We are thrilled to announce that Lisa Rule’s CHS Drama Department has been awarded a $2,000 Stellar Award in recognition of its outstanding impact on student growth and learning and for strengthening school & community connections through exceptional theatrical performances. This award is generously funded by Paul and Betty Steele.

Come cheer on our CHS Varsity Girls Wrestlers tonight! They take on Gallatin, Kirksville, Macon, Marceline, Maryville, Mexico, Northeast, Savannah, Southern Boone, Trenton & Versailles starting at 5 PM at the CMS Fieldhouse. Go Hornets!

Good morning, Hornet family!
Reminder: There will be no Chillicothe R-II classes on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Enjoy your long three-day weekend!

Our CHS Wrestlers are in action today on the road for a Triangular against Gallatin and Brookfield. Boys Varsity matches start at 5 PM and the Girls Varsity and Boys JV matches start at 5:30 PM. Let's Go, Hornets! Bring home the win!

Our CHS Girls Basketball teams are in action today at home as they take on the Mid-Buchanan Dragons. JV Girls play 5:30 PM and the Varsity follows at 6:30 PM. Let's Go, Hornets!

Good luck to our CHS Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball teams tonight in the Varsity Shootout at Lathrop High School. Our girls tip-off at 5 PM against North Platte and our boys will face University Academy at 8 PM. Let's Go, Hornets!

Huge congratulations to Faith Parrack-Renfro for taking 1st place at the Special Olympics State Bowling competition in Kansas City on January 10! We’re so proud of you, Faith—way to represent!

Congratulations to our CHS Choraliers who earned 2nd place this past weekend in the Maryville Spoofhound Spectacular small school division, and Best Costumes of the Day. Way to go!!!

We are so proud of our very own Lee Rucker, who has been named the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association Class 3 Coach of the Year! Congratulations, Coach Rucker—way to represent Chillicothe!

CHS Girls & Boys Basketball are in action today! 🏀❤️🖤 Shootout at Lathrop High School—Monday, Jan. 12th. Come show your Hornet pride and cheer loud! ❤️🖤🏀

CHS Boys Varsity Wrestling is on the road to Cameron tomorrow (Saturday, 01/10)! Bring the energy, fight for every point, and represent Chillicothe with pride. Best of luck, Hornets!

CHS Girls Wrestling is headed to Marshall tomorrow (Saturday, 1/10) for a tournament starting at 9:00 AM. Good luck, ladies—wrestle hard, stay safe, and represent CHS with pride!
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Brian Sherrow on being named the Northwest Missouri Association of Administrators Assistant Superintendent of the Year! He’ll be recognized in March at the MASA State Conference—well deserved! 🎉

Good luck to the CHS Varsity Girls Basketball team as they take on Bishop LeBlond at home today! Tip-off is at 6:00 PM—come out and cheer loud! Go Hornets!

CHS Girls and Boys Wrestling is in action today in Trenton! The girls take on Carrollton and Trenton, and the boys face Carrollton, Trenton, and East Buchanan. Matches start at 5 PM. Good luck, Hornets!

Good luck to our CHS Boys Basketball teams as they hit the road today to take on Bishop LeBlond! Freshmen tip off at 5 PM, with JV and Varsity to follow. Let’s go Hornets!

Don’t miss the first-ever Chilli Grooves Show Choir Festival Friday, January 23rd & 24th! This amazing event will feature 15 schools and 23 choirs from Missouri, Kansas & Iowa—about 900 students bringing the energy! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/3pcc92kb

Good morning, everyone! The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet Fri., Jan. 9 at 12:00 PM for a Financial Workshop at the Administrative Offices. Discussion will include issues pertaining to the 2026–27 budget. To view the agenda, go to: https://tinyurl.com/4cj8xhcy Have a great day!

CHS 9th Grade & JV hoops are on the road today at Putnam County! Schedule: Boys 9th Grade at 5 PM, JV Girls at 6 PM, and JV Boys at 7 PM. Good luck, Hornets—safe travels and play hard!

CHS Boys & Girls Wrestling are in action today at the CMS Fieldhouse! They’ll take on Oak Grove and St. Joseph Benton with matches starting at 5 PM. Come out and support the Hornets!
