Chillicothe Middle School

Good morning, Hornet Family! For all the essential back-to-school information, important dates, and school supply lists, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/ymtkmpyx. Make sure you're ready for the start of school!

❤️ CMS Cares Day | May 15, 2025 ❤️ We are so proud of our incredible CMS students who stepped up and gave back to our community during our annual CMS Cares Day! From pulling weeds and painting to organizing shelves and writing thank-you notes, our students volunteered their time and talents at local businesses, organizations, churches, and schools—doing whatever needed to be done! This day is about more than service—it's about character, kindness, and showing our community how much we care. 💪 🙏 A huge thank-you goes out to the local businesses and organizations that supported this event and sponsored our bright orange t-shirts—we couldn’t have done it without you! #CMSCaresDay #ChillicotheMS #CommunityStrong #CMSGivesBack #GratefulForOurSponsors ❤️

*SCHEDULE CHANGE* 🏈 Chillicothe Middle School Football Camp! 🏈 Get ready for some gridiron action! Join us August 11–13 from 3:30–5:30 PM at the CMS Practice Field (1529 Calhoun Street). ✅ Bring a water bottle and cleats (if you have them)! 🎯 Please stick to red, black, or white for cleats and gloves to promote team unity. Avoid colorful gear. Thanks for your support — see you on the field! #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

☀️ Summer is Here, Hornets! 🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We’re proud of our CMS student-athletes and excited for them to enjoy a much-deserved break! But remember - champions are made in the offseason 💪 Summer weights kicks off tomorrow at 11 am at CHS! Check out our one - stop summer calendar to stay on track and be ready for a great year ahead. We highly encourage summer weights — every athlete can get stronger and faster! Each coach will share specific sport details. Now’s the perfect time to learn, grow, and still enjoy your summer! #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

📢 Attention! There’s a change in the summer weights schedule: weights will now start on May 21 instead of May 27, and will end on July 24 instead of July 31. Mark your calendars and get ready to hit those weights! 💪 #SummerWeights #CHSHornets

ORANGE ALERT — CMS Cares Day is HERE! Our students are out and about today, giving back to the amazing businesses, individuals, and organizations that always support us! Please **drive safely** and be on the lookout for our students in **bright orange shirts** as they spread kindness and lend a helping hand around town! #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤🧡

🌟 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

**CMS Track Team Celebration!** What a great way to wrap up an amazing season! Pizza was eaten, awards were handed out, and fun was had by all as we celebrated the hard work and great attitudes that made this season so special. Huge congrats to all our athletes and coaches — we’re already looking forward to 2026! #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

🏆Congrats to CMS Track!💪 Shoutout to all our track athletes and coaches on an incredible season, wrapping up with some personal bests in Warrensburg today! Your hard work and dedication truly paid off! **Special congratulations to Cooper Helton** for breaking a long-standing CMS discus record with a throw of 45.98 meters, what an amazing achievement! Best of luck to our 8th grade leaders as they head to CHS — we can’t wait to see what you accomplish over the next four years! #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

📢 Attention parents! 🌟 Registration for our Summer Journey program is wrapping up for K-9 students! 🚍 Bus routes are finalized, and letters will be sent out soon. GRTS Boot Camp for grades 5-9 is full. For details, visit: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/article/2200543

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Exciting day ahead! Our 7th and 8th grade track teams are competing in Warrensburg today! Let's cheer them on as they showcase their hard work and talent! Go, Hornets! 💪💚 #TrackMeet #FutureStars #GoHornets

🎶 What an Incredible Night of Music!🎶 Our Jazz Band, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands all took the stage and wowed the crowd with their talent and hard work! Huge congrats to all the musicians and a big shoutout to their amazing leaders, Mr. Cookinham and Mrs. Cavanah! The future is bright with our Fine Arts Programs! #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

Today we celebrate Nurse Lebsack on National Nurse's Day! ❤️ Her care, compassion, and dedication to our students and staff make a difference every single day. Whether it’s a scraped knee, a headache, or just someone needing a little comfort, Nurse Lebsack is always there with a calm voice and a kind heart. Thank you for everything you do for CMS, Nurse Lebsack—you are truly appreciated! 🩺🌟 #NursesDay #ThankYouNurseLebsack #CMSProud

🎶 Join us tonight at 7 PM for the CMS Band Concert at the Performing Arts Center! 🎉 Enjoy amazing performances by our talented 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands. Don't miss this opportunity to support our young musicians! See you there! 🎵 #CMSBandConcert #SupportTheArts

🌴🎉 Spring Fling Dance This Friday! 🎉🌴 Join us as we kick off the end-of-year fun and celebrate the start of summer! Our Inaugural Spring Fling Dance starts at 6:00 PM Friday; come dressed in your best beachy outfit! 🕶️🌺🌊 #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

🧠🎉 Friday Trivia Fun! 🎉🧠 Mr. McQuinn’s Sting team ended a dry streak and nailed the trivia - just in time to remember that Mother’s Day is right around the corner! 💐🩷 #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

🌟💪 Huge shoutout to our CMS track athletes for their hard work and strong performances at the MEC track meet in Savannah today! We're proud of the effort, determination, and sportsmanship you continue to show each meet. Only one more meet to go; let’s finish the season strong! A big thank you to Savannah for being a great host! #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ It's competition day! The 7th and 8th grade track teams are competing today in Savannah. Let's cheer them on as they give it their all! Go Hornets! 🐝💪 #TrackAndField #GoHornets

🌟 Happy Principal’s Day to Dr. Abby Smith! 🌟 She’s a black and red Hornet-wearing, John Deere-riding, fun-loving Mom, Wife, Daughter, and Sister who leads with heart and hustle. 💪❤️ From students to staff to the entire community—she always goes the extra mile! We’re so lucky to have her at CMS! 🐝 🎉 #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤

🌟 May Counselor TERRIFIC Kids – “Capable” 🌟 Shoutout to these amazing students who always find a way to get things done—no matter the challenge! 💪 Your independence and determination make us proud. Keep it up and keep leading the way! 👏 #CMSProud #HornetsOnTop ❤️🖤