REDWOLVES FAMILIES 2024-2025

Dear Redwolves Families,

As we move further into the school year and approach the end of the semester on January 17th, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of Clinton Community Schools. This time of year offers a chance to reflect on the progress our students have made and the hard work of our staff in creating an environment where learning and growth are prioritized.

While the second marking period is already behind us, the holiday season provides a great opportunity to check in with your student about their progress and make plans for a strong finish to the semester. Whether it’s reviewing grades, connecting with teachers, or setting goals for the year ahead, now is the perfect time to prepare for success.

Please note the upcoming Thanksgiving Break schedule:

• Wednesday, November 27: Half-day of school.
  • Early Learning Y5: 11:00 a.m.
  • Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School: 11:20 a.m.
• Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29: No school.

This time is perfect for families to relax, recharge, and enjoy the holiday together. I hope it allows you to create meaningful memories, share in gratitude, and connect with loved ones.

Safety Drills

All of our school buildings are conducting important safety drills, including fire, tornado, and both low- and high-level lockdowns (ALICE). Building administration will communicate with families after each drill, so please stay tuned for these updates. Thank you for your continued support in making our schools safe and prepared.

Athletics Reminder

We are proud to offer free admission to home athletic events for students with their school I.D. We encourage families to come out and support our teams while fostering a positive and spirited atmosphere.

Stay Connected

Please continue to check communications from your school’s administration for updates and details on all upcoming events, initiatives, and resources.

Thank you for your partnership in helping our students thrive. Let’s keep working together to make Clinton Community Schools a place where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Wishing you and your family a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!

Kevin Beazley

Superintendent, Clinton Community Schools

GO REDWOLVES!

When winter weather or hazardous driving conditions impact school operations, the district will announce either a 2-hour delay or closed status to families by 5:30 a.m. Road conditions in one part of the district may appear passable but driving conditions on back roads and in other areas of the district may not be safe and impact the operation of buses.

• Normal school operations will prevail unless a change of schedule is announced.
• Expect morning buses to be late during severe weather.

We provide this information to families in a variety of ways:

• Emergency message from Infinite Campus sent to email and phone on file (if not receiving please reach out to a building secretary).
• Prominently displayed on our district homepage.
• Social media posts on the district Twitter accounts.
• Local television (WTOL) and radio (WLEN) news stations

Early Learning Y5 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:00 a.m.

Early Learning Preschool 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

Elementary School 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

Middle School 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

High School 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

High School Addition Bond Update

The excitement continues to build as progress advances on the new High School addition. While there is always plenty happening on-site and changes occur daily, we are pleased to share the latest updates. Our team remains hopeful for a move-in date around Spring Break 2025, provided that all building and safety inspections are completed, the building is fully operational, and any final adjustments are resolved.

Here is where things stand:

• Interior Work: Approximately 85% of the interior painting is complete, adding vibrant new life to the hallways and classrooms. Lockers and railings are fully installed, and the second-floor areas are seeing the start of floor finishing. Work on the gym floor is set to begin in mid-December.
• Utilities & Hardware: The boilers are now running, and programming is underway to ensure smooth operation. Door access hardware installation is also in progress, while classroom cabinet installation is well underway.
• Exterior Progress: Materials for siding have arrived and are expected to be completed this week.
• Site Work: The asphalt finish coat and painting are now completed.

As we work through these final stages, our goal remains to create a state-of-the-art facility that enhances our students’ learning experiences and enriches the Clinton Community Schools environment. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and excitement as we approach the finish line for this incredible project!

We’ll continue to provide updates as progress unfolds. Stay tuned for more exciting news!

Thank you to A&H Lawn Service for the planters! Your generous gesture brightens our campus and reflects the care you put into maintaining our grounds. We’re grateful for your partnership!

• Send information to parents about the importance of talking with their kids about the ramifications of making threats and encourage them to monitor their child’s social media activity.

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• 750.411x Cyberbullying prohibited; violation as misdemeanor; violation as felony; definitions. Sec. 411x.

• 750.411s Posting message through electronic medium; prohibitions; penalty; exceptions; definitions.

Incident Reporting

To provide clarity with regard to how students should report incidents that happen in our schools. Students may reach out to any staff member to report violations of our Code of Conduct or safety concerns. Staff will contact the school's administration, who will conduct an investigation. Administrators will reach out to parents of students involved in a given investigation. OK2SAY is also available 24/7 for students to report incidents.

OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students/families to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, staff, and schools. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. http://Michigan.gov/ok2say

OK2SAY is available state-wide for public and private schools in Michigan; anybody can submit a confidential tip. Specially trained technicians receive the tips and filter the information to the appropriate agency. https://michigan.gov/ok2say/

Clinton Community Schools app available for apple and android.

Download our Clinton Community Schools app today!

• Get all your notifications in one place, the way you prefer to receive them, and only what is relevant to you.
• Stay organized with a unified, personalized calendar and reminders.
• Quick and easy access to school information on your phone, always up‑to‑date

Attendance

Classroom attendance instills a concept of self-discipline, exposes a student to group interactions with teachers and fellow students, and enables a student to hear and participate in class discussion and other related learning experiences.

Regular attendance is critical in the development and learning of all students. Absences are lost hours of learning and instruction, rather than a simple tally of days.

Research shows that chronic absence is a directly linked factor contributing to lower test scores, an increased dropout rate, and significantly lower levels of reading and math abilities. Chronic absence is defined as missing 10% or more of any school period for any reason. Therefore, when interventions take place, it is not necessary to determine whether absences are excused or unexcused.

Goal

The goal of the school district is to link all students and families with the appropriate resources which will enable them to overcome the barriers that interfere with regular attendance.

Absences

All absences must be communicated to the school office by the parent or guardian on the day of. All absences will be handled in the following manner per semester:

• Step 1: After five absences, a letter will be mailed home to notify the parent, or a phone call will be made to the parent.

• Step 2: After nine absences, the school administrator will determine if an Attendance Improvement Meeting with the students and parents is appropriate. The reasons for the absences will be taken into account when determining the need for a meeting. The goal of the meeting will be to address the root cause of the absences, offer academic support, alternative education if appropriate, and attendance expectations to include an attendance agreement. Interventions will include, but are not limited to mental health screening, problem solving, tutoring, outside agency referral, and mentoring. The LISD truancy office will be invited to the meeting and may attend. The attendance improvement plan will be shared with the LISD truancy office and the Lenawee County Prosecutor for review and follow up.

Background Checks

To ensure the safety of our students, Clinton Community Schools will be using the RAPTOR visitor and volunteer management system. All visitors during school hours and/or volunteers with one of our school-sponsored organizations or events will have their background checked.

RAPTOR kiosks have been installed at each school building. Visitors and/or volunteers must participate in the following upon arrival:

• Present a government-issued identification (examples would include a valid driver's license, State ID, military-issued ID, or passport ID)
• Your ID will be scanned
• Once scanned, the visitor or volunteer will be permitted to proceed.

Questions about the procedures can be answered at the office of the building you wish to visit or volunteer in. Student safety is our first priority, your cooperation is sincerely appreciated

Clinton Community Schools Food Services

Summer EBT 2024

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM 2024-2025

We are pleased to inform you that we will be participating in the Michigan School Meals an option of the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast.

The Great news is Clinton Community School is now participating in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2024-25 school year. Our participation will ensure that all enrolled students will receive one healthy breakfast and one healthy lunch daily at NO CHARGE to your household. There will be a charge for extra meals, milk, juice and all ala carte items.

To maintain our program status, parents and guardians are asked to complete and sign the Education Benefits Form You can do this using a paper form or online the quickest and secure at your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You have to fill out a new form for each new school year.

This form like the Free/reduce form are critical in determining the amount of money that your child's school receives from a variety of state and federal supplemental programs such as Title I A, At-Risk (31a), Title II A, E -Rate, etc. All information on the form submitted is confidential. Without your assistance, the school cannot maximize utilization of available state and federal funds.

If I can be of any further assistance, please contact Penny Petipren, @ 517-456-2045 or email penny.petipren@clinton.k12.mi.us

2024-2025 Education Benefit form

Clinton Community Schools Cafeteria Information

2024-2025 Breakfast Information

Breakfast is offered in all Clinton Community School buildings

Students- One free breakfast daily additional meals $1.50

Elementary school 7:30a-7:50am

Middle school 7:30a-8:00am

High School 7:30a-8:00am

Breakfast information Flyer

2024-2025 Lunch Information

LUNCH PRICES WITH MILK:

Elementary: One free Lunch daily- additional meals $2.55
Middle School: One free Lunch daily- additional meals $2.75
High School: One free Lunch daily- additional meals $2.85
Extra Milk or 100% Fruit Juice: $.50

Ala Carte Line available at High school!

This line is not part of the Free lunch program. All items require funds to purchase.

* Funds can be pre-deposited for all ala carte purchases This can be done thru Infinite campus parent portal.

Example items Extra milk, meals, sandwich and snacks & drinks NO CHARGING in the Ala Carte line

Students with Allergies that require food modifications can fill out a medical form for meal accommodations and return physicians signed form to the food service office at penny.petipren@clinton.k12.mi.us

All our menus follow and meet USDA guidelines.

Athletic Directors

Athletic Director ~ Josh Brown: ad@clinton.k12.mi.us

Athletics X (formerly Twitter) (@ClintonAthletic)

MS Athletic Director/Youth Coordinator ~ Mirandia Green:

mirandia.green@clinton.k12.mi.us

Redwolves Fans!

We're excited to share the updated parking map for events at Clinton High School. Additional parking is now available on the west side of the new addition and north of the stadium. We hope this added space will make attending events more convenient for everyone.

Go REDWOLVES!

Clinton Community Youth Sports Page Now Available!
We offer a variety of sports programs designed to promote physical activity, teamwork, and skill development for the youth in our community. Our programs provide a supportive and fun environment where children and teens can engage in sports and build lifelong friendships.

For more information about available sports or to get involved, contact our director, Mirandia Green:
Email: mirandia.green@clinton.k12.mi.us
Or visit the Clinton Community Schools website at miclintonschool.org. Navigate to the "Athletics" section, then select the "Community Youth Sports" page.

November

11/18 CCS Board of Education Meeting 6:06 pm

11/18-11/22 MS Book Fair

11/27 1/2 day of School ALL Buildings

• Early Learning Y5 1/2 day ending at 11:00 a.m.
• Early Learning Preschool 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.
• Elementary School 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.
• Middle School 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.
• High School 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

11/27-11/28 No School Thanksgiving Break

December

12/2 School resumes

12/2-12/6 Toys for Tots Bottle Drive

12/7 Village of Clinton Holiday Parade

12/11 CES Holiday Music Program: K-1-2 at 5:30pm and 3-4-5 at 6:45pm

12/13 Progress Report Due

12/15 Band Concert time TBA

12/16 CCS Board Meeting 6:06 pm HS Media Center

12/23-1/3 CCS WINTER BREAK

January

1/6/2025 School Resumes

1/6 2025 Winter HOCO Week!

1/16 Half Day Students all buildings for HS EXAMS Teachers Record Day

1/17 Half Day Staff and Students ALL buildings for HS Exams

1/20 No School Students for Teacher PD

1/20 CCS BOE meeting 6:06 pm HS Media Center

Dolores Meade at DPP School of Early Learning dolores.meade@clinton.k12.mi.us

Michele Smerek at Clinton Elementary school michele.smerek@clinton.k12.mi.us

Courtney Desjardins at Clinton Middle School courtney.desjardins@clinton.k12.mi.us

Toni Gibson at Clinton High School toni.gibson@clinton.k12.mi.us

Shelbi Freeman at Clinton High School shelbi.freeman@clinton.k12.mi.us

The administration team will provide updates on building specifics, so be sure to check for their communications!

DPP School of Early Learning Principal ~ Mimi Scott

DPP (@ClintonPreschool)

Elementary School Principal ~ Adam Jurasek

Elementary School K-5 Assistant Principal ~ Amy Chandler

EL (@CESPrincipalAJ)

Middle School Principal ~ Katie Richardson

MS (@CMSredwolves)

High School Principal ~ Katie Bennett

HS (@CHS_LeadsTheWay)

Yours in Academics,

Kevin Beazley, M.A.Ed

CCS Superintendent

Email: kevin.beazley@clinton.k12.mi.us
Website: miclintonschools.org
Location: 340 East Michigan Avenue, Clinton, MI, USA
Phone: 517-456-6501 X7
Twitter: @CHS_LeadsTheWay