Today marks the first day of a brand-new school year, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our students back. to Clinton School District! 📚✏️
From our youngest learners to our graduating seniors, we hope everyone has a fantastic first day filled with new beginnings, new opportunities, and plenty of smiles.
A special thank-you to our incredible teachers, staff, administrators, bus drivers, custodians, and families for helping make today possible. It truly takes a community to make a great school district!
Here’s to an amazing school year! Let’s make it our best one yet! 🏫✨
#MaroonPride #ItsagreatdaytobeaMaroon
https://youtu.be/s-zmpEsNc38
1:30pm dismissal
Today, August 17th
A big thank you to everyone who helped with supply drop-off today at Clinton Elementary School! We’re so excited to see everything coming together as we get ready for a new school year.
Thank you to all the families, teachers, and staff who helped make today a success. We’re looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growing, and making memories! 🍎✏️📓
We’re excited to welcome our Kindergarten and 1st Grade families to Lincoln School! 🏫
A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by today to drop off school supplies and get ready for a fantastic new school year! We can’t wait to see all of our young learners back in the building. 🖍️✏️📓
We’re almost ready, and Monday, August 17th will be here before we know it! 🎉
Welcome, Lincoln School families! Let’s make it a great year!
#MaroonPride
Today we welcomed our amazing teachers and staff back to CUSD #15 as we get ready to kick off another great school year!
While our students won’t return until Monday, August 17th, today was all about our teachers—preparing classrooms, collaborating with colleagues, making plans, and getting everything ready to welcome our students back.
We are so thankful for the dedication, energy, and heart our teachers bring to CUSD #15. We know how much work goes on behind the scenes to prepare for a successful school year, and we appreciate everything you do for our students!
🎉 Welcome back, teachers! We’re excited for another amazing year!
🗓️ K-5th, 6th and 9th Grade Students return Monday, August 17th with a 1:30pm dismissal.
🗓️ Everyone else starts Tuesday, August 18th.
#MaroonPride
📚✨ A LOT IS HAPPENING AT CUSD #15! ✨📚
It’s been a busy and exciting week around CUSD #15 as we get ready to welcome students back for another great school year! 🏫💙
🏢 Our office staff are back!
Office staff at each of our buildings have returned and are getting everything ready for the year ahead.
👋 Welcome, New Staff!
New Teacher Orientation took place Tuesday and Wednesday, and we are so excited to welcome all of our new Teachers and Paraprofessionals to the CUSD #15 team! We’re thrilled to have you with us! 🎉
🎥 Be sure to check out the video below to meet our newest team members and learn a little more about them!
https://youtu.be/8YlFfxLWqjs
📅 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
August 13–14
🍎 Teachers Institute
🚫 No student attendance
🎒 August 13 | 2:00–3:00 PM, Lincoln School Kindergarten & 1st Grade Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop-Off
🏫 August 13 | 4:30–6:30 PM, Clinton High School Open House
🧸 August 14 | 2:00–3:00 PM, Douglas School Preschools Parent Orientation
🎒 August 14 | 2:30-3:30pm, Clinton Elementary School Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop-Off
🎉 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
📚 August 17th is First Day of School for K–5th, 6th & 9th Grade
⏰ Reminder August 17th is a 1:30 PM Dismissal Day
🎒 August 18th is First Day of School for ALL Students!
The countdown is on! ⏰ We can’t wait to see our students, families, teachers, and staff back in our buildings. Here’s to an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
#CUSD15 #ClintonMaroon #BackToSchool #WelcomeBack #GoMaroon#MaroonPride
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Date: July 23, 2026
Clinton Board of Education Accepting Applications for Board Vacancy Clinton CUSD #15 is seeking candidates for a Board of Education appointment to fill a vacancy created by the July 30th, 2026 resignation of John Heinlen.
We are very grateful for John’s dedication to our community and want to thank him for his years of service to our students, staff and residents as a member of the Clinton CUSD#15 Board of Education,” said Board President Pro- Tempore, Tammie Ennis.
This appointment will be until 2027 election. The Board has 60 days to fill the Board vacancy.
At a minimum, applicants for the School Board position must:
• Be a United States Citizen
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment
• Be a registered voter
• Not be a child sex offender
• Not hold another incompatible public office
• Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
• Not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment
Qualified candidates may email resume to Tennis@cusd15.org or drop it off at the District Office located at 1210 Ste Route 54 West, Clinton, IL 61727. All materials should be placed in a sealed envelope attention: School Board.
A resume and letter of interest must be turned in by 4 p.m. on August 14th, 2026.
As we close out the school year, Clinton Unit District #15 was proud to celebrate the outstanding dedication, service, and achievements of our staff and students at the annual CEA Spring Breakfast.
🎉 Congratulations to our Years of Service Honorees!
🏅 20 Years of Service
Abby De Leon, Amanda Douglas, Brenda Durbin, Dana Lobb, Amanda Moser, and Katie Voegel
🏅 25 Years of Service
Leslie Creager, Danielle Davis, Rebecca Howell, Janell Karr, and Mark Murphy
🏅 30 Years of Service
Rhonda Greer-Foltz and Diana King
💐 Congratulations to our Retirees
Gale Barnes, Deborah Birk, Tanya Donelson, Brenda Durbin, and Jeff Hendricker, Karl Parrish, Teal Walker, Tanya Ward, Christopher Ward
🍎 CEA Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Kristin Wilson on being named the CEA Teacher of the Year! Thank you for your dedication to our students, colleagues, and community.
👏 Special recognition to Claire Holloway, Kelbey McMath, Staci McMath, Kristin Wilson, and Nathan Wheeler for their role in this honor.
🎓 CEA Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to Elayna Baker, Emilie Bazer, Madison Cole, Riley Fentress, Abel Koritz, Jackson Manning, McKegan Morgan, Abigail Moser, Avery Smith, Anelise Thompson, Jarrett Turney, Leilani Visinia, and Brock Wilson.
Thank you to all of our employees for the incredible impact you make each day. Your commitment to excellence helps make Clinton Unit District #15 a wonderful place for students to learn and grow.
❤️💛 #ClintonSchools #MaroonPride
As we wrap up another great school year, we'd like to remind everyone of our end-of-year schedule:
📚 Last Day for Students: June 1
⏰ Early Dismissal: 1:30 PM
🍎 Last Day for Teachers: June 2
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for a wonderful year of learning and growth. We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break!
🌞 See you next school year!
#MAROONPRIDE
A huge thank you to:
🩺 Nurse Jill Martin
🩺 Nurse Shelly Constance
🩺 Nurse Darci Newman
🩺 Nurse Brigitte Lamar
💙 Health Aide Megan Lamkin
Every day, you go above and beyond to support the health, safety, and well-being of our students. From bandages to big hearts, your impact is felt in every classroom.
Caring for our students. Every day.
#SchoolNursesDay #ThankYou #MAROONPRIDE
From CUSD#15 and the Board of Education,
🌟📚 Teacher Appreciation Day – May 5th 📚🌟
To the teachers who show up every day with heart, passion, and endless dedication—thank you. You are mentors, role models, cheerleaders, and sometimes even superheroes in disguise.
The impact you make reaches far beyond the classroom, shaping lives in ways that last forever. 💙
Let’s take a moment to show our gratitude to the teachers who have impacted us and our communities. Drop a comment and tag a teacher who deserves some extra appreciation today! 👇
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankYouTeachers #Inspiration #MakeADifference
Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible administration team for their tireless dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff.
Please join us in giving a huge shoutout to:
🍎 Our Principals: Principal Jerry Wayne, Principal Jim Peck, Principal Paul Ranstend and Principal Jessica Patrick
🏫 Our Assistants Principals: Assistant Bob Svencner, Assistant Principal Stacy Witts, Assistant Principal Beckah Novak-Ewell
Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes and in our hallways to make our school community so special. We are incredibly lucky to have you guiding our schools!
#AdministrationAppreciation #MAROONPRIDE #ThankYou
We are exploring the possibility of hosting a special Physical & Vaccine Clinic in our community, specifically to serve students who need school-required physicals or vaccines.
To help us evaluate the need and make informed decisions, we are seeking feedback from parents of students in the following specific grade levels:
🏫 Current (Present) Grades:
P4, 5th, 8th and11th
🏫 Entering (Next Year's) Grades:
Kindergarten (KG), 6th, 9th and12th
Your feedback is vital! The survey only takes a few minutes.
👇 Visit the link below, or scan the QR code in the attached image to complete the survey:
Form Link: https://forms.gle/mD4WABQa7UnVXSEeA
Remember: This potential clinic is strictly for students needing school-required physicals or vaccines.
Your Voice. Our Community. A Healthier Tomorrow.
#ClintonCUSD15 #SchoolHealth #ParentFeedback #CommunityWellness
Rain or shine, early mornings or late afternoons, our drivers are the first smiling faces our students see to start their day and the last ones to make sure they get home safely. You do so much more than drive; you set the tone for learning, keep our kids safe, and show up with Maroon Pride every single day.
#ClintonMaroons #MaroonPride #CUSD15 #BusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouDrivers #CommunityStrong
Wednesday, April 22nd is a 1:30 pm dismissal
There is no Preschool, Wednesday, April 22nd.
These prestigious awards recognize individuals who make a lasting impact on public and nonpublic schools across Illinois, honoring excellence in areas such as teaching, leadership, and student support.
We are especially proud to recognize our district award recipients:
✨ Elizabeth Pertl – Award of Special Recognition
✨ Gayle Bowman – Award of Meritorious Service
Their dedication, passion, and commitment to our students truly embody the spirit of this honor.
Each year, a selection committee reviews nominations across multiple categories, highlighting the incredible work happening in schools throughout the state. These awards also connect to the Illinois Teacher of the Year program, which celebrates outstanding educators and elevates the teaching profession statewide.
Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Pertl and Gayle Bowman for representing Clinton School District with excellence! 💙📚
Don't want to cook dinner tomorrow night, Wednesday, 4/8? Head to Texas Roadhouse in Forsyth and support CEA and scholarships for Clinton students!
You will need to show a flier if you go:)
Reminder... No School, Friday, April 3rd and No School for Students, Monday, April 6th for a SIP Day.
Our Teacher of the Year candidates have been voted on, and here are the results!
Claire Holloway - HS
Kelbey McMath - JH
Staci McMath - JH
Kristin Wilson - JH
Nathan Wheeler - HS
We hope you will consider writing a letter of recommendation for our wonderful teachers! You may write a letter for as many teachers as you wish if more than one teacher has made an impact on your child. We kindly request that all letters of recommendation be received by Thursday, April 2nd.
Letters may be sent via USPS to:
TOY Committee
c/o Jessie Peterson
CES
680 Illini Drive
Clinton, IL 61727
Or you may email your letter(s) to: jpeterson@cusd15.org
All letters collected will be placed in a packet and given to each teacher.
Once again, please consider writing a letter in support of a teacher who has made an impact on your child’s life and in the Clinton School Community.
Thank you,
The TOY Committee
NO PRESCHOOL FRIDAY
Spring Break (No School) is March 23rd - 27th
