A Great Community Partnership

Chillicothe R-II Thanks Our Partners In Education

R-II and Partners in Education -�A History of Success

Partners in Education (P.I.E.) began in 1992 to enhance the bond between the community and educational settings, but most importantly connecting children to their community.

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We greatly appreciate all of the businesses that participate in the program as we know it takes time and dedication to be a partner.

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View the following slides to see our awesome Partners in Education honored by their classroom teachers and school representatives during a recent Chillicothe R-II Board Meeting.

BTC Bank - Ms. McGraw - 2nd Grade

BTC Bank served as the �Partner in Education for �Ms. McGraw and her �2nd Grade class in 2019-20. BTC Bank’s Kanna Helton accepted the award from Ms. McGraw.

Chillicothe Family Pharmacy - Mrs. Beck - 4th Grade

Chillicothe Family Pharmacy served as the �Partner in Education for �Mrs. Beck and her �4th Grade class in 2019-20. Scott Cady accepted the award from Dewey School Principal Melanie Rucker.

Chillicothe Police - Mrs. Beck - 4th Grade

The Chillicothe Police Department served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Beck and her 4th Grade class in 2019-20. Office Dysert accepted an appreciation award from Jennie Boon, Field School principal.

Chillicothe Fire Department - Mrs. Hawkins - 4th Grade

The Chillicothe Fire Department served as the �Partner in Education for �Mrs. Hawkins and her �4th Grade class in 2019-20. Mrs. Hawkins presented the award to members of the Department.

Citizens Bank & Trust - Mrs. Hawkins - 4th Grade

Citizens Bank & Trust served as the Partner in Education for �Mrs. Kincaide and her �4th Grade class in 2019-20. CB&T’s Karie LeClure (right) accepted the appreciation award from Dewey School Principal Melanie Rucker.

Cultural Corner Art Guild - Miss Snyder - 1st Grade

The Cultural Corner Art Guild served as the Partner in Education for Miss Snyder’s 1st Grade class in 2019-20. Margaret Vance (right) and Mary Dusenberry (left) accepted the appreciation award from Miss Snyder.

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Farmers Electric Coop- Ms. Taylor - 5th Grade

Farmers Electric Coop served as the Partner in Education for �Ms. Taylor’s 5th Grade class in 2019-20. Megan Meyers (left) accepted the appreciation award from Ms. Taylor.

Grand River Historical Society Museum - Mrs. Graupman - 5th Grade

The Grand River Historical Society Museum served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Graupman’s �5th Grade class in 2019-20. Pam Clingerman (left) accepted the appreciation award from Mrs. Graupman.

GRTS - FBLA - Mrs. Gott/Mrs. Howe - 4th Grade

The Grand River Technical School’s FBLA Chapter served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Gott and Mrs. Howe’s 4th Grade classes in 2019-20. Jenny Hughes (right), accepted the appreciation award from Mrs. Ellen Gott.

Grand 6 Theatre - Miss Griffith - 2nd Grade

The Grand 6 Theatre served as the Partner in Education for Miss Griffith’s 2nd Grade class in 2019-20. Kelly Griffith (right) accepted the appreciation award from Field School Principal Jennie Boon.

Hedrick Medical Center - Miss Angie Gott - 5th Grade

Hedrick Medical Center served as the Partner in Education for Miss Gott’s 5th Grade class in 2019-20. Lindy Chapman (right) accepted the appreciation award from Dewey School Principal Melanie Rucker.

Investors Community Bank - Mrs. Hill - 2nd Grade

Investors Community Bank served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Hill’s 2nd Grade class in 2019-20. Samantha Manning (center) and the Investors Community Bank Eagle accepted the appreciation award from Field School Principal Jennie Boon.

Livingston County Library - Mrs. Williams - 4th Grade

The Livingston County Library served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Williams’ 4th Grade class in 2019-20. Kristen Mouton (second from left) accepted the appreciation award from Dewey School Principal Melanie Rucker.

Livingston County Library - Children’s Department - Mrs. Lewis - 1st Grade

The Livingston County Library Children’s Department served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Lewis’ 1st Grade class in 2019-20. Jodi Moore (left) accepted the appreciation award from CES Principal Abby Smith.

Livingston County Sheriff’s Department - Mrs. Davis - 5th Grade

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Davis’ 5th Grade class in 2019-20. Sheriff Steve Cox (right) and Deputy Woelfie (left) accepted the appreciation award from Dewey School Principal Melanie Rucker.

Master Detailer - Mrs. Miller - 3rd Grade

Master Detailer served as the �Partner in Education for Mrs. Miller’s 3rd Grade class in 2019-20. �Liz Fechtig (left) accepted the appreciation award from Field �School Principal Jennie Boon.

Midwest Gloves and Gear - Mrs. Cox - 3rd Grade

Midwest Gloves and Gear served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Cox’s 3rd Grade class in 2019-20. Liz Fechtig (left) accepted the appreciation award from Field School Principal Jennie Boon.

Missouri State Highway Patrol - Mrs. Acree - 3rd Grade

The Missouri State Highway Patrol served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Acree’s 3rd Grade class in 2019-20. Trooper O’Hara (left) and Trooper Acree (right) accepted the appreciation award from Mrs. Acree.

Premier Eye Care Associates - Mrs. Marriott - 1st Grade

Premier Eye Care Associates served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Marriott’s 1st Grade class in 2019-20. Dr. Kelly Deering (right) accepted the appreciation award from Mrs. Marriott.

Transition to Life Center - Mrs. Vinson - Kindergarten

The Transition to Life Center served as the Partner in Education for Mrs. Vinson’s Kindergarten class in 2019-20. Tammy Price (right) accepted the appreciation award from Abby Smith, Dewey School Principal.

Other Great Partners In Education (Not Pictured)

Bachman Farms - Mrs. Hansen - K

Chillicothe Commerce Center Partners - Mrs. Goad - K

Chillicothe State Bank - Mrs. Hauck - 1st

Cuts and Bolts - Mrs. Jones - 5th

Dapper Blue - Mrs. Black - K

Grand River Area Family YMCA - Mrs. Ward - 1st�Grand River Health Care - Mrs. Albertson - PreK

Hometown Pharmacy - Mrs. Beemer - 2nd

Hy-Vee Food Store- Floral Department - Mrs. Bonderer - 3rd

KCHI Radio - Mrs. Schneider - 1st

Morningside Center - Mrs. Reeter - K

Sol Oasis - Mrs. Wolf - 1st

Woody’s Automotive Group - Miss Hibner - 5th

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