Clinton CUSD #15

On Monday, June 2nd, CUSD#15 honored the CEA Scholarship Award Winners, Service Awards, Retirees, and the Teacher of the Year Award, at the annual Spring Breakfast.

END OF SCHOOL REMINDERS... MAY 26th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day MAY 29th - LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL MAY 30th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Dismissal @ 1:30pm HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

Best of luck to all the graduates of Clinton High School Class of 2025! Wishing you the very best as you embark on new adventures and achieve your goals. https://youtu.be/DN2zVZLtS0Y

All current & retired employees of Clinton CUSD #15, Please join us for C.E.A.'s Spring Breakfast Monday, June 2nd, 2025 Clinton High School Commons @ 7:45 a.m. (Doors open at 7:30 a.m.)

🎓 Dine to Donate – Support Our Seniors! 🍽️ Join us for one final Dine to Donate event hosted by the CEA Ways and Means Committee! 📅 Monday, May 12th 🕒 3:00–10:00 PM 📍 Texas Roadhouse – Forsyth, IL Enjoy an amazing meal while supporting a great cause! Just mention or show the flyer when dining in or carrying out, and 10% of your purchase will go to the Senior Scholarship Fund—helping our graduating seniors take the next step toward their dreams. Let’s make this last fundraiser count—share with friends and family! 💙 #DineToDonate #SupportOurSeniors #CEA #SeniorScholarships #CommunityMatters #ForsythIL

For many students (and caregivers!), the sudden shift from structured school routines to a more flexible summer schedule may lead to feelings of stress or uncertainty. Some may feel isolated from their friends while others might face increased stress from changing family dynamics. Our Partner at Cartwheel Has put together a Summer Activity Guide to support well-being and connection during the summer. Click here to download the guide now: https://learn.cartwheelcare.org/family-summer-activity-guide?utm_campaign=6265780-Referrer%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9-4V0ZQYx2YwbgsUDxcrRnJCu3aAGBkbHAFXdIETuFXDMZZOVixcTjFoCwk0020jSacUS0mLuiYMEWSoIwczD3aT6gOA&_hsmi=360352095&utm_content=360352095&utm_source=hs_email Or you can view it here: In English: https://5il.co/3fhoq In Spanish: https://5il.co/3fhop

Attention family and Friends of the CLASS of 2025! Submit a baby photo and senior photo of your favorite graduating senior, a message with up to 15 words and a $10 placement fee. Email photos and message to kpyne@theclintonjournal.com. Please call 217-935-3171 to make payment. Deadline is 2:00PM on Friday, May 9. This special feature will be published on Friday, May 16.

From Superintendent Drew Goebel, Our hearts are broken as we grieve with our neighbors in Chatham. We extend our deepest sympathy and unwavering support to the children, families, and staff of the Ball-Chatham School District, and to all first responders impacted by this unimaginable tragedy. As educators, parents, and students, we mourn the young lives lost and hope for comfort and healing for those who are injured. We hold close in our thoughts the families walking through unthinkable sorrow, and we stand in solidarity with the Chatham community as they seek peace in the midst of pain. We recognize the strength and compassion of the first responders who stepped forward in the face of crisis. May they continue to find courage and feel the appreciation of communities near and far. To honor those affected and show our support, Clinton School District will wear red on Friday, May 2, 2025. We invite our entire school community to join us in this visible sign of love, unity, and remembrance. Though words can never fully express our sorrow, please know that the Clinton School District and community holds you close. May love surround you, may peace find you, and may healing begin. With care, compassion, and solidarity, The Staff, Students, and Families of the Clinton Community School District #ChathamStrong

Wednesday, April 23rd is a 1:30pm dismissal day. There will be no Preschool April23rd.

Today is the Day for the CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY FINDING CLARITY IN YOUR PARENTING ROLE: Have you ever felt you are making things up as you go along as a parent? Do you worry if you are providing healthy guidance and setting a good example for your children? You are not alone. Parenting feels hard because it IS hard and not because we are doing anything wrong. This session helps us understand how we can be sturdy, loving parents using boundaries and validation. We will also learn strategies to guide our children to learn from their mistakes and become more resilient. This is for all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers with children at CUSD 15 April 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, in the High School Auditorium

CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY FINDING CLARITY IN YOUR PARENTING ROLE: Have you ever felt you are making things up as you go along as a parent? Do you worry if you are providing healthy guidance and setting a good example for your children? You are not alone. Parenting feels hard because it IS hard and not because we are doing anything wrong. This session helps us understand how we can be sturdy, loving parents using boundaries and validation. We will also learn strategies to guide our children to learn from their mistakes and become more resilient. This is for all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers with children at CUSD 15 April 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, in the High School Auditorium

Reminder... No School, Friday, April 18th No School for Students, Monday, April 21st for a SIP Day. Have a wonderful long weekend.

CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY FINDING CLARITY IN YOUR PARENTING ROLE: Have you ever felt you are making things up as you go along as a parent? Do you worry if you are providing healthy guidance and setting a good example for your children? You are not alone. Parenting feels hard because it IS hard and not because we are doing anything wrong. This session helps us understand how we can be sturdy, loving parents using boundaries and validation. We will also learn strategies to guide our children to learn from their mistakes and become more resilient. This is for all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers with children at CUSD 15 April 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, in the High School Auditorium

As of right now, the last day of student attendance will be Friday, May 30th with dismissal @ 1:30pm, Preschool will be May 29th and the last day for teachers will be Monday, June 2nd. In the rare event that something unexpected happens, these dates could change.

REMINDER... Friday, March 21st is 1:30 pm dismissal, NO PRESCHOOL on FRIDAY Spring Break (No School) is March 24th - 28th.

You're invited to Watch & Donate Night @ the Clintonia Eagle Movie Theater. Tuesday, March 25th, attend a movie of your choice ,on the designated day and donate 10% to CEA scholarship fund. Present the flyer or mention that you are supporting CEA for it to count.

Reminder... Early dismissal @ 1:30pm. Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 There will be NO Preschool on March 12th

Dear Maroons Families, Our Teacher of the Year candidates have been voted on and here are the results! Paula Barton- Douglas Gayle Bowman- CHS Emily Fricke- CHS Melissa Tool- Lincoln Timmi Turney- CJHS Nathan Wheeler- CHS We hope you would consider writing a letter of recommendation for our wonderful teachers! Families who wish to write a letter of recommendation on the above teacher’s behalf, please submit them by Friday, April 4th. Letters can be sent to: TOY Committee c/o Jessie Peterson CES 680 Illini Drive Clinton, IL 61727 Or emailed to: jpeterson@cusd15.org All letters will be put in packets and given to each individual teacher at the Spring Breakfast. Please consider writing a letter on behalf of a teacher who has made an impact on your child’s life and in the Clinton School Community. Thank you, The TOY Committee

Check out the Spring Edition of the Maroon & Gold Gazette...Lots of great things happening around the district.

Clinton School District is excited to partner with the organization Who We Play For to offer EKG screenings for CES students aged 10 and older who pre-register for the event. EKGs (electrocardiograms) are important screenings that can detect cardiac abnormalities that may not be identified during routine physical exams. The CES screening will take place on Monday, May 5th, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, each screening will take around 5 mins. Screening are for students aged 10 or older. For more information and to register your student, please refer to the attached flyer, or click on this link https://www.whoweplayfor.org/illinois-dewitt. CCEF will be covering the cost of the EKG for families experiencing financial hardship. Please reach out for more information.