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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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2nd & 3rd Grade School Supply List
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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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Good afternoon, Hornet family! All R-II parents who want their children to have busing at the start of the school year must register them by July 21st. Click on this link to access our transportation registration forms: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/page/transportation
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Mark your calendars, everyone! The start of the new school year will be here before you know it, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for another awesome school year!
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Good morning, everyone! The R-II Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, July 18, at 6 PM at the Administrative Offices. To view the agenda, please click on the following link: http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CTGJ884B487F
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Good afternoon, everyone! Just an FYI about upcoming events for our Elementary students. Please share!
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After two years of being at home pouring into her family before their youngest heads into Kindergarten, Mrs. Jaryn Schneider is thrilled to be back in the classroom. She will be going into her 14th year of education, as a Third Grade teacher at Field Elementary. Mrs. Schneider lives in Chillicothe with her husband Mark, daughter Nora, and two sons Mack and Tyus. Some of her favorites are making memories with family and friends, rearranging, organizing, and trying new things.
Mrs. Schneider’s most loved part of being a teacher is figuring out the strengths and interests of each student and using that as a catalyst to grow in areas that may be more challenging. “Getting to be another cheerleader in the life of each student is an absolute privilege. I love watching students do hard things and break through walls that seemed too surmountable. I couldn’t be more excited to be back in action as a Hornet educator!”
We are elated to have Mrs. Schneider at Field Elementary School this year!
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Don't forget to register for this awesome event! The new school year is right around the corner!
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Good afternoon, Hornet family! All R-II parents who want their children to have busing at the start of the school year must register them by July 21st. Click on this link to access our transportation registration forms: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/page/transportation
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Good afternoon, Hornet family! All R-II parents who want their children to have busing at the start of the school year must register them by July 21st. Click on this link to access our transportation registration forms: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/page/transportation
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Chillicothe R-II is excited to welcome Mrs. Melissa Young back to our district! Melissa lives in Chillicothe with her husband Jeff. They share five children and three grandchildren together! Mrs. Young is a 1990 graduate of Chillicothe High School and began her teaching career here as a 4th grade eMints Teacher. Melissa also served as a TItle I Teacher, a Literacy Coach and Technology Director for our district. Most recently, she has been the Superintendent/Principal with the Livingston County R-III School District in Chula, Missouri.
Mrs. Young will be the administrator at Field Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.
We look forward to having Mrs. Young as the principal at Field School!
“I am excited to return home as a Hornet!” ~Mrs. Young
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Chillicothe R-II is excited to welcome Mrs. Hollie Burnside as our new assistant elementary principal! Hollie has been married to Cory Burnside for 26 years. Cory works for T and R Soil Service in Chillicothe. Together, they have 2 children, Karter, 19, who will be a sophomore at UCM in Warrensburg, and Harris, 16, who will be a junior at Hale R-1. Mrs. Burnside graduated from Hale R-1 in 1995. Later she attended Graceland University and received a bachelors in Elementary Education with a Reading Certification. Mrs. Burnside then completed her reading practicum and student teaching in our district, and taught 5th grade for 7 years at our former Central Elementary. While teaching, Hollie obtained a Masters in Administration through William Woods. In 2012-2013 she returned to her alma mater, Hale R-1, as the K-12 Principal and also obtained a Specialist in Administration through William Woods. Mrs. Burnside has been at Hale for the past 11 years as their K-12 Principal. "I’m absolutely excited to return to Chillicothe R-II as the Assistant Elementary Principal. I can not wait for all the amazing opportunities to come!"
Mrs. Burnside will lead at Dewey Elementary School during the 2023-24 school year! Welcome back to Hornet Country, Mrs. Hollie Burnside!!
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Just a quick reminder: There will be no Summer School classes on Monday, June 19th, and all Chillicothe R-II buildings will be closed in observance of the national Juneteenth holiday.
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