Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Friday, May 8, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Every day, 41 children are diagnosed with cancer. These kids show incredible strength, resilience, and heart, even through their toughest days. Today, we want every child who has faced cancer to know: we believe in you, support you, and are cheering you on every step of the way.

Thank you for participating in our first Hope Week at CMS, where we spread kindness, empathy, and hope to others. Let’s continue to lift each other up every day—and make next year even bigger!

Hey 8th graders—ready to be part of something big? Clinton High School Cheerleading Tryouts are coming up! May 13 from 6–8 PM at CHS, May 15 from 6-8 PM at CMS and May 16 from 8–11 AM at CMS. Show your spirit, work hard, and join the team! Check out the Facebook post for the link to sign up.

CHS Football and Boys Basketball will be hosting an incoming freshman parent meeting Monday, May 18th at 5:15 in the CHS weightroom to discuss summer schedules, and the upcoming seasons.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Pork tenderloin sandwich, crinkle cut fries
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, crinkle cut fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: baby carrots
3 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Thursday, May 7, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Did you know that not all those diagnosed with lung cancer have used cigarettes or smoked. You can also increase your chances of lung cancer by choosing to vape. It carries the same risks. Be smart, don't start! To those that have lung cancer we support your battle! We offer you our empathy and hope that you are able to overcome it!

Tomorrow we wear Gold/Yellow for childhood cancer awareness.

Hey 8th graders—ready to be part of something big? Clinton High School Cheerleading Tryouts are coming up! May 13 from 6–8 PM at CHS, May 15 from 6-8 PM at CMS and May 16 from 8–11 AM at CMS. Show your spirit, work hard, and join the team! Check out the Facebook post for the link to sign up.

CHS Football and Boys Basketball will be hosting an incoming freshman parent meeting Monday, May 18th at 5:15 in the CHS weightroom to discuss summer schedules, and the upcoming seasons.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: BBQ chicken on a bun, carrot coins
ALTERNATIVE: Mozzarella sticks with marinara, carrot coins
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: baked beans
4 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Today for kindness week, we wear pink for breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the leading cancer in women with 1 in 8 developing breast cancer. Today we tell those battling you are brave, strong, and a rockstar! Keep fighting! Tomorrow we will wear white for lung cancer awareness.

Hey 8th graders—ready to be part of something big? Clinton High School Cheerleading Tryouts are coming up! May 13 from 6–8 PM at CHS, May 15 from 6-8 PM at CMS and May 16 from 8–11 AM at CMS. Show your spirit, work hard, and join the team! Check out the Facebook post for the link to sign up.

Attention all 8th graders! Baseball tryouts continue today from 4:30–6:00 PM at Eagle Heights.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken and rice, green beans, breadstick
ALTERNATIVE: Honey fire chicken, rice, stir fry mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: broccoli


5 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Today we are wearing blue in support of those who have experienced childhood abuse whether it be physical, emotional, or other. Did you know in the past year 1 in 7 children have experienced reported abuse. We stand in support of our peers and their struggles and promise to support one another with empathy and understanding!
Tomorrow we will wear pink for breast cancer awareness.

Attention all 8th graders! Baseball tryouts continue today through Wednesday, May 6, from 4:30–6:00 PM at Eagle Heights. If you are currently in track, please still plan on attending your meet today, and you are welcome to join tryouts tomorrow.

Tonight, track heads to Bettendorf for their final meet of the season! Dismissal at 2:20, bus leaves at 2:40. Best of luck, athletes!

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken nuggets, season looped fries
ALTERNATIVE: walking tacos, refried beans
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: corn
6 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Monday, May 4, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
CMS today is orange day as we raise awareness and give hope to those with ADHD. Did you know roughly 10% of children are diagnosed with ADHD. It is often characterized by attention and impulse that the person with ADHD has trouble controlling due to their brain activity. Today we tell those with ADHD that we see you, we care about you, and think you are awesome!

Tomorrow we will wear blue for childhood abuse awareness.

Attention all 8th graders! Baseball tryouts will be held today, Monday, May 4 through Wednesday, May 6, from 4:30–6:00 PM at Eagle Heights. If you are currently in track, please still plan on attending your meets today and tomorrow, and you are welcome to join tryouts on Wednesday.

The CMS track team had a great night Friday at Northeast. The 7th and 8th grade Queens placed 1st out of 12 teams, with numerous relay victories and individual championships. The Kings teams both placed 2nd out of 12 teams and had their best night of the season as well. The highlight of the night was seeing Clinton track win four consecutive 4x400 relays. Way to go Kings and Queens! Tonight the team is in action against Bettendorf here at home, before they wrap up their season with the MAC championships tomorrow night. If you see a track athlete wish them luck!

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Cheese burger on a bun, Normandy mixed vegetables
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, Normandy mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY:sweet potato fries
7 days ago, Clinton Middle School

Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Friday, May 1, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
CMS, next week is our week of hope! We are looking to empower and give hope to those who have various adversities. To help us bring recognition to these adversities please wear the following colors next week to show your support.
Monday- Orange for ADHD
Tuesday- Blue for childhood abuse
Wednesday- Pink for breast cancer
Thursday- White for lung cancer
Friday- Yellow/Gold for childhood cancer
Let's show up and show out how we support others! Giving everyone a sense of hope that they are not alone! Remember Monday is ORANGE for ADHD.

CMS get ready to support our artists! The first ever Middle School Art Show is up at the River Arts Center 5th ave, downtown Clinton. The gallery will be filled with student artwork from now until June 13th. A gallery reception will be held on Sunday from 1:30-3:30pm.

Time to squish the problem—return your library books! Like a NeeDoh, they always bounce back… and yours should too. With 100 books overdue and 150 marked lost, the pressure is on! All books are due by May 15, so don’t let the stress build—bring them back and help the library bounce back!

Tonight, Track heads to Northeast. Bus leaves at 3.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken bacon & provolone sub, natural crisp fries
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, natural crisp fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: three bean salad

10 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Monday, Apr 27, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
CMS get ready to support our artists! The first ever Middle School Art Show is up at the River Arts Center 5th ave, downtown Clinton. The gallery will be filled with student artwork from now until June 13th. A gallery reception will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, from 1:30-3:30pm.

Time to squish the problem—return your library books! Like a NeeDoh, they always bounce back… and yours should too. All books are due by May 15. Don’t let the pressure build—bring them back and de-stress the library!

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Cheeseburger on a bun, California mixed vegetables
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, California mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: sweet potato fries
14 days ago, Clinton Middle School
CMS families, please see the attached calendar of events from now until summer break. We appreciate your continued support of your students as we finish the 2025-2026 school year!
18 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Calendar of events
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Hey CMS! You're invited to an empowering event focused on self-care and confidence building. Don't miss "The Royal Treatment" on Saturday, April 25th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Clinton High School Wellness Gym. "Own your look and own your power" with self-care kits, a style station, confidence-boosting activities, vision boards, and photos. Come as you are and leave feeling more confident! Brought to you by iJAG, Clinton High School, and Clinton County for Protective Children (CPPC).

CMS get ready to support our artists! The first ever Middle School Art Show is up at the River Arts Center 5th ave, downtown Clinton. The gallery will be filled with student artwork from Wednesday April 22nd, to June 13th. A gallery reception will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, from 1:30-3:30pm.

Looking for a summer job? Corn detasseling season is right around the corner! Work begins in late June, and it’s a great way to earn some money and spend time outdoors. For more details, check out the spinner outside the front office, or apply online at teamcorn.com. Don’t miss out!

8th grade boys interested in trying out for high school baseball: The high school baseball season begins on May 4th. Please work with your parents to make sure all required forms and information are completed in Varsity Bound as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to practice without it. All registration materials must be submitted before tryouts. If you have any questions, please contact the activities office.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken and noodles, green beans, breadstick
ALTERNATIVE: Chicken teriyaki, stir fry vegetables, rice
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: broccoli
19 days ago, Clinton Middle School
You're invited to an empowering event focused on self-care and confidence building. Don't miss "The Royal Treatment" on Saturday, April 25th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Clinton High School Wellness Gym. "Own your look and own your power" with self-care kits, a style station, confidence-boosting activities, vision boards, and photos. Come as you are and leave feeling more confident! Brought to you by iJAG, Clinton High School, and Clinton County for Protective Children (CPPC).
20 days ago, Clinton Middle School
iJAG Royal Treatment
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Attention students! Looking for a summer job? Corn detasseling season is right around the corner! Work begins in late June, and it’s a great way to earn some money and spend time outdoors. For more details, check out the spinner outside the front office, or apply online at teamcorn.com. Don’t miss out!

Attention 8th grade boys interested in trying out for high school baseball: The high school baseball season begins on May 4th. Please work with your parents to make sure all required forms and information are completed in Varsity Bound as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to practice without it. All registration materials must be submitted before tryouts. If you have any questions, please contact the activities office.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken nuggets, season looped fries
ALTERNATIVE: Chicken fajitas, refried beans
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: chuckwagon corn
20 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Friday, Apr 17, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Attention students! Looking for a summer job? Corn detasseling season is right around the corner! Work begins in late June, and it’s a great way to earn some money and spend time outdoors. For more details, check out the spinner outside the front office, or apply online at www.teamcorn.com. Don’t miss out!

Attention 8th grade boys interested in trying out for high school baseball: The high school baseball season begins on May 4th. Please work with your parents to make sure all required forms and information are completed in Varsity Bound as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to practice without it. All registration materials must be submitted before tryouts. If you have any questions, please contact the activities office.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: hot dog on a bun, crinkle cut fries
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, crinkle cut fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: baked beans
24 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Thursday, Apr 16, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Coins for a Cause Update! Here are the team totals so far:
6th Red: $451.05
6th Black: $439.82
7th Red: $105.35
7th Black: $846.57
8th Red: $1,127.53
8th Black: $1,154.49
Total: $4,124.81 - 67% percent of the way to our goal!
Today is the LAST day to bring in your coins and dollar bills! If you’ve got some stashed in your locker, make sure you grab it and bring it to lunch so you can get a raffle ticket and enter to win 1 of 3 baskets full of goodies! There will be one winner per grade! Winners will be announced tomorrow during the assembly! All donations must be in by 3:00 today. Teachers, please remember to send your collection boxes up to Ms. Kenney by 3:00!

Any 8th grade girl interested in playing softball this summer for Clinton High. There will be a meeting TODAY in the innovation rooms during lunch/recess.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: BBQ chicken on a bun, seasoned loop fries
ALTERNATIVE: Bosco sticks with marinara, seasoned loop fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: fresh veggies and dip
25 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Coins for a Cause Update! Here are the team totals so far:
6th Red: $263.05
6th Black: $257.92
7th Red: $100.35
7th Black: $435.63
8th Red: $926.53
8th Black: $1021.01
Total: $3004.49 - Officially halfway to our goal!
We’ve got 2 days left to reach our goal! We can do it CMS! Today is the Lunch Race with Plinko!! For every $50 your team raises during lunch, you get the chance to pie or silly string a teacher! You can still play Plinko for $1 for prizes! Tomorrow is the Gift Basket Raffle and the last day to bring in your coins and dollar bills!

Any 8th grade girl interested in playing softball this summer for Clinton High. There will be a meeting in the innovation rooms during lunch/recess time tomorrow.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: macaroni and cheese, green beans, garlic bread
ALTERNATIVE: Sriracha chicken, rice, stir fry mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: broccoli
26 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Coins for a Cause Update! Here are the team totals so far:
6th Red: $242.05
6th Black: $210.41
7th Red: $91.35
7th Black: $402.31
8th Red: $384.53
8th Black: $904.54
Total: $2,235.19 - 37% of the way to our goal!
Today is Plinko! At lunch, you will have the chance to play Plinko and win lunch with Mr. Prinsen! He will take 6 students, 1 one from each team, out to lunch! There are other prizes to win, so bring in your chance and play as much as you want! $1 gets you 1 play! Tomorrow, your team is racing to $50 during lunch to pie or silly string a teacher at the assembly on Friday!

Any 8th grade girl interested in playing softball this summer for Clinton High. There will be a meeting in the innovation rooms during lunch/recess time on Thursday.

Athletes, track will meet at CMS today due to the high school track meet!

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken tenders, crinkle cut fries
ALTERNATIVE: Chicken taco wraps, refried beans
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: corn
27 days ago, Clinton Middle School
Today is Monday, Apr 13, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Coins for a Cause Update! Here are the team totals so far:
6th Red: $161.54
6th Black: $141.81
7th Red: $48.85
7th Black: $344.21
8th Red: $319.53
8th Black: $823.89
Total: $1,839.83 - 30% of the way to our goal!
On Friday, CMS brought in $337.73 and Leo’s Club matched that amount for a total of $675.46! Today is Dime Dash! The total number of dimes brought in will be counted and the team that has brought in the most dimes will win a Donut Party for the ENTIRE team! Tomorrow is PLINKO for the chance to have lunch with Mr. Prinsen!

Tonight, CMS track travels to Pleasant Valley. Dismissal at 2:25, bus leaves at 2:40. Best of luck, athletes!

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Hamburger on a bun, country mixed vegetables
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, country mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: sweet potato fries
27 days ago, Clinton Middle School

COME AND JOIN THE FUN! GET YOUR WORK IN EARLY.

about 1 month ago, Natalie Bennett
RBK 2026
Prepare for open gyms and mark your calendar!
about 2 months ago, Natalie Bennett
RKB26
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!

There will be a mandatory Battle of the Books meeting during WIN today. Bring your whole team to prep for Friday!

Attention track athletes! You’re at the complex today! Dismissal at 3, bus leaves at 3:15.

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken and noodles, capri mixed vegetables, breadstick
ALTERNATIVE: General Tso’s chicken, rice, stir fry mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: broccoli
about 2 months ago, Clinton Middle School
Good Morning, CMS!
Today is Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026

Today’s Announcements:
Attention Track athletes! Track will be held at CMS today! There will be no early dismissal for track.

Archery Club begins today! Please report to the gym by 3:40 and we will be done by 4:30. Your Social studies teacher has permission slips or you can see Mr. Dell in room 708 if you have questions.

Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!

TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken nuggets, season looped fries
ALTERNATIVE: ZZ Chicken quesadilla, season looped fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: corn
about 2 months ago, Clinton Middle School