Mrs. Wheeler and 28 students participated in the Government in Action trip to the Missouri State Capitol today - an experience that strongly supports our District goals of Student Success & Learning and Strong Culture & Communication by bringing classroom learning to life and connecting students with leaders who serve our state.
A big thank you to Coach Lee Rucker for stepping in to drive the grant-funded bus to help make this opportunity possible.
While at the Capitol, students:
Toured the Capitol building
Had a personal meeting with MO Supreme Court Justice Paul C. Wilson
Toured the Senate floor with the Honorable Rusty Black
Visited the Governor’s Mansion
It was a gorgeous day and a meaningful experience - full of learning, civic engagement, and pride in our community.

We loved getting to see them back in the counseling office, and they also had a chance to check in with Mrs. Kelly. We’re so proud of you both - congratulations and thank you for your service!

We’re excited to announce the winners of our drawing for four $100 VISA gift cards:
Cassie Cranmer
Kim Moore
Corey Chapman
Tiffany Winfrey
Congratulations, and thank you again for participating! Your completed application helps support our students and schools in important ways.

Team members Beau Ann Graves, Carman Woodworth, Gracelynn Barnett, and Glenna Barnett earned a SILVER rating and placed 14th out of 42 teams in the nation - missing gold by just FIVE points. What an incredible accomplishment and a true reflection of the hard work, preparation, and professionalism of our students.
A special congratulations to Beau Ann Graves and Carman Woodworth for earning individual GOLD ratings and placing in the top 15 nationally!
Moments like this show what “Building a Brighter Future for Our Children and Our Community” looks like in action - student success and learning, strong support from our staff, and a culture that celebrates growth, leadership, and excellence.
Congratulations!

Please help us congratulate Landon Winder, a 2023 Chillicothe R-II High School graduate, who was named among the Top 10 Homecoming Royalty candidates at the University of Central Missouri for 2026 Homecoming.
Landon is a senior from Chillicothe, Missouri, majoring in Agribusiness Management, and he represented Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity during UCM’s “Retro Rewind” Homecoming week.
This is a wonderful example of our district goals in action - Student Success & Learning and a strong culture and communication that celebrates our students not only while they’re here, but also as they continue to grow and lead beyond graduation.
Way to represent, Landon - we’re #ChillicotheProud!
(Information: University of Central Missouri News, Oct. 26, 2026)

JV Football takes on Benton at 5:00 PM. Bring your Hornet pride, cheer loud, and help our team feel that home crowd energy.
See you at the stadium!
Go, Hornets!

Wishing our Boys Varsity and JV Soccer teams the best of luck as they travel to Bishop LeBlond. Varsity kicks things off at 5:00 PM, with JV to follow.
Go, Hornets!

Congratulations to our Chillicothe High School Northwest All-District Choir members who represented CHS so well this weekend! We’re so proud of your hard work, talent, and dedication.
A special shout-out to our students who earned All-State Choir honors:
Kierra Williams — 2nd Alternate Soprano
Tanner Greer — Honorable Mention Tenor
Jackson Fagan — 1st Alternate Bass
Way to go, Hornets! Your success is a great reflection of your commitment and the strong music tradition at Chillicothe High School.


Wishing our CHS Football Team a great game tonight (Friday, Oct. 23) as they hit the road to take on Benton. Kickoff is 7:00 PM - play hard, stay focused, and bring that Hornet energy!
Go, Hornets!

Action starts today at 2 PM - we’ll be cheering you on from home. Play confident, have fun, and represent CHS with pride!
Good luck, ladies!

Hornet Nation - let’s show some love to our CHS Boys Soccer teams!🖤
Wishing our Boys Varsity and JV a strong match and a safe trip as they hit the road today to take on Kirksville. Play hard, play smart, and bring home the win!
Go, Hornets!

Substitutes play a huge role in keeping learning moving forward and supporting our classrooms every day. If you’re looking for meaningful, flexible work that makes a real difference for kids, we’d love to have you join our team.
Why sub for us?
$127.20 per day
Flexible hours (work when it fits your schedule)
Flexible location (opportunities across the district)
By stepping in as a substitute, you help us stay focused on what matters most: Student Success & Learning, strong support for our staff, and Building a Brighter Future for our children and our community.
Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Send us a message or contact the district office to get started. Please share this post to help us spread the word!

Several groups -and one retiree - were recognized last night at our regular Chillicothe R-II October Board of Education Meeting.
We were proud to recognize our Special Olympics athletes who recently represented Chillicothe in Track & Field Day in Carrollton. Your effort, teamwork, and determination make our district and community proud!
We also thanked our hardworking school nurses and counselors for the care, support, and guidance you provide our students every day. You make a difference in more ways than we can count.
Finally, we recognized Richard Wilson, who has retired after 12 years of service as a bus driver. Thank you, Richard, for safely transporting our students and for the steady, caring presence you brought to our district.
To all who were recognized - thank you for your dedication and hard work. We appreciate you!




There will be early dismissal tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 22nd for Parent-Teacher Conferences, and no school on Friday, Oct. 23rd.
To view the early dismissal times for each school, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2ws3u49p
Enjoy the long weekend, Hornet Family!

Rainbows over CES, and the High School this morning! What a beautiful reminder of our vision: Building a Brighter Future for Our Children and Our Community.
Proud of the work happening across our district every day to support student success, strengthen our culture and communication, engage our staff, and keep our schools safe and secure - rain or shine.


We’re proud to recognize our senior players:
Lake Englert
Brennen Fitzpatrick
Coy Jones
Landen Longo
Ryan Schuler
Uriah Hunt
Come out, pack the stands, and help us celebrate these student-athletes for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to CHS.

District play is here! Good luck to our CHS Varsity Volleyball team as they hit the road to Savannah tonight for their opening District match against Cameron.
We’re cheering you on from Chillicothe - play hard, play together, and represent Hornet Nation with pride!
Go, Hornets!

Races begin at 4:00 PM - we’re wishing all of our runners great times, strong finishes, and a fantastic meet.
Go Hornets!

CHS Hornet fans - let’s wish our CHS JV Football team the best of luck tonight as they are on the road to take on Moberly at Moberly High School.
Kickoff is at 6:30 PM - safe travels and play hard, Hornets!
Go, Hornets! 🏈🐝

Good luck to our CHS Varsity Softball Team as they head to Mexico to take on Centralia in the District Championship at 6:00 PM.
Let’s show our Hornets pride and cheer them on as they play for the title!
Go Hornets! 🐝🥎

