Good luck to our CHS Varsity & JV Softball teams as they travel to Kirksville today! Varsity starts at 5 PM, followed by JV. Due to the high temperatures, all outside game/match times this week are subject to change. Go Hornets!
about 7 hours ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Softball JV & Varsity. CHS vs. Kirksville 5 PM varsity, 6:30 PM - JV Monday, Aug. 31 at Kirksville. www.chillicotheschools.org
Chillicothe Varsity & JV are hosting Odessa today at Danner Park at 5 PM - come out and support our Hornets! Due to the high temperatures, all outside game/match times this week are subject to change. Go Hornets!
about 8 hours ago, Laura Schuler
Lexi Smith, Isabel Nagel, Lydia Bnderer, Halle Gabrielson and Adrian Cooper. Chillicothe High School Tennis Match Aug. 31 at 5 PM at Danner Park. CHS Girls Varsity and JV vs. Odessa. Let's Go, Hornets! www.chillicotheschools.org
Chillicothe Hornets fans - come out to Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium tonight at 7 PM to cheer on our JV football team vs. Brookfield! Let’s pack the stands and show our Hornet pride. Go Hornets!
about 8 hours ago, Laura Schuler
Eli Gratton, Stattler Wiebers, Ace Minnis, Rowdy Miller and Jacob Gatson. Football JV Game. Chillicothe  vs. Brookfield. Aug. 31 at 7 PM at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium.
A football game just isn’t a football game without the band - so come on out to Jerry Litton Stadium tonight! Cheer on our Hornets and don’t miss the Chillicothe Marching Hornets performing for the first time this year, led by James Cookinham & assisted by Hannah Mountz.
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe High School Marching Hornets to perform Friday night 08/28 Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium. Ava Lance, Mason Eckert, Danika Harkins, Kaetlin Jenkins, and Makaila Kennedy

Your very own Chillicothe High School Varsity Football Hornets take the field tonight for our home opener against Palmyra! Kickoff is at 7 PM! Come out and pack the stands as we cheer them on. Let’s get that win! Go Hornets! ❤️🖤🏈

3 days ago, Laura Schuler
Henry Hurtgen, Logan Murrell, Max Probasco, Jayden Martin and Cooper Robinson. Friday Night Football Let's Go, Hornets! Chillicothe vs. Palmyra Aug. 28, 2026 at 7 PM. at the Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium. www.chillicotheschools.org
CHS Varsity Girls Softball is at the Greater Kansas City Tournament today and tomorrow! Cheering on our Hornets as they take on Platte County and Harrisonville today! Play hard and bring home the wins! Go Hornets! ❤️🖤🥎
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Girls Softball Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29. Friday: CHS Vs. Platte County at 9:45 AM and CHS vs. Harrisonville: 11:30 AM. Saturday TBD. Greater Kansas City Tournament.
Wishing Danika Harkins, Libbie Bonderer, Emmie Brobst, Harper Horseman, and Piper Guthrie great scores today at the Savannah Par 3 Shootout! Swing strong and have fun. Go Chillicothe Varsity Golf Hornets! ⛳️❤️🖤
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Girls Golf at Saannah Par 3 Tournament Friday, Aug. 28 at 9 AM. Good luck to Danika Harkins, Libbie Bonderer, Emmie Brobst, Harper Horseman, Piper Guthrie! Let's Go, Hornets! www.chillicotheschools.org
CHS Girls Tennis is competing at the Joplin Interstate Championships today and tomorrow! Wishing our Hornets the best of luck - play hard, stay focused, and bring home the wins. Go Hornets! 🎾💛
3 days ago, Laura Schuler
Adriana Moore, Leighton Kelly and Lydia Bonderer. CHS Girls Tennis at Jopin Interstate Championships! Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29th.
Tomorrow night can’t get here fast enough - our first Friday night home game is almost here!

A few quick reminders:

Please don’t congregate outside the stadium (we’ll have signage along the hill).
Fans under 13 must be with an adult when entering/leaving.
We’ll have a few extra SROs attending the first few games to ensure safety
Students may move around inside the stadium as long as school rules are followed.

See you there - Go Hornets!
4 days ago, Laura Schuler
Updated Student Saety Procedures: Please don’t congregate outside the stadium (we’ll have signage along the hill). Fans under 13 must be with an adult when entering/leaving. We’ll have 2 extra SROs the first few games. Students may move around inside the stadium as long as school rules are followed. See you there—Go Hornets!
CHS Boys Soccer is back! Varsity & JV open the season today vs Lone Jack at home. Varsity kicks off at 5 PM at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium, with JV to follow at 6:30 PM. Come out and cheer on the Hornets!
4 days ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe High School boys soccer promotional graphic announcing a game against Lone Jack at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium on Thursday, August 27, at 5 PM.
Chillicothe R-II Elementary students had a great first full day of school today - kicked off with greetings from some of our amazing local law enforcement as they walked in! After a hugely attended Meet the Hornets Night at CHS last night, it’s going to be a great year!
5 days ago, Laura Schuler
CES students walking into CES and being greeted by the CPD this morning.
CES students walking into CES and being greeted by the CPD this morning.
Our National Champion FFA Shooting team is introduced during Meet the Hornets last night in the gymnasium.
The CHS Cheerleaders lead a cheer during the CHS Meet the Hornets last night.
The CHS Cross Country team is introduced  during Meet the Hornets last night.
The CHS Football team is introduced  during Meet the Hornets last night.
The CHS Marching Hornets march onto the gymnasium floor playing their instruments  during Meet the Hornets last night.
The CHS Soccer team is introduced during Meet the Hornets last night.
The CHS State Champion Softball team is introduced during Meet the Hornets last night.
The CHS Girls Tennis team is introduced during Meet the Hornets last night.
First day vibes are back at Chillicothe R-II! The Middle School, High School, and GRTS jumped right into a full day of classes. Tomorrow is CES’ first full day and we can’t wait to welcome our youngest Hornets! #HornetPride #BackToSchool
6 days ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Student Council members clapping as CHS students enter the high school this morning for the first day of school for 2026-27.
GRTS Auto Tech students working under a vehicle at the GRTS.
CMS Staff and Students walk down the hallway at Chillicothe Middle School
Chillicothe Middle School students in a science classroom.
GRTS students standing with Brandon Duckworth (right)
Chillicothe Middle School students in a classroom.
Fall Sports “Meet the Hornets” is TODAY (8/25) 5:30–6:45! Booster Club dinner (hot dog, chips & cookie) FREE for athletes, coaches & Booster members. Parent meetings: Girls Tennis/Golf/Football at 6 PM. 7 PM: athlete + National Champion Trap Team recognition! Let's Go, Hornets!
6 days ago, Laura Schuler
2026 Fall Meet the Hornets. When: 5:30 PM Tuesday, Aug. 25th at CHS.
Chillicothe R-II Reminder: All district offices and buildings will be closed on Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21. Buildings will reopen on Monday, August 24!
11 days ago, Dan Wiebers
Hornet
Huge thanks to Century 21 Farm and Home for treating Chillicothe R-II staff at every building today with Dirty Sodas! As we gear up for a great school year, this was the perfect boost. Can’t wait to welcome students Tuesday, Aug. 25!
12 days ago, Laura Schuler
Kristy Lauhoff, of Century 21, handding out dirty sodas to staff during a staff work day at the high school

Free & Reduced Meals: quick, confidential, and can save your family $ - apply even if unsure you qualify! Parent Portal App > More > Meal Benefits. Enter to win $100: CES (2), CMS (1), CHS (1). One form/household. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/3rjee982 for more info.

13 days ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe R-II Schools Free & Reduced Lunch Promotion
Our teams have been hard at work! Administrators, teachers & support staff spent the past week in meetings and trainings to get ready for a great year. We can’t wait to welcome students back Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Chillicothe R-II! Watch: https://youtu.be/x2rGtZAViIQ
13 days ago, Laura Schuler
A group of Chillicothe R-II Bus Drivers standing near a school bus after a bus driver meeting at the Administratitve Offices, 2807 Hornet Road.
Thank you, Fries Ag & Turf, for donating a side-by-side UTV to Chillicothe R-II! It will help transport fans who prefer not to walk up to Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium during sporting events - and will also support district needs year-round. We’re grateful for community partners who help us better serve our students and families.
17 days ago, Laura Schuler
Dr. Dan Wiebers, Superintedent, and a representative of Fries Ag & Turf stand near a side by side UTV.

Good afternoon! The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will hold an annual Tax Rate Hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM at the Administrative Offices., 2807 Hornet Road. To view the agenda, go to https://tinyurl.com/3c2traa3

24 days ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will hold a Tax Rate Hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the Administrative Offices. Community members are welcome to attend.
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!
29 days ago, Laura Schuler
2026-27 School Year Online Registration update OLR opens Aug. 3, 2026.