7th grade Engineering is officially underway, and our students just wrapped up the Tallest Spaghetti Tower Challenge!
Using only 20 pieces of dry spaghetti and 1 meter of tape, teams had to design a tower tall enough to compete - and strong enough to hold up a classroom item (all the same mass). Along the way, they learned a lot about criteria and constraints, the importance of teamwork, and that everyone’s ideas have value.
Next up, they’ll be exploring real-world tower design and engineering, including structures like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and One World Trade Center in New York City.
And of course… congratulations to the 7th grade hour winners pictured - because let’s be honest, everything is a competition in middle school!
Also, fair warning: this is harder than you might think… that’s why it’s called a challenge!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
Chillicothe School District is looking for substitute teachers!
Substitutes make a huge impact every day - supporting our students, helping our staff, and keeping learning moving forward. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to serve our schools (and our community), we’d love to have you join our team.
Pay: $16.96 per hour
Apply here: https://chillicotheschools.schoolspring.com/
Please share with anyone who may be interested!
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about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
CMS Volleyball is back in action today at the Middle School as we take on Marshall!
C Team starts things off at 5:00 PM, followed by the B Team and A Team.
Let’s pack the stands, cheer loud, and support our Hornets—good luck, ladies!
Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
Yesterday was Tasting Tuesday in the Chillicothe R-II School District! Students at CES, CMS, and CHS enjoyed fresh-grown lettuce and micro-greens from our local producer, Table Top Farms.
A big shoutout to our 5th graders and CHS Hornet Academy students for helping rinse and cut the lettuce for today’s tasting - students gave it a big thumbs up!
This project is funded through a Local Foods for Schools Grant through the Department of Education. Tasting Tuesdays will happen the first Tuesday of every month as we work to bring healthy, nutritious foods to our lunchrooms and help students learn where our food comes from.
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
These CHS students are partnering with the Chillicothe Early Learning Center as Reading Buddies! Every Tuesday, our students will read, do puzzles, and enjoy activities with preschoolers. We love our littlest Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
Huge congrats to our CHS Choir students on a successful Northwest District Choir audition day recently! 🎶 Emma Bell, Aspen Holm, Kennley VanDusen, Kierra Williams, Anya Moore, Isaac Moore, Tanner Greer, Jackson Fagan & Taylor Cassidey - 7 of 9 were selected! They’ll rehearse/perform Oct. 24 at Platte County HS. Proud of their hard work on solos & sight-reading!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
UPDATE: TONIGHT'S SOFTBALL GAMES WILL NOW START AT 4 PM DUE TO THE WEATHER. Hornet Softball is home at Danner Park as CHS JV & Varsity host Cameron! Bring the energy, win the dugout, throw strikes, make the routine plays, and drive the gaps. Protect home field and come away with the W! Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
Good luck to our 7th & 8th grade football teams as they take on Cameron today! 7th grade kicks off at 5 PM, with 8th grade to follow at 6:30 PM. Play hard, stay focused, and bring home the wins. Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Volleyball is home tonight vs. Carrollton - C Team, JV & Varsity! Bring the energy for every serve, dig, and set, and finish with strong swings and smart blocks at the net. Protect home court and win the rallies! Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
UPDATE: TONIGHT'S SOFTBALL GAMES WILL NOW START AT 4 PM DUE TO THE WEATHER! CMS A & B Softball host Cameron today at Danner Park! First pitch for the A Team is at 5 PM, with the B Team to follow. Come out and cheer on the Hornets—let’s defend home field and earn two wins! Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
CHS Girls Varsity & JV tennis teams are on the road today at Cameron for a 4 PM match in a big conference matchup! The Hornets are 2-2 on the season - play hard, stay focused, and bring home the win. Safe travels! Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
UPDATE: DUE TO THE FORECAST FOR STRONG STORMS IN THE MARYILLE AREA FROM 5 TO 8 PM, OUR MATCH TONIGHT HAS BEEN MOVED TO 09/29 AT 5 PM. CHS Varsity & JV Soccer are on the road at Maryville today - play your best and bring home another win! Varsity kicks off at 5 PM, with JV to follow at 6:30 PM. Safe travels, Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
5th graders in Mrs. Davis’ class teamed up with 2nd graders in Ms. Myers’ class to create fall-themed bookmarks to inspire more reading time! This kind of cross-grade connection supports our focus on Student Success & Learning and helps strengthen our culture & communication.
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
Early Childhood Professions students created story baskets with props to bring read-alouds to life for preschoolers. On Friday, they visited the CELC to share the stories. Both groups loved connecting while building a lifelong love of reading! 🧺📚 ✨📖
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
Thank you to the Chillicothe Education Foundation for a $5,000 gift to move CHS sports history/stats - founded and maintained by the late Randy Dean - under the R-II website. After the October launch, our CHS Sports Info class will keep it updated!
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Hornet fans - come out to Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium for CHS JV Football vs. Maryville! First snap is at 5 PM. Bring the noise, cheer loud, and help our Hornets protect home turf. Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
Hornet Family - pack the CHS gym today as C Team, JV & Varsity Volleyball host East Buchanan! Bring the energy for every serve, dig, set, and kill - let’s win the rallies and protect home court. See you in the stands! Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
CMS A & B Volleyball hit the road today to take on Hamilton! The B Team starts the action at 5 PM, followed by the A Team. Play hard, stay focused, and bring home two wins. Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
CMS A & B Softball are home today vs. Kirksville! First pitch for the A Team is 5 PM, with the B Team to follow at 6:30 PM. Come out and cheer on the Hornets - let’s defend home field and bring home two wins! Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
CHS JV & Varsity Girls Tennis hit the road to face St. Pius X today - time to bring the heat on the serve, win those long rallies, and finish strong at the net. Play smart, stay focused, and close out those matches! Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Laura Schuler
