CCSD celebrates our students’ successes as they move on to their next chapter. Congratulations to all our students on their accomplishments this year and best wishes for continued success! 

Additional photos of the 2023 CHS Commencement can be found here:

• For purchase from Cavs Media at galleries.photoday.io code PGCH73398. Our Cavs Media student photographers Vivian & Mecca took tons of photos that are available in $15 digital/print package deals! Your purchase supports student photography and Cavalier students with all proceeds going back to the Chillicothe City School District.
• Roger Blum's pictures of the CHS graduation are available in four albums on his Facebook page.
• Pre Ceremony and March
• Graduation Speeches
• Diploma Queue
• Post Ceremony

Six young women from CHS participated in the AIM Program with Adena Health this school year, engaging in medical rotations and simulation experiences once a month to expand their medical knowledge and prepare them for a future as healthcare professionals. Learn more about this program on our blog. 

CCSD teacher Joshua Queen coached our 2022-2023 Science Bowl team to the national competition in Washington D.C. where students had the opportunity to hear from scientists about their work and research, visit museums and meet other bright students from across the country and the Virgin Islands. While they did not bring home a national win, all four of our student competitors are juniors and will be able to play again next Spring under new leadership.



The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl® is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy and math.

Paper City Coffee will be adding new seasonal menu items created by students from Chillicothe High School. According to Colleen Kline, Family & Consumer Sciences teacher at CHS, students in the Global Foods course participated in Paper City Coffee's Recipe Design Challenge though the Chillicothe STEM program, gaining a new appreciation for the food services industry in the process. Read more in The Cavalier student digital newspaper.

Chillicothe Primary School honored teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week this month with special treats for each day of the week, including specially made smoothies! Donations were also made to teachers by Dunkin Donuts, Cristy’s Pizza, Buff City Soap and more. Thank you to all our teachers for your hard work and dedication to our students.

CCSD Curriculum Director and STEM Supervisor Dana Letts and STEM Facilitator Heather Tarlton were selected to present at the Ohio STEM Learning Innovation Summit on Friday, May 12. The presentation featured CCSD's elementary V.O.I.C.E. curriculum, the student choice component of the CCSD connected curriculum.



Dana was also honored at the banquet, as this is the first in person Ohio STEM event since 2020. She received the 2020 Excellence in STEM Leadership Award, which recognizes a school-level, district or regional leader with a proven track-record of developing effective STEM programs. Dana was recognized as someone who supports and encourages teachers and schools to continually infuse STEM teaching strategies and embrace classroom innovation.

CHS students brought The Addams Family to life in Chillicothe May 12-14 with this year’s spring musical. Congratulations to all who participated in making this show a fun success!  

• May 23: Marching Band Show Reveal
• May 24: Early Release - Final Day
• June 26: Board of Education Meeting
• June 29: CCSD and Vision to Learn Free Vision Screening
• July 24: Board of Education Meeting
• August 17: First Day of Academic Year