Chillicothe High School -

Congratulations to our Spring All-FAC athletes!

We are so excited that one of our own - Jayden Beverly - has qualified for the State Track Meet in the 800M! Jayden will be competing this Saturday at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, at 6:05PM. We will be sending Jayden off from the fieldhouse at 12:30PM, if anyone would like to come wish him luck and offer support as he goes into the State Track Meet! Please be there by 12:15PM! Good luck Jayden, we're already so proud! You'll do great!

The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation awards scholarships all across Ross, Pike, and Pickaway County! We are so grateful that a handful of our students were awarded scholarships from CRCF. A wonderful organization! https://crcf.net/2025-scholarship-winners/

Don't miss out on our summer lunch program!

We hope you all had a great year! See ya in the 2025/2026 school year! 💙

The 2024/2025 School Year is coming to a close! All students will have early release on Friday, May 23rd!

We cannot express how proud we are of the Class of 2025! We cannot wait to see the amazing things you will accomplish! 💙🎓

We’d love to give a much deserved congratulations to all of our students who graduated from Pickaway-Ross Career & Technical Center this evening! We are so excited to see what the future has in store for you! 💙

How bittersweet - We are incredibly proud of the graduating class of 2025, and are so excited to see all of the things they will accomplish once they leave CHS. But we're sad to see them go! This Friday, they will be walking across the graduation stage! Guests can begin entering the Obadiah Harris Family Athletic Complex at 7:00PM.

Our senior awards ceremony yesterday was really special! We are so proud to see our students’ hard work being recognized before they leave CHS. All of these kids have worked so hard through the years to get to this point. We’d also like to thank everyone who awarded our students scholarships!!! Your support truly makes a difference. A special thank you to the Chillicothe Education Foundation, who awarded over $56,000 of scholarships to our students this year! 📸: Cavs Media

We'd like to give a special shoutout to all of the teachers in our district during this Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so lucky to have a teaching staff so dedicated to their students, always going above and beyond to give our kids the best learning opportunities! Nothing in this district would be possible without our incredible teaching staff. Thank you today, and everyday!

Today is School Nurse Day! Be sure to thank your nurses!

Drum roll PLEASE......We are announcing our class of 2025 Valedictorian......Aaron Ballentine! Congratulations on this huge accomplishment! "What’s up! I’m Aaron Ballentine, and throughout my high school career, I have been heavily involved in multiple school activities and groups. Over the past four years, I have been a member of Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Honor Society, BETA Club, CHS Thespian Troupe #3170, Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Choir, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, and Cavalites—holding many different leadership roles and first-chair positions. I am also part of the internship program at Short North Stage, where I help with both the technical and performing aspects of theater. I plan to attend Rider University to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance, as I hope to work as a performer and artistic director in the future. I’d like to thank Matt and Amanda Ballentine, Tiffany Frost, Joshua Manculich, Amanda Betz, and all my mentors, teachers, and dance family for always pushing me and helping me become the person I am today. A huge shoutout to the CHS Music Department and Troupe #3170 for shaping who I am! Get out there and support the arts!"

We are thrilled to introduce our Class of 2025 Salutatorian - Asher Pendell! Congratulations on this huge accomplishment! "Hi, my name is Asher Pendell, and I am the class salutatorian of 2025! I serve my class as the National Honor Society Treasurer, Tri-M Honor Society Treasurer, a Beta Club member, and the Founder and Chairman of the Tri-C Student Council. I plan to study Commercial Music with a focus on Songwriting at Liberty University. I hope to one day glorify God through the musical gifts He has given me—whether as a composer, worship pastor, or professional musician. I would like to thank Mom and Dad not only for raising me right but also for investing in me, supporting me, and praying for me throughout high school. Furthermore, I want to express my gratitude to the rest of my family, who have helped shape me into the person I am today. As always, thank you to the CHS staff and teachers for providing wonderful academic opportunities and creating a place not only to learn but to grow. Lastly, thank you to the Class of 2025—we are incredibly blessed to have made it this far!"

May 5th - 9th is Teacher and School Staff Appreciation Week! Be sure to thank your teaching and school staff this week!

Happy Monday! Today's Top 10 Spotlight is Kiera Archer! "Hi, I’m Kiera Archer. I represent the Class of 2025 by serving as a member of the National Honor Society, being one of six members of the AIM (Academy in Medicine) Program, and competing as a two-sport athlete. I plan to attend Ohio Dominican University and major in Biochemistry, as I have a strong desire to be involved in the medical field. My deep interest in and respect for medicine have motivated me to reach this point and have propelled me toward my goals and achievements. I am grateful for all the opportunities that have brought me closer to the aspirations I have worked so diligently to achieve. I want to thank my parents for always supporting me and encouraging me to do my best. I also want to thank my teachers for their guidance and support throughout high school. Lastly, I want to thank my friends, who made high school both memorable and fun."

We're excited to shine today's Top 10 Spotlight on Ella Strauch! Congratulations, Ella! "Hi, my name is Ella Strauch! Some of my favorite high school memories have been made on the soccer and track teams, as well as through the clubs I’m part of, such as National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, Keys to Success, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I am also a four-year member of the Wind Ensemble and one of six members of the Academy in Medicine (AIM) Program. I am so thankful for all of the staff at CHS who have provided me with these opportunities and impacted my life far beyond the classroom. I plan to attend Samford University and major in Nursing. I would love to work as a nurse on an inpatient pediatric floor and eventually become a nurse practitioner. Seeing the impact nurses have on their patients firsthand has inspired me to want to do the same for others. I would like to thank my mom and dad for always supporting me and guiding me in the right direction. I wouldn’t be where I am without you both, and I love you so much! Also, thanks to my brother Quinn for always putting life in perspective—you are the best. 🙂"

Our next Top 10 Spotlight is Adaline Mendel ! Congratulations, Addy! Hi, I’m Adaline Mendel. I was honored to represent the Class of 2025 as a Senior Class Representative, a member of the National Honor Society, Captain of the Varsity Soccer Team and Varsity Track and Field Team, and a recipient of the 12-Season Athlete Award. I will be attending Ohio State University, majoring in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting. At Ohio State, I will be a part of the Mount Leadership Scholars Program. I’m looking forward to making new friends, getting involved on campus, and cheering on the Bucks! Lastly, I want to thank the CHS teachers and staff for encouraging me to reach my highest potential and preparing me for the future. Thank you to my parents for supporting me at every sporting event and awards ceremony, and for giving me the guidance to be successful in life. Also, thank you to both of my sisters for being the best role models and always being there for me. Love you all so much.

Thank you to our school lunch heroes!

Our Top 10 Spotlight today is Mason Brown! Congratulations, Mason! "Hi, my name is Mason Brown. I love being a part of the CHS community and have been involved in many activities throughout my four years here. I have served as the Executive Student Council President and the CCSD Board of Education Student Liaison. I’ve been a four-year member and two-year captain of both the varsity soccer and baseball teams, as well as a member of the National Honor Society, the Academy in Medicine (AIM), and Keys to Success. I also help lead our school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) group and the student section. After high school, I plan to attend Ashland University to play baseball and pursue a degree in healthcare administration or finance. I want to thank my parents for their support in everything I choose to do. I also want to thank my teachers and the entire CHS staff for making my time at CHS so enjoyable."