Chillicothe Middle School

We had 26 talented CMS musicians audition for All-District Band and Jazz Band this year! Our number of participants and those earning honors are both up, and we’re so proud of their hard work and dedication!

Concert Band:
Collin Wheeler – 1st Chair Clarinet
Gracie Moore – 15th Chair Clarinet
Alaina Dang – 24th Chair Clarinet
Piper Norman – 3rd Chair Bass Clarinet
Madeline Winfrey – 5th Chair Trumpet
Lane Stoner – 3rd Chair F Horn
Riely Berry – 2nd Chair Trombone
Mason Williams – 9th Chair Trombone
Jase Pittman – 1st Honorable Mention
Decker Rardon – 2nd Honorable Mention

Jazz Band:
Beckett Sykes – 1st Alternate Alto Saxophone
Beckett Sykes – 2nd Tenor Saxophone
Riely Berry – 2nd Trombone
Quincy Ream – 1st Alternate Trombone
Jaycee Dickson – 1st Chair Vibraphone
Jase Pittman – 2nd Chair Drum Set

Way to represent CMS with pride and talent! #HornetsOnTop #CMSProud ❤️🖤

📸 CMS Winter Sports pictures are coming up on Wednesday, November 19th!

To help things go smoothly for everyone, players will take individual photos and may use a generic sporting item provided by the school.

If you’d like to include a homemade prop or personal item, please make arrangements with a private photographer. No items from home will be allowed.

To order pictures, visit https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0209PFL

Thanks for helping us keep picture day simple and stress-free! ❤️🖤
#HornetsOnTop #CMSProud

Better You Club had a great time yesterday making keychains with Shannon Mason for the CES Hornet Store! Our students loved the hands-on creativity and giving back to younger Hornets. Big thanks to Mrs. Marsh for sharing her skills and time. #HornetsOnTop #CMSProud ❤️🖤

🇺🇸 CMS will be hosting a Veterans Day celebration on November 11th at 10am.

It’s not too late for us to recognize retired, active, or enlisted servicemen and women. We would be honored to have you join us for this special event.

Please contact Mrs. Kreatz by email at [bkreatz@chillicotheschools.org] or by phone at 646-1916 if you’d like to attend.

Our students would love the opportunity to meet you and serve as your chaperone for the day. ❤️🖤
#HornetsOnTop #CMSProud #VeteransDay

🎬 R-2 Parents — You’re Invited!

Join us Monday, November 4th at Chillicothe High School for a special screening of "Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age"

This is the 3rd documentary in the Screenagers trilogy, exploring how today’s tech-driven world has reshaped adolescence and influenced substance use. The film challenges common myths and shares practical strategies for parents and schools to:
🛑 Encourage healthy decision-making
🖤 Support teen mental health
❤️ Set limits and create positive home environments

You’ll also hear inspiring stories of young people using their voices, wisdom, and strength to help one another through this complex time.

Let’s come together as a community to support our students and families! ❤️🖤
#HornetsOnTop #CMSProud

We want to brag about one of our awesome students: Mr. Isaac Moore! 🙌

Isaac is the kind of student who makes CMS a better place every day. He’s kind, dependable, and always there for others. All of his teachers notice his positive attitude and one of them even sent us a note sharing just how awesome he is... and we couldn’t agree more!

We’re proud of Isaac for showing integrity, empathy, and the true spirit of #HornetPride! ❤️🖤
#CMSProud #HornetsOnTop

🎉 The CMS Fall Dance is tonight (from 7 to 8:30 PM) and students can help support the Forrest O. Triplett Memorial Animal Shelter by bringing supplies like newspapers, paper towels, blankets, and toys (no balls). Watch a video for more info here: https://tinyurl.com/5aytnmac 🐾❤️

🏟️ Attention Hornet family! Please check out the new youth expectations for home football games to help promote a safe and enjoyable environment for all spectators. Your support is vital in making our events fun for everyone! Let’s go, Hornets! ❤️🖤 #HornetPride #GameDay

Parents and Guardians,

Please see the attached document for the updated guidelines that will be in place for all Chillicothe home football competitions. We appreciate your help in reviewing these expectations and supporting a safe, positive environment for our students and fans.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support of our Hornets!

Sincerely,

Chillicothe Administration Team

🎃 Yesterday, Mrs. Allen showed our Better You Club a fun new way to decorate pumpkins — using crayons and heat! The results were colorful, creative, and the students had a blast making their masterpieces! ❤️🖤 #HornetsOnTop #CMSProud #BetterYouClub

🌟 CMS Terrific Students of the Month – October 🌟

We’re excited to celebrate our CMS Terrific Students of the Month! The focus for October is **Enthusiasm**.

These students bring energy, positivity, and school spirit to everything they do. They make CMS a better place each day through their attitude and effort. We’re so proud of their example and the positive impact they have on those around them! 👏❤️🖤

#CMSProud #HornetsOnTop

📢 Reminder to all parents: Chillicothe R-II Schools will have early dismissal on Thursday, Oct. 23rd, and there will be no school on Friday, Oct. 24th. Please plan accordingly! Thank you for your support! 🏫✨

🎉 Our Students of the 1st Quarter are shining examples of what it means to be a Hornet! 🐝 These amazing students were recognized by their teachers for their kind hearts, strong work ethic, and positive attitudes toward classmates. They were celebrated with words of appreciation, certificates from local eateries, and a little sweet treat! 🍬 A big thank you to McDonald’s of Chillicothe and Texas Roadhouse of Liberty for their generous donations that helped make this recognition extra special! 🙌 #HornetsOnTop #CMSProud ❤️🖤

Reminder: Winter sports practices start tomorrow! 🏀🤼‍♂️📣 Basketball will practice in the morning, and wrestling and cheerleading will be after school. All CMS students must have a physical on file to participate, if you didn’t play a fall sport, make sure yours is turned in! #HornetsOnTop #CMSProud ❤️🖤

Ms. Miller’s Life Skills class turned up the heat in science yesterday! 🔥 Students built their own volcanoes and watched them erupt - learning was definitely on fire! 🌋

#HornetsOnTop #CMSProud ❤️🖤

🎥 Our final episode of CMS News for the quarter is here! We hope you enjoy it, and a big thank-you to our special guest, Executive Director Crystal Narr from the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, for joining us. On behalf of all of CMS - congrats on your new job and best of luck!

#HornetsOnTop #CMSProud ❤️🖤

https://youtu.be/UwALew1daxA

🎶 Exciting news! The CHS Marching Hornets & CMS 8th Grade Band compete in the 2025 Cameron March Fest this Saturday, Oct. 18th!
🕘 Parade at 9 AM:
CMS 8th Grade: 2nd
CHS Marching Hornets: 13th
🏆 Field show at 2 PM & Drumline at 3:40 PM. Let’s cheer them on! 🖤❤️ #HornetPride