If you are interested in finding out what GRTS has to offer as a Post-High student, stop by and see us tonight at the Chillicothe R-II college fair!
6 months ago, GRTS
GRTS college fair booth with three representatives
FFA Greenhands attended the Area II Greenhand Initiation last night in Gallatin. Area 1st Vice President, Claire Walker assisted with the evening.
6 months ago, Chillicothe FFA
Chillicothe FFA Greenhands pose as a group
Claire Walker, Area II 1st Vice President at the podium
Barnwarming is coming up and the candidates have been chosen. This year the candidates for each class are: Senior — Ella Johnson & Cooper Murphy Junior — Maci Johnson & Carver Crawford Sophomore — Rylee Anderson & Kolt Neptune Freshmen — Charley Peniston & Connor Peery
6 months ago, Chillicothe FFA
King and queen barnwarming candidates pose for a picture
A portion of the FFA winning mud volleyball team presented the Grand River YMCA with a $1,200 check to go towards the Backpack Buddies Program.
6 months ago, Chillicothe FFA
FFA members presenting a check to the local YMCA
Sophomore FFA member, Harlee Beck, was named the Grand Champion Lamb Challenge winner at this years Aksarben Stock Show in Grand Island, NE. Harlee was also the individual winner in the interview and sponsor letters areas.
6 months ago, Chillicothe FFA
student and her sponsor posing with a grand champion lamb challenge banner from the Aksarben Stock Show
This year's Building Trades house has walls and is expected to have rafters up in the next few weeks.
6 months ago, GRTS
picture showing the walls up and installed on the building trades home
picture showing the walls up and installed on the building trades home
The Hospitality and Tourism Management & ProStart Program joined Mr. Dustin Rennells, owner of The Parlor for a Knife Skills Demonstration hosted at CHS by Mrs. Jody Henderson.
6 months ago, GRTS
Students pose with guest presenter
Students from the GRTS Welding program assisted Chillicothe Middle School Industrial Arts students this week on learning the basics to begin welding. The CMS Industrial Arts class is taught by Mrs. Brook Kreatz.
6 months ago, GRTS
Welding student showing middle school student how to weld
Welding student showing middle school student how to weld
Chillicothe EMS & Fire stopped by GRTS to share their equipment and knowledge in the health services field with our Health Science Technology classes. Thank you for taking the time to share with our students!
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EMS personnel show the different equipment on the ambulance to Health Sciences students
Health sciences student putting on fire gear
Health sciences student on medical gurney being put into ambulance to show how a person is transported during a medical emergency
The GRTS Entrepreneurship classes successfully sold cotton candy and nachos at the Chautauqua this year. Students went through an abbreviated process of owning a business, including understanding risk and reward, selling, pricing, promoting, and the power of pivoting when things go wrong!
6 months ago, GRTS
Entrepreneur students make cotton cany
Entrepreneur students wait for customers at the nacho stand
Students from the AET class assisted the Business class with getting their new TVs up & running. These TVs are used daily for presenting instructional information to students.
6 months ago, GRTS
AET students in front of tv that they installed for the business class
Students in business enjoying tv for learning
AET students installing the tv in the business classroom
​Ella Johnson & Emma Thompson attended training at the University of Missouri in Columbia for Agriculture Education on the Move. Agriculture Education on the Move is a 10-week hands-on education program delivered by trained, diverse, and passionate educators. The program identifies key classroom objectives and meets standards primarily in the areas of science, math, reading, and writing.
6 months ago, Chillicothe FFA
Two FFA members pose in front of the University of Missouri columns
The Trap Team participated in their first shoot of the season at the Area II Trapshoot on Saturday, Sept. 10th. There were 8 squads representing Chillicothe FFA at this shoot. Harlee Beck was named Top Lady shooter with a score of 42 out of 50, and six individuals placed in the top 10. Chillicothe A squad placed 1st with 213 out of 250, and the AA squad placed 3rd with a 211.
6 months ago, Chillicothe FFA
FFA Trap Team members lined up for their turn to shoot trap
Members promoted agriculture by again holding the Children's Barnyard at this years Chautauqua in the Park. Students brought their own animals to educate the public and youth in our community about each species and what products each provide or are used for. They also handed out 200 mini first aid kits with emergency numbers to families that attended.
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FFA member lets children pet her rabbit
FFA member sits with two small children who are petting a red pig
There was no doubt after our annual mud volleyball tournament that all ages like to play in the mud! This year there were 27 teams that participated, The chapter matched funds with the pit sponsors to donate $1200 for Back Pack Buddies YMCA.
6 months ago, Chillicothe FFA
FFA members play in mud volleyball
Two team compete play volleyball in the mud
We had a great 2022-23 Kick-off!! Thanks to all who came out and a special congratulations to the winning scavenger hunt team. Check your emails early next week for sign up information and our plans for the year!
6 months ago, GRTS FBLA
FBLA members stand in a circle for an icebreaker game
Students have been busy getting settled in to their programs and classes here at GRTS. We cannot wait to see what else this year has in store!
7 months ago, GRTS
Building Trades students work on framing a wall in the basement of this years house
Business students engage in learning from their new teacher
Students in welding are shown how to use the larger machines
GRTS instructors and administrators had a blast at the Chillicothe FFA Mud Volleyball!🏐
7 months ago, GRTS
Picture of the GRTS Mud Volleyball team
GRTS team is in the mud pit for mud volleyball
Instructor falls in the mud during mud volleyball
People enjoy two teams playing mud volleyball
𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘙𝘛𝘚.
7 months ago, GRTS
mr. wolf speaks to a room of post high students during orientation
The Missouri State Fair Reserve Grand Champion Barrow honor went to Connor Keithley of Chillicothe. He is the son of Chad and Betsy Keithley and is a member of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter. Connor’s barrow weighs 264 pounds. On Aug. 20, Connor will sell their barrows in one of the 16 lots offered in the Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions. Proceeds from the annual sale benefit both the winning exhibitors and the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture (YIA) Scholarship Program, administered by the Missouri State Fair Foundation.
7 months ago, Chillicothe FFA
Picture of Conner and his reserve champion barrow