The goal of CCSD's Talented and Gifted Program is to provide a differentiated, enriched academic environment for all students. We recognize that students have unique needs, talents, and abilities that require an education which utilizes instructional methods and materials designed to develop critical thinking processes that enhance independent study and personal effectiveness.
Want to know more about TAG?!
Watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDzV7nnAnBs
We had to share this one from the CMS Facebook page:
Last fall, CMS 7th graders wrote "If I Were Mayor" essays... Congratulations to Lila, Grace, and Leah for their award winning essays!
Check out tonight's City Council meeting, where they'll be recognized by Mayor Scott Maddasion! https://www.youtube.com/@cityofclintoniowa2437
You can also read their essays, linked within the Council agenda:
https://cityofclintoniowa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/1021/?expanded=91061&preview=91062
Special thanks to City Councilman Obren and CHS student Adam, who serves on the Mayor's Youth Commission, for collaborating with SS teachers Mr. Dell and Mrs. Griswold to work the contest into their classes!
Great example of the Clinton Community School District's Portrait of a Graduate characteristic of Social Awareness!

The mission of the CCSD School Counseling Department is to provide students with a comprehensive, developmental guidance and counseling program, centered around an engaging curriculum that encourages the highest level of student achievement through their growth in academic, personal/social and career domains.
More resources and school counselor information: https://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/services/ccsd-counseling
Congratulations to the Whittier Food Service Team on their Gold Key Awards! Brian Kenney, Whittier Principal, and Kayla Leu, Food Service Director, shared how each one of these ladies show kindness and compassion to the students daily.
That's what it's all about!
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Why CCSD? We asked our staff and here's what Derek Gabel had to say!
An enjoyable place to work and learn is very important, we must agree.
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#CHSRenoUpdate January 2023

Jefferson students TOASTing to the new year! Setting goals for 2023 and enjoying their toast!
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Don't forget about our static web store that runs for the whole school year! Get that CCSD Merch!
https://adcraftwebstores.com/clintoncommunityschooldistrict2022/

Please read below regarding the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration:

This beautiful “quilt” made by our students hangs in Whittier!
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Welcome back, staff and students! We hope you had a relaxing and wonderful winter break. Let's get to learning!

#CCSDStaffSpotlight
Let's hear from Jonelle Kettler!

Happy New Year! Let's have a great year, CCSD Family!

We share a lot about our awesome students, but our staff deserves some love too!
Here's how they started their winter break yesterday! Well-deserved fun.
Jefferson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb_MY64WaVI

CCSD Orchestra Video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfpd8IyqcX0
Mr. Boyd and student sure are looking festive today! ❤️💚
Happy Holidays!

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Let's hear from Jodi Specht!

It's Winter Break! Rest and enjoy this time with family and friends, CCSD Family!
Wednesday, Jan. 4 is a Teacher Professional Development day. Students begin Thursday (Jan. 5).
Please note that the CCSD Administration Building will be closed to the public Dec. 22-Jan. 3!

Thank you to Clinton Rotary for the donation of dictionaries to our 3rd graders!
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The City of Clinton Street Crew visited students to show off the trucks’ new art! Last year, our elementary students had the opportunity to design artwork for the city trucks to give each a unique name! Such a cool project!
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