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.
about 5 hours 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! ❤️🖤🏈

about 6 hours 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! ❤️🖤🥎
about 7 hours 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! ⛳️❤️🖤
about 7 hours 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! 🎾💛
about 8 hours 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!
1 day 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!
1 day 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!
2 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
3 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!
3 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!
8 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!
9 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.

10 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
10 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.
14 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

21 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!
26 days ago, Laura Schuler
2026-27 School Year Online Registration update OLR opens Aug. 3, 2026.
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!
29 days ago, Laura Schuler
Southern Bank recently presented a check for $6,583.60 to Dr. Dan Wiebers as part of its ongoing support of the Chillicothe School District through the bank’s Debit Card Program. These funds are placed in a dedicated account to help Chillicothe R-II students in need with basic necessities like shoes, coats, and clothing. Thank you, Southern Bank, for your continued partnership in supporting our students and families.
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
29 days ago, Laura Schuler
Welcome back to Chillicothe R-II Newsletter with Dates and times of upcoming back to school events.
Welcome back to Chillicothe R-II Newsletter with Dates and times of upcoming back to school events.
Back to school iinformation
Back to school iinformation
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
about 1 month ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe FFA Trap Team members pose together wearing their medals and holding the 2026 AIM Grand Nationals Overall Junior National Championship plaque after winning the title with a score of 975 out of 1,000 targets.