Thank
you for visiting Garrison School! My name is Pam Fetter, and I am
serving as the school
administrator. We have many programs and activities going on here with 12 people on staff.
The Elementary Alternative School is housed with us also. If you have
any questions, please email me or call us at
660-646-1653.
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our NEWS page for articles and photos.
Our page updated 07/02/2009.

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CALENDAR
FOR AUGUST 2009
Breakfast Served Daily 8:15-8:30 a.m.
Daily Schedule: 8:15-11:00, 12:00-2:45
Daily
Bulletins
To view school bulletin at each school follow this format:
http://ps.chillicothe.k12.mo.us/bulletin/schoolnumber
School Numbers:
- CHS-1050
- GRTS-1100
- CMS-3000
- CENTRAL-4020
- FIELD-4060
- DEWEY-4040
- GARRISON-4030
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Stacking Shapes
Published:
Tuesday, April 28, 2009, C-T
CAPTION:
Jadon Collins, son of Jeff and Jenny Collins, stacks some shapes for Kim
Griffin (right), preschool teacher, this (Tuesday) morning at Garrison
School. The Chillicothe R-2 School District’s annual preschool
screenings are being held this week through Friday and so far, there are
153 preschool children registered, school officials say.
C-T
Photo / Laura Schuler

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CAPTION: Becky Lewis' morning preschool class bundles up as they get ready to board the bus after classes Wednesday morning. At 11:30 a.m. the temperature was 13 degrees, and the National Weather Service had issued a wind chill advisory from 9 p.m. this evening until noon Thursday. The lowest wind chill readings of around 22 below zero are predicted after midnight.
Thursday high temperature is expected to be around 9 degrees with the lowest wind chill readings of around 23 below zero predicted in the morning.
C-T Photo/Laura Schuler 01 14 09
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Parent
Link - PowerSchool
PowerSchool
is the leading information system by Pearson which helps our school access and maintain student, staff, and schedule information. PowerSchool is a database application that runs on a server, which is the center of
our student information system. PowerSchool uses the Internet to facilitate student information management and communication among school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
PowerSchool Parent Portal is a tool that is integrated into the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) that is specifically developed for parents and students.
PowerSchool Parent Portal gives parents and students access to real-time information including attendance, grades and detailed assignment descriptions, school bulletins, lunch menus and even personal messages from the teacher. Everyone stays connected: Students stay on top of assignments, parents are able to participate more fully in their student's progress, and teachers can use their gradebook to make decisions on what information they want to share with parents and students.
Parent
Portal User Guide (100KB
PDF file)
CSD PowerSchool
Tutorial for Parents and Students - Quick Reference Guide (166KB
PDF file)
Here you will find answers to many common questions regarding the online student information system. Choose a topic or browse through all the topics.
Parent
Access Sign-Up Form (22KB
PDF file)
Completing this
form allows you online access to your child’s information included in the Chillicothe School District PowerSchool student information system. This includes access to grades, attendance, and various other pieces of information pertinent to
your child.
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Title I
Pre-School
Currently, we have approximately 30 students in the Garrison pre-school
Title I program. Title I is for 3 and 4-year-olds
and is free of charge. However, students are screened and must meet certain
criteria to attend.
Screening for the next school year
takes place every March or April. Watch the Chillicothe Newspaper, listen to KCHI, or visit this page on our web site to know the dates each
spring. Screening can also be done any time of the year by calling us for an appointment.
Our Title I teacher is Rebecca Lewis.
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Early
Intervention
This program is also for 3 and 4-year-old children and is free of charge. We now have
27 students in the program. Our Early Intervention teachers are
Jane Schmitz and Kim Griffin.
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| Jane
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Even
Start Family Literacy
Karen Dixon and Janice Shaffer are our Family Literacy Educators. Our goal is to help individuals and families
who are seeking to improve their literacy skills, receive adult basic education, or obtain
a GED. We offer child care, pre-school, and learning activities at our center or at Diapers and Diplomas, 1303 Bryan Street. Families may also
utilize Head Start, home care providers, family members, and community providers to
achieve the integration of family literacy through adult education, childhood education,
and parenting education.
Who qualifies for Even Start?
- Parents seeking a GED
- Parents wishing to brush up on basic
skills
- Parents with children age seven or
under
Services offered include free
transportation, free daycare for those who qualify, and free meals (for those who qualify).
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Parents As
Teachers
Parents as Teachers is a program for any parent in the district with a
child from birth to age five. Developmental information, home visits,
group meetings, and screenings are components of this program. Our Parents as Teachers program currently includes
approximately 270 families (with children from birth
to 3 years of age). Educators are Jill
Gibson, Danielle
Costner, and Jenny
Snyder. An
appointment for a PAT visit may be made by contacting the PAT office at
660-646-4840.
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Playing in ‘Our Town’

CAPTION:
This youngster was one of several attending the Parents As Teachers playgroup held in Garrison School
the morning of Friday, February 6, 2009. There were 20 families attending the playgroup, which carried the theme of “Come to our Town and Play.” There were several “centers” featured in the school’s gymnasium, including a tricycle “track” for children to ride around, an ice cream parlor and Valentine shop, and much more.
C-T Photo/Laura Schuler
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Winter Olympics — Child Style

CAPTION:
Youngsters from the Chillicothe School District enjoyed building towers, shooting
basketballs,
crawling through tunnels and more during the Winter Olympics play group at the YMCA
Friday, January 16, 2009. Around 30 children from 17 families participated in the event which
was sponsored by the school district’s Parents as Teachers program. C-T Photo / Catherine Stortz Ripley |
Mr. Pumpkin Head

CAPTION:
The Parents as Teachers Fall Fun Fest was held Tuesday, October 21,
2008, at the Jenkins Expo
Center at the Livingston County Fairgrounds. Youngsters enjoyed Halloween inspired games such
as a bean bag toss, play-dough creations and a Mr. Pumpkin Head, where kids could literally
rearrange the face of their pumpkins using Mr. Potato Head pieces. C-T Photo/ Amanda McKay |
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Other staff members
include our Speech Therapist, Terri Figg; and Paraprofessionals, Debra Cassity, Donna
Ewing, and Marlene Paulus.
For a full listing of our staff, visit the district's DIRECTORY.
Click these photos to see a closer view!
Check our NEWS page for articles and photos.
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Early
Childhood Screening
This developmental assessment is appropriate for all children in the
Chillicothe R-II School District. School district personnel will
conduct a FREE screening for two, three, and four-year-old children
with dates to be announced soon. This includes:
- Hearing,
Vision, and Health Screening
- Height and
Weight Screening
- Speech
Assessment
- Developmental
Screening
- Check of
Immunization Records (if available)
Screening takes
approximately one hour, and parents will be with their child during
this time. Call Garrison School at 646-1653 to schedule an
appointment. Parent educators will be present on screening dates to
discuss the Parents as Teachers' program with parents and to screen
two-year-old children.
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Our
page updated 07/02/2009.
Public Notice
Nondiscrimination Statement
Chillicothe R-II School District
The Chillicothe R-II School District complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the school district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Chillicothe R-II School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 or the American Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to: Superintendent Office, Chillicothe R-II School District, P.O. Box 530, Chillicothe, Missouri, 64601. (660-646-4566).
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