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Cardinals.....we have some BIG news that we are so excited to share with you!

Make sure you tune into our district Facebook page at 10:00am on Saturday morning for the BIG announcement!

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Homecoming Court. Coronation will take place during halftime of the football game on Friday, October 11th.

This year's royalty are:

Front Row: Bailey Klahs, Gabriela Phillips, Ally Vandenburg (princess candidates), Sabrina Meloy, Leah Kenney, Alexa Phillips (queen candidates)

Back Row: Adam Petry, Mason Shumate, Maverick Martin (prince candidates), Will Golder, Billy Gortmaker, Sean Rivas (king candidates)

Wee King and Queen:

Benjamin Willings and Ryn Taylor

Clinton Technical School students in Mr. Stone's class recently enjoyed a visit from Ford Motor Company representatives.

Students had a chance to learn about:

• High School Ford Training Program-"Train Today for the Vehicles of Tomorrow", Ford offers courses to provide students with valuable knowledge of Ford-Lincoln vehicle systems
• College/career opportunities from the local level up
• Hunter and Preston shared their experience from tech school, college, and career
• Ford Motor Company scan tool diagnostic strategies and more

Thank you to the following Ford representatives who shared their knowledge and experience with students: Denise Harries (Technical Placement Specialist), Doug Pope (Field Service Engineer), Preston Smith (Gregg Smith Ford General Manager), Dallas Wells (Gregg Smith Ford Parts and Service Director), Hunter Harbit and Preston Elliott (MCC Longview Ford ASSET/Gregg Smith Ford Apprentice, and former CTS student interns)

See more pictures here.

On October 2, more than 300 Henry Elementary School and Clinton Intermediate School students, school staff, and volunteers participated in Walk to School Day. Students not only got some early morning exercise, but with the help of adults learned how to safely use crosswalks, sidewalks and navigate traffic.

Thanks to Coach Johannsen for organizing this yearly event. Thank you also to school staff, Clinton High School students, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hawthorn Bank, Pediatric Place, Clinton Police Department, and parents who helped students safely walk to school. Thank you as well to Equity Bank for allowing parents to utilize the parking lot for drop-off.

And we can't forget about our amazing school crossing guards who were kept very busy!

See more pictures here.

Who doesn't love a compliment (and a snack)?

Congratulations to the CSD employees who received a Cardinal Compliment during the month of September. They were surprised in their classroom/office by the Cardinal Compliment Crew (Superintendent, Mr. Dan Brungardt and Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Christian Meier) with a certificate and a snack of their choosing!

The Cardinal Compliment program is a way for you to express gratitude to any Clinton School District employee who goes above and beyond what is expected. Whether you're a parent impressed with that special touch your child's teacher added to a moment, a coworker who thinks their colleague doesn't hear often enough about the great job they are doing, or a community member who witnesses a staff member’s commitment to kids - you can send a Cardinal Compliment!

Use the link below to tell us about someone who deserves a compliment!

https://forms.gle/Ur6MSqL9pBYpUUZR9

Ashley Berry, our very own CHS alum AND current Miss Missouri, recently stopped by Henry Elementary to visit with first graders about staying safe online.

Students became “digital detectives”, learning how to spot things that are not true or that might be hurtful to people. Students also received a digital citizen certificate and a picture of Miss Missouri.

Thanks Ashley for taking time to visit our little Cardinals!

See more pictures here.

Congratulations to the middle school and high school bands who have competed and done very well the past two weekends!

Carrollton Band Day Competition

• Clinton Middle School received 3rd Place in the Class 4 Parade Competition
• Clinton High School Color Guard received 3rd place in the Class 4 Indoor Auxiliary Competition
• Clinton High School Band received 4th place in the Class 4 Field Competition

Smith Cotton Marching Invitational

The high school band was placed in a division by size and not by class, BUT they beat out every 4A Band in their class! The rest of the class consisted of 5A schools.

• 2nd Place in Indoor Drumline
• 4th Place in Division Field Performance

See more pictures here.

It's never too early to work on those leadership skills!

For the 3rd year in a row, kindergarten-2nd grade students are learning all about leadership through the Leader in Me Program. Walking into any classroom, you will hear the same language being used; be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, etc. The Leader in Me model is helping even the youngest students learn essential life skills such as taking initiative, planning ahead, setting goals, and solving problems.

Earlier this month, students who did a great job of practicing Habit #1-BE PROACTIVE, were celebrated with a pizza party! Thank you to Henry Elementary's Bright Futures building partner, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, for providing this tasty treat !

See more pictures here.

On Friday, October 4th, Clinton High School FFA students provided a great opportunity for CIS 3rd graders and other area students.

In their "Food for America" program, FFA students taught elementary students that their food doesn't just come from the grocery store shelf. Students learned about the importance of the agriculture industry and how all of us depend on farmers.

There were many hands-on activities led by FFA students and many students even brought their own livestock to share with students.

See more pictures here.

What a great way to start the day! Clinton Middle School 8th grade students who love pancakes and fun had their first Baby-Jacks Club meeting last week.

This CMS club meets monthly before school to enjoy delicious pancakes served up by Coach Taylor and Coach Townsend. For just a $20 membership fee, any 8th grade student can participate in this monthly club, where they can enjoy pancakes and hang out with friends before starting their day! Students also receive an exclusive Baby-Jacks T-shirt!

Even honorary Baby-Jacks members (Coach Taylor and Coach Townsend’s children) enjoy this club!

See more pictures here.

Homecoming 2024 has been a ton of fun already! Check out the details for Friday!

• Parade, 1:30 (see the parade route below)
• Alumni Tailgate (begins at 6:00 at Cardinal Stadium for those who have RSVP'd....we are excited to share a big announcement with our Alumni.....this big news will be shared with EVERYONE on Saturday)
  
• Homecoming Football Game, 7:00
• Coronation of Homecoming Royalty, (halftime of football game)

Good news.....you don't have to make dinner on Friday night!

Stop by Cardinal Stadium this Friday, October 11th, beginning at 5:30pm, to support the Junior Class and the 2025 Prom (food will be served until they run out).

See the flier below for more details.

CHS Band Boosters will be hosting their Halloween Mommy and Me Dance on Saturday, October 12th in the Clinton High School Commons from 6:00-8:30.

Tickets are $30 for each mother and child (each additional child is $5). Tickets can be purchased at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce or at the door.

See the flier below for more info.

Tractors, a petting zoo, and stick horse races....it can only mean one thing....it's almost time for the district's annual FARM NIGHT!

Join Clinton Early Childhood Center and Parents as Teachers on Tuesday, October 15th for this fun event!

See the flier below for more details.

The annual College and Career Fair will be held this Wednesday, October 16 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Clinton High School. All juniors and seniors will attend this event. Parents are welcome to stop by as well.

See the flier below for more information.

Taher, the district's food service provider, is interested in hearing from YOU!

Please take a few minutes to take this quick survey to provide feedback on the Clinton School District's food service department.

SURVEY-https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KJ9VWB2

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, October 17th.

Please note, school will not be in session:

• Thursday, 10/17 (parent teacher conferences)
• Friday, 10/18
• Monday, 10/21 (staff professional development)

If you should have additional questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or school office.

The Cardinal Care Closet has done some organizing and they have clothing to give away.

Stop by the Clinton High School Commons on Thursday, October 17 between 3:00-6:00pm to see if there is anything your child can use.

This event is open to all district families.

During the week of October 21, CSD students will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that encourages children and youth across the nation to always make healthy choices, which includes avoiding drugs and alcohol.

At Clinton Early Childhood Center, Henry Elementary School, Clinton Intermediate School, and Clinton Middle School, students will be focusing on making healthy choices and building character. They will also have fun with a SPIRIT WEEK!

Check out the info below!

Clinton High School Student Council will be hosting a blood drive at CHS on Thursday, October 31st.

See the flier below for more information.

Don't miss out on your chance to register as a vendor for the annual Cardinal Holiday Mart!

This annual event will be held on November 16th from 9:00-2:00. Mark you calendar for this amazing day of shopping!

To register as a vendor, please email, abracher@clintoncardinals.org. The price of a booth is $30.

FirstView is a bus tracking and communications app, offered in partnership with First Student, the district's transportation provider. The FirstView app offers parents live bus tracking with custom alerts and notifications.

To get started using FirstView, please use this link. If you should have questions, please contact Transportation at 660-885-2644.

Want to catch our Cardinals in action this year?

You can view a full athletic calendar on our website at this link.

To accommodate students who purchase school meals, payment options include an online payment system (found here) that will take credit and debit cards, or cash and check payments may be made at all school buildings. We ask that lunch accounts do not incur a negative balance.

If you have not already completed a Free and Reduced Meal application for the 2024-2025 school year, we encourage you to do so. This application can be found here on our website, or you may request one from your child’s school office.

Please be aware that even if your child qualifies for free/reduced meals, there are still circumstances where they will be charged full-price for food/drink items.

• A la carte items (CMS/CHS)
• Choosing extra entrees as they go through the lunch line (CHS)
• Getting a second chance breakfast after having a regular breakfast earlier in the morning (CHS)
• Extra milk with lunch/breakfast (all schools)
• Snack milk (Henry Elementary)

The Cardinal Compliment program is back!

This program is a way for you to salute any Clinton School District employee who goes above and beyond what is expected. Whether you're a parent impressed with that special touch your child's teacher added to a moment, a coworker who thinks their colleague doesn't hear often enough about the great job they are doing, or a community member who witnesses a staff member’s commitment to kids - you can send a Cardinal Compliment!

Supervisors, including the superintendent, will see your submission. The employee will receive a certificate of gratitude and a token of appreciation that lets everyone know he or she was given a Cardinal Compliment.

Every month, Cardinal Compliment recipients will be listed on the district website and posted on the district Facebook page to let others know the names of the district's difference makers!

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The 2024-2025 school year calendar can be found below.

You can find a printable version on our website.