Clinton Community School District - River Kings and Queens

Show your School Spirit!!

Looking to add a little more red and black to your wardrobe? Our district webstore is stocked with gear to help students, families, staff and fans show their school pride!

Let's see that RED & BLACK PRIDE!

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As we welcomed back staff last week and students this week for the beginning of another school year, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible generosity and support of our community.

We are so grateful to the community groups, businesses, families, and individuals who donated school supplies, breakfast items and lunches for staff work days to help kick off another school year. Your kindness and encouragement help make the start of the school year a little brighter!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to:

Meals:
First Central State Bank
River Church
Maxine/Walter Bell

CreArte Gifts - Back to School Backdrop

School supply donations:
Moose Lodge
Mel Foster
Amvets Post 28
Faith Lutheran Church in Andover
Scarlett Luna/Jewel Osco
Sterling Federal Bank
FIT4MOM

Dear School Community,

Please join us in celebrating Homecoming! On Friday, September 25th, our district will operate on a 2 hour late-start schedule to allow students, staff, families, and the community to attend the Homecoming Breakfast festivities at Clinton High School. To purchase tickets for the breakfast, please reach out to CHS!!

Friday, September 25th Schedule:

Late-Start Times : All school buildings will start 2 hours later than their usual morning start time. (Please check with your student's specific campus for exact door-opening and breakfast times).

Dismissal Times (Normal Release):

Elementary Schools: 2:45 p.m.

Clinton Middle School & Clinton High School: 3:35 p.m.

Bus Transportation: Morning bus routes will run exactly 2 hours later than regularly scheduled pick-up times. Afternoon routes will run on the normal schedule.

We encourage everyone to join us at CHS to enjoy the morning festivities, show your school spirit, and celebrate our community! Thank you for your support, and go River Kings and River Queens!!!

CCSD School Meals Program

Committee of the Whole Meeting
August 24, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
Clinton School Administration Building
The agenda can be found on our website at https://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/page/board-meetings or a copy of the agenda is posted on the Clinton Schools Administration Building west door.

School Board Meeting
August 10, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
Clinton School Administration Building
The agenda can be found on our website at https://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/page/board-meetings or a copy of the agenda is posted on the Clinton Schools Administration Building west door.

Clinton Elementary Back 2 School Important Upcoming Dates!

The CCSD Leadership Retreat took place last week, bringing Clinton's administrative team together to collaborate, plan, and prepare for the upcoming school year. The time spent sharing ideas and setting goals has us excited for what's ahead. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back and working together to make it a successful year for everyone!

#CCSDGoodNews Let’s celebrate our students who took advantage of our summer learning opportunities! ☀️ Through hard work and dedication: ❤️ CMS students improved 95 failed classes to passing in just two days of focused work time with teachers. 🖤 CHS students earned 119 credits. ❤️ After the summer learning program, 92.9% of Clinton High School students are currently on track for an on-time graduation. We're proud of the effort our students put in to reach their goals! #CCSDStudents

❤️🖤 CCSD REGISTRATION REMINDER!

School Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is OPEN for all grades! Head to the online registration page on our website to begin: clinton.k12.ia.us/page/online-registration

Camp Royalty 2026 is off to a great start! ☀️ Students have already enjoyed several field trips, and their summer is looking bright. There’s so much fun ahead! Before camp began, our camp staff spent a week learning the ins and outs of summer camp and even enjoyed a field trip to Rock Creek themselves! #CCSDStudents ❤️🖤

#CCSDGoldKey Congratulations to Cindy McAleer on receiving the Gold Key Award! Cindy, our Chief Financial Officer, has dedicated countless years of service to our district. Her hard work, loyalty, and kindness have made a lasting impact on our schools and community. As she prepares to retire at the end of this month, we want to thank her for all she has done and wish her the very best in this next chapter! You will be greatly missed, Cindy! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to CCSD! ❤️🖤

☀️ Free summer meals are available for kids all summer long! 🍎🥪 Join us at Jefferson Elementary and Bluff Elementary for nutritious breakfasts (Jefferson only) and lunches while school is out. No registration required — just stop by and enjoy a meal! 💛 #SummerMeals #CCSDProud

The Nutrition Services Department is recognizing Alanna Ganzer, Jennifer Horst, Stacey Jordan, and Tara Sirna for their outstanding dedication this past year. This incredible crew consistently went above and beyond, adapting to every curveball with ultimate flexibility and a positive attitude. As true team players, they never hesitated to step up and take on extra duties whenever needed to keep everything running smoothly. We are so incredibly grateful for their hard work, heart, and commitment to our district!

Last day of school photo dump… 📸❤️🖤 And a nice message for all included! 📝

2026 Queens Volleyball Camps ❤️🖤 Camp Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bstfiMTUr0zLwNR2NkNFwpwIfkGVn0Fa937IdEtRR5E/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.e7eywrj6gg6w Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc1yNdliYsgzKDXgQevjDDtDphYs7MMqcEI3qyhHZ7mGs76A/viewform

Too cool for school! 😎 Happy Last Day to all of our #CCSDFamily! It’s been a great school year full of growth, friendships, and laughter! Make the most of your summer! ❤️🖤