Team Pioneer is getting back on the dance floor! Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities’s Superintendent Amy Beeler and Special Olympics Silver Medalist Kaitlyn Brown are reuniting for the 2026 Dance for Kids’ Sake: All-Star Reunion, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central Ohio. The event will take place October 10, 2026 at the Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe. For Amy …
2026 Pioneer School Craft Bazaar
The annual Pioneer School Craft Bazaar is coming up! When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 A.M.- 2 P.M. Where: The Pioneer School – 11268 County Road 550, Chillicothe, OH 45601 Interested in being a vendor? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenaJSB7oyMS2MjkqIB3Ic4wuX22BIZkfg_O26b-JJcjv9Iig/viewform If you have any questions, contact Trish Wallace at 740-773-8044 ext. 277 or twallace@rossdd.org.
2026-2027 Pioneer School Calendar
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Public Notice of Special Board Meeting – Jun. 2026
The Policy Committee of the Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities (RCBDD) will meet at 167 W. Main St., Chillicothe, OH on Mon., Jun. 22, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., for the purpose of reviewing Board policies. The RCBDD Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of considering and taking action on Board policies.
Nominations Are Open!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Pioneer Center Awards Banquet, taking place Friday, March 20, 2026 at Bell Manor in Chillicothe, Ohio. View all award categories and submit nominations here.
Order Your 2026 DD Awareness Month Shirt Today!
Our 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month shirts are available for pre-order now. Choose between a t-shirt, a crewneck, or a hoodie. All shirts are available in youth and adult sizes, with a $2-$5 charge on extended adult sizes. You can print out the order form or submit a purchase through the Pioneer Center store powered by Hometown Apparel. For printed …
Notice of Special Board Meeting for Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Directors
The Board of Directors for the Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD) will be hosting a special board meeting on September 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Ross Board of DD building located at 167 W. Main St., Chillicothe, OH 45601. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the organization table of …
Invitation for Public Comment
At our July Board Meeting, we would like to provide the opportunity for public comment regarding the proposed usage of IDEA Part B funds awarded to Pioneer School for the 2025-2026 school year. The public is encouraged to attend and provide input at the meeting on Thursday, July 10th at 6 PM at our Administration Office (167 W. Main St.). …
2025 Pioneer Center Golf Outing Registration
Registration for the 2025 Pioneer Center Golf Outing is open! Friday, September 12th at Jaycee’s Golf Course Registration Opens – 8 AM – Crispie Crème Donuts Served Shotgun Start – 9 AM Teams of Four – $300 Raffles, skill prizes, mulligans, skirts & skins available. Hot dogs, chips & water will be available at the turn. Catered meal starting at …
Pioneer Center Community Input Form
The Pioneer Center Community Input Form provides a space for anyone to submit feedback and suggestions. Responses to this form can remain anonymous if you choose but you are welcome to provide your contact information if you would like us to follow-up with you. Please do not submit health or safety concerns or protected information on this form. If you …








