CES First Day Snapshots
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CES Open House is in full swing and we’re open until 3 PM! We can’t wait to welcome all of our CES families today—see you soon!
🍎🎒✏️ Welcome back, students and families! We're super excited for the incredible 2025-26 school year and can’t wait to see all those bright, happy faces back on campus. 😊 Get ready for a year packed with fun, learning, fantastic growth, and unforgettable adventures! https://youtube.com/shorts/eRuI_wq4o1o?si=3STjV1r8kLb0RtUP
Shout-out to these two amazing ladies for creating such a fun and welcoming balloon arch for our Open House.
Our students and families are going to love it—plus a few other special displays perfect for snapping pictures during Open House on Tuesday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. 🎈📸
👉 Be sure to sign up for a time slot for Open House to meet your child(ren)'s teacher by visiting: https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?groupkey=2319992460103#group_page
⏰ Please allow about one hour for your visit.
❤️We can’t wait to see our CES families!
Fall Pictures will once again be taken during Open House on August 19!
Be sure to place your order ahead of time and come ready with your best smile!
Be sure to place your order ahead of time and come ready with your best smile!
2025-26 Meal Prices
Please take a moment to complete the 2025-26 Free and Reduced Meal Application. You can fill it out online through your Parent Portal. For directions on how to submit an online Free and Reduced Meal Application, watch this video:
https://youtu.be/ZbhChlnteLU?si=XKEmASQvoGLni2IF
Paper applications will also be available at Open House.
Please take a moment to complete the 2025-26 Free and Reduced Meal Application. You can fill it out online through your Parent Portal. For directions on how to submit an online Free and Reduced Meal Application, watch this video:
https://youtu.be/ZbhChlnteLU?si=XKEmASQvoGLni2IF
Paper applications will also be available at Open House.
Join us at CES on Aug. 19! Photographs will be taken!
📢 Attention Chillicothe Community! 🚫🏫 Our school buildings will be closed tomorrow, August 14th, and Friday, August 15th. We will reopen on Monday, August 18th. Get ready for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 19th! We can't wait to see everyone! 🎉📚 #ChillicotheRII
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CES Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
Morning Drop-Off:
Drop-off is from 7:15–7:45 a.m.
Any student not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. will be considered tardy.
Guardians of tardy students must park, walk their student(s) inside, and sign them in.
We will allow a few days of grace as families adjust to the new school year.
Afternoon Pick-Up:
Students must be picked up before 3:10 p.m.
Traffic Flow:
Please watch the traffic flow video for more detailed information to ensure a smooth morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.
Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students will be assisted with getting in and out of vehicles.
We appreciate your patience during these first few weeks as we all settle into our new routines. Thank you for your continued support!
https://youtu.be/_WU0cmkUfdU
Morning Drop-Off:
Drop-off is from 7:15–7:45 a.m.
Any student not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. will be considered tardy.
Guardians of tardy students must park, walk their student(s) inside, and sign them in.
We will allow a few days of grace as families adjust to the new school year.
Afternoon Pick-Up:
Students must be picked up before 3:10 p.m.
Traffic Flow:
Please watch the traffic flow video for more detailed information to ensure a smooth morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.
Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students will be assisted with getting in and out of vehicles.
We appreciate your patience during these first few weeks as we all settle into our new routines. Thank you for your continued support!
https://youtu.be/_WU0cmkUfdU
Our staff kicked off the school year with a highly productive day of professional development on our first day back! We’re so grateful for our incredible community, whose generous teacher grants help make innovative learning possible for our students.
📬 Exciting news! All K-5th grade "Welcome Back to School" letters were sent to the post office today! 🎉 Parents and students, be sure to check your mailboxes over the next few days for important back-to-school information. Let's get ready for a fantastic year! 📚✏️ #BackToSchool
🚀 Exciting news, Hornets! We're launching Apptegy Rooms in the Chillicothe R-II App! 📱 Connect with your child's teachers, get instant classroom updates, and stay informed—all in one place! Click here for more information: https://tinyurl.com/4buyhjfb 🐝💛
📢 Attention Chillicothe R-II Parents! Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! 🎉 Don't miss out—click this link to learn more and get started: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/article/2341872 #ChillicotheSchools #Registration2025
📢 Hello, Hornet Family! 🎉 As we gear up for the new school year, don’t forget to download the Chillicothe R-II School District App! Stay updated on events, news, and important announcements. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 📚✨ #ChillicotheRII #BackToSchool
🚍 Reminder to Chillicothe R-II parents: The 2025-26 transportation deadline is TODAY, JULY 11TH! Please use the QR code below to complete bus registration ASAP or click on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y8pftv79
🚍 Reminder to Chillicothe R-II parents: The 2025-26 transportation deadline is FRIDAY, JULY 11TH! Please use the QR code below to complete bus registration ASAP. Your prompt action is appreciated! Please share this important info! 📅✅
📅 Reminder: The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the Administrative Offices for a special board meeting. To view the agenda, please click on this link: https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DHQPY866DC59
CES Back to School 2025-26!
