🐝 Hornets Show Strength: Character, Commitment and Courage
Chillicothe R-II Schools and the Chillicothe Police Department’s School Resource Officer Division are introducing Hornets Show Strength, a district-wide campaign promoting bullying prevention, inclusion, personal accountability and student leadership.
Built around Character, Commitment and Courage, the campaign helps students understand that real strength comes from making positive choices and treating others with respect.
Age-appropriate messages and activities will focus on:
Elementary: Being kind, including others and asking a trusted adult for help.
Middle school: Resisting peer pressure, refusing to spread rumors or share hurtful content, and standing up for others—in person and online.
High school: Taking responsibility, addressing harmful behavior and using personal influence to lead by example.
Across all grade levels, students will be encouraged to refuse to participate in bullying, support classmates and report concerns responsibly.
Parents and caregivers: Please review the campaign flyers with your student and discuss how they can show strength each day.
LEAD WITH CHARACTER. LIVE WITH COMMITMENT. SHOW COURAGE. 🐝
Chillicothe R-II Schools and the Chillicothe Police Department’s School Resource Officer Division are introducing Hornets Show Strength, a district-wide campaign promoting bullying prevention, inclusion, personal accountability and student leadership.
Built around Character, Commitment and Courage, the campaign helps students understand that real strength comes from making positive choices and treating others with respect.
Age-appropriate messages and activities will focus on:
Elementary: Being kind, including others and asking a trusted adult for help.
Middle school: Resisting peer pressure, refusing to spread rumors or share hurtful content, and standing up for others—in person and online.
High school: Taking responsibility, addressing harmful behavior and using personal influence to lead by example.
Across all grade levels, students will be encouraged to refuse to participate in bullying, support classmates and report concerns responsibly.
Parents and caregivers: Please review the campaign flyers with your student and discuss how they can show strength each day.
LEAD WITH CHARACTER. LIVE WITH COMMITMENT. SHOW COURAGE. 🐝
District time! Our CHS Varsity Hornet Soccer team opens District Play tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 31, against Savannah in the first round at St. Pius X High School.
Wishing the Hornets a strong match and a big win - Go, Hornets!
Wishing the Hornets a strong match and a big win - Go, Hornets!
Wishing our Girls and Boys Varsity Cross Country teams the best of luck tomorrow at the District Cross Country Meet in Kearney!
The meet begins at 9:00 AM - run strong, race smart, and give it your all. We’re proud of you!
Good luck, Hornets!
The meet begins at 9:00 AM - run strong, race smart, and give it your all. We’re proud of you!
Good luck, Hornets!
Tonight’s the night! Our CHS Varsity Football team is headed to Macon for the first round of District Play.
Kickoff is at 7:00 PM - travel safe, be loud, and wear your Hornet pride!
Let’s bring home a big road win. Go Hornets!
Kickoff is at 7:00 PM - travel safe, be loud, and wear your Hornet pride!
Let’s bring home a big road win. Go Hornets!
Several of our students attended STEM Explorations Day at North Central Missouri College (NCMC) yesterday with Mrs. Norris. It was an outstanding day of hands-on learning, teamwork, and problem-solving alongside students from across the region and 108 students from 8 different schools were in attendance.
We’re proud of our students who competed in the following events:
Life Science Team Competition
Jace Collins, Brody Norris, Dallyn Bailey
Test Your Vitals Team Competition – Group B
Adrian Trantham, Jesse Hughs, Brody Finley
Test Your Vitals Team Competition – Group A
Jace Collins, Brody Norris, Dallyn Bailey
Individual Math Test Competition
Lake Englert, Ben Cady, Landen Longo
Engineering Competition (Tallest Standing Tower Built)
Lexi Lyarger, Dawson Baxter, Abby Marshall, Lydia Bonderer
Thank you to NCMC for hosting a great event and to Mrs. Norris for providing this real-world learning opportunity for our students!
#ChillicotheR2 #STEM #RealWorldLearning #BuildingABrighterFuture
We’re proud of our students who competed in the following events:
Life Science Team Competition
Jace Collins, Brody Norris, Dallyn Bailey
Test Your Vitals Team Competition – Group B
Adrian Trantham, Jesse Hughs, Brody Finley
Test Your Vitals Team Competition – Group A
Jace Collins, Brody Norris, Dallyn Bailey
Individual Math Test Competition
Lake Englert, Ben Cady, Landen Longo
Engineering Competition (Tallest Standing Tower Built)
Lexi Lyarger, Dawson Baxter, Abby Marshall, Lydia Bonderer
Thank you to NCMC for hosting a great event and to Mrs. Norris for providing this real-world learning opportunity for our students!
#ChillicotheR2 #STEM #RealWorldLearning #BuildingABrighterFuture
Yesterday was a great example of what real-world learning looks like at Chillicothe R-II.
CHS students interested in healthcare careers participated in an externship at Hedrick Medical Center, exploring a variety of stations and learning what it takes to keep a hospital running - from business offices to respiratory services to emergency care. Thank you to Mrs. Wolf for organizing this meaningful experience!
We also had students attend Build My Future in Bethany - an interactive, hands-on construction career day for grades 9–12 where students can “get their hands dirty” and explore a wide range of careers in the construction industry. Thank you to GRTS for taking students and helping make this opportunity possible.
And our Health Science Technology students learned alongside the Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services, getting a firsthand look at the fast-paced world of fire service, HazMat, EMT and paramedics. Thank you to Justin Kreatz, Garrett Anderson, Daniel Campbell, Sonja Daley, and Jules McCoy for supporting these experiences.
Community and industry partners help us take learning beyond the classroom - building skills like teamwork, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving in real-life settings.
CHS students interested in healthcare careers participated in an externship at Hedrick Medical Center, exploring a variety of stations and learning what it takes to keep a hospital running - from business offices to respiratory services to emergency care. Thank you to Mrs. Wolf for organizing this meaningful experience!
We also had students attend Build My Future in Bethany - an interactive, hands-on construction career day for grades 9–12 where students can “get their hands dirty” and explore a wide range of careers in the construction industry. Thank you to GRTS for taking students and helping make this opportunity possible.
And our Health Science Technology students learned alongside the Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services, getting a firsthand look at the fast-paced world of fire service, HazMat, EMT and paramedics. Thank you to Justin Kreatz, Garrett Anderson, Daniel Campbell, Sonja Daley, and Jules McCoy for supporting these experiences.
Community and industry partners help us take learning beyond the classroom - building skills like teamwork, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving in real-life settings.
Tonight’s the night! Our CHS Boys Soccer teams are headed to Savannah for their final regular season match before Districts this Saturday.
Let’s wish our Varsity and JV teams the best of luck on the road and cheer them on to a big win!
Varsity kicks off at 5:00 PM and the JV game will follow.
Go Hornets!
Let’s wish our Varsity and JV teams the best of luck on the road and cheer them on to a big win!
Varsity kicks off at 5:00 PM and the JV game will follow.
Go Hornets!
What an incredible day of learning for our CHS students!
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.
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.
Today we had the best surprise at CHS! Gabe Hind and Nick Jackman stopped by on their 10-day leave after successfully completing boot camp for the United States Marines.
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 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!
Our Chillicothe FFA Ag Sales team and their advisor, Cyrsten Sarbaugh, proudly represented Missouri at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN last week!
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!
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!
Proud Chillicothe moment!
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)
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)
Come support our Hornets tonight at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium!
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!
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!
CHS Hornets Soccer is heading to St. Joseph tonight!
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!
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.
It’s game day, Hornet Nation! 🔴⚫️
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!
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!
Wishing Lydia Bonderer and Lexy Smith the very best as they compete in Springfield at State Doubles Championship play today and tommorow , Saturday (Oct. 23–24)!
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!
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!
We need your help - Chillicothe School District is urgently recruiting Substitute Teachers!
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!
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!
Recognitions from Our October Board of Education Meeting
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!
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!
Reminder, Hornet Family!
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!
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!
