DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday Sept 8 2025
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
Mr. Jensen will be hosting the first FFA meeting on Tuesday the 9th during Flex 1.
Game club will meet Wednesday the 10th from 3:45 to 5 pm in room A124
Attention all boys soccer players: Open gym will start on Wednesday, Sept 10th at Clinton Middle School from 5:15pm - 7:00pm. Enter through the northwest doors closest to the gym. Please contact Coach Kruse if you have any questions.
The first “Read a Latte” is on Sept 17th 7:40 am until 8:10 am in the library.
Pride Club meetings will be during Flex 2 on Tuesdays.
The following college reps will be visiting the counseling office. Please let Mrs. Klinkhammer know if you would like to attend. Augustana Sept 16 @ 10:00. University of Dubuque Oct 6 @ 10:30. Luther College Oct 21 @ 9:00. University of Northern Iowa Oct 6 @ 9:00
The Homecoming Dance is on Oct 4th. Sign up (via a google form) will be starting on Sept. 12th @ 1:45. All CHS students who wish to go must sign-up themselves. The requirements to go are: passing grades, less than two unexcused absences or 10 tardies, and fees paid. Must have two out of those three good to go. If you are bringing a Date who doesn’t go to CHS you ALSO need to fill out and return an “Out of school date form” which is already available in the library.
The Clinton JV Boys team played at Red Hawk Golf Course in Davenport on Thursday and came out victorious in a duel against Davenport Central 199-180. Team medalist was freshman Brenner Vance with a 42. Also scoring for the Kings were sophomore Griffen Keefer (43), sophomore Tanner Feddersen (46), and freshman Maddox Mojeiko (47). Also playing for the Kings were sophomore Dalton Kohl and freshman Parker Nass. The JV Kings are back at Red Hawk next Tuesday.
The varsity Kings football team welcomed the Davenport Central Blue Devils to Coan Field for their home opener Friday night. After falling behind early, the kings rattled off four unanswered touchdowns and defeated Central 26-13. The offensive line leaned on the Blue Devils and racked up over 300 rushing yards by night's end, including 142 yards for Ethan Carpenter. Touchdown scorers included two for Carpenter and a touchdown apiece for Konnor Schroeder and Maddux Cooley. The defense also showed out forcing 4 turnovers, including an interception by Jay Dodd. Thank you to everyone who showed up to support our young men. The Kings travel to Cedar Rapids on Thursday to take on Cedar Rapids Washington. Go kings.
The River Queen Volleyball Sophomores hosted a home tournament in Yourd Gym this past weekend. The girls ended up winning the Silver Bracket (5th place) with 3 wins and 2 losses. Audry Gruhn led the Queens with 20 total kills, as Kiara Krueger had 19 kills and hit an astounding .450%. Alaina Carpenter led the Queens offense with 38 assists on the day, followed by 14 aces. Bry Samuels led the defense with 22 total digs. Great job Sophomore Queens! The freshman play home tonight at 6:00pm and the varsity, jv and sophomores play at Bettendorf tomorrow with a 5:00pm start.
On Friday night, the Sophomore River Kings opened the first home game of the season versus the Blue Devils from Davenport Central. The Kings scored a decisive WIN shutting out Davenport Central by a score of 37-0! The Kings were led by an 83 yard kickoff return for a score by Micah Tague! Tague later added a 64 yard pass reception for a touchdown. Also scoring for Clinton was quarterback Liam Petersen, who ran for two scores, and Isaiah Lines who added a TD in the 2nd half. The Kings defense came up big with fumble recoveries by Julian Davis and Magnus Kjormoe, pass interceptions by Ian Nath and Petersen, and a safety by Zane Weaver! The Kings even their record at 1-1 on the young season. This week, Clinton travels to play Cedar Rapids Washington on Thursday. Congratulate the Kings on a well played game as they dominated on both sides of the ball! GO KINGS!!!
Activities for Today
Golf: Boys Varsity Invite (H) vs Multiple schools @ Valley Oaks Golf Course 10:00am
Volleyball: Girls Freshmen meet (H) vs Multiple Schools @ CHS Yourd Gym 6:00pm
Lunch for Today
Baked Potato Bar, (Cheese, Chili, Broccoli), Breadstick
Alternative Lunch
Southwest Spaghetti, Chuckwagon Corn, Breadstick