Central School is proud of its students and thankful to the parents who help us teach their children. Thanks to our staff, students, and parents, Central is the best it can be! Even though our students are only in the 4th and 5th grades, they are involved in our community. We believe all children can contribute to the community they live in. In 2003, our students assisted the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce with their annual fundraising auction.

Our students are also building an outdoor classroom with the help of their parents who are donating their time, materials, and equipment. It is only through joint cooperation and working together that we are able to prepare our students for the future. For more information about our outdoor classroom and the photo at left, visit our Central School GRANT page.

Come along with us and learn more about Central School by reading below and also by clicking on the links above (in our main image at the top of this page). We're so glad you stopped by to visit with us!

Bailey Studio Photo 2008-2009

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A ‘Heartland Hoedown’
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, C-T

CAPTION: Central Elementary School fourth graders celebrated a “Heartland Hoedown” last evening (Monday) at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. Famous Missourians such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, and many more sang to persuade “Grandma” that Missouri is a great place to be.

C-T Photo / Amanda McKay

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Program Preparation
Thursday, January 29, 2009, C-T

CAPTION: Melissa Anderson, fourth grade teacher at Central School, helps paint the face of one of her students, Derek Morgan, Wednesday afternoon prior to her class’ Famous Missourians presentation which was held in the school’s music room. Morgan was dressed up as Emmett Kelly, a famous clown from Missouri. Each student researched their famous Missourian, dressed in costume and then gave a presentation to their parents.

C-T Photo / Laura Schuler

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An Early American Christmas
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, C-T

CAPTION: The 5th grade classes at Central Elementary School, under the direction of Dave Goodwin and Debra Brick, presented “An Early American Christmas” at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center Tuesday evening. Mini Choraliers sang “Eight Tiny Reindeer.”

C-T Photo/Amanda McKay

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Central Computer Lab Website

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Class Schedule

LUNCH/RECESS
Fourth Grade Lunch 11:15 - 11:40 Recess 11:40 - 12:05	Fifth Grade Lunch 11:50 - 12:15 Recess 12:15 - 12:40

Specials Schedule
Team A Affield, Cox, Gott 10:25 -11:15 Daily Specials Rotate Between: Art, Library, Music, PE Team B McKay, Phillips, Waters 12:15 - 1:05	Team C Good, Marsh, Price 1:10 - 2:00 Daily Specials Rotate Between: Art, Library, Music, PE Team D Burnside, Miller, Vinson 2:05 - 2:55
Downloadable PDF of Schedule
WINGS 4th grade - Friday; 5th grade - Monday

Mini-Choraliers

Mr. Dan Venner organizes a group of 4th and 5th grade students each year to perform as "mini-choraliers." The Choraliers are a popular group of high school students who sing and dance (visit the Student Activities link above left for more information), and our mini-choraliers are a smaller version! Try-outs are held each new school year, and students practice twice a week after school in the Fall for performances during December.

Playground

The playground equipment at Central is the result of a two-year fundraising project by the students and staff. The school received two donations from the community to help with the project, which cost $24,000. A cadrea of parents, teachers, and students selected the equipment, and it was installed during the summer of 2001.

It is a well-deserved addition to Central. Students, neighbors from the area, and grandparents come to the playground to picnic and play.

Thanks to the Chillicothe Constitution Tribune for many of these photos!

Library

We have a beautiful library. Our librarian is Mrs. Betty Sue Radcliff. Stop by and visit us any time. For more information about our library and the photo at left, visit our Central School GRANT page.

Our First to Know Book Club is held at the Central School Library Media Center on Thursdays: September and October  from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Come join us for great books, prizes, snacks, activities, and lots of fun!

Sponsors are various teacher and parents, spearheaded by Mrs. Radcliff. Please contact Mrs. Radcliff, Central Library Media Specialist in order for your child to participate. Thank you!

After School Club

The After School Club is a program for children in grades K-6 offered locally by the Chillicothe RII School District in collaboration with the Grand River Area Family YMCA. It is a safe, well supervised program offering games, crafts, snacks, stories, homework time, and field trips for children during the after-school hours (3:00 - 6:00 p.m.) when parents cannot be home. The After School Club is held at Central School. For more information, visit the YMCA's After School Club page.

NOTES

• All drill dates are dependant on weather and other conditions. They may be cancelled.
• Grading period dates (especially for second semester) are tentative.
• Corresponding dates will be used for school events when possible.
• Any date is subject to change due to extenuating circumstances.
• The counter calendar will still be used to track other events that are added throughout the school year.

Central Teacher Web Sites

• Central Computer Lab: https://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/central-computer-lab/
• Melissa Anderson: http://teachers.emints.org/fy05/andersom
• Hollie Burnside: http://www.teacherweb.com/MO/CentralElementarySchool/MrsBurnside5thGrade
• Anne Jeschke: http://moodle.chillicothe.k12.mo.us/teachers/ajeschke
• Savannah Phillips: http://teacherweb.com/MO/CentralElementarySchool/MrsPhillips
• Michelle Vinson: http://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/vinson-valley-varieties/
• Connie Dow: http://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/mrs-dow-s-page/
• Terria Cox: http://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/cox-country/
• Ellen Gott: http://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/mrs-gott-s-website/
• Donna Good: http://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/good-5th-grade-site/
• Dan Venner: http://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/the-music-room/
• Mrs. Radcliff: http://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/chillicothe-r-ii-elementary-library-media-centers/
• Diana Haynes: http://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/behavior-management/
• Stephanie Affield: http://www.mrsaffield.com
• Crystal Wattenbarger: https://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/mrs-wattenbarger-s-classroom/
• Lacey Waters: https://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/ms-waters-classroom/home
• Amanda Marsh: https://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/mrs-marsh
  swebsite/
• Bryan McKay: https://sites.google.com/a/chillicotheschools.org/mr-mckay-swebsite/

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Public Notice
Nondiscrimination Statement
Chillicothe R-II School District

The Chillicothe R-II School District complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the school district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Chillicothe R-II School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 or the American Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to: Superintendent Office, Chillicothe R-II School District, P.O. Box 530, Chillicothe, Missouri, 64601. (660-646-4566).