at CMS Fieldhouse; 5:30 PM: Boys at Trenton High School. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. www.chillicotheschools.org
Attention wrestling fans! Our boys middle school wrestling team will compete against William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville tomorrow, November 24th, at 5 PM. Come out and cheer on our wrestlers as they hit the mat! Let’s go, team!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
CMS Boys Wrestling Match 5 PM Monday, 11/24 at William Matthew Middle School. Let's Go, Hornets!
Don't miss this amazing night of music!
5 days ago, Laura Schuler
NCMBA Honor Band Monday, Nov. 24th
Thank you, students, for your amazing commitment to attending school and giving your best on tests! Your hard work makes us a top-performing school district and drives us toward our mission to be ‘The Best District for the Best Students in the State!’
5 days ago, Laura Schuler
Thank You, Chillicothe Students! Your awesome attendance and high test scores help us in our drive to become ‘The Best District for the Best Students in the State!’
Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21, our CMS girls and boys basketball teams will face off against Cameron! Girls play at the CMS Fieldhouse, while the boys are at Cameron High School. Donate spaghetti noodles and sauce for free entry to the girls' game!! 🍝 Let's support CMS Cares Closet!
6 days ago, Laura Schuler
7th/8th Basketball Friday, Nov. 21. 5 PM Girls vs. Cameron at CMS Fieldhouse. 5 PM Boys vs. Cameron at Cameron High School. Let's Go, Hornets!
Stay Connected with Chillicothe R-II Schools! Download our app for real-time updates on winter weather closures, breakfast & lunch menus, the latest news, and exciting photos! Don’t miss out—get it today!"
6 days ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe R-II Schools Download Our App! It's Not Just for Parents! Get Instant Access to: Winter Weather Closure Annoucements & Other Hornet News; Info on Upcoming Events, School Meals , and Much More all at your fingertips! www.chillicotheschools.org
A huge thank you to our incredible support staff for your hard work in keeping our school system running smoothly and safely! Your efforts create a nurturing environment where our children can learn and grow. We would not be a top-performing school district wihout you!
6 days ago, Laura Schuler
Thank y, Chillicothe Support Staff! You help keep our school district running smoothly! We wouldn’t be a top-performing school district without you!

Exciting news! Tomorrow, Nov 20, our 7th/8th grade B Girls and Boys basketball teams will be traveling to Marshall to take on Bueker Middle School! Girls game starts at 5 PM, followed by the Boys at 6:15 PM. Let's go, team!

7 days ago, Laura Schuler
CMS Basketball Thursday, Nov. 20 at Bueker Middle School. 5 PM 7th/8th Girls; 6:15 PM: 7th/8th Boys. B team only night. Girls followed by boys. Let's Go, Hornets! www.chillicotheschools.org
The CHS Marching Hornets are gearing up for their Thanksgiving Day performance in Orlando! After rehearsing with Dr. Barry Houser, they’re excited to perform under his baton! Don’t miss their live performance at tinyurl.com/TPOB25. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/y9avfp38
7 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Band practices with Dr. Barry Houser, the Director of the Marching Illini and Associate Director of Bands at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Join us for the CHS Players' heartwarming production of "It's a Wonderful Life" Thursday and Friday at 7 PM! To learn more about our amazing drama department, go to: https://tinyurl.com/3s3864vh #Chillicothe #Theater #Community
7 days ago, Laura Schuler
"It's a Wonderful LIfe," Thursday and Friday at 7 PM at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. Seats are $10 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens. Directed by Lisa Rule.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing teachers for your dedicated support in helping our students achieve academic success and growth on the APR! Your hard work and commitment truly make a difference. Remember, your work matters! 🌟 #ChillicothePride
7 days ago, Laura Schuler
Thank You, Chillicothe Teachers!  Your support in helping our students grow and succeed truly make a difference!

A big thank you to our parents for helping us become a top-performing school district on the APR! Your commitment to great attendance, support through parent involvement activities and engagement in the culture climate survey makes a huge difference! Together, we’re building a brighter future!

8 days ago, Laura Schuler
Your participation in parent invovement activites & support for great student attendance are key to our success!

What do ten first dates, the zombie apocalypse, and Romeo & Juliet have in common? They were all One Acts performed on in 2013 at CHS! To view more cast photos from past productions, visit: https://tinyurl.com/3kbw3drb. And don’t miss this week’s play "It's a Wonderful Life!"

8 days ago, Laura Schuler
Cast members from One Acts: First Dates, Ten Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, Seussification of Romeo & Juliet - 2013

Thank you, Chillicothe community, for your amazing support in shaping our CSIP Plan and helping us become a top-performing school district on the APR! Your involvement helps ensure our students are success-ready. Together, we’re building a brighter future! #ChillicothePride

9 days ago, Laura Schuler
Thank you, Chillicothe Community! Together with the Chillicothe R-II School District, we’re making our students success-ready!