Clinton High School -

Starting Monday, October 6, students will have another opportunity for tutoring! These tutoring sessions will be run by Fullmind, and students can drop in whenever! They just need to log in to the session through their Clever account. See the flyer for more details.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday Sept 23, 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.



It's not too late! You can still purchase your 2026 yearbook from Mrs. Albrecht for $60. 2025 yearbooks are also available for $40. Yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Want free Homecoming tickets? Buy your 2027 yearbook by September 18 to be entered in a drawing to win two free tickets to the dance! Yearbooks can be purchased using the link below: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/464Ivc73FYc9vF06WLbtmCeH


Iowa State will be visiting the Counseling office on Thursday September 24th at 9 am. If you are interested in attending please email Mr. Avise-Rouse.



An admission rep from the University of Iowa will be here on Tuesday September 29th at 10:00 am. If you are interested in attending please email Mr. Avise-Rouse.



Brighten up Friday's assembly! Bring $1 to lunch to grab a foam glow stick. Your support helps fund exciting hands-on activities for our Level 2 program.



International Club members, please check your google classroom for announcements. See Ms. Krueger if you have any questions.



Students & Staff - If you park in the West parking lot (behind the home football stands), please have your vehicle moved by 4:00 PM on Thursday to make room for the homecoming parade lineup.



Game Club today 3:45-5:30 will be playing other games like Magic/Catan/Hero Quest or if you have a game you would like to bring and play.



The ok list is posted on the window outside of the library. If you are not on the list, check in the library. Tickets are on sale now until Thursday Sept 24th. You will need a school or state issued photo ID to get into the Dance.



Your school counseling office will be offering the PSAT on October 15th at the start of day at Clinton Administration Building. It costs $18. If that is a hardship please let your counselor know. Gear Up will be paying for the Sophomore class. If you are interested in taking the PSAT please email Mr. Avise-Rouse. Sign up ends October 6th. The PSAT is a great tool to practice for future college entrance exams, and you might qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.



The River Queen swimmers ran into one of the top teams in the conference at Pleasant Valley last night, falling 133-38 to the Spartans. Top finishes for CHS came from Eloise Brisch - 2nd place (50 free, 100 fly), Nora Prosise - 2nd place (200 Individual medley, 100 breast), Mia Zimmer- 2nd place (200 free, 100 free). The Queens will host their first meet of the season when Davenport comes to CHS on Tuesday, 9/29.


Yesterday, the River King boys golf team traveled to Springbrook Country Club to participate in the Dewitt Invitational golf meet. The KIngs again shot their lowest score of the season, and lowest in several years, to claim 5th place out of 11 teams at the invite, defeating Bettendorf, Davenport Assumption, Davenport North, Central, West, and DeWitt JV! Leading the Kings was Mav Hensel who shot a season low 78, earning a 10th place overall medal for the effort! Also scoring their lowest round of the season was Carter Thorpe who shot an 84! Rounding out the day's scoring were Thomas Hays with 88 and Brenner Swanson with 89. The Kings are heating up at the right time. They return to action this Friday and Saturday in the MAC Conference meet at Midland Golf Course in Kewanee. Way to go low Kings!!!



Activities for Today

PowderBuff Volleyball Game 6:00pm



Lunch for Today

Ground Beef & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas


Alternative Lunch

Chicken Fajita, Refried Beans

Come check out the newly completed renovations at Clinton High School! 🏫✨
Join us for our Open House on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Go River Kings & Queens! ❤️🖤

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday Sept 22, 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.



It's not too late! You can still purchase your 2026 yearbook from Mrs. Albrecht for $60. 2025 yearbooks are also available for $40. Yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Want free Homecoming tickets? Buy your 2027 yearbook by September 18 to be entered in a drawing to win two free tickets to the dance! Yearbooks can be purchased using the link below: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/464Ivc73FYc9vF06WLbtmCeH


Iowa State will be visiting the Counseling office on Thursday September 24th at 9 am. If you are interested in attending please email Mr. Avise-Rouse.



Brighten up Friday's assembly! Bring $1 to lunch to grab a foam glow stick. Your support helps fund exciting hands-on activities for our Level 2 program.



International Club members, please check your google classroom for announcements. See Ms. Krueger if you have any questions.



Students & Staff - If you park in the West parking lot (behind the home football stands), please have your vehicle moved by 4:00 PM on Thursday to make room for the homecoming parade lineup.



There will be no History Club today after school!



Game Club Wednesday 9/23 3:45-5:30 will be playing other games like Magic/Catan/Hero Quest or if you have a game you would like to bring and play.



Your school counseling office will be offering the PSAT on October 15th at the start of day at Clinton Administration Building. It costs $18. If that is a hardship please let your counselor know. Gear Up will be paying for the Sophomore class. If you are interested in taking the PSAT please email Mr. Avise-Rouse. Sign up ends October 6th. The PSAT is a great tool to practice for future college entrance exams, and you might qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.



The F/S Kings pummelled the Maquoketa Cardinals with a dominating performance in all facets of the game. On defense the Kings held the Cardinals from putting any points on the scoreboard. On special teams Bastian Balous rumbled to the endzone on a blocked punt to score a touchdown. On the offensive side of the ball the Kings scored two touchdowns via the air. Dorian Hill had a 25 yard touchdown reception. Desean Mack had an 80 yard touchdown reception to cap off the Kings scoring. The Kings are back in action this Friday against the Burlington Greyhounds!


Wish the Queens luck, as they qualify for tennis state, all day on Wednesday, at Iowa City West. They are: Tenley Cewe, Elizabeth Grinnall, Taedyn Cewe, Kirstin Bengtson, Grace Griswold, Sammy Manikowski, and alternate Piper Jennings. Go Queens Go!!!!




Activities for Today

Soph/JV Girls Volleyball @ Pleasant Valley 5:00pm

JV/V Girls Swimming @ Pleasant Valley 5:30pm

Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Pleasant Valley 6:30pm


Lunch for Today

French Toast Sticks w/ Syrup, Sausage Patty, Tri-Taters


Alternative Lunch

Pot Stickers, Fried Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables

👑 HOCO Coronation is Here! 👑
Join us this morning, September 22nd at 10:00 AM, for Clinton High School’s Homecoming Coronation!

📍 Entrance: Hall of Fame Entrance — Door #D26
🪑 Seating: Upstairs Balcony Section (Yourd Gym)
♿ Handicap accessible — elevator available.

Congrats to our September Students of the Month! 🔴⚫️

🌟 Cambyl (Cross Country Athlete)
🌟 Samantha (Marching Band Drum Major)
🌟 Ethan (Football Athlete)

Big thanks to Clinton’s Candlelight Inn for sponsoring and Gary Determan for coming to visit our honorees!

📻 Tune in early Tue/Wed/Thu morning on KROS Radio to hear Gary’s interviews with these outstanding students!

Please note the event cancellations for today.

Thank you for your support and understanding!

What an amazing week last week, River Kings and Queens!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday Sept 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.



It's not too late! You can still purchase your 2026 yearbook from Mrs. Albrecht for $60. 2025 yearbooks are also available for $40. Yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Want free Homecoming tickets? Buy your 2027 yearbook by September 18 to be entered in a drawing to win two free tickets to the dance! Yearbooks can be purchased using the link below: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/464Ivc73FYc9vF06WLbtmCeH


Iowa State will be visiting the Counseling office on Thursday September 24th at 9 am. If you are interested in attending please email Mr. Avise-Rouse.



International Club members, please check your google classroom for announcements. See Ms. Krueger if you have any questions.



🥧 WHO DO YOU WANT TO SEE GET PIED IN THE FACE? 🥧

Get ready, Clinton High School! The iJAG Pie in the Face Fundraiser is coming during Homecoming Week, September 21–25!

Students will have the chance to vote for their favorite nominated teacher or staff member by purchasing tickets. The nominees with the MOST tickets will get a PIE IN THE FACE!

🎟️ Ticket sales begin September 21 during all three lunch periods.

$1 = 1 ticket
$5 = 6 tickets
$20 = an ARM’S LENGTH of tickets!

Start thinking now—who deserves a pie in the face?

Support iJAG and get ready for some Homecoming fun! 🥧



The varsity River Kings football team traveled to soggy Maquoketa Friday night to take on the Cardinals for their homecoming game. The Kings defense came out on fire stifling the Cardinal offense all night pitching a shut out deep into the 4th quarter. The final score ended up being 44-6 in favor of the River Kings. The Kings rattled off 6 touchdown drives throughout the contest. Ethan Carpenter led Clinton offensively with 21 carries for 264 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jay Dodd added a 51 yard touchdown run and Josh Franklin punched in the final touchdown from 44 yards out. Offensively, the Kings had 457 yards rushing on the night with over a 10 yard per carry average. The Kings will host Burlington next Friday night for our homecoming game. Go Kings!



Activities for Today

JV Boys Golf vs Davenport West (H) 2:00pm

V Boys & Girls Solon Cross Country Invitational @ Solon 5:00pm

Freshman Girls Volleyball @ Bettendorf 6:00pm

PowderPuff Football 6:30pm


Lunch for Today

Popcorn Shrimp, Natural Crisp Fries


Alternative Lunch

Mozzarella Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce, Italian Blend Vegetables

River King Football fans, please see this important update regarding tonight's game.
GO KINGS!

🎓 Plan your next step at the 16th Annual Future Ready Planning Night!
Join us in two weeks to explore life after high school and connect with key resources:
-Financial Aid and College Match & Fit presentations
-Reps on site: Colleges & Universities, Apprenticeship Programs, Military, Trade Schools, Unions, and Local Employers

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 30th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: CHS Commons

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to see the full list of attending representatives!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday Sept 15, 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.



It's not too late! You can still purchase your 2026 yearbook from Mrs. Albrecht for $60. 2025 yearbooks are also available for $40. Yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Want free Homecoming tickets? Buy your 2027 yearbook by September 18 to be entered in a drawing to win two free tickets to the dance! Yearbooks can be purchased using the link below: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/464Ivc73FYc9vF06WLbtmCeH


Application Flex workshop on 9/15 and 9/17 to help anyone with a job or college application. Email Mr. Avise-Rouse if you are interested.


The drama department will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, September 16th from 6-7 PM for anyone interested in being a part of the crew for the fall play. We are looking for people to help build and paint the sets, create costumes, run spotlights and so much more! Email Mrs. Lemon-Levy or visit room A203 if you have any questions.


Pride Club will be holding the first meeting of the year soon! Join our Google Classroom to get updates on when meetings will be. The code is qj42ji5


Sign up for the Homecoming Dance ends on Friday, September 18th. After you have signed up, stop in the library to make sure your response went through and to check on your requirements. If you are unsure about what fees you need to pay, ask in the library. 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 available in the library.


Homecoming is fast approaching which means the Royalty Rack is ready for visitors. If you are looking for something to wear to the dance, this is the place for you! We have a variety of homecoming dresses, shoes, collared shirts, and more. If you are interested in taking a look at what the Royalty Rack has to offer, please email Mrs. Leafgreen (christina.leafgreen@csdkq.org) to set up an appointment.


If you received an email about NHS, you are invited to apply. You will need to join the Google Classroom, pick up the application, and 3 teacher recommendations from Ms. Bradway or Mr. Camp. The application deadline is Oct 9 and you should not procrastinate in applying.


There will be an FFA meeting Tuesday, September 15th at 7:45 am in room S145 (Ag room). It will be open to all those currently in FFA and those interested in joining.


Students, if you receive a LUNCH STUDY TABLE PASS, this means that you will take your lunch to the second foyer by iJAG.


Want to be in the homecoming parade? We want you to be part of the student prepared class float. Anyone can come, and all are welcome! If you would like to be part of the float, please come to a short informational meeting this Thursday at 8 in Mr. Pataska's room. Students will have the ability to decorate a float with provided materials the night of the parade, or prior to the event. We hope to see you there! Any questions, see Mr. Kellen Schneeberger or Mr. Dan Pataska.


Game Club Wednesday 9/16 3:45-5:15.



Homecoming Court Candidates, remember that today during Flex, you will meet in YOURD for rehearsal. Also please fill out your BIO as soon as possible! It is due tomorrow. See you during Flex! Mrs. Smithson.



If you see the Queens top tennis players wish them good luck at the Big MAC Tourney on Wednesday and Thursday. They are: Tenley Cewe, Elizabeth Grinnall, Taedyn Cewe, Kirstin Bengtson, Grace Griswold, Sammy Manikowski, Josie Srp and alternate Piper Jennings. This is an amazing group of girls that understand how to trust in their teammates and to have faith in each other!


The F/S River Kings ran away with the win last Friday night against CR Wash. In a dominant performance on both sides of the ball the Kings balanced offensive attack scored on a 54 yard touchdown run by Yavin Bell, 4yd TD rush by Elijah Hardwick, 42yd touchdown reception by Levi Nimmick from Hardwick & a 12yd touchdown reception by Vaun Jones from Mycah Sims. The Kings will try to keep their winning streak alive as they head to Maquoketa this Friday for a 5:00 kickoff.




Activities for Today

JV Boys Golf vs Davenport Central @ Duck Creek Golf Course 2:00pm

JV/V Boys & Girls Lancer CC Invitational @ Scott County Park 5:00pm

Soph/JV Girls Volleyball vs Davenport West (H) 5:00pm

JV/V Girls Swimming @ North Scott YMCA 5:30pm

Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Davenport West (H) 6:30pm



Lunch for Today

BBQ Beef on a Bun, French Fries


Alternative Lunch

Taco, Refried Beans

Great work last week, River Kings and Queens!!!

River King Golf Families, please refer to this week's schedule.

Go River Kings!

The best week of the year is finally here! 📢 Swipe through to check out the dress-up themes and the full schedule of events for HOCO 2026.

From PowderPuff to the Homecoming Dance, let's bring the energy all week long!

Go River Kings! ❤️🖤👑

River King Golf Families, please refer to this week's schedule.

Go River Kings!

Do you have a convertible, Jeep, or truck?
Would you be willing to drive it in the CHS Homecoming parade on Thursday, Sept. 24th from 5 to 6:30? The parade line-up is in the West CHS parking lot (next to the football home stands) and concludes at City Park by Central Fire Station (returning occupants to CHS parking lot). Please email beth.franks@csdkq.org if you can help.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday Sept 8, 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.



It's not too late! You can still purchase your 2026 yearbook from Mrs. Albrecht for $60. 2025 yearbooks are also available for $40. Yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Want free Homecoming tickets? Buy your 2027 yearbook by September 18 to be entered in a drawing to win two free tickets to the dance! Yearbooks can be purchased using the link below: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/464Ivc73FYc9vF06WLbtmCeH


If you wish to have your school picture retaken or missed picture day, retakes will be on October 7.


Upper Iowa University will be visiting the counseling office on Thursday September 10th at 10:30. If you would like to come visit and explore what they have to offer please reply only to Mr. Avise - Rouse and he will get you a pass for that day.


Make sure you remember to bring your computers and chargers to school EVERYDAY. The library has a limited number of computers and chargers to loan out. If you have a loaner charger it needs to be returned ASAP.


After-School Tutoring is being offered Monday-Thursday from 3:45 - 4:45 in the Library starting September 8th! 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!


👑 2026 HOMECOMING COURT NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! 👑

Homecoming Court nomination forms have been emailed to all CHS classes. Each class will nominate students to represent their class on the 2026 Homecoming Court.

Please select up to 10 students who are involved in CHS activities and represent the Trident ideals of:

⚔️ Fighting Spirit
🏫 Tradition
💙 Loyalty

Nominations are due by 2:00 PM this Friday, September 11.



Activities for Today

Soph/JV Girls Volleyball @ Davenport North 5:00pm

Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Davenport North 6:30pm



Lunch for Today

Buffalo Chicken Bites, French Fries


Alternative Lunch

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Toast