Clinton Community School District - River Kings and Queens

We're thankful for you! Let us know what you're thankful for in the comments! Happy Thanksgiving!

It'll make you smile too! Thanks for the reminder, Bluff!

#CCSDStaffSpotlight Let's hear from Lynnette Lott!

Support the Clinton River King Swim Team (web store closes Nov. 28): https://adcraftwebstores.com/clintonriverkingswimming2022/

What are you looking forward to... the turkey, the sides or the dessert?! I think we can all agree we're looking forward to some family/friend time! Enjoy, CCSD Family! Please note that the CCSD Administration building will be closed to the public November 23-25!

Big smiles for Art! So fun to get out of their normal environment and get creative! At Jefferson, they created "surprise art" and at Bluff, trees with falling leaves (tissue paper leaves)! #CCSDStudents #CCSDEducation

3rd grade at Jefferson has an annual tradition... a Thanksgiving feast! Thanks to staff and volunteers! #CCSDStudents

New Video Alert! Learn about Jefferson's Therapeutic Classroom (it is so neat!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3x5JdFcWVg

Students in music class practicing their songs for their winter program coming up! At the beginning of class, they were invited to raise their hand and share a "good thing". It was sweet to hear them share something good/something that makes or made them happy.

For some fun holiday gear, shop Clinton Cross Country’s Holiday Web Store (closes Nov. 27): https://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=7646

They say today is your day! Not just today, but every day - thank you!

CHS iJAG students recently toured Custom-Pak! Thank you for hosting and educating, Custom-Pak! #CCSDStudents

#CCSDGoodNews for your Friday! CMS had a special guest yesterday! Kyle Kiel, KWQC Meteorologist, met and spent some time with one of our 6th grade students, Daniel, nicknamed "Storm Chaser Daniel". It made his day! Thank you, Kyle!

Earlier this week, 18 students traveled to Des Moines to attend the United Fall Leadership Conference representing Clinton High School’s FBLA chapter. The students first general session showcased award-winning keynote speaker, Adam Carroll, speaking on financial literacy. Students attended 4 breakout sessions on various leadership topics. The next opportunity for students to participate at a leadership conference is in March. Students will attend the spring leadership conference in Iowa City competing within various business topics, trying to qualify for the national leadership conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

Transitional Kindergarten celebrated Thanksgiving a little early by getting creative with food and enjoying some turkey donuts! #CCSDStudents

We want to share our very detailed brochure of Clinton Community resources here on social media as well. More resource links can be found here: https://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/parents/resource-links-for-parents

Our social workers are continually educating and spreading awareness, breaking down barriers, providing resources and support, connecting families to community resources and assisting with change to limit homelessness for our youth! We may not be able to end homelessness, but we sure can make a difference. More information/resources: https://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/media/CCSD/Board_of_Education-School_District/Homelessness-Clinton-Website-Information.pdf Rhea Wright is CCSD's Homeless Liaison. She can be reached at 563-243-9600 ext. 26 or by email at: rhea.wright@csdkq.org.

Russ Kuberski - IT Technician Michell Harvilla - IT and LRC Paraeducator Andy Prinsen, CMS Principal, shared kind words and messages from others about Russ and Michell. They are both very helpful and hard working in all that they do at CMS.

We love updates and improvements! Check out Yourd's shiny, freshly waxed floors under the new LED lighting! Bluff has some new bleachers just in time for programs! Equipment is moving in at our bus transportation facility -- a new bus service shop and office space coming soon!

#CHSRenoUpdate November 2022! Here's what's going on! Lockers have arrived. Classrooms on the third floor - cabinets are set, the ceiling grid is up and walls are mostly complete. Next steps will be electrical, plumbing fixtures, trim and flooring! The retention pond is complete. The foundation is being placed for the permanent connection between the new academic wing and the commons area. Not pictured - elevator parts are being installed! Follow Plant Services - Clinton Community School District Facebook page for more updates and improvements!