Having health insurance is critical for our children to thrive at school. There are free and low-cost health coverage options available through Medicaid and Hawki which include coverage for medical, dental, immunizations, prescriptions, mental health services and more. You can have a regular doctor for your child and be protected from unexpected accidents and illness. Many working families qualify; children and teens in a family of 4 earning up to $80,030 may qualify for Hawki. And don’t forget, if your child is already enrolled in these programs, it’s important to renew their coverage every year so they can get the care they need when they need it. The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) can assist with in-person application assistance for families with children through presumptive eligibility. You may contact your local Hawki Outreach Coordinator at 563-556-6200 or for more information go to https://dhs.iowa.gov/hawki or call 1-800-257-8563.

Each month we take time to recognize all the really great things our students are doing at Clayton Ridge Elementary, MS, and HS. All of our students have been working so hard this year, and it is great to see their effort being noticed during these assemblies.

Estelle Livingston, Pearl Sadewasser, Piper Zacek, Patrick Burns

Back Row: Maeve Mueller, Ali Kann, Bryor Smith, Felix Dugan, Abel Knaack

Front Row: Emma Chmelar, Jordyn Hoff, Jagger Allyn, Arrington Koth

Back Row: Kena Johnson, Paisley Winch-Bolsinger, Levi Oberbroeckling, Maddox Dugan

Front Row: Greyson Moser, Matteo Flores-Arce, Kadence Mims

Back Row: Victoria Chambers, Avery Ostrander, Dirx Reimer, Chase Harbaugh

Front Row: Brooklyn Schroeder, David Chmelar, Nova Tielbar

Back Row: Brayden Reth, Quinn Kregel, Lorvens Dempster, Jaxen Felder

Front Row: Pauline Smith, Mila Allyn, Keegan Sperfslage

Back Row: Billy Hutchinson, Ciara Backes, Rheagan Chambers, Amelia Miller, Cole Bittner

Front Row: Mitchell Turner, Ayva Prince, Evelyn Bries

Back Row: Lainey Hansel, Olivia Chambers, Aubrey Bilden, Dylan Brandt

Front Row: Delaney Brown, Kai Brandt, Michael Schmit

5th graders are proud to show off the fall decorations that Michele Von Hondorf brought to school! Thank you Michele!

Rehearsals are beginning on October 4 for this year's high school fall play. Based on Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice and dramatized by Claudia Haas, this year’s production will feature an extensive cast and a trip back in time to Regency England, where you will observe the characters experience “romance, love, rivalry, friendship, and the many foibles and delights of family.

Three roles for females--one important character and two minor characters--remain available for anyone interested in participating in the play. Contact Mrs. White to audition.

On Oct. 1, Guttenberg Rotary Club had the first of 3 new fish bike racks they’ve purchased, installed at Clayton Ridge Community School District. The racks, created by local artisan Stan Radamacher, will be placed at Clayton Ridge Schools, Big Springs Nature Park, and Guttenberg Pool. Guttenberg Rotary Club donated these bike racks as part of the City of Guttenberg, Iowa bicycle initiative

Clayton Ridge Elementary students showed sportsmanship and leadership with the CRHS football, volleyball, and cross country teams. It was so great to see the camaraderie among the different levels of Clayton Ridge!

Fifth graders learned and prepared how to work with younger students today and completed a homecoming activity with a Kindergartener. The smiles, cooperation, and teaching that happened were amazing! Happy Homecoming! #EagleNation

Kid Captains Sept. 17 3rd grader Josiah Dempster & 2nd Grade Bennett Burns

Mrs. Jill Stannard, 5th Grade Teacher

5th graders have monarch butterflies emerging! Mrs. Stannard fed them this morning and most ate well. You can see in the pictures which one has his proboscis in the nectar and which one doesn’t. It’s like a straw the butterfly uses to suck up food. We will have several come this weekend! This week students were able to use microscopes to see butterfly wing scales and check for diseases.

Exciting events in 5th Grade!

Lynne Campbell came back on September 30 to wrap up our butterfly rearing project. We ventured over to the Butterfly Waystation the Class of 2028 planted last year and collected seeds to plant in the spring. We enjoyed some nature time and even found other exciting things.

Students released 16 monarch butterflies this afternoon after tagging them. Each student was able to learn how to properly hold the monarch. The smiles, curiosity, and happiness were much needed. Some kindergartners were able to learn about the monarchs as well!

Clayton Ridge third grade toured Bard Rock Quarry near Edgewood on Sep 29 as part of their rock unit. Thank you, Ben Schroeder, for an amazing tour!

Clayton Ridge 3rd and 4th graders visited Plagman Barn on Friday, Sept. 17.

Students learned about Iowa artist grant wood and color theory. They have created their own Iowa landscape composition in art.

CRES was rocking to celebrate Mr. Wahls' birthday!

3rd grade celebrates their traditional “Rivals Day” between Iowa and Iowa State fans with a tailgate party on September 10.

Picture by Bruce Thein

Picture by Bruce Thein

Picture by Bruce Thein

Mr. Louis Cook, HS Social Studies and Cross Country Coach

On September 7, Clayton Ridge hosted a meet held at the Guttenberg Golf Course. The teams that participated were as followed: Beckman, Central Elkader, Dunkerton, Kee High, MFL-MarMac, Prairie Du Chien, and Sumner-Fred. The varsity boy’s team had two runners place in the top ten with Keaton Reimer receiving a 1st place finish and Gavin Moser with 2nd place finish. Teagan Palmer also fought hard at his first meet of the year as a varsity runner and placed 23rd. The boy’s team finished in 3rd place overall with the help of Erik Flores and Nate Meier.

The varsity girl’s team did not have five runners, thus they could not be scored as a team. The top girl runner was Eleanor Dickson would finished with a 28:52.

The boy’s varsity team finished 14th place out of twenty-eight teams at the 5th Annual Steve Johnson Invitational hosted by Wartburg College on October 2. The major highlight of the meet was Keaton Reimer breaking the school record and running a time of 17:18. He also finished in 16th place, which resulted in him medalling. Gavin Moser did well running a time of 18:09. Erik Flores also set a new personal best rate of 18:56. Teagan Palmer and Jackson Patiño also improved their time for this same meet last year. The boy’s team ran the best race of the season this weekend!

For the girl’s team, Eleanor Dickson set another personal best time for the season of 26:00.

Dairy Judging

Pictures from Ms. Jenna Beitz, FFA Advisor and Ag Teacher

Clayton Ridge Community School District has both a north and south campus. The northern campus is located in the midst of the rolling prairie of Garnavillo, Iowa and currently serves students in grades PK-5. The southern campus is situated among the picturesque Mississippi River bluffs and boasts a magnificent view of the mighty river and Lock & Dam 10 in Guttenberg, Iowa. The south campus serves middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).

Email: ndegidio@claytonridge.k12.ia.us
Website: http://www.claytonridge.k12.ia.us/
Location: 131 South River Park Drive, Guttenberg, IA, USA
Phone: (563)252-2341
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clayton-Ridge-Community-School-District-1669852486604559/