The Livingston County Health Department notified the Chillicothe R-II School District that a participant in the outdoor, and socially-distanced, weights and conditioning program had tested positive for COVID-19. The district received notification on July 3, 2020. The district will follow the recommendations of the health department and cease all summer weights, conditioning and sports activities for a duration of 14 days. Coaches, sponsors, and school officials will communicate with participants about a re-entry plan for activities. Remember, if you are feeling symptomatic please work with your health officials to be tested for COVID-19.
Attn Pre-K parents: Due to budgetary cuts, Pre-K busing will not be available to students in the 20-21 school year, unless required by an I.E.P. These cuts are among an estimated $491,756 in budget reductions approved by the Board last (Tuesday) night during an open meeting.
The R-II Board of Education will meet for a special meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the Jenkins Expo Building at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center. To view the agenda, click on the link below:
http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BQPK2X4A988D
Bus Routes are being finalized and are set yearly according to requests received. If you have not submitted a form online or you still need to make arrangements, please call 646-6309 or email transadmin@chillicotheschools.org before July 1st. Letters will be mailed in August.
The R-II Board of Education honored its retiring staff members last (Tuesday) night for their years of service in the regular June meeting held at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center. From left: Tim Cool, Steve Haley, Joyce Mollohan, Joyce Sanson, Terri May and Don Dennis.
The Chillicothe R-II School District is in the planning stages for the 2020-2021 school year. Your responses to this technology survey will help guide our planning for allocating technology resources such as internet access, take-home devices, purchasing of additional hotspots, and much more. Please use the link attached and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey as your feedback is important to us! Survey link: https://tinyurl.com/y9foavta
The Chillicothe R-II School Board of Education will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Jenkins Building at the Litton Center for a regular June meeting. Click on the link below for the agenda.
http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BPZHEC47EA8D
Calling all incoming Kindergarteners! Welcome to Chillicothe Elementary School! We are excited to work with you as a part of our team to empower your child as a learner and leader! We have provided quick links to the pre-registration form, the kindergarten screening sign-up, and detailed information to answer your questions as you prepare for the 2020-2021 school year! Please use this url to access all information about kindergarten enrollment!
https://www.smore.com/thxzw
Do you have or are you an upcoming 6th grader in Chillicothe, MO? Take a moment to view the link attached to learn about 6th grade band that YOU can join next fall at the Chillicothe Middle School.
Also, meet the band directors, Mrs. Cavanah and Ms. Noneman (at the end of the video). If you have any questions or are interested in joining band next year, please contact Mrs. Cavanah (scavanah@chillicotheschools.org) or Ms. Noneman (hnoneman@chillicotheschools.org). You can also call CMS at (660) 646-1916 and tell whoever answers the phone “You want to enroll in 6th grade band!!” Please share this musical experience with your friends and family on Facebook and any other social media platform!
VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/Yx0cXl0EsrI
P.S. Mark your calendars for the September 24th band recruitment night at CMS and be on the look out for more updates and information regarding joining 6th grade band! We hope you will join us in the fall!!!
ATTENTION: Chillicothe R-II parents and guardians of incoming pre-k and kindergarten students: Please click on the link below to pre-register your student for fall 2020 classes.
https://tinyurl.com/r2enroll
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Chillicothe R-II meal program will serve the following meals on Wednesday, May 20: 5-20, 5-21, 5-22, 5-25, and 5-26. Normal meal delivery will resume on May 27.
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. To view the agenda, please click on the link below.
http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BPEJ5A4B3555
With the chance of rain on Thursday afternoon, the procedures for the elementary school supply return have been updated.
The Chillicothe R-II School Board of Education will meet for a closed, online meeting at noon on Friday, May 8, 2020. To view the agenda, please click on the link below.
https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/Public
If you have a student in grades PK- 5, please check out the information below for details about our R-II school supply collection dates.
If you have a Middle School or High School student, please check out the information below for details about our R-II school supply collection dates.
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. Please click on the link below to view the agenda.
https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/Public
Because the regular Chillicothe R-II Board of Education meeting will be held virtually, those interested in joining in are asked to email Mr. Dan Wiebers, superintendent of schools, at the following address for access: dwiebers@chillicotheschools.org
Check out the updated delivery/pick-up schedule for the Chillicothe R-II meal program.
New updates are available on the Covid 19 page! Check out information on 4th quarter grading, Spring Break and more.
The 3-31-2020, R-II Board of Education meeting will be held virtually through Google Meets. To view the agenda, use the provided link: http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BN436P055F1F
Email dwiebers@chillicotheschools.org if interested in joining.
Chillicothe R-II Closure Announcement.
Thank You!
The Chillicothe R-II District would like to thank all of the volunteers who have served meals to our students during our school shutdown. After one week, we are currently serving 400+ students a day, with two meals. That is right...800+ meals a day. Thanks Volunteers!
Please follow the link and fill out the form if you are requesting district-provided meals from the dates March 18-April 3rd. Link to Meal Request Form: https://forms.gle/o4ESpJBQjKMoqZkf9
Watch for updates as needed through the district website on the COVID-19 page.
The content of tonight's (3/17) Chillicothe R-II Board of Education meeting will be in closed session. This will allow the district to meet the CDC recommendation of only 10 people at a gathering. Open session content will be delivered in an alternate format at a later date.
The R-II Board of Education will hold it's regular March meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, at the GRTS, 1200 Fair Street, Chillicothe. To view the agenda, please click on the following link:
https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/Private?open&login#
The Chillicothe R-II School District is excited to announce that it has received a $10,000 grant from Donaldson Co., of Chillicothe which will help students expand their knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
On April 7, 2020, Chillicothe R-II patrons will consider an increase to the District’s operating levy. In an effort to educate voters about the levy issue, the Chillicothe Board of Education has planned two public forums which will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 18th, 7 p.m. - Chillicothe High School Library
Monday, March 30th, 6 p.m. - Livingston County Library CourtRoom.
During the forums, R-II Superintendent Dan Wiebers will give a short presentation about the issue and then members of the Board of Education and Dan Wiebers will field any questions from those in attendance.
“We are hoping for a good turnout,” Superintendent Dan Wiebers said. He added, “These programs are designed to give everyone an opportunity to learn more about the issue so they can go to the polls in April and make an informed decision.”
Those who are unable to attend the forums may also email their questions about the proposed levy increase to Mr. Wiebers at the following address: dwiebers@chillicotheschools.org. You may also call the District office at 660-646-4566.
In case you missed it Moday, we are hosting another opportunity for you to connect with us with a repeat of our Digital Family Night. Join us at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center from 6-7 on Thursday, Feb. 26th.
Join us for Digital Family Night!
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet for a regular open meeting on Tuesday, February 18 at the GRTS, 1200 Fair Street, at 6 p.m. Click on the following link for the agenda: http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BL9TDT75ACD0
Due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills, the Chillicothe R-II School District will not be in session on Thursday, February 13. Please stay warm and safe Hornets?
The Chillicothe R-II School District is looking for substitute custodians. EOE.
Join us for Digital Family Night. This first event in our Digital Family series will focus on finding balance with technology. We hope to see you there!
No school tomorrow for the Chillicothe R-II School District (1-24). Stay safe Hornets!
Due to the snow and ice, the Chillicothe R-II School District will not be in session on Thursday, January 23. Stay safe Hornets!
The forecast looks messy for tomorrow and the secondary roads continue to be slick. No school for Chillicothe R-II Schools on Wednesday, January 22. Stay safe Hornets!
Chillicothe R-II will extend the long weekend by one more day. No school tomorrow (January 21) due to icy secondary roads and bitter temps. Stay safe Hornets!
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21 at the Grand River Technical School. Click below to view the agenda for the meeting.
http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BJYQ5Z674899
Due to the incoming winter weather, the Chillicothe R-II School District will not be in session on Friday, January 17, 2020. Stay safe Hornets! Remember that school will not be in session Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Interested Para Professionals should apply!
Due to inclement weather the Chillicothe R-II School District will follow the Early Out Schedule today (Friday, January 10). Stay safe Hornets!
Congratulations to Jenny Hughes (GRTS) and Evet Meierer (CHS) for being named the Chillicothe R-II Teacher of the Year and Beacon Award Winner. Congrats to all of the other nominees. Thank you to the Education Foundation for their continued support and sponsoring of this program!
Congratulations to all of the Twenty-Five Year Service Pin Winners.
Congratulations to all of the Twenty Year Service Pin Winners. (Total of 40 Years of Experience)
Congratulations to all of the Fifteen Year Service Pin Winners. (Total of 135 Years of Experience)
Congratulations to all of the Ten Year Service Pin Winners. (Total of 80 Years of Experience)
Congratulations to all of the Five Year Service Pin Winners.(Total of 70 Years of Experience)
Please review the early out schedule for the Chillicothe R-II School District. Remember that on Friday, December 20, students will be released early.
No School for the Chillicothe R-II School District on Monday, December 16, due to winter weather and poor driving conditions.
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at the Grand River Technical School at 6 p.m. Click on the link below to view the agenda:
http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BJ5U9Z79CEDB
A big THANK YOU to all of the CMS Students and Volunteers who participated in CMS Cares Day today. CMS cares about our community and it shows!
Dressing up isn’t just for the kids! Look at how the Chillicothe R-II staff is joining in on the fun!
This week's forecast is looking very wintery! Let's make sure everyone is on the same page regarding weather-related early dismissals, cancellations and delayed start times. Click on the link below to review Chillicothe R-II's winter weather procedures.
https://5il.co/b1rw
Look who came to visit our elementary students. Thanks to KC Wolf for a great visit at Chillicothe Elementary School. Thanks to the bus drivers, teachers, and staff who made this special day possible.
Reminder: Chillicothe R-II will be following the Early Out Schedule today due to Parent/Teacher conferences this evening. There will also be NO school on Friday, October 25.
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, so we’d like to give a huge shout out to Chillicothe R-II bus drivers for all they do to get our students where they need to go safely! Thank you for all you do!
It's National Principal's Month, so we'd like to salute our excellent administrators for all of their hard work in making our District the best that it can be and doing the best they can for our students!
The Chillicothe R-II School Board of Education will hold a regular open meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Chillicothe High School Media Center. To view the agenda, please click on the link below:
http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BG5H934757E4
Reminder: No school for students today!
Enjoy the Hornet vs. St. Pius game tomorrow at 11:30 am admission free. Stay tuned for further details about coronation.
Chillicothe Football game vs St. Pius postponed until Saturday, September 28, at 11:30 am.
Attention R-2 parents of students who ride buses 3 and 5: The transportation department has announced that these bus routes will be combined and will be running a bit late this afternoon.
Homecoming Week starts on Monday, September 23. Students will be released early on Friday, September 27. Please use the included Early Schedule to determine the dismissal time of your child. Start times will remain the same.
Interested Bus Drivers Should Apply
Please use the link below to view the agenda for the regular Chillicothe R-II September Board of Education Meeting set for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Grand River Technical School. https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/Public
The 646-6309 Chillicothe Bus Barn phone number is now working. Thank you for your patience in this matter..
Chautauqua Petting Zoo
This year the Chillicothe FFA Chapter sponsored the petting zoo at the Chautauqua in the Park;
this is our 17th year to participate in the Chautauqua. Our FFA Chapter took this opportunity to share
information with community members about agriculture. Approximately 45 members assisted with the
petting zoo, which is enjoyable for people of all ages! The petting zoo contained of all sorts of animals
such as a calf, puppies, pigs, goats, turkeys, kittens and horses.
This year the Chillicothe FFA Chapter also provided a coloring contest for the local youth. Prizes were
given to each youth that completed the coloring contest. Winners included in the 3-5 year old division
Jayce, in the 6-8 year old division Hudson, in the 9-11 year old division Emily, and in the 12 year old and
up division Lilly. Congratulations to all the winners.
We would like to thank our local supporters Chillicothe Orscheln’s Farm and Home for the use of the
gates and the Livingston County Farm Bureau assisted with the coloring contest, signs and hand
sanitizer. Thanks to all of the individuals that visited the Chillicothe FFA Chautauqua Petting Zoo!
The R-2 Transportation Department is having phone issues today (Wednesday) on its regular line. To contact the bus barn for bus changes and other related issues today, please call 646-1717. The issue is expected to be resolved sometime tomorrow (Thursday).
Chillicothe High School invites all Chillicothe and Livingston County emergency response personnel to join us on Wednesday, September 11th in the PAC foyer for coffee, juice, cinnamon rolls, and muffins between 7:30am and 8:00am.
A special Chillicothe R-II Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27 at the Grand River Technical School. Click on the following link to view the Agenda. http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BFBJPC4DBE83
During its August 20th meeting, the Chillicothe R-II Board of Education rescinded the award of a bid made by the Hamilton Group for the purchase of the vacant Central School building. Earlier this summer, the District requested bids for purchase of the Central School building, and the Hamilton Group submitted a bid containing the specifications approved by the Board of Education. The District's bid specifications required that purchasers of Central School provide a performance bond in the amount of $175,000 and begin development of the property by July 1, 2020.
The Board of Education awarded the bid to the Hamilton Group at its June 18th meeting based upon the Hamilton Group's bid specifications. Subsequent to the Board's award, however, the Hamilton Group informed the District that it could no longer purchase Central School along the specifications outlined in its bid. Due to regulations regarding the bidding and awarding process, it was necessary for the Board of Education to rescind its previous award to the Hamilton Group once the Hamilton Group indicated it could no longer perform according to its bid specifications.
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 27th, at 6:30 p.m., at the GRTS Building (1200 Fair Street), to discuss the future of the Central School building. The Board has been, and continues to be, concerned with a District or privately owned building that falls into disrepair. The Board of Education will have public comment listed on the agenda of the August 27th meeting and looks forward to community input so that an appropriate decision can be made concerning the Central School property.
The Transportation phone line is experiencing high call volume. If operators are on the line, callers will only hear the ringing. If service is needed, please try again.
The Chillicothe R-II School District is accepting applications for a grade 6-12 school nurse.
Please use the following link to access the agenda for the August 20, 2019 Board of Education meeting: http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BELJKR4AA3E0
All Chillicothe R-2 Elementary Schools, Pre K-5th Grade, will host Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 14th, from 4:00-6:00. Come check out your school and meet your teacher.
Sharing some quick back to school tips in our Tech Playground today. #eLearning #hornetsr2
What a wonderful presentation by @TaraMartinEDU. Thanks for helping the R2 staff start the year right!
Thank you MRTA for your donation of classroom grants. Thanks for sharing the positive news at Teacher Orientation today.
Welcome Back Chillicothe R-II Teachers. What a great way to start the year! #greatthingsarehappening
Link to 2019 Tax Rate Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, August 20th, at 6:15 pm, in the GRTS library. http://go.boarddocs.com/mo/chillicothe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BEUJ5H4B8234
Welcome to Chillicothe R-II new teachers. We already appreciate you!
Battle of the Thumbs! Dewey Staff vs Chillicothe R-II Board Members. Thanks for being great sports!
Had a great time at the Dewey Retreat. Welcome back 4th and 5th grade staff.
Here's a look at the other Chillicothe R-II buildings' Pick-Up & Drop Off Procedures for 2019-20!
Here's a look at the Pick-Up & Drop-Off Procedures at CES!
New Teacher Orientation begins today at Chillicothe R-II. Welcome to all of the new teachers. It is going to be a great year!
Parents: Be sure to finish your student's online registration at https://sdm.sisk12.com/CH360x3/login
The Chillicothe R-II Administrative Team has returned for training. Glad to have the team back for a great year at Chillicothe R-II. Currently they are determining their strengths.
CHS Freshmen Orientation being held this evening (8/1/2019). Welcome Freshmen!
Chillicothe R-II School District is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to real-time sports scores, the daily cafeteria menu, news from administration, student stories, and even emergency notifications. We hope you are as thrilled as we are!
It's a great day at Chillicothe R-II School District!
Enjoy your last day of school with students Dr. Barnes! #hornetsr2 #lastdayofschool #firstofmanylasts #retirementplanning
Sorry, the Office is closed today!
