Many pieces of artwork from CHS Alumni are up in the halls of the Education Advancement Center! It'll put a smile on your face!
"Clinton High is getting Future Ready! We are here to push kids into exploration and work-based learning opportunities to help them goal set and have a step forward in their life after Clinton High."
- Theresa Shultz, CHS Principal
Empowering All: Future Ready
How?
• Career and Technical Education training in seven career areas (Business, Healthcare, Culinary, Automotives, Welding, Agriculture and Construction)
• Classroom career guest speakers in every class
• Job shadowing opportunities
• Apprenticeship in Welding
• Students can find personalized internships • Adding a Work-Based Learning Coordinator and increasing Work-Based Learning opportunities in all academic and technical education areas in the next three years
❤️ Freshman = Awareness
🖤 Sophomore = Exposure
❤️ Junior = Engagement
🖤 Senior = Immersion
#CHSRenoUpdate | April 2025
Wrapping up Phase 2 / Phase 3 begins
Expected timeframes:
• Finish the demo work at the front this spring
• Start foundation work for Phase 3, which involves constructing a two-story main office area for staff, as well as a large commons/entry area for the lunchroom and inner theater entrance. This construction is expected to wrap up in late 2026 or early 2027.
• Work on the back parking lot (south side) has begun and we hope to have that completed by June (2025)
Visit our website for more construction progress photos: clinton.k12.ia.us/o/chs/page/timeline-and-construction-progress-updates
April is #SchoolLibraryMonth 📚
School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries.
❓Did you know...
The AASL efforts for a national School Library Month were spearheaded by Lucille Thomas, chair of the School Library Media Month Committee. Thomas was appointed by President Judy King in 1983. Their work came to fruition on April 1, 1985, when AASL officials, local and national dignitaries got the first School Library Month off to a rousing start with a ceremony on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol.
We are always grateful for our CCSD Librarians and beautiful libraries!
#CCSDFamily
The Brain Health Retreat Room at the Education Advancement Center (EAC) is a new resource designed to support high school students as they work on brain health strategies. Developed by Brain Health Now, a nonprofit organization founded by Debi Butler, the space aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness while offering practical support for students' mental well-being. Through partnerships and funding from Brain Health Now and their supporters, this room is part of a broader effort to establish similar spaces in high schools across Iowa. The room is designed to be a serene, calming environment with various lighting options, positive wall appliques, and comfortable seating, creating a safe and welcoming space for students to self-regulate and reset.
For more on the CCSD Brain Health Retreat Room, visit clinton.k12.ia.us/article/2112899.
The CMS choirs had 8 students attend the East-Central ICDA 7th and 8th Grade Honor Choir in Mt. Vernon last Tuesday (3/25)! They spent all day rehearsing and polishing their music, and ended the evening with an INCREDIBLE concert!
Great job to these 8 talented musicians!
Music: "Ad Astra" composed by Jacob Narverud
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#CHSRenoUpdate | March 2025 | Wrapping up Phase 2
Join us in touring Phase 2 of the Clinton High School Renovation from 1:00-3:00 PM today!
Park in the Main North Parking Lot and follow signs to the Hall of Fame Entrance on the west side of CHS. Enter through Door D26.
New uniforms! ❤️🖤
The CHS Band Boosters would like to extend a big thank you to the Clinton County Development Association and ADM who donated the majority of the money for the new uniforms pictured!
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Reminder: Students will have school on Thursday, April 17th.
See our district calendar here: https://5il.co/2g621
#CCSDStaffSpotlight
Congratulations, Tara!
Bluff Nutrition Services
Receiving a Challenge Coin is an honor signifying the recipient has made a significant impact on students and staff.
A Challenge Coin Medallion, that represents an achievement, was awarded to Ben Logan for his dedication and tenacity as an Eagle Heights Music Teacher.
Congratulations, Mr. Logan! ❤️🖤
#CCSDFamily #CCSDGoodNews
CCSD Student Adventures Program Spring Break Camp
There were 75 students enrolled and they enjoyed several field trips including The Mississippi River Museum, Fun Station Trampoline Park, swimming at the YWCA and Rainbow Pottery! So much fun!
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Stop by on Saturday!
Join us as we showcase all that's been completed in Phase 2!
CCSD Spring Break begins!
Have a relaxing and safe week!
BEST ATTENDANCE TROPHY?! What a great idea! Our #CCSDStudents at PoP Preschool earned the trophy as they won best attendance (96% average daily attendance) for PK for Trimester 1!
As for Tri 2, it was very close, but Bluff Preschool wins!
Donuts for all! 🍩🎉
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❤️🖤 SEE THE 2025-2026 CCSD DISTRICT CALENDAR HERE: https://5il.co/3a89k
District calendars are always available on the homepage of our website: clinton.k12.ia.us
*Please note that early dismissals will be on Fridays next school year!
When making a chemical change happen = enjoying yummy waffles in class! 😊
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Find the Proposed Property Tax Levy for the 2025-2026 fiscal year here: clinton.k12.ia.us/o/ccsd/page/district-financial-information
#CCSDGoldKey
Congratulations, Jessica and Carrie! Jessica and Carrie are both Math Instructional Coaches for Clinton Elementary. It was their idea to bring "Thinking Classrooms" to CCSD - a teaching approach that prioritizes active student engagement, critical thinking and problem solving by encouraging collaboration and open discussion. These two offer coaching cycles where they model lessons. The began with math and are now extending our Thinking Classrooms to literacy, science and social studies.
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication, Jessica and Carrie!
