The Hawks Nest
Spring Edition
Pike County R-III (Clopton)
Website: https://www.clopton.k12.mo.us/
Location: 28176 Highway Ww, Clarksville, MO, USA
Phone: 573-242-3546
Facebook: facebook.com/PikeCoRIIIClopton
Twitter: @CloptonSchool
Updates and Information!
- Seniors and Senior Families: there will be a "informational graduation letter" sent out here in the near future, please be on the lookout for it!
- BOE Meeting: April 17th @ 6PM
- PTO Meeting: April 24th @ 6:30PM (4th and 5th grade presenting)
- 4th Quarter Progress Report April 12th - last eligibility check before end of the year!
- Please check your student's lunch balances and make sure payments are sent in to Ms. Kathy!
- If your student is attending "Build My Future" (So/Jr) we need their permission form signed and turned back in to the office!
- SPRING TESTING WILL START SOON!
Each building will have different schedules, but our testing window is set for April 16th through May 10th! See testing tips below! - Make sure to stay in the loop and updated on school activities throughout the month by checking the school website and socials! #HawkPride
March Highlights!
Read Across America.... with Surprise Guest Readers!
Elementary Title Night - "Bingo for Books"
Congratulations to our EMO Conference Band!
Fun and Successful Ag Trivia Night - Thank You!
Music City Band Trip
Easter Bunny Visit
Mrs. Jones's March Mammal Madness! Great White Shark Triumphant!
Basketball Honors - Congrats!
Congratulations Charleigh!
Congratulations to Charleigh Spoonster for receiving MSHSAA 1st Team All-State!
Congratulations Chase!
Congrats to Chase Hall for earning MBCA Academic All-State!
April News!
Exploring Nature Field Day - April 13th
From the MS/HS...
PBS Update!
STUDENT OF THE MONTH:
6th: Jacob Miller
7th: Josi Magruder
8th: Sklyer Wilson
9th: Macy Enloe
10th: Sophie Simmons
11th: Marine Persyn
12th: Cash Eivins
By Grade Level
8th Grade - 38.4
7th Grade - 45.2
6th Grade - 48.2
Seniors - 53.8
Freshmen - 59.9
Juniors - 67
Sophomores - 79.9
March Assembly
Musical Pillows Game
FCA Volleyball Tournament
Spring Sports Update!
Clopton Baseball
Record: (4-1)
Hawks recently defeated Marion County and look to play Elsberry on Thursday at 5pm. Hawks will also play in the South Shelby Tournament on Saturday, April 6th-first game at 12pm vs. South Shelby.
Clopton Golf
Clopton golfers are already multiple strokes better than they were at this point last year. Recently, battling tough conditions, they received 3rd at Elsberry (4/2) and prior to that the Hawks took 2nd at the Louisiana Invite, shooting a team 193, while Chaz Lindsay was runner up with (45) - Next match is at Eagles Bluff on Monday, April 8th!
Clopton Track and Field
The Vanfar Open Track Meet
- Bailey Baker 1st place Discus and personal best throw of 110.05.00!!
- Marine Persyn - 2nd place 800 meter run
- Ava Bankhead, Avenley Mitchell, Jaden Williamson, Stacia Talbert - 1st place 4x200m relay
- Ava Bankhead, Avenley Mitchell, Stacia Talbert, Storie Talbert - 2nd place 4x400m relay
- Ava Bankhead, Marine Persyn, Storie Talbert, Avenley Mitchell - 1st place 4x800
Winfield Track Meet
- Bailey Baker - 1st place Discus
- Bailey Baker - 2nd place Shot put
- Ava Bankhead, Avenley Mitchell, Jaden Williamson, Stacia Talbert - 3rd place 4x200m relay
- Ava Bankhead, Avenley Mitchell, Stacia Talbert, Storie Talbert - 3rd place 4x400m relay
- Ava Bankhead, Marine Persyn, Storie Talbert, Avenley Mitchell - 3rd place 4x800
Updates from our FFA!
Spring Plant Sale!
FFA BBQ - April 12th
Congratulations on advancing to State!
Charleigh Spoonster will Compete at State FFA Creed Contest
Charleigh Spoonster placed 3rd at the Northeast District Creed contest and will now head to State to compete, congratulations and best of luck!!
Tinleigh Spoonster advances to State FFA with her Treasures Book!
Tinleigh’s Treasurer’s book will advance to state after she recently placed first at the Area V LDE, congratulations and good luck!!
State FFA Degrees! Congratulations!
Mark Your Calendars!
National Honors Society Induction Ceremony
HS Drama Club Spring Play: April 19 & April 21 (Doors open 1/2 hour before show)
Play Times
April 19th: 7:30pm
April 21st: time has changed***** - 4:30pm
Clopton Prom 2024 - April 27th
Spring Testing: MAP and EOC's
Big Smiles Dentist
Big Smiles Dentist will be on campus April 11th & 12th next week and will be set up at Clopton. Students PK-12 will be able to come down to see the dentist.
Spring (End of the Year) Band Concert
Freshman Orientation
We will also discuss what clubs, organizations, and other academic opportunities your child has here at Clopton. If you are unable to attend this date, we can set up an appointment to discuss this information with you individually. Please let Mrs. Westerman know if you have any questions!
All-Sports Banquet - April 16th
Good luck to our Hawks!
District Quizbowl at Clopton!
Special shoutout to our students and Mr. Vanbebber for being invited to the National Tournament in Chicago! Congratulations on a great honor, we also wish them good luck as they will compete on April 27th in the National Tournament!
FBLA... Heading to State!!!
Carlyn Lockard, Sales Presentation
Campbell Lindsay, Intro to Business Communication, Intro to Business Concepts
Tylie Gronek, Intro to Business Procedures
Phoebe Hayden, Intro to Business Procedures
Everyone will attend leadership workshops, network with other students across the state, attend a college and career fair and attend general sessions at Missouri State University and Springfield Expo Center.
FFA... Heading to State!!!
May 7th - Grades 6-12 Band Concert - 6PM
Job Fair at Bowling Green HS - April 17th at 2pm
Build My Future (HS: Soph and Jr's)
Middle School Spring Dance - MAY 3RD - 7PM
Employment Opportunities!
Attention HS Students and/or Staff: Apply for Summer Custodial Work
CLOPTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF INTERESTED IN WORKING THIS SUMMER FOR THE DISTRICT AS A CUSTODIAN, PLEASE APPLY BY THE FOLLOWING PROCESS BELOW:
- Fill out an application, if this is the first time you are applying. If you would like to return, please submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent’s office. Applications may be printed off of the website or picked up in the Superintendent’s office.
- Application/Letter of Interest Deadline - 12:00 noon on May 3rd, 2024 to the Superintendent’s office.
- Must have acceptable grades and attendance.
- Work schedule - 40 hours/week; 4 or 5 day week depending on crew.
***There will be a limited number of positions available.