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!
Go, Hornets!
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!
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!
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.)
✅ $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.)
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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! 🐝🥎
Wishing our Hornets safe travels and an awesome game day.
Varsity starts at 6:00 PM, followed by the JV game.
Go, Hornets! 🐝🥎
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!
Varsity kicks off at 5:00 PM, followed by JV.
Safe travels, play hard, and represent Hornet Nation with pride - Go, Hornets!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Go Hornets!
❤️🖤🐝 October is National Principals Month! 🐝🖤❤️
We’re excited to celebrate the amazing school building leaders who help make our schools such a great place to be - where students grow, learn, and thrive every day!
Being an administrator means wearing MANY hats and we want to say a huge THANK YOU for the time, energy, heart, and dedication these leaders give to their schools and the entire Chillicothe R-II community!
Please join us in celebrating:
❤️🖤 Mrs. Cox – Chillicothe Elementary School Principal
❤️🖤 Mrs. Burnside – Chillicothe Elementary School Assistant Principal
❤️🖤 Dr. Smith – Chillicothe Middle School Principal
❤️🖤 Mrs. Costner – Chillicothe Middle School Assistant Principal
❤️🖤 Mr. Nagel – Chillicothe High School Principal
❤️🖤 Mr. Marsh – Chillicothe High School Assistant Principal
❤️🖤 Mr. Wolf – Grand River Technical School Director
❤️🖤 Mr. Stephens – Grand River Technical School Assistant Director
❤️🖤Mrs. Rodenberg – Special Services Director
We appreciate all you do for our students, staff, and families - thank you for leading with pride and heart, Hornets!
We need your help, Hornet Nation!
Chillicothe R-II School District is in urgent need of drivers to help transport our students to athletic and activity trips. Right now, we’re struggling to fill trips for our fall athletes and club members traveling to area events, and we want to make sure every student has the opportunity to participate and compete.
Have a CDL and interested in earning some extra cash? Please consider applying to be a trip driver.
Don’t have a CDL yet? We can provide training - and it doesn’t take that much time. If you’ve ever thought about driving, this is a great way to get started and support our students.
Apply here: https://chillicotheschools.schoolspring.com/
Please share this post to help us spread the word—thank you for supporting our students and programs!
Chillicothe R-II School District is in urgent need of drivers to help transport our students to athletic and activity trips. Right now, we’re struggling to fill trips for our fall athletes and club members traveling to area events, and we want to make sure every student has the opportunity to participate and compete.
Have a CDL and interested in earning some extra cash? Please consider applying to be a trip driver.
Don’t have a CDL yet? We can provide training - and it doesn’t take that much time. If you’ve ever thought about driving, this is a great way to get started and support our students.
Apply here: https://chillicotheschools.schoolspring.com/
Please share this post to help us spread the word—thank you for supporting our students and programs!
Our CHS teams are on a roll - good luck to our red hot Varsity and JV squads as they battle South Harrison today!
📍 Danner Park
🕔 Varsity: 5:00 PM
🕡 JV: 6:30 PM
Let’s keep the momentum going - Go, Hornets! 🔴⚫
📍 Danner Park
🕔 Varsity: 5:00 PM
🕡 JV: 6:30 PM
Let’s keep the momentum going - Go, Hornets! 🔴⚫
It’s game day for our Hornets! Good luck to our 7th and 8th grade football teams as they host Savannah at Chillicothe High School’s Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium tonight.
7th grade kicks off at 5:00 PM
8th grade follows at 6:30 PM
Bring the energy and cheer them on—Go, Hornets! 🔴⚫
7th grade kicks off at 5:00 PM
8th grade follows at 6:30 PM
Bring the energy and cheer them on—Go, Hornets! 🔴⚫
Good luck to our CHS Boys Soccer team as they take on Moberly tonight at Moberly High School! Varsity kicks off at 5:00 PM, and the JV match will follow. Play hard, support each other, and represent Chillicothe well.
Go, Hornets! 🔴⚫
Go, Hornets! 🔴⚫
