
🚍 Reminder to Chillicothe R-II parents: The 2025-26 transportation deadline is FRIDAY, JULY 11TH! Please use the QR code below to complete bus registration ASAP. Your prompt action is appreciated! Please share this important info! 📅✅


📅 Reminder: The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the Administrative Offices for a special board meeting. To view the agenda, please click on this link: https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DHQPY866DC59


CES Back to School 2025-26!


🎒🌟 17th Annual Back to School Bonanza! Livingston County families: If you have a student in K-12, register for this event!
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 29
🕚 Pickup: 11 AM–1 PM & 3 PM–6 PM
📍 Location: Family Life Center, Calvary Baptist Church.
🆕 New: Community Resource Fair with Bright Futures Chillicothe!
📝 Registration deadline: Sunday, 7/13
📲 Sign up: https://bit.ly/ChilliB2SB2025


🎉 Last night, weheld a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Rotary Pavilion at CES! A huge thank you to the platinum, gold, silver, and bronze donors for making this project possible. Your support means so much to our community! 🌟 #CommunityStrong #RotaryPavilion



📢 Attention! There will be no Summer School classes on Thursday, June 19th. Also, please note that the last day of Summer School is Wednesday, June 25th. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to a great finish! 🌞📚


📣 Attention parents of summer school students! We have multiple items in the lost and found at Chillicothe Elementary School that are waiting to be claimed. If your child is missing something, please call the CES office, and we'll place the items in their backpack. Thank You! 🏫✨



Good morning, Hornet Family! For all the essential back-to-school information, important dates, and school supply lists, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/ymtkmpyx. Make sure you're ready for the start of school!


🌞 CES Summer Learning Challenge
Now through July 31st – Let’s keep growing and learning all summer long!
We’re excited to invite all students entering 1st through 5th grade for the 2025–2026 school year to participate in our fun and rewarding CES Summer Learning Challenge!
We encourage all of our Hornets to stay sharp by reading and practicing their skills—because learning doesn’t stop when school’s out!
To complete the challenge, students will:
📚 Read 10 Books
📖 Complete 10 iReady Reading Lessons
➕ Complete 10 iReady Math Lessons
iReady lessons must be completed after the 2024–2025 school year to count toward the challenge.
Students can easily access iReady using their Clever QR badge, found in their daily folder.
If you need help with login, just give us a call at the CES office—we’re happy to help!
Let’s make it a summer full of fun, growth, and learning! 📘☀️


Welcome to CES!


CES Welcomes Miss Caitlin Cothern!


CES Welcomes Mrs. Bethany Tipton!


🌞 Reminder to all parents of Summer School students: The doors to Chillicothe Elementary School (CES) will not open until after 7:30 AM. Please plan accordingly to ensure a smooth drop-off. Thank you for your cooperation! 📚✏️ #ChillicotheSchoolDistrict #SummerSchool


🌟 Huge shoutout to Patrick Groom! The R-II Board recognized him Tuesday night for surpassing 10,000 hours of volunteering on May 7, 2025! 🙌 His dedication to shaping tomorrow's leaders is inspiring. Rep. Peggy McGaugh presented him with a House Resolution. Thank you, Patrick! 💚


Happy Last Day CES 2024-25











Waving goodbye to the 2024-25 school year!
https://youtu.be/qY3LixWJ1_U?si=eZ59kbztlDULeCIz

CES Snapshots











Thank you to our CMS Cares Day volunteers!
We appreciate your help reading with students, pitching in on projects, cleaning up around the school, and running the 4th and 5th grade Track and Field events. Your support today truly made a difference!









Congratulations to our five students who achieved perfect attendance this school year!
👏 3rd Graders: Tyzen Alleman and Jayden Stimpson
👏 5th Graders: Isaiah Hamilton, Ivy Pettengill, and Harlow Rardon
These dedicated students were recognized during our Track and Field Day—and even took a well-deserved victory lap ride to celebrate their accomplishment! 🏆🎉





Congratulations to our 3rd Grade Spelling Bee Champion, Bentley Jessa!
Miss Jessa secured the win with the word ecology.
We’re also proud of all our finalists who showcased their spelling skills and determination. Well done, everyone!

