Today is Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Hey CMS! You're invited to an empowering event focused on self-care and confidence building. Don't miss "The Royal Treatment" on Saturday, April 25th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Clinton High School Wellness Gym. "Own your look and own your power" with self-care kits, a style station, confidence-boosting activities, vision boards, and photos. Come as you are and leave feeling more confident! Brought to you by iJAG, Clinton High School, and Clinton County for Protective Children (CPPC).
CMS get ready to support our artists! The first ever Middle School Art Show is up at the River Arts Center 5th ave, downtown Clinton. The gallery will be filled with student artwork from Wednesday April 22nd, to June 13th. A gallery reception will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, from 1:30-3:30pm.
Looking for a summer job? Corn detasseling season is right around the corner! Work begins in late June, and it’s a great way to earn some money and spend time outdoors. For more details, check out the spinner outside the front office, or apply online at teamcorn.com. Don’t miss out!
8th grade boys interested in trying out for high school baseball: The high school baseball season begins on May 4th. Please work with your parents to make sure all required forms and information are completed in Varsity Bound as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to practice without it. All registration materials must be submitted before tryouts. If you have any questions, please contact the activities office.
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken and noodles, green beans, breadstick
ALTERNATIVE: Chicken teriyaki, stir fry vegetables, rice
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: broccoli

Today is Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Attention students! Looking for a summer job? Corn detasseling season is right around the corner! Work begins in late June, and it’s a great way to earn some money and spend time outdoors. For more details, check out the spinner outside the front office, or apply online at teamcorn.com. Don’t miss out!
Attention 8th grade boys interested in trying out for high school baseball: The high school baseball season begins on May 4th. Please work with your parents to make sure all required forms and information are completed in Varsity Bound as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to practice without it. All registration materials must be submitted before tryouts. If you have any questions, please contact the activities office.
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken nuggets, season looped fries
ALTERNATIVE: Chicken fajitas, refried beans
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: chuckwagon corn
Today is Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Attention students! Looking for a summer job? Corn detasseling season is right around the corner! Work begins in late June, and it’s a great way to earn some money and spend time outdoors. For more details, check out the spinner outside the front office, or apply online at www.teamcorn.com. Don’t miss out!
Attention 8th grade boys interested in trying out for high school baseball: The high school baseball season begins on May 4th. Please work with your parents to make sure all required forms and information are completed in Varsity Bound as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to practice without it. All registration materials must be submitted before tryouts. If you have any questions, please contact the activities office.
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: hot dog on a bun, crinkle cut fries
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, crinkle cut fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: baked beans
Today is Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Coins for a Cause Update! Here are the team totals so far:
6th Red: $451.05
6th Black: $439.82
7th Red: $105.35
7th Black: $846.57
8th Red: $1,127.53
8th Black: $1,154.49
Total: $4,124.81 - 67% percent of the way to our goal!
Today is the LAST day to bring in your coins and dollar bills! If you’ve got some stashed in your locker, make sure you grab it and bring it to lunch so you can get a raffle ticket and enter to win 1 of 3 baskets full of goodies! There will be one winner per grade! Winners will be announced tomorrow during the assembly! All donations must be in by 3:00 today. Teachers, please remember to send your collection boxes up to Ms. Kenney by 3:00!
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing softball this summer for Clinton High. There will be a meeting TODAY in the innovation rooms during lunch/recess.
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: BBQ chicken on a bun, seasoned loop fries
ALTERNATIVE: Bosco sticks with marinara, seasoned loop fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: fresh veggies and dip
Today is Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Coins for a Cause Update! Here are the team totals so far:
6th Red: $263.05
6th Black: $257.92
7th Red: $100.35
7th Black: $435.63
8th Red: $926.53
8th Black: $1021.01
Total: $3004.49 - Officially halfway to our goal!
We’ve got 2 days left to reach our goal! We can do it CMS! Today is the Lunch Race with Plinko!! For every $50 your team raises during lunch, you get the chance to pie or silly string a teacher! You can still play Plinko for $1 for prizes! Tomorrow is the Gift Basket Raffle and the last day to bring in your coins and dollar bills!
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing softball this summer for Clinton High. There will be a meeting in the innovation rooms during lunch/recess time tomorrow.
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: macaroni and cheese, green beans, garlic bread
ALTERNATIVE: Sriracha chicken, rice, stir fry mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: broccoli
Today is Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Coins for a Cause Update! Here are the team totals so far:
6th Red: $242.05
6th Black: $210.41
7th Red: $91.35
7th Black: $402.31
8th Red: $384.53
8th Black: $904.54
Total: $2,235.19 - 37% of the way to our goal!
Today is Plinko! At lunch, you will have the chance to play Plinko and win lunch with Mr. Prinsen! He will take 6 students, 1 one from each team, out to lunch! There are other prizes to win, so bring in your chance and play as much as you want! $1 gets you 1 play! Tomorrow, your team is racing to $50 during lunch to pie or silly string a teacher at the assembly on Friday!
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing softball this summer for Clinton High. There will be a meeting in the innovation rooms during lunch/recess time on Thursday.
Athletes, track will meet at CMS today due to the high school track meet!
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken tenders, crinkle cut fries
ALTERNATIVE: Chicken taco wraps, refried beans
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: corn
Today’s Announcements:
Coins for a Cause Update! Here are the team totals so far:
6th Red: $161.54
6th Black: $141.81
7th Red: $48.85
7th Black: $344.21
8th Red: $319.53
8th Black: $823.89
Total: $1,839.83 - 30% of the way to our goal!
On Friday, CMS brought in $337.73 and Leo’s Club matched that amount for a total of $675.46! Today is Dime Dash! The total number of dimes brought in will be counted and the team that has brought in the most dimes will win a Donut Party for the ENTIRE team! Tomorrow is PLINKO for the chance to have lunch with Mr. Prinsen!
Tonight, CMS track travels to Pleasant Valley. Dismissal at 2:25, bus leaves at 2:40. Best of luck, athletes!
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Hamburger on a bun, country mixed vegetables
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, country mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: sweet potato fries
COME AND JOIN THE FUN! GET YOUR WORK IN EARLY.


Today is Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!
There will be a mandatory Battle of the Books meeting during WIN today. Bring your whole team to prep for Friday!
Attention track athletes! You’re at the complex today! Dismissal at 3, bus leaves at 3:15.
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken and noodles, capri mixed vegetables, breadstick
ALTERNATIVE: General Tso’s chicken, rice, stir fry mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: broccoli
Today is Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Attention Track athletes! Track will be held at CMS today! There will be no early dismissal for track.
Archery Club begins today! Please report to the gym by 3:40 and we will be done by 4:30. Your Social studies teacher has permission slips or you can see Mr. Dell in room 708 if you have questions.
Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: Chicken nuggets, season looped fries
ALTERNATIVE: ZZ Chicken quesadilla, season looped fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: corn
Today is Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Archery Club begins on Tuesday, March 24th. Please report to the gym by 3:40 and we will be done by 4:30. Your Social studies teacher has permission slips or you can see Mr. Dell in room 708 if you have questions.
Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!
There will be a mandatory Battle of the Books meeting during WIN today. Bring your whole team to prep for Friday!
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE:Pork tenderloin sandwich, country mixed vegetables
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, country mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: sweet potato fries
Today is Thursday, Mar 12, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Archery Club will begin after Spring break. If you are interested in joining please get a permission slip from your Social studies teacher. If you have any questions you can see Mr. Dell in room 708.
Hey Battle of the Books participants! We will meet TODAY in the LRC during WIN. Bring your team, bring your books, and come ready to prepare for the ultimate literary show
Battle of the Books: Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday March 27th in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!
Attention CMS! Get ready to bring the beach to school! Friday is Beach Day at Clinton Middle School. Wear your best tropical attire—think Hawaiian shirts, bright colors, beachy vibes, and summer style! Just make sure your outfit is school appropriate and follows the dress code. So grab your tropical gear and help us turn CMS into a beach for the day. We can’t wait to see your beach style!
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: popcorn shrimp, crinkle cut fries
ALTERNATIVE: french bread pizza, crinkle cut fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: country mixed vegetables
Today is Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Attention CMS! Nothing has changed since yesterday—just under 150 books are still overdue and 157 are already marked lost. Check your lockers, backpacks, and homes now and get those books turned in before they’re marked lost too!
Hey Battle of the Books participants! The battle is getting closer, so now is the time to ramp up your reading and sharpen your book knowledge! We will meet tomorrow in the LRC during WIN. Bring your team, bring your books, and come ready to prepare for the ultimate literary showdown. The battle is coming…will your team be ready?
Battle of the Books: Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday March 27th in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!
Attention CMS! Get ready to bring the beach to school! Friday is Beach Day at Clinton Middle School. Wear your best tropical attire—think Hawaiian shirts, bright colors, beachy vibes, and summer style! Just make sure your outfit is school appropriate and follows the dress code. So grab your tropical gear and help us turn CMS into a beach for the day. We can’t wait to see your beach style!
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: macaroni and cheese, green beans, frosted cookies
ALTERNATIVE: honey fire chicken, rice, stir fry mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: broccoli
Today is Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Spring break is almost here, making it the perfect time to check your lockers, backpacks, bedrooms, and even under the couch for any overdue library books!
Here’s the good news: we’re now down to just under 150 overdue books, but we still have 157 books marked lost this school year.
If you have a library book at home, bring it back and help us keep the momentum going! Let’s see how many more we can return before spring break and get those stories back on the shelves for other readers to enjoy. Take a few minutes to look around—you might just find a missing library book!
Hey Battle of the Books participants! The battle is getting closer, so now is the time to ramp up your reading and sharpen your book knowledge! We will meet Thursday in the LRC during WIN. Bring your team, bring your books, and come ready to prepare for the ultimate literary showdown. The battle is coming…will your team be ready?
Battle of the Books: Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday March 27th in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!
Attention CMS! Get ready to bring the beach to school! Friday is Beach Day at Clinton Middle School. Wear your best tropical attire—think Hawaiian shirts, bright colors, beachy vibes, and summer style! Just make sure your outfit is school appropriate and follows the dress code. So grab your tropical gear and help us turn CMS into a beach for the day. We can’t wait to see your beach style!
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: chicken tenders, natural crisp fries
ALTERNATIVE: Pizza fiestada, natural crisp fries
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: chuckwagon corn
Today’s Announcements:
The book fair will close at 10:30 today. If you have any purchases to make, please come to the library before then. Thank you for supporting our library!
Spring break is almost here, making it the perfect time to check your lockers, backpacks, bedrooms, and even under the couch for any overdue library books!
Here’s the good news: we’ve cut our overdue books in half! We’re now down to just over 150 overdue books, but we still have 189 books marked lost this school year.
If you have a library book at home, bring it back and help us keep the momentum going! Let’s see how many more we can return before spring break and get those stories back on the shelves for other readers to enjoy. Take a few minutes to look around—you might just find a missing library book!
Hey Battle of the Books participants! The battle is getting closer, so now is the time to ramp up your reading and sharpen your book knowledge! We will meet Thursday in the LRC during WIN. Bring your team, bring your books, and come ready to prepare for the ultimate literary showdown. The battle is coming…will your team be ready?
Battle of the Books: Make plans now to see your friends compete on Friday March 27th in the Gym in our CMS BATTLE! Our teams will compete over the 15 books they've read to see who will represent us at the Regionals in Bettendorf. The top 2 teams will advance. Come cheer on your friends!
Attention CMS! Get ready to bring the beach to school! Friday, March 13 is Beach Day at Clinton Middle School. Wear your best tropical attire—think Hawaiian shirts, bright colors, beachy vibes, and summer style! Just make sure your outfit is school appropriate and follows the dress code. So grab your tropical gear and help us turn CMS into a beach for the day. We can’t wait to see your beach style!
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: hamburger on a bun, cauliflower and cheese
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, cauliflower and cheese
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: sweet potato fries
Remember how fun Book Fair Week was?
Help Clinton Middle School students find that joy by donating to SHARE THE FAIR.
https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600054690

Clinton Middle School cheer is excited to announce the launch of our online web store fundraiser! This is a great opportunity to support our cheerleaders while showing your school pride!
The web store features a variety of CMS cheer apparel for students, families, and supporters. Every purchase directly supports our team by helping fund uniforms, equipment, and team activities throughout the year.
The store is open until 3/20/26
https://perfectlymaede.myshopify.com/collections/cms-cheerleading
If you purchase a customization piece please email khalia.hopson@csdkq.org after completing your order.
Today is Monday, Mar 2, 2026
Today’s Announcements:
Friendly reminder, conferences are this week! We have early outs on Thursday and Friday!
Attention 8th graders interested in track! There will be an informational meeting today during WIN in the commons.
Game Club participants! There will be no Game Club tonight.
Tonight, boys basketball takes to the court against Pleasant Valley. 8th grade is home at 4:15. 7th grade is away. Dismissal at 2:25, bus leaves at 2:40.
TODAY’S MENU
MAIN LINE: chicken patty on a bun, Normandy mixed vegetables
ALTERNATIVE: Domino’s pizza, Normandy mixed vegetables
VEGGIE OF THE DAY: sweet potato fries
