Please join me in congratulating Lauren Johnson and Lizzie Sloat for earning Those Who Excel recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education for 2025! We're proud of you both! We have the best Teachers and Staff at CUSD#15. #MaroonPride
Beginning February 20th, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school. For directions and additional information https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_mMKHxOTCx_x1deWOkhddUWEnYTr2mcc/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KHb3WS6R9wqt2Mh7ZkIjJb9nPKqUSlOu/view
Clinton High School and Jr High will be hosting a heart screening at each of their schools. The High School will be hosting it on Wednesday, February 19th between 10am - 1pm. The Jr High is hosting on Friday, February 21st 10am - 1pm. The screening is $20 and you can register online using the QR codes or website. Click on the link below for more information. https://5il.co/369n4
Tuesday, March 4th, 7-8pm ET / 6-7pm CT
Motivating Kids to Do the “No Fun, Boring, and Tough” Stuff
Register here: https://cartwheelcare.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217377337644/WN_vP2txQy5TwK49Iuov4komw?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12407216#/registration
Do you want to help your student succeed in life but struggle with working together on tasks and goals? Many educators and parents feel frustrated and thwarted in their efforts to teach responsibility, motivation and persistence to students, especially those with ADHD or learning differences.
Join Cartwheel and Dr. Sharon Saline for insight and tools on how to effectively motivate all kinds of students both at school and at home. Building upon a strength-based, collaborative approach, Dr. Saline will show you how to teach all-important executive functioning skills related to motivation and tools to increase buy-in and reduce conflict in home and at school.
This virtual event is part of Cartwheel's free webinar series for parents, caregivers, and school staff.
Reminder...There will be No School, Monday, February 17th, in observation of Presidents' Day.
Message from Mr. Koeppel...
All CUSD#15 after school activities are cancelled for tonight. Campus is closed. Thank you
There will be NO in-person school today, February 12th, due to the Winter Storm. This will be an E-Learning day.
Clinton High School and Jr High will be hosting a heart screening at each of their schools. The High School will be hosting it on Wednesday, February 19th between 10am - 1pm. The Jr High is hosting on Friday, February 21st 10am - 1pm. The screening is $20 and you can register online using the QR codes or website. Click on the link below for more information. https://5il.co/369n4
Reminder...There is an Early Dismissal @ 1:30pm Wednesday, February 5th. There will be no Preschool February 5th.
Clinton High School and Jr High will be hosting a heart screening at each of their schools. The High School will be hosting it on Wednesday, February 19th between 10am - 1pm. The Jr High is hosting on Friday, February 21st 10am - 1pm. The screening is $20 and you can register online using the QR codes or website. Click on the link below for more information. https://5il.co/369n4
Clinton High School is hosting a Blood Drive Friday, January 31st @ 11:30am to 4:3pm. This will be located in the West Gym. Click on the link to register. For your donation you will receive a Red Cross Beanie and $15 e gift card. Also, the more blood that is donated the more Red Cross will donate to scholarships for our students.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Clinton
Wednesday, February 5th, 7-8pm ET / 6-7pm CT
How to Recognize Early Signs of Disordered Eating and What to Do
You can register here: https://cartwheelcare.zoom.us/webinar/register/5217377337943/WN_9RT8jPBsTQCkXNjGvam-8w?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12407216#/registration
Content warning: Eating disorders can affect kids and teens across all genders, races, and household income levels, though some may be at higher risk. Join Cartwheel and Dr. Amy Egbert ahead of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week to explore the complex factors behind disordered eating and how to support a loved one when you think they may have an eating disorder.
This webinar will cover early signs and symptoms, practical tips for fostering supportive, non-judgmental conversations, and how to explore treatment options when you think that a loved one may have an eating disorder.
This virtual event is part of Cartwheel's free webinar series for parents, caregivers, and school staff.
Clinton High School and Jr High will be hosting a heart screening at each of their schools. The High School will be hosting it on Wednesday, February 19th between 10am - 1pm. The Jr High is hosting on Friday, February 21st 10am - 1pm. The screening is $20 and you can register online using the QR codes or website. Click on the link below for more information.
https://5il.co/369n4
There will be NO School January 21st, due to the forecasted extreme cold. (This is not an e-learning day)
Clinton Schools and Unit Office will be closed January 20th to observe Martin Luther King's Birthday.
In light of some recent actions at some of our High School and Junior High events I wanted to share a reminder of our district policy on Fan ejections. If you are removed for any reason from an event home or away you must meet with the building principal and AD and complete the NFHS Sportsmanship course. There will also be subsequent suspensions from events as well. Remember we are there to support our student athletes and we represent our community while in attendance.
Below are the Spectator Conduct and Sportsmanship for Athletic and Extracurricular Events Conduct Expectations: Spectators are invited and encouraged to attend Clinton Community Unit School District 15 athletic and extracurricular activities. All spectators are expected to display behaviors that promote sportsmanship and enjoyment of the game for students, coaches, officials, staff, and spectators. Examples of behaviors that are prohibited include, but are not limited to: • Using vulgar, obscene, or demeaning expressions directed at participants, officials, coaches, district staff, or other spectators; • Verbal or physical conduct that interferes with the performance of participants, officials, coaches, or staff; • Verbal or physical conduct that is abusive or threatening and directed at participants, officials, coaches, district staff or other spectators. If a spectator engages in prohibited behavior during an athletic or extracurricular activity the spectator may be removed from the event by school staff, security personnel, officials or any individual in charge of the event and will be suspended from attending District athletic or extracurricular activities for a set number of additional athletic or extracurricular activities up to and including the remainder of the season. If a spectator is removed for a second time during the school year, the spectator may be denied admissions to athletic and extracurricular activities for up to one year. Before any person may be denied admission to a school event, as provided in this policy, the person has a right to a hearing before the Board. The Superintendent may refuse the person admission pending such hearing. The Superintendent or designee must provide the individual with a hearing notice, delivered or sent by certified mail and return receipt requested, at least 10 days before the Board hearing. The hearing notice must contain: 1) the date, time, and place of the hearing; 2) a description of the prohibited conduct; 3) the proposed time period that admission to school events will be denied; and 4) instructions on how to waive a hearing.
LEGAL REF: 105 ILCS 5/24-24 CROSS REF: 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property), 8:20 (Community Use of School Facilities)
Good afternoon, Clinton Community,
I want to provide you with an important update regarding the boil order status. Earlier today, I spoke with the Water Department, and they have confirmed that the boil order will remain in effect through Monday, January 13th. As a result, the district will implement its e-Learning Plan on Monday.
However, regardless of the boil order’s status, the district will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 14th. In preparation for this, the district will be receiving additional bottled water to ensure we are ready for a safe return to school on Tuesday. I want to take a moment to thank Save-A-Lot and the Neighborhood Care Center for their generous partnership with the district in providing safe drinking water to our students and staff throughout this challenging situation. Their support has been vital in allowing us to resume in-person classes on Tuesday.
I also appreciate the ongoing efforts of the Water Department, who have been in close communication with the EPA and have kept me informed of their progress in resolving the water issues.
To summarize, we will be implementing our e-Learning Plan tomorrow, but will return to in-person learning on Tuesday.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation together.
Drew
Click on the below link to access your child's e-Learning Plan.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzTqcLi6kRuOyUhoxwHpiOKjeTd2hC4M/view
In light of the city-wide boil order currently in effect, there will be no school on Thursday, January 9th
Should the boil order extend into Friday, January 10th, the district is proactively collaborating with a local distributor to secure large quantities of bottled water. This will ensure that both students and staff have access to safe drinking water. Additionally, our Food Service Department is fully prepared to adhere to boil order protocols, ensuring the safe preparation and serving of meals, should the situation persist.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains my highest priority, and I sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation.
On Friday K-8th breakfast will be Dutch waffles their lunch will stay as posted…Mac n cheese.
CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY UPDATE:
This evening's session, Building Strength Based Relationships will be VIRTUAL ONLY, no in person session will be held at the High School. Please join us this evening on a Google Meet using the link https://meet.google.com/qed-pxut-jws or click here to access Or dial: (620) 750-2298 PIN: 718 189 788#. All caregivers are invited to attend this live session beginning at 6:30 this evening. Thank you and hope to see you online!
CUSD#15's next CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY a Strength-Based Approach: Improve Relationships and Behavior is TODAY.
At this FREE opportunity caregivers will learn how to look for the good in your student and create strength-based relationships to improve your connection and reduce challenging behavior.
It is TODAY @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm...
In Person: High School Auditorium
Virtual: Live on CUSD YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@cusd15youtubechannel49
