Dear CCSD families and Chillicothe community,


I hope you all have been enjoying the sporadic spring weather we’ve been having! As we get into the final month of school, our students and staff are preparing for finals, end-of-year projects and graduations. I’m so proud of the great work our district is accomplishing, including our CHS Science Bowl team making it to the 2023 National Science Bowl (NSB) National Finals! Join me in cheering them on as they represent Chillicothe and compete in Washington, D.C. this weekend.


April is Stress Awareness Month, which is a perfect time to create opportunities to help your students with their mental health and wellness as they wrap up this school year. As students work through final exams, large projects and state-mandated testing, it’s crucial that they take time to rest and recuperate from all they’re working on. Encourage your students to eat well and get enough sleep to propel them through the last month of the school year. If your student needs extra support, don’t hesitate to reach out to our counselors and staff who are ready to provide assistance.


Read on to learn more about what’s going on in the district! 

 

Debbie Swinehart

Superintendent 

DISTRICT NEWS

Summer Volleyball Camps Begin Enrollment 

Summer is quickly approaching, which means our athletics program is gearing up for sports camps and activities. For students interested in volleyball, new girls’ volleyball coach Leslie Hamman is hosting camps throughout the summer for grades 3-8.



  • Grades 3-6 Camps: May 30-June 1 from 9-11 a.m.
  • Middle School Camps: July 10-13 from 12-2 p.m.



If you’re interested, reach out to Leslie at Leslie.Hamman@ccsd.us

Chillicothe Quiz Bowl Team

Allows Students to Compete Non-Traditionally

This year’s Quiz Bowl team at Chillicothe High School recently finished a fun season with amazing players. The five players involved in the extracurricular, which involves answering trivia questions and competing against other schools, were extremely committed during the season that lasts from January to February. Read more about the team on our blog

Student and Family Wellness Update:

Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and prevention for child abuse and neglect. Raising awareness is a critical first step in preventing child abuse and neglect, and this month is an opportunity to grow support for what should happen year-round. Read more on our blog.



As part of Chillicothe City School’s wellness program, Leslie Hamman offers parent support groups on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Atwood District Office Conference Room. Each month’s meeting focuses on the topics outlined in the monthly blogs. Reach out to Leslie at Leslie.Hamman@ccsd.us or attend a support group to learn more tips for supporting your student.

Retired CCSD Teachers Recognized for Exemplary Service 

At the end of March, retired CCSD teachers Bonnie Grove and Retha Jones were recognized by the Chillicothe Board of Education through the Educator Emeritus Awards Program. We’re so proud and excited to honor our former educators with their friends and family by their side. Read more from the Chillicothe Gazette

National Nurses Day

May 6 is National Nurses Day – a perfect holiday to highlight our wonderful school nurses! In the coming weeks, thank our three district nurses for all the hard work they do to keep our students healthy and happy.

Natalie Harbert


Chillicothe Middle School/

Chillicothe High School


School Nurse since 2008 

Linda Doles


Chillicothe Intermediate School


Nurse’s Aide since 2015

Kelli Coffey


Chillicothe

Primary School


Nurse’s Aide since 2015


IMPORTANT DATES
  • April 28-29: OMEA State Band and Choir
  • May 1: CHS Orchestra Spring Concert
  • May 3: Senior Awards Program
  • May 5: William Gozy Parade
  • May 11: 5th and 6th Grade Band Spring Concert
  • May 12-14: CHS Musical
  • May 15: Kindergarten Celebration
  • May 15: CMS Orchestra Concert
  • May 16: CMS/CHS Band Spring Concert
  • May 17: CMS/CHS Spring Choir Concert
  • May 19: Class of 2023 Commencement
  • May 25: Last Day of School


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