Chillicothe Elementary - Home of the Hornets

Today we proudly celebrated our 5th grade D.A.R.E. graduates! 🎓 School Resource Officer Plummer, along with several members of our local law enforcement community, joined us to recognize students for their hard work and commitment in successfully completing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) has been empowering students for decades by teaching them how to make safe and responsible choices, resist peer pressure, and build confidence in decision-making—skills that extend far beyond the classroom. We are incredibly proud of our students for this achievement and grateful to those who helped make this program possible. A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors: Marcolla Wealth Management, Ben and Sadie Beetsma, Paul and Betty Steele, Chillicothe Family Pharmacy, Chillicothe Elks Lodge, Silver Moon Feeds, and BTC Bank. Your support makes a lasting impact on our students and community! Congratulations to our graduates—we can’t wait to see the great choices you’ll continue to make! 👏

“Let Your Kind Shine” Kindness is everywhere at CES! The three recipients of this week's awards were nominated by a teacher or staff member for showing exceptional kindness. They received a sunshine keepsake and the opportunity to sit in the yellow sunshine chair over the next week to promote kindness throughout CES! Trinleigh Cant (Mrs. Marriott’s 1st Grade) Trinleigh is always kind and helpful. She has a calm spirit and is the first to help with extra jobs each morning. Her kindness is always shining! Callie Pegelow (Mrs. Howe’s 2nd Grade) Callie has such a big heart. She cares deeply about every one of her peers. She loves to help anyone out in need. She is always smiling and has a positive attitude. She is a joy to be around! We love having Callie in our class! Logan Maples (Mrs. Davis’ 5th Grade) Logan is such a caring and mature boy. He always does the right thing. He is intentional and kind in all his interactions with others. Logan is an encouraging friend and classmate to all. We are so glad Logan is a shining example in our school!

Our kindergartners had a wonderful time visiting Litton Ag Center for “Life on the Farm”! Our FFA students organized a fun-filled day that included planting seeds, a petting zoo, pedal tractors, science experiments, and more. We love partnering with our high school students to create these meaningful experiences.

CES Snapshots 📸

More ABC Wagon Riders!!!

Lydia had "Perfect Penmanship" in her persuasive writing.

Today, Mrs.Schneider’s 3rd grade class got to visit their Partner in Education, the Chillicothe Police Department, at their brand new station. The Missouri State Highway Patrol was there as well to meet with their P.I.E, Mrs.Myers’ 2nd grade class. Thank you to both agencies for being awesome partners this year! We are lucky to have such great protectors of our community!

We’re seeing outstanding growth in our students, along with plenty of excitement from the prize wheel! Students are continuing to earn tickets for incentives and rewards, reinforcing their hard work and progress. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue growing CES!

Birthdays and Books 🎂📚

Mrs. Beemer’s 2nd Grade class visited their Partner in Education, Grand River Historical Society Museum today! They enjoyed seeing artifacts from our area and learning how life was in the past.

CHS students, Landry Marsh, and Carlee Regan, are working with students after school to build communication skills through play and conversations. These students are participating in our A+ program and volunteer their time weekly to work students. Our CES conversation partners pictured, Mikael and Romina are students who choose to after school to work with Mrs. Duckworth in this program that promotes communication and academic skills.

Over the past week, our 5th grade Health class got up close and personal with the circulatory system. Thanks to Hadlee (deer heart and liver), Sophia (turkey heart), Neveah (rabbit hearts and livers), and Meesha (squirrel heart) for making it a memorable hands-on experience!

🎉 Proud moment for CES! 🎉 This year’s American Legion Essay Contest, themed “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and the Veterans Who Fought for Our Freedom,” showcased the incredible talent of our student writers. 🇺🇸✍️ 👏 3rd–4th Grade Division Winners: 🥇 1st Place – Eli Bagley 🥈 2nd Place – Evie Leatherman 🥉 3rd Place – Alden Beetsma 👏 5th–6th Grade Division Winners: 🥈 2nd Place – Clara Kerr 🥉 3rd Place – Hadlee Beck We are so proud of these students for their hard work, creativity, and thoughtful reflections on our nation’s history and heroes. ❤️💙

Happy School Library Week! Located right in the heart of CES, the Ann King Dickinson Library is more than just a room full of books—it’s where students discover the perfect story, dive into big projects, and watch their curiosity come to life.

A huge thank you to our librarian, Mrs. Pyrtle, and assistant, Lara Cook, for their dedication to our students. Thank you for connecting our kids with the resources they need and the stories they'll never forget! 📖💡

CES Art Show begins today!!!

It’s Public School Volunteer Week, and we are shining a bright spotlight on the incredible individuals who pour their time, talent, and energy into Chillicothe Elementary School. From our dedicated Oasis Volunteers and the hardworking PTO to our cheerful recess helpers and everyone in between—you make the "CES Way" possible. Volunteers bridge the gap between our classrooms and the community, providing our students with the extra support, inspiration, and opportunities they need to reach their highest potential. 📸 Pictured are just a few of the amazing faces that make CES a better place. To every person who has signed a sheet, joined a committee, or shared even a single hour of their day: Thank you. We truly couldn’t do it without you!

CES Testing We are so proud of the hard work our students have put in all year, and we know they are ready to show what they’ve learned. This is their time to shine! A few encouraging words at home from our CES families can make a big difference in boosting their confidence. Thank you to our student leadership team for creating a fun hype video with helpful tips and a sneak peek at some exciting testing incentives! https://canva.link/19mhimrmfewc72b

“Let Your Kind Shine” Kindness is everywhere at CES! The three recipients of this week's awards were nominated by a teacher or staff member for showing exceptional kindness. They received a sunshine keepsake and the opportunity to sit in the yellow sunshine chair over the next week to promote kindness throughout CES! Raelynn Peniston (Mrs. Hayen’s Kindergarten) Raelynn lights up whatever room she walks into. She is patient, kind to all, and has a giving heart. One of the best reasons Raelynn deserves the Kindness chair is she chooses to sit with her classmate, in a quieter spot, every lunch period. She is such a caring classmate. Haley Williams (Mrs. Hawkins’ 3rd Grade) Haley has such a good attitude and is a cheerleader for the other students when they are working on something. She stays very positive, is the first one to show concern, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs itl Addison Nixdorf (Mrs. Jones’ 5th Grade) Addi is always so kind in the cafeteria! She thanks the cooks and janitors every meal. Addi offers to help and helps when staff are busy. Addi’s kind words brighten the day of all our cafeteria staff. What a world this would be if everyone were as kind and thoughtful as Addi. You are a ray of sunshine at CES and we are so glad you are here. Your kindness matters!

Mrs. Bonderer’s 1st grade class visited their partner in education, BTC Bank. The students toured the new building and were given small terrariums with seeds to plant in them. Thank you BTC Bank!