Chillicothe Elementary

Congratulations to our five students who achieved perfect attendance this school year! 👏 3rd Graders: Tyzen Alleman and Jayden Stimpson 👏 5th Graders: Isaiah Hamilton, Ivy Pettengill, and Harlow Rardon These dedicated students were recognized during our Track and Field Day—and even took a well-deserved victory lap ride to celebrate their accomplishment! 🏆🎉

Congratulations to our 3rd Grade Spelling Bee Champion, Bentley Jessa! Miss Jessa secured the win with the word ecology. We’re also proud of all our finalists who showcased their spelling skills and determination. Well done, everyone!

4th grade had an exciting and educational adventure at Poosey Conservation Area on Monday! They spent the day exploring nature and learning about wildlife. Students enjoyed fishing at the lake, hiking through the woods, and playing fun food chain games. They also got a close-up look at animal furs and skulls, searched for bugs in the prairie, and even dissected owl pellets to discover what owls eat. It was a fantastic hands-on experience that helped the students better understand Missouri’s natural habitats and the animals that live there! A special shout out to Missouri Department of Conservation Field Trip Grant and Chilli MO PTO for supporting our 4th grade field trip!!!

In honor of the legendary Randy Nadler who visited Chillicothe schools for decades of epic assemblies, CES is carrying on this tradition. This week, we launched our own travel-focused annual assembly for every grade level. Mrs. Chambers will provide an hour-long assembly for every student by the end of Thursday where they learn all about her real-life adventures through Peru. Discussion topics & personal pictures ranged from Machu Picchu to the Colored Mountains to Lake Titicaca to eating llama & Guinea pig to visiting the floating islands & so much more. We can’t wait to explore a new country with her again next year!! Thanks Mrs. Chambers for sharing your adventures with our CES Friends!

Go Fish! We hope all of our Hornets get a chance to cast a line this summer! Today, seven students were selected—based on their outstanding effort during testing—to enjoy a special fishing experience with Fish Biologist Jim Baker. What a fun and memorable way to celebrate their hard work!

One final meeting with our amazing inaugural 2024-25 CES Student Leadership Team! These student leaders have been instrumental in keeping a student-centered focus at CES. Through their thoughtful ideas and leadership, they’ve helped create meaningful experiences that make our school an even better place to learn and grow. Kindergarten~Bayler Koenig 1st Grade~Zeke Cady 2nd Grade~Terrell Johnson 3rd Grade~Griffon Cooper 4th Grade~Sophia Hawkins 5th Grade~Nella Beetsma

All CES students use the i-Ready assessment to measure growth in math and reading throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of the progress our Hornets have made! Congratulations to the students pictured for demonstrating the greatest growth from fall to spring in their entire grade level—what an outstanding achievement!

What better way to spend your summer than with a visit to the Lilliana DesMarias Children’s Library! Some special library friends stopped by to share exciting events happening this summer—including a foam party, art projects, snakes and spiders, puppets, and even a Chilli Bay Day! To learn more, call the library at 660-646-0563.

🌟 Exciting news! The last day of the 2024-25 school year for Chillicothe R-II School District is Friday, May 16th! 🎉 We will have an early dismissal. Wishing all our students, staff, and families a fantastic summer ahead! ☀️ #ChillicotheR2 #SummerBreak

Wishing Mrs. Peterson the best retirement! Thank you for your service to our students!!

Chillicothe Elementary School: Partners in Education 2024–25 Chillicothe Elementary School is proud to partner with a variety of local businesses and organizations through our P.I.E. (Partners in Education) program during the 2024–25 school year. These partnerships help strengthen the bridge between school and community, providing students with enriched learning experiences, mentorship, and meaningful support throughout the year. From classroom visits and sponsorships to special events and volunteerism, our community partners play a vital role in helping our students grow. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing connection and partnership between our wonderful hometown and CES! Together, we’re building a brighter future.

Chillicothe Elementary School: Partners in Education 2024–25 Chillicothe Elementary School is proud to partner with a variety of local businesses and organizations through our P.I.E. (Partners in Education) program during the 2024–25 school year. These partnerships help strengthen the bridge between school and community, providing students with enriched learning experiences, mentorship, and meaningful support throughout the year. From classroom visits and sponsorships to special events and volunteerism, our community partners play a vital role in helping our students grow. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing connection and partnership between our wonderful hometown and CES! Together, we’re building a brighter future.

Chillicothe Elementary School: Partners in Education 2024–25 Chillicothe Elementary School is proud to partner with a variety of local businesses and organizations through our P.I.E. (Partners in Education) program during the 2024–25 school year. These partnerships help strengthen the bridge between school and community, providing students with enriched learning experiences, mentorship, and meaningful support throughout the year. From classroom visits and sponsorships to special events and volunteerism, our community partners play a vital role in helping our students grow. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing connection and partnership between our wonderful hometown and CES! Together, we’re building a brighter future.

Chillicothe Elementary School: Partners in Education 2024–25 Chillicothe Elementary School is proud to partner with a variety of local businesses and organizations through our P.I.E. (Partners in Education) program during the 2024–25 school year. These partnerships help strengthen the bridge between school and community, providing students with enriched learning experiences, mentorship, and meaningful support throughout the year. From classroom visits and sponsorships to special events and volunteerism, our community partners play a vital role in helping our students grow. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing connection and partnership between our wonderful hometown and CES! Together, we’re building a brighter future.

What a PERFECT day for Track and Field Day for our Kindergarten through 3rd graders! Huge thanks to Coach Coult, Coach Dixon, and all of our amazing volunteers for making it such a fun and memorable event!

As we celebrated the Class of 2025 with our seniors walking through CES, we culminated the parade with the help of our kindergartners and a special time machine moment—reminding us just how quickly time truly flies. ❤️ We are so proud of our Hornet seniors and wish them all the best in their next chapter. Watching them walk the halls where it all begins reminds us how meaningful these early years are—and inspires us to cherish every step of the journey with our youngest learners. https://youtu.be/TMXciBe40Rs

On this 5th day of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating a special group—our staff members with graduating seniors! It’s been a joy watching these students grow over the years into the incredible young adults they are today. What a proud moment for both our staff and their families! Congratulations to all our graduates and the CES team who helped guide them along the way!

We loved welcoming our graduating Hornets to our elementary school! Today’s senior parade through the hallways brought smiles, cheers, and a few happy tears as our youngest learners celebrated the Class of 2025. Best of luck, graduates—we’re so proud of you! Once a Hornet, always a Hornet

Nothing says “I appreciate you” like a Sonic drink! A huge thank-you to the Chillicothe Elks, especially Paula Way and Julie Harper, for delivering over 100 refreshing drinks to our teachers and staff. Your thoughtful gesture made our day and reminded us just how supportive our community truly is!

Hard work pays off! After giving their best effort on i-Ready and M.A.P. tests over the last couple of weeks, our K–5th grade students got to enjoy a well-deserved reward. Today, the CES campus was full of smiles as students bounced their way through inflatable fun! And as an extra treat, our 3rd–5th grade M.A.P. testers cooled off with delicious snow cones. Thank you Chilli MO PTO for your help! Work hard, play hard—it’s the Hornet way!