Clinton CUSD #15

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.

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.