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.

Heads up, parents: When paying student fees in Infinite Campus Parent Portal this year, your saved payment method won’t appear due to our switch to a new merchant provider (Stripe). Please log in & add a new payment method—one-time setup, no cost.

Just a friendly reminder, Hornet Family: Don’t forget to sign up for bussing for the 2026-27 school year! Links are now active at chillicotheschools.org—click “BUSSING” (top right) or scan the QR code to register. EVERY student must sign up yearly.

Chillicothe R-II Administrative Offices and all district buildings will be closed Friday, July 3, and Monday, July 6, in observance of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

2026–27 sports schedules aren’t on our website yet because Chillicothe R-II and the MEC Conference switched to a new scheduling program. Fall games should start posting mid–late July, and an app is coming soon. Read more here: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/article/3016878

This afternoon, we officially closed on the John Hutchinson property -Dr. Mitch Holder, Board President, signed on the dotted line! This $500,000 purchase is funded through a Fund 4 lease (no Fund 1 dollars). Next: renovate into a new bus barn/maintenance facility. Updates soon.

New teachers: you can earn your degree right here in Chillicothe! Chillicothe R-II has partnered with Central Methodist University to make it convenient for local educators. See the flyer for details. Questions? Contact Melissa Young: myoung@chillicotheschools.org

Reminder: Chillicothe R-II Summer School will NOT be in session on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All District buildings will also be closed. We’ll see our students back Monday when summer school resumes!

Celebrating our very own Carla Kelly—Chillicothe’s most recent Teacher of the Year—now named a Missouri 2027 eligible Regional Teacher of the Year candidate! Take a moment to celebrate her! Check out the full list here: https://ow.ly/xXni50ZcqWx

Just a friendly reminder, Hornet Family: Don’t forget to sign up for bussing for the 2026-27 school year! Links are now active at chillicotheschools.org—click “BUSSING” (top right) or scan the QR code to register. EVERY student must sign up yearly.

Good morning, Hornet family! Summer Journey Digital gift cards earned in Summer School will be emailed within 2 weeks after our program ends. Here's some helpful information to keep iin mind about these digital gift cards!

Today our older Summer Journey students hosted a carnival for our younger students! They designed and prepared activities, gave prizes, and joined in the fun right alongside them. What a great example of leadership, teamwork, and community!






The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Administrative Offices. View the agenda here: https://tinyurl.com/3att94pk

