DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026
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.
The CHS Marching Band Pancake Breakfast is this Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in the CHS commons. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any band member or at the door the morning of. Please come out and support the band.
Seniors, the AmeriCorps officers are hosting FAFSA nights during conferences tonight and tomorrow night in the counseling office. If you would like to attend you can drop in or make an appointment here!
Pride Club will be meeting Thursday, October 29th at 3:45 PM in room A115 (First floor across from the teacher lounge). Join the Google Classroom with the code: qj42ji5 or link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NzI0NzI1MzU2ODQz?cjc=qj42ji5
This year, Clinton High will be participating in the Eastern Iowa High School Battle of the Books. Students are invited to learn more about this during FLEX on Thursday October 22nd. Interested in learning about the High School Battle of the book? Come to Flex IN THE LIBRARY on Thursday October 22nd. Just coming doesn't make you obligated to participate, but we do need you to fill out the form in order to be able to come!
DON'T HAVE A MENTORING OR FLEX? Just email Mrs. Smithson that you're interested and she will get you the information! Find the form in your email! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP! See you then!
It's FINALLY HERE, the first READ A LATTE of the year! Join us for coffee, snacks and conversation in the library before school on Thursday Oct. 22nd. We'll be hanging out from 7:45-8:20. See you there!
Seniors, remember if you are needing help with any things FAFSA we are having two sessions during flex this week where you can come into the counseling office to get help from the counselors and our AmeriCorps workers. Please email Mrs. Steines to sign up.
CHS Quiz Bowl Team is looking for new members! We do one competition at CCC in November. We have 6 practices leading up to competition. If you love jeopardy and have a wide array of knowledge please sign up! Email Mr. Avise-Rouse if you are interested or have more questions.
Students: We are now accepting staff of the week nominations! If you would like to nominate a staff member, please fill out this form!
After-School Tutoring is being offered Monday-Thursday from 3:45 - 4:45 in the Library! There is no cost. We have staff in most of the core classes available! Please ask a CHS teacher or administrator if you would like to attend!
Interested in cheering for basketball and wrestling this winter? Cheer tryouts will be held on October 27th from 5:30–7:00 PM in the Yourd Gym and October 29th from 5:30–7:00 PM in the Wellness Gym. You must be present for both days to participate in tryouts. The final tryout will be held on October 31st from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM in the Yourd Gym. Please wear black athletic clothing to all tryout sessions with your hair pulled back. Sign up at the link below.
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The Clinton River Queens traveled to DeWitt last night for some exciting postseason volleyball, and the rivalry did not disappoint! Over the past four years, the DeWitt Sabers had defeated the Queens during the regular-season MAC slate. Clinton broke that streak this past Wednesday with a sweep of the Sabers in conference play. The Queens also have a history of winning postseason five-set thrillers at DeWitt, and last night added another chapter to that tradition! The Queens jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Sabers battled back to win the next two sets and force a deciding fifth set. With multiple players stepping up and making big plays when it mattered most, Clinton held its composure and pulled away for a 15-10 fifth-set victory to advance! Maggie House led the Queens' attack with 15 kills, while Audry Gruhn added 10 kills to help balance the offense. Alaina Carpenter led the way with 18 assists while running the 6-2 offense. Grace Griswold nearly recorded a triple-double, finishing with 13 assists, 10 kills, and 9 digs! Gruhn also made her presence felt at the net, recording two solo blocks and three block assists to help lead the Queens' defensive effort at the net. Tenley Cewe dug up 19 opponent attacks, while Molly Steiner delivered an outstanding all-around performance with 16 digs and six aces on 31 total serves! When the match was on the line, House stepped up at the service line in the fifth set, rattling off six key serves to help create separation and push the Queens across the finish line. It was a huge team effort in another memorable postseason battle at DeWitt! Next Up: The Queens travel to Dubuque Wahlert tomorrow night as postseason play continues! A special THANK YOU to our STUDENT SECTION for bringing the energy and supporting the Queens all season long! You were absolutely ROCKIN' last night! We appreciate you showing up and making your presence felt! LET'S GO, QUEENS!
Activities for Today
Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country State Qualifying Meet @ Dubuque Soccer Complex 4:00pm
Lunch for Today
French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patty, Hash Browns
Alternative Lunch
Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables