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!
about 2 hours ago, Laura Schuler
A sports graphic with a black background and red smoke in the corners. Girls Tennis team Districts at 4 PM at Danner Park. Hornets vs. Bishop LeBlond. www.chillicotheschools.org.  Jocelynn Albrecht, Lydia Bonderer, Merlot Cooper, London Douglas,  Halle Gabrielson, Adriana Moore, Isabel Nagel, Lexy Smith.
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!
about 2 hours ago, Laura Schuler
A sports graphic with CHS Senior softball players in the foreground. Chilliothe High School Softball. Chillicothe vs. Trenton. Senior Night! Varsity Game is at 5 PM followed by JV at 6:30 PM. Danner Park.  Ellie Acree,  Dawson Baxter, Hope Donoho,  Kylee Link, Landry Marsh and Abigail Marshall.
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!
about 3 hours ago, Laura Schuler
A sports graphic showing a balck background with a red strip across the bottom. Volleyball Match Day. Chillicothe vs. Benton oct. 12, 2026. Start at 5 PM. 2801 Hornet Road, Chillicothe. www.chillicotheschools.org. Chillicothe High School Gymnasium. Emmy Lent, Amre Midgyett, Mya Oliver,  Jadyn Kuhl and Quinsie Lake.
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!
about 4 hours ago, Laura Schuler
A sports graphic with a stadium in the background and CHS Soccer players in the foreground. Chillicothe High School Game Day. Hornets vs. Savages, Oct. 12, 2026 at 5 PM Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium. Let's Go, Hornets! Anthony Trantham, Josh O'Jeaga, Marck Rickert, Uriah Hunt, Lake Englert.
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!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
Middle School A Team Tournament Volleyball 8 AM Saturday, Oct. 10th at CHS. Destiny Midgett,  audrey Marshall,  Cambry Woodworth and Leah Crowe.
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!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
A sports graphic with a black background with smoke in the background. Hornet Junior Varsity Softball vs. Staley High School. Starts at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Let's Go, Hornets! Harper Wolf, Madison Wolf, Chloe Corona, Ava Daugherty.
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!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
Lexy Smith and Lydia Bonderer playing tennis doubles at the District Tournament this morning.
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.)
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
Substitute Teachers Needed! $127.20 a Day. Apply at www.chillicotheschools.schoolspring.com. Chillicothe R-II Schools.
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!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
A red background showing several CHS Marching Band members in the foreground. Chillicothe High School Marching Hornets to perfrom Friday night, 10/09 at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium along with the 7th grade band and 8th grade band. Let's Go, Hornets! Ashton Almojera, Dallyn Bailey, Rebecca Bailey, Riely Berry, Jerrett Bittiker, Carson Brookman, Cooper Brown, Treyen Bushar.
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!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
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!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
A sports graphic with a stadium and lightning in the background and football players in the foreground. Chillicothe High School Football Time: 7 PM Oct. 9, 2026. CHS vs. Savannah. Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium. www.chillicotheschools.org.  Yucheng Chen, Ace Daugherty, Casey Roney and Collin Urton.
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!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
A photo of Libby Bonderer in the foreground holding a golf club. State Bound! Congratulations, Libbie Bonderer, ot. 19 & 20 Bogey Creek Golf Club, Farmington MO. Salute to our 2026 Girls Golf Team for a great season! We are proud of you! Let's Go, Hornets! www.chilliotheschools.org.
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!
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
A Sports graphic showing three CHS girls tennis players in action. Oct. 9, 2026 CHS Girls Tennis Class 1 District 8  Tournament. Noyes Tennis Court, Noyes Park, St. Joseph. More Info: www.chilliotheschools.org. Chase the championshp!
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!
4 days ago, Laura Schuler
Congratulations, Carla Kelly. Chillicothe R-II's Teacher of the Year 2025-26. Recognized today at the Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon at Missouri Western State University. National Be a Teacher Day
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!
4 days ago, Laura Schuler
National Be a Teacher Day october 8. Celebrating the poeple how inspire, guide and shape what comes next. Thank you for choosing a path that helps others grow.
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! 🐝🥎
4 days ago, Laura Schuler
A sports graphic with a black background with white streaks. CHS Varisty and JV Softball Games Oct. 8, 2026 at 6 PM vs. Blair Oaks at Mizzou Arena, Columbia. Kylee Link, Kimber Lowe, Landry Marsh, Quinlyn Marsh and abigail Marshall.
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!
4 days ago, Laura Schuler
A sports graphic with a black background and red lightning. CHS Varsity and JV Soccer 5 PM Oct. 8, 2026. CHS vs. Cameron at Cameron High School. www.chillicotheschools.org. Mason Walter, Rylan Klein, Brennen Fitzpatrick, Ryan Schuler, Jace Collins, Hyun Lee, Bryson Pauley.
Good luck to our CHS and CMS volleyball teams tonight!

CHS Volleyball is hosting Savannah at home — first serve is at 5:00 PM with the C Team and JV, followed by Varsity.

CMS Volleyball (A–D Teams) is on the road to Maryville to take on the Spoofhounds! Action begins at 4:00 PM with the D Team, followed by C, B, and A.

Come out and support our student-athletes (or wish them well from afar) - Go, Hornets!
4 days ago, Laura Schuler
A Black background with white smoke. 10/08/2026. CHS and CMS Volleyball. CHS vs. Savannah at Chillicothe High School . JV and C Teams play at 5 PM, fofllowed by the Varsity at 6 PM. CMS plays Maryville at Maryville Middle  School. D Team plays at 4 PM, C Team plays at 5 PM. B Team plays at 6 PM and A Team plays at 7 PM.  Avery Greener, Finley Hansen and Addison George with  Harper Cowan and Reese DePuy.
Big thanks to our local first responders!

CES students got a special visit today from local first responders who stopped by to talk about fire safety. The kids were engaged, asked great questions, and walked away with some really important reminders about what to do (and what not to do!) in an emergency.

This is a great example of what we’re working toward every day:

Student Success & Learning through real-life learning
Strong Culture & Communication by building strong school-community connections
Safety & Security by helping students feel prepared and informed
Staff Engagement as we work together with community partners to support kids

We’re grateful for their time and for everything they do for our community—thank you!

5 days ago, Laura Schuler
Local First responders talked to CES students about fire safety today at CES.
Good luck to our CHS Varsity and JV Girls Tennis teams as you travel to Excelsior Springs today for 4:00 PM matches! Play hard, support each other, and represent Chillicothe with pride.

Go Hornets!
5 days ago, Laura Schuler
A Sports graphic with gray, black and red stripes. CHS Girls JV and Varsity Tennis Match vs. Excelsior Springs Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at 4 PM at Excelsior Springs. Let's Go, Hornets! Visit our website: www.chillicotheschools.org.  Cheyanne Brandenburg, Callaway Carmen, Addison Fagan, Emily Ford,  Bently Peery and Rylee Rempel.