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Just a friendly reminder to our Hornet family that there is no school on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. Have a great three-day weekend, everyone!
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Back to school is filled with tons of fun and creative activities. Mrs. Gott's 4th graders participated in a "book tasting" at Gott's Country Diner.
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We'd like to give a huge shout-out to 4th grader, Gemma Albrecht, daughter of Brandon & Meghanne Albrecht. Over the summer, Gemma decided to raise money for CES by selling lemonade. She raised $81.70 and brought the money to Dr. Dan Wiebers this (Tuesday) morning. Thank you!!!
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Good afternoon, everyone! Looks like the first few days of school are going to be super hot! All students are encouraged to bring water bottles - especially athletes and students who ride our busses!
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We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House for K-5th grade on Tuesday, August 22nd starting at CES!
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Good afternoon, everyone! We've been busy getting ready for the 2023-24 school year and can't wait to welcome our students back! Just a reminder that all R-II buildings will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday, (Aug. 17-18th) and will reopen on Monday, Aug. 21st.
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We are so excited to welcome our students back for another great year! Parents of students who will ride the bus, please check your mail as bus route letters have been sent!
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The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 6 PM for a regular meeting at the Administrative Offices, 2807 Hornet Road. To view the agenda, please click on the following link: http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CTTN365DE8BE
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We encourage all parents or caregivers of children with autism or other related conditions to attend this upcoming event at the Health Center in September!
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Good afternoon, everyone! Chillicothe R-II Schools' online registration is now open for both new and existing students! Also, be sure to download Infinite Campus' Parent Portal app from the Google Play or Apple Store so that you can access your student's info this school year!
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Hello, everyone! Letters from teachers to their elementary students were posted today (Friday, August 4th). If you are expecting a letter and don't receive one before the end of next week, please contact your child's school. We're so excited to welcome everyone back this year!
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Hello, Hornet family! Because we're switching to a new student information system, Infinite Campus, all parents will need to set up a new Parent Portal account! Please note that online registration will open tomorrow (Friday, August 4th).
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Good morning, Hornet family! Because we're switching to a new student information system, Infinite Campus, all parents will need to set up a new Parent Portal account! Please note that online registration will open tomorrow (Friday, August 4th).
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Good morning, everyone! Parents of K-5 R-II students, please be sure to mark this on your calendar! We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year!
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The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will hold an annual Tax Rate Hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 15th at 5:45 PM. To view the agenda, please click on the following link: http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CTTN2E5DCB5D
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4th & 5th Grade School Supply Lists
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Growing Together .... During the summer, Chillicothe Elementary School educators attended and even hosted workshops that focused on best practices in literacy and the Science of Reading.
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Chillicothe Elementary has added an additional art teacher, Mrs. Katie Maples!!
Mrs. Maples is a 2006 Chillicothe High School Graduate. She attended Northwest Missouri State University and graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, minor in Art Education, and a Concentration in Mathematics. In 2015 she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from William Woods University.
Mrs. Maples began her teaching career for the Chillicothe R-II School District in 2010. She has taught 3rd grade for the past 13 years. This year she is excited to transition to Elementary Art Teacher. “When I attended college I was originally only going to major in art education, however, I found I could be creative in an elementary classroom too, so I got certified in both. I have loved my time teaching 3rd grade, but my passion is art and it is something I have always dreamed of teaching. I am so thankful for the opportunity to inspire a love of art in our students.”
Mrs. Maples is married to Jon, who is the Police Chief for the Chillicothe Police Department. They have two sons, Logan who will be in 3rd grade and Bryson who will be in Kindergarten.
Mrs. Maples was Field School Teacher of the Year in 2023 and is a welcome addition to our top notch specials team!
*Our elementary students (K-5) will have six specials: Art (2x-once with Mrs. Maples & once with Mrs. Keller) PE, PE/Health; Music; Library.
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ATTENTION: All R-II parents who want their children to have busing at the start of the school year must register them by TOMORROW, July 21st. Click on this link to access our transportation registration forms: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/page/transportation
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Good afternoon, everyone! Check out this opportunity for our young athletes interested in learning more about football!
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