Chillicothe R-II School District - Home of the Hornets

Proud of our Chillicothe FFA! This past week was packed—just some of what our chapter did: kicked things off at church, shared cookies with the club’s many supporters, and held the annual tractor parade this morning! We're proud to support our amazing FFA program!

Proud of our Hornets wrestlers! Tucker Slattery earned 6th place at State, and Marshall Boon brought home 4th place at State in Columbia this week. Congratulations, Tucker and Marshall—way to represent Chillicothe!

🏀 Chillicothe HS girls & boys basketball are HOME tonight vs Mayville —come cheer them on! Girls JV 5 PM (HS), Boys JV 5 PM (CMS Fieldhouse), Girls Varsity 6 PM, Boys Varsity 7:30 PM at CHS. Go HORNETS!

The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet Friday morning for a special Executive Session under Missouri Revised Statute 610.021 to employ, discuss, and evaluate personnel. View the agenda here: https://tinyurl.com/utta9mzd

🏀 Chillicothe HS girls & boys basketball are HOME tonight vs Cameron—come cheer them on! Girls JV 5 PM (HS), Boys JV 5 PM (CMS Fieldhouse), Girls Varsity 6 PM, Boys Varsity 7:30 PM.

We’re proud to recognize Sara Eller (CES) and Sophie Chambers as this month’s “Best Thing Since Sliced Bread” honorees! Their dedication makes a daily difference for our students, staff, and families. Read why here: https://tinyurl.com/3rvayawy

A huge shout-out to our wrestlers headed to State! Marshall Boon, Tucker Slattery, and Riggin Isaacs have all qualified and will join Sophie Hurtgen at Mizzou Arena on Wednesday. We’re proud of you all—good luck at State! Go Hornets!

Good luck to our CHS Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball teams as they travel to Marshall today to take on the Owls! JV Action starts at 5;30 PM. Varsity game is at 7 PM. Let's go, Hornets!

Come cheer on our Boys Varsity Wrestlers at the District Tournament—two days of action!

Friday, Feb 20 & Saturday, Feb 21st, 2026
@ Excelsior Springs High School
Good luck, Hornets!

Come out tonight and cheer on our CHS Hornets as we take on Kirksville (Feb. 19)! 🏀
5 PM: Girls JV @ CHS | Boys JV @ CMS Fieldhouse
6 PM: Girls Varsity @ CHS
7:30 PM: Boys Varsity @ CHS

Hornet Varsity Basketball is headed to Lafayette today—come support our teams on the road! The girls tip off at 5:30 PM, followed by the boys varsity game. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Hornets! Go Hornets!

Good morning, Hornet Family! Let's give a huge shout-out to CHS junior Sophie Hurtgen, who took third at District Wrestling on Saturday at Mexico High School—earning her spot at State! We’re proud of you, Sophie. Good luck at State! Go Hornets!

Good luck to our Chillicothe High School Girls Varsity Wrestlers at the District Tournament as they compete in two days of action!
Friday, Feb 13 & Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM
@ Mexico High School
Go get 'em, Hornets!

The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet for a regular open meeting at 5 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 17th at the Administrative Offices. To view the agenda, click on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/tdee4mvv

Good luck to our Chillicothe High School Girls Varsity Wrestlers at the District Tournament as they compete in two days of action!
Friday, Feb 13 & Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM
@ Mexico High School
Go get 'em, Hornets!

UPDATE: Due to a lack of numbers available at Savannah, the girls JV game for tonight has been cancelled. Our Basketball Hornets are battling Savannah today! Come on out and cheer them on to victory at the CMS Fieldhouse and CHS gymnasium! Let's Go, Hornets!

Don't forget about the 58th annual Celebrity Band Concert tonight at 7 PM at the Performing Arts Center! It's going to be a night to remember! See you there!

Senior Night at the mats! CHS Wrestlers vs. Marshall (JV & Varsity dual)
12 FEB 2026 | 5 PM | Chillicothe Middle School
We’ll recognize our only senior, Tucker Slatterly. Come support our Hornets!

Good afternoon, everyone! Just a friendly reminder that Chillicothe R-II Schools will not be in session on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

These CES Art students are being honored for their work ethic, listening skills, attention to directions, and enthusiasm in the art room. Like fresh snow, their art has brightened our winter days—stop by the Cultural Corner to see it on display now! https://tinyurl.com/mrxr2x3m