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ATTENTION IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CAP AND GOWN PICK UP: Seniors and senior parents: Cap and gown for seniors will be distributed during lunch period on 4/4. We are aware there is construction going on and the commons will not be available during that time. Therefore Jostens will be set up on the 1st floor collaboration space near room A116 in the Academic Wing. If you are unsure where this space is located please see Miss Melvin to get you in the right direction.

Great work last night, River Kings and Queens!!

CHS Band invites you to our premiere concert in the brand new Durgin Performing Arts Center tonight at 7:00. Both the CHS Concert Band and Symphonic Band will be performing a variety of literature as well as performing together the premiere of a new piece, titled “Dance of the River King”, written in dedication to the Performing Arts Center!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday March 26 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. CHS Band invites you to our premiere concert in the brand new Durgin Performing Arts Center tonight at 7:00. Both the CHS Concert Band and Symphonic Band will be performing a variety of literature as well as performing together the premiere of a new piece, titled “Dance of the River King”, written in dedication to the Performing Arts Center! GIRLS TENNIS: Please turn in your money for your team t-shirts and make sure your parents know that on Thursday, at 530 pm, at Max Lynn outdoor courts we will have our parent meeting. It will be short and sweet, with a treat to go. Prom is May 3rd. Prom sign-up will be starting at the end of next week (April 4th). Get those Promposals done so you can get signed up when we drop the form. Make sure you are going to class & working hard to get/keep your grades passing. Out of School date forms are available in the library already. ISASP is coming up too and those tests need to be done to go to the dance so please plan to be at school on the testing days. An admissions rep from Iowa State University will be visiting the counseling office on Thursday, March 27th at 9:00 am. Please let Mrs. Klinkhammer know if you are interested in attending. Let's see your River King spirit! Football cheer applications are now available at Mrs. Kooi's desk! You must bring a completed app to cheer clinics on March 31 and/or April 1st with tryouts on April 2 in Yourd gym at CHS! Hope to see you there! Please check the due date on your library books. If they are overdue and you are still reading them please stop in and get them renewed, otherwise please return them so someone else can read them. If they are overdue too long they get marked as lost and a fee is added to Infinite Campus. The fee can be removed once the book gets returned but please just renew or return them before then. The River Queen Track and Field team hosted the first outdoor meet of the year last night. The Queens had a great night on the track and in the field events. Placing for the JV Queens in the following events. JV Shot Maggie House 3rd, Maloree Byrns 4th. JV Discus Maloree Byrns 6th. JV High Jump Aumree Russell 1st Alli Haskell 2nd. JV open 100 Aiyunah Orr 7th. The JV Distance Medley team of Moss, Hamstra, Shadden, Endreshak got 3rd. In the JV open 400 Olivia Glover 3rd and Kaylee Davis 5th. The JV 4x200 team of Determan, Samuels, Camila Hunter, Williams got 2nd. In the JV 200 Lauren Whitney 1st, Bryanna Samuels 2nd, Molly Steiner 3rd, Camila Hunter 4th. JV 400 hurdles Mady MacAvoy 1st place. 4x100 team of Determan, Hankins,Luett, Bedford 4th. The weightwomes 4x100 team of Maggie House, Haylee House, Fergurson, Bryns 2nd. The Varsity girls that placed in the following events are.Aubrey Fergurson 3rd in the shot put and 3rd in the Discus. Elle Lonergan 1st in the High Jump. Joselyn Petersen 2nd in the long jump. Aubrey Rivers 3rd place in the 3000. The Sprint Medley team of Jensen, Carpenter, Haan, Sattler 3rd. The Shuttle Hurdle team of MacAvoy, Bedford, Samuels, Williams 3rd place. The Distance Medley team of Skiff, Petersen, Sattler and Haskell 2nd place. 4x200 team of Jensen, Russell, Hankins, Skiff 4th place. Open 800 Carryan Sattler 1st place. Open 200 Petersen 3rd and Skiff 4th. 400 low hurdles Sescie Haan 1st place. The 1500 Alli Haskell 1st place. The 4x400 team of Haan, Steiner, Whitney, Sattler 3rd place. The Coaching Staff is proud of all the girls and the hard work they have put in. Keep it up. The next meet is Thursday at North Scott. Last night the River King Track and Field team competed in the North Scott Early Bird. The varsity Kings competed hard, finished fourth and had many PRs. Leading the way for the varsity Kings were: 2nd place Jordan Gruhn, high jump. 4x400 relay: Jayden Krogmann, Konnor Schroeder, Jordan Coleman, Joey Anderson. 4th place 4x200: Maddux Cooley, Coleman, Ronnie Abott-Lutton, Krogman. 4x800: Anderson, CJ Estes, Jordan Stafford, and Riley Engelkins. Shuttle Hurdle: Ethan Carpenter, Carter Dunham, Max Smith, Jay Dodd. JV Kings were led by: 2nd place 4x200 relay: Carpenter, Gruhn, Marshall Johnson, Hunter Ball. 3rd Place 800 medley relay: Ryne Freyer, Kayden Walters, Max Smith, Carter Dunham. 4x200: EJ fielder, Erik Harris, Ryne Freyer, Dallas Ralston. 4th place: 1600m medley relay: Fielder, Ralston, Cole Johnson, Connor Roberts. The Kings are back in action tomorrow at the Pleasant Valley Spartan Invitational. Good luck Kings. Joke of the day Why did the chick go on vacation? ...It was feeling cooped up. Lunch for Today Sloppy Joe on a Bun, Seasoned Loop Fries Alternative Lunch Crispitos, Chuckwagon Corn

Please use the link below for April 3rd and 4th Food Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddW4SgPwTBP0N9QDrn5ZuboB4bUSxmYpQRcaV1Ud_pMTJ1mw/viewform Thank you all for your patience and understanding!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday March 25 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. Prom is May 3rd. Prom sign-up will be starting at the end of next week (April 4th). Get those Promposals done so you can get signed up when we drop the form. Make sure you are going to class & working hard to get/keep your grades passing. ISASP is coming up too and those tests need to be done to go to the dance so please plan to be at school on the testing days. Girls Tennis: bring your $17 dollars for your team shirt to practice today. Don't forget the tennis web store closes today. Make sure you have all paperwork in at the athletic director's office. Pride Club will be hosting a game night Today the 25th after school! We will be having snacks, board games, and a fun atmosphere to ease you back into school after Spring Break. Be sure to stop by and have a good time! After-School Tutoring is being offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:45 in the New 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! Great way to get grades up for Prom. Golden Ticket Day will take place on Thursday, March 27. To qualify for a Golden Ticket, students must have achieved an 80% or higher in all of their classes on last Friday's grade posting. Those who qualify will enjoy a day that includes a trip to the bowling alley, a school lunch upon return, and a visit to the Clinton Theater. Movie options are: Snow White, Dog Man, or Captain America: Brave New World. Joke of the day How many points does the Easter Bunny get for making a basket? ...Two, just like everyone else. Activities for Today Track: Girls Varsity Invitational vs. Multiple Schools.. @ Clinton High School Athletic Complex 4:15pm Lunch for Today Chicken & Noodles, Carrots, Breadstick Alternative Lunch Sriracha Chicken, Rice, Carrots

Our CHS orchestra students just wrapped up a phenomenal trip to Music City during Spring Break. They toured the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Historic Ryman Auditorium, and the National Museum of African American Music. They explored downtown Nashville, ate a lot of BBQ, saw a touring production of the musical Mamma Mia, and a live show at the Grand Ole Opry. The students also had a clinic with the director of orchestras at Vanderbilt University, and performed for the residents of a local senior living center. Thank you to Mr. Rosales and our orchestra students for representing Clinton High School extraordinarily!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday March 24 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. Congratulations to Mr. Camp for being staff of the week! Mr. Camp consistently provides clear explanations and expectations. He is always approachable, encouraging questions, and he is willing to help a student with any problem! Girls Tennis practice is outdoors at Max Lynn Tennis Courts today for everyone to come to from 4 to 5:30pm. Bring your $17 dollars for your team shirt to practice today or tomorrow. Don't forget the tennis web store is open if you wish to make a purchase. It closes tomorrow. Make sure you have all paperwork in at the athletic director's office. Pride Club will be hosting a game night on Tuesday the 25th after school! We will be having snacks, board games, and a fun atmosphere to ease you back into school after Spring Break. Be sure to stop by and have a good time! Girls soccer - practice begins today at the complex! Be ready to go by 4:30! You must have been cleared by the activities office in order to participate. See Feaster with any questions. There will be no salad bar today at lunch. Let's see your River King spirit! Football cheer applications are now available at Mrs. Kooi's desk! You must bring a completed app to cheer clinics on March 31 and/or April 1st with tryouts on April 2 in Yourd gym at CHS! Hope to see you there! An admissions rep from Iowa State University will be visiting the counseling office on Thursday, March 27th at 9:00 am. Please let Mrs. Klinkhammer know if you are interested in attending. Golden Ticket Day will take place on Thursday, March 27. To qualify for a Golden Ticket, students must have achieved an 80% or higher in all of their classes on the last Friday grade posting. Those who qualify will enjoy a day that includes a trip to the bowling alley, a school lunch upon return, and a visit to the Clinton Theater. Congratulations to the CHS Speech Team on their Individual Events Competition on March 15th. Out of 12 events, 5 events received a Division 2 rating, including Alyssa Determan and Haylee House in Improv, Haylee Dolash and Mazzy Jensen in Original Oratory, and Sophia Morley in Reviewing. Seven events received a Division 1 rating, including Lillian Asay, Leilani Calvillo, and Mazzy Jensen in Musical Theater, Eloise Brisch in Expository Address, Rhys Bostic in After Dinner Speaking and Acting, and Alyssa Determan in Acting. Way to go! A special congratulations to our All-State Speech Performers, Lillian Asay and Leilani Calvillo! They will be performing at the Individual Event All-State Festival at the University of Northern Iowa on Monday, March 31st, where they will present their musical theater pieces for an audience of students and spectators from across the state. If you see them this week, please congratulate them and wish them luck on their final performance! Joke of the day Why are leprechauns so concerned about global warming? …They’re really into green living. Lunch for Today Dill Pickle Chicken Bites, French Fries Alternative Lunch Egg Roll, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables

Congratulations to Mr. Camp for being staff of the week! Mr. Camp consistently provides clear explanations and expectations. He is always approachable, encouraging questions, and he is willing to help a student with any problem!

To qualify for a Golden Ticket, students must have achieved an 80% or higher in all of their classes on the last Friday grade posting. Those who qualify will enjoy a day that includes a trip to the bowling alley, a school lunch upon return, and a visit to the Clinton Theater.

Our college signing day is approaching! Please email Ms. Thompson your information before May 9th: caitlin.thompson@csdkq.org

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday March 12 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. The Queen Tennis Team will meet on Monday March 17th at the Max Lynn outdoor courts weather permitting from 11 am to 1 pm. If there is rain, we will play indoors at River Cities Tennis and Pickleball Courts. You MUST have a WHITE CARD to practice! Students are not allowed to park in the staff parking lot. There are not enough parking spots for staff as is. From now on if students park in the staff parking lot they will receive a ticket from the SRO. Make sure if you are a student who drives to school you are parking LEGALLY in the student parking lot or you will get a ticket. If you are interested in trying girls golf this spring, please see Coach McEwen in Room 253 to get any information before the season starts. First day of practice is Monday, March 24th after Spring break. Open gym hitting is happening on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm in the Wellness Gym. There will be a yearbook meeting Today from 4 - 5 PM in S154. Email Mrs. Lemon-Levy if you have any questions. After-School Tutoring is being offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:45 in the New 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! Let's see your River King spirit! Football cheer applications are now available at Mrs. Kooi's desk! You must bring a completed app to cheer clinics on March 31 and/or April 1st with tryouts on April 2 in Yourd gym at CHS! Hope to see you there! Senior photo deadline for the yearbook is Saturday, March 15th. (That’s in 2 days) No late submissions will be accepted. Joke of the day What do you get when two leprechauns have a conversation? …A lot of small talk Lunch for Today Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Peas, Breadstick Alternative Lunch Chicken Fajitas, Refried Beans

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday March 12 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. Girls Tennis will meet March 17th from 11am to 1pm at the Max Lynn outdoor courts. You MUST have your white card from the athletic director in order to practice! Please wear your green for Saint Patrick's Day. Blarney Stones for snacks that day!!! Upcoming College Visits: University of Dubuque, Loras College and Clarke University on April 2nd. - To sign up to attend, e-mail Marla Schultz CCTC or stop by her office A227. Students are not allowed to park in the staff parking lot. There are not enough parking spots for staff as is. From now on if students park in the staff parking lot they will receive a ticket from the SRO. Make sure if you are a student who drives to school you are parking LEGALLY in the student parking lot or you will get a ticket. AP Posters are in! Find Mrs. Leafgreen or email her when you are ready to grab yours. There will be a yearbook meeting Today and Thursday this week from 4 - 5 PM in S154. Email Mrs. Lemon-Levy if you have any questions. Girls Soccer -- Open Field Wed. Mar, 12th 5:30pm. Don’t forget to get your white card from the activities office by this Friday March 14th, so you will be able to practice!! Senior photo deadline for the yearbook is Saturday, March 15th. (That’s in 3 days) No late submissions will be accepted. Join us for “Read a Latte” in the CHS library Tomorrow, March 13 from 7:40 am until homeroom. We will be “Unboxing” the new titles we got from the “Mathical Grant”. Joke of the day How many bakers does it take to bake a pi? …3.14. Activities for Today Color Guard 2025 Tryout Practices Yourd gym 2:00pm -3:45pm Track: Boys Varsity Indoor Meet (A) vs. Multiple Schools @ Westwood Sports Center 5:30pm Lunch for Today Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Potato Wedges Alternative Lunch Bosco Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce, Italian Blend Vegetables

Please turn all necessary forms in to the Athletics and Activities office by Friday for eligibility to participate in this year's River Queens Soccer season!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday March 11 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. Students are not allowed to park in the staff parking lot. There are not enough parking spots for staff as is. From now on if students park in the staff parking lot they will receive a ticket from the SRO. Make sure if you are a student who drives to school you are parking LEGALLY in the student parking lot or you will get a ticket. AP Posters are in! Find Mrs. Leafgreen or email her when you are ready to grab yours. Let's see your River King spirit! Football cheer applications are now available at Mrs. Kooi's desk! You must bring a completed app to cheer clinics on March 31 and/or April 1st with tryouts on April 2 in Yourd gym at CHS! Hope to see you there! There will be a yearbook meeting Wednesday and Thursday this week from 4 - 5 PM in S154. Email Mrs. Lemon-Levy if you have any questions. Girls Soccer -- you must get your white card from the activities office by this Friday March 14th, before you will be able to practice!! If you are interested in trying girls golf this spring, please see Coach McEwen in Room 253 to get any information before the season starts. First day of practice is Monday, March 24th after Spring break. Open gym hitting is happening on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm in the Wellness Gym. An admissions rep from Kirkwood Community College will be visiting the counseling office on Wednesday, March 12th at 9:30 am. Please let Mrs. Klinkhammer know if you are interested in attending. Stop in the library for “Blind Date with a Book”. The library has some books wrapped up. Pick one, check it out, and read it. Love it? Hate it? Rate your book for a chance to win a prize. So far we only have one entry. After-School Tutoring is being offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:45 in the New 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! Join us for “Read a Latte” in the CHS library on Thursday, March 13 from 7:40 am until homeroom. We will be “Unboxing” the new titles we got from the “Mathical Grant”. Joke of the day What did the Irish potato say to his sweetheart? …I only have eyes for you Lunch for Today Chicken & Rice, Green Beans, Dinner Roll Alternative Lunch Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables

Congratulations to our River Queen Wrestlers on earning NWCA All-American Awards today!!!

Congratulations to Ivy, Charlie, and Emily as our February Students of the Month!!! Thank you for all of your hard work in and out of the classroom every day!

Congratulations to Ms. Partin for being staff of the week! Ms. Partin greets every student with a smile as they go through the lunch line and is always a positive presence!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday March 10 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. Congratulations to Ms. Partin for being staff of the week! Ms. Partin greets every student with a smile as they go through the lunch line and is always a positive presence! Senior photo deadline for the yearbook is Saturday, March 15th. No late submissions will be accepted. There will be a yearbook meeting Wednesday and Thursday this week from 4 - 5 PM in S154. Email Mrs. Lemon-Levy if you have any questions. Girls Soccer -- open field today, March 10th, here at CHS outside on Coan field, 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Also you must have received your white card from the activities office by Friday March 14th, before you will be able to practice!! A Golden Ticket day has yet to happen this semester. Students need to have 80% or above in all their classes to attend. Let our Tues. & Thurs. “After School Tutoring" help you get/stay there. Join us for “Read a Latte” in the CHS library on Thursday, March 13 from 7:40 am until homeroom. We will offer the Pre ACT to sophomores on April 1st. Signup ends Today, March 10th at 4:00. The cost is $19 and you need to turn in the money when you sign up. Please sign up with Mrs. Klinkhammer. If you are interested in signing up but money is an issue please let either Mrs. Klinkhammer or your counselor know. Congratulations to the River Royalty show choir on their 1st place in the Prep Division and 6th place overall at West Delaware’s Red Gala show choir competition. Leilani Calvillo also won an Outstanding Performer award. Good job to all the singers, band members and crew members on a great end to the season! The River Queen Wrestling Team was awarded the IWCOA Academic All-State Award this weekend. This is a tremendous honor and we are so proud of the entire team setting a great example not only on the mat, but in the classroom as well. The River Queens were top ten in the state for team GPA. Great work ladies, we are so proud of you! Joke of the day What’s the name of a popular Irish dance move? …The shamrock shake Lunch for Today Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun, Seasoned Loop Fries Alternative Lunch French Bread Pizza, Garlic Toast, Italian Blend Vegetables

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday March 7 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. An admissions rep from Kirkwood Community College will be visiting the counseling office on Wednesday, March 12th at 9:30 am. Please let Mrs. Klinkhammer know if you are interested in attending. There is no food allowed on the upper floor of the library. You can not eat your lunch in any part of the library. If you are on the upper floor of the library you need to be sitting in one of the chairs. If the chairs are full you need to be on the main floor. If you are interested in trying girls golf this spring, please see Coach McEwen in Room 253 to get any information before the season starts. First day of practice is Monday, March 24th after Spring break. Open gym hitting is happening on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm in the Wellness Gym. Girls Soccer -- open field this coming Monday, March 10th, here at CHS outside on Coan field, 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Also girls soccer -- you must have received your white card from the activities office by Friday of next week, that's March 14th, before you will be able to practice!! No Concessions stand again at lunch today. Let's see your River King spirit! Football cheer applications are now available at Mrs. Kooi's desk! You must bring a completed app to cheer clinics on March 31 and/or April 1st with tryouts on April 2 in Yourd gym at CHS! Hope to see you there! FTH March 11th is the CCC Junior Career Day/College Fair. We will start at CCC with the college fair and then go to the National Guard Armory for the career exploration portion. If you are interested you must sign up Today. Please stop by Mrs. Klinkhammer to sign up and grab a special absence form. Join us for “Read a Latte” in the CHS library on Thursday, March 13 from 7:40 am until homeroom. FBLA Students..... payment for our State Leadership Conference is due Today March 7th. We will offer the Pre ACT to sophomores on April 1st. The PreACT signup ends Monday, March 10th at 4:00. The cost is $19 and you need to turn in the money when you sign up. Please sign up with Mrs. Klinkhammer. If you are interested in signing up but money is an issue please let either Mrs. Klinkhammer or your counselor know. Joke of the day Where does a vampire get his license? …a blood drive. Activities for Today Sadd Blood Drive 11:00 to 2:30 Lunch for Today Macaroni & Cheese, Corn, Dinner Roll Alternative Lunch Mozzarella Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce, Italian Blend Vegetables