Building Recognition

Mrs. Christine Jones' Trip to Greensburg, Kansas

Mrs. Jones' students, Shelley Rucker, Chantel Perez, and Erica Brade wrote this article about their trip to Greensburg.

Missouri Junior Academy of Sciences on Friday April 16, 2010
Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.

Chemistry Divison - Caleb Stull took 1st place in the state with his project "The Effect of Caffine on the heart rate of a Daphnia"

Medicine & Health/Microbiology Division - Lauren Haley took 2nd place in the state with her project  "The Effect of Administration Method of Moxidectin on Barber Pole Worm Levels in Goats"

Award Winning Teachers and Staff!
Photo by BK Web Works, 05 22 07

On May 22, 2007, CMS staff, administrators, and two members of the Chillicothe Education Foundation were treated to a recognition dinner at Pin Oak Hill honoring Nancy Elliott and John DeBey, two middle school teachers who received national awards during the past year.

Nancy was recognized as one of 20 teachers as the "USA Today Teacher of the Year" and John as one of 43 across the country to receive the National Technology Educator's Association Outstanding Educator award. The majority of the costs of the dinner were paid by Nancy Elliott with the balance covered by the Chillicothe Education Foundation. Bryan Prewitt, Middle School Principal, thanked everyone who attended and presented a special thank you to Assistant Middle School Principal, Steve Haley; Mary Lou Wilhoit, CMS Secretary who coordinated the event; the Education Foundation; John DeBey on his award; and Nancy Elliott for her award and for sharing her winnings with the entire staff.

Pictured left to right are Mary Lou Wilhoit, CMS Secretary; Dale Wallace, Supt. of R-2 Schools; Steve Haley, CMS Asst. Principal; Bryan Prewitt, CMS Principal; Ed Douglas, Chair of the CEF; Nancy Elliott, award winning CMS teacher; and John DeBey, award winning CMS teacher. Photo taken by Brenda Fellhoelter, who also attended as a CEF representative.

Chillicothe Middle School Teacher Earns National Award
C-T Article, Thursday, November 2, 2006

One local Chillicothe Middle School teacher can add another award to her list of achievements after being named to the USA TODAY All-USA Teacher Team. Nancy Elliott, alternative school teacher at CMS, received the honor with 20 other teachers from across the United States.

USA TODAY's All-USA Teacher Team honors individuals and instructional teams throughout the country. Team members will receive trophies and share $2,000 with their school with teacher receiving $500. Each teacher was also honored in the USA TODAY newspaper as representatives of outstanding teachers.

“It is quite an honor to be recognized nationally for the things that you are doing and you enjoy doing,” Elliott said, adding that she will probably use her winnings to help support the “Taking Another Path” alternative school program at Chillicothe Middle School.

The All-USA Teacher Team was selected by a panel of judges from nominees across the country. Teachers could be nominated by school administrators, students (past or present), students' parents, colleagues or family members. Teachers were then asked to describe their school and students' needs and how they go about meeting those needs. “We are pleased to honor these remarkable teachers who enhance eduction with initiative, enthusiasm and insight,” said USA TODAY Editor Ken Paulson. “They make a real difference for their students, schools and communities.”

Elliott, who has been teaching for 20 years, was nominated by her colleague, Ellen Gott, who is also an instructor for the CMS alternative school. “She is a great teacher and works very hard,” Gott said, explaining why she nominated her fellow teacher. “She's very dedicated and deserves some recognition.”