🎉 Parade Day Details! 🎉
Line up starts at 4:45 PM at CIS/CMS. The parade will kick off from CIS/CMS, head west on Vienna Rd, then turn right going north on Center St, take another right onto Field Rd heading east, and finish on Mustang Dr at CHS. Reunification with parade walkers will be at the CHS bus loop.
Line up starts at 4:45 PM at CIS/CMS. The parade will kick off from CIS/CMS, head west on Vienna Rd, then turn right going north on Center St, take another right onto Field Rd heading east, and finish on Mustang Dr at CHS. Reunification with parade walkers will be at the CHS bus loop.
Reminder to all parents:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, is the fall Student Count Day for public schools in Michigan. It's very important for your child to attend, as the student tally helps determine state funding for our district. Thank you for your support.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, is the fall Student Count Day for public schools in Michigan. It's very important for your child to attend, as the student tally helps determine state funding for our district. Thank you for your support.
📢 Count Day is coming! 📢
This Wednesday, October 1st, students who are present and on time all day will be entered for a chance to win awesome prizes! 🎉
🏆 Prizes include:
🍕 Hungry Howie’s Coupons (2 winners per grade)
🎨 A visit to the Spirit Station on Homecoming Friday (1 winner per grade)
Winners will be announced Thursday, October 2nd—don’t miss out! Let’s make every day count, Mustangs!
This Wednesday, October 1st, students who are present and on time all day will be entered for a chance to win awesome prizes! 🎉
🏆 Prizes include:
🍕 Hungry Howie’s Coupons (2 winners per grade)
🎨 A visit to the Spirit Station on Homecoming Friday (1 winner per grade)
Winners will be announced Thursday, October 2nd—don’t miss out! Let’s make every day count, Mustangs!
Homecoming Week begins Monday! Don’t forget to check the graphic for the daily themes—we’re looking forward to a week full of Mustang spirit and pride!
Homecoming Week is almost here! 🎉
Join us in celebrating from September 29 – October 3 with a fun-filled Spirit Week at Clio Elementary!
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Inside Out Day
Wednesday: Mismatch Day
Thursday: Wickedly Wacky Hair Day
Friday: Class Color Day (see the attached graphic for your grade’s color!)
Let’s show off our school spirit all week long!
Join us in celebrating from September 29 – October 3 with a fun-filled Spirit Week at Clio Elementary!
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Inside Out Day
Wednesday: Mismatch Day
Thursday: Wickedly Wacky Hair Day
Friday: Class Color Day (see the attached graphic for your grade’s color!)
Let’s show off our school spirit all week long!
If you would like to walk in the Clio Homecoming Parade this year, scan the QR code to sign up, or follow the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHCp5ehEEfbv0s_tkUg9HVrZzWOOxRDBs_6DRprV0N3OEJHA/viewform?usp=dialog
Payments are due by September 30.
Join us tonight for our Title I Parents Night Smore Steam Fun! The event starts at 5:00 at Clio Elementary School.
To Register for the event, scan the QR code on the graphic or visit https://forms.gle/TWtGUuYgNr3Ksvn2A
To Register for the event, scan the QR code on the graphic or visit https://forms.gle/TWtGUuYgNr3Ksvn2A
We'd like to introduce you to Stacey Turner, our K/1 Principal at Clio Elementary this year. Although new to the role as principal, she is not new to our district. Mrs. Turner has held roles in Clio since 2011 as At-Risk Liaison, Teacher (mostly Kindergarten), Early Literacy Coach, and MTSS Coordinator. She already knows most students and staff here at Clio Elementary and had a wonderful first week getting to see so many smiling faces.
In her free time, Mrs. Turner enjoys camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and spending time with her family.
She is thrilled to be a part of CES and knows that “great things are going to happen in K/1 this year.” Her goals are to see students thrive both academically and socially/emotionally. Mrs. Turner looks forward to getting to know all her students and families here at Clio Elementary.
In her free time, Mrs. Turner enjoys camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and spending time with her family.
She is thrilled to be a part of CES and knows that “great things are going to happen in K/1 this year.” Her goals are to see students thrive both academically and socially/emotionally. Mrs. Turner looks forward to getting to know all her students and families here at Clio Elementary.
We are looking forward to welcoming our mustangs back for their first day of school tomorrow at CHS, CCHS, CMS, CIS and CES!
Next, we would like to welcome back Christine Lamb! Christine will be teaching kindergarten this year!
Christine was born and raised right here in Clio, Michigan, and graduated from Clio High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University and her master's degree from Marygrove College.
In her free time, Christine likes to read, float in the water at her cabin, and redecorate. Christine shared about her return to Clio: "I retired from teaching in Clio in 2024, after teaching 32 years, but was asked to join the Kindergarten team this year. I am honored to be at CES and can't wait to meet my new students." The theme in her class this year is "Be the Best You!" because, as she explained, "When we are at our best, we can achieve anything!"
Christine is looking forward to working with some gifted kindergarten teachers. She also finds it amazing that she gets to work with her daughter, Marisa Lamb, who serves as the At-Risk-Liaison, every day! Christine also added: "Clio has the best teachers, and I am so proud to be a Clio Alumni!"
Welcome back to the Clio Area Schools team Christine! #ThePlaceToBe
Christine was born and raised right here in Clio, Michigan, and graduated from Clio High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University and her master's degree from Marygrove College.
In her free time, Christine likes to read, float in the water at her cabin, and redecorate. Christine shared about her return to Clio: "I retired from teaching in Clio in 2024, after teaching 32 years, but was asked to join the Kindergarten team this year. I am honored to be at CES and can't wait to meet my new students." The theme in her class this year is "Be the Best You!" because, as she explained, "When we are at our best, we can achieve anything!"
Christine is looking forward to working with some gifted kindergarten teachers. She also finds it amazing that she gets to work with her daughter, Marisa Lamb, who serves as the At-Risk-Liaison, every day! Christine also added: "Clio has the best teachers, and I am so proud to be a Clio Alumni!"
Welcome back to the Clio Area Schools team Christine! #ThePlaceToBe
Next, we want to introduce Sam Hudgens! Sam will be teaching 3rd grade this year.
Sam is from St. John's, Michigan. Sam graduated from Saginaw Valley state University, with his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. In his free time, Sam likes to work out, and enjoying time with friends and family. A quote that Sam gave was "be the teacher you always wanted."
Sam is looking forward to starting this new journey here at Clio Area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Sam! #ThePlaceToBe
Sam is from St. John's, Michigan. Sam graduated from Saginaw Valley state University, with his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. In his free time, Sam likes to work out, and enjoying time with friends and family. A quote that Sam gave was "be the teacher you always wanted."
Sam is looking forward to starting this new journey here at Clio Area Schools!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Sam! #ThePlaceToBe
Please read transportation update from our Transportation Director Brad Wiskur.
Attached is the link for the Alternate Bus Route Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Z5480HCpUfmEWM4Ap9T5QNBA4Vqm30P/view?usp=sharing
Attached is the link for the Alternate Bus Route Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Z5480HCpUfmEWM4Ap9T5QNBA4Vqm30P/view?usp=sharing
📣 Be Sure to Join Us!
Our 4th Annual Back to School Kickoff is just five days away!
📅 Date: August 12
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 FREE Community Event!
As the event approaches, we warmly invite you to join us for an exciting evening of fun, helpful resources, and celebration as we gear up for a brand-new school year!
Our 4th Annual Back to School Kickoff is just five days away!
📅 Date: August 12
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 FREE Community Event!
As the event approaches, we warmly invite you to join us for an exciting evening of fun, helpful resources, and celebration as we gear up for a brand-new school year!
Next, we would like to introduce Doreen Howell! Doreen will be teaching 1st Grade this fall.
Doreen grew up on the East Coast in New Jersey. She had every intention of moving back home but moved to Clio after graduating college because her best friend married a guy from Clio and asked her to move out here for "one year" since she was new to the area also. Doreen fell in love with Michigan and then after a blind date four years later, fell in love with a boy from Bridgeport and ended up making Michigan her forever home!
Doreen graduated from North Warren Regional High School in Blairstown, New Jersey and then pursued a double major at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio for her undergraduate degrees; one being Elementary Education. She received her Masters in the Art of Teaching with a Reading emphasis from Marygrove University in Detroit, Michigan and has taken continuing college credit classes in both integrating technology in the classroom and behavior management. Doreen has also completed the Orton-Gillingham Phonics First Layer 1 training and is enrolled in a two year program beginning this November to continue learning best practices specifically in Reading and Phonemic Awareness/Phonics.
Doreen has many hobbies from spending time with her family (husband JD, 16 year old son Johnny, 14 year old son James, and 12 year old daughter Danielle), being outdoors (especially the ocean or Great Lakes), watching movies, eating food (especially take out which she has not cooked and there are no dishes to clean afterward), decorating and completing projects around the house, any activity involving her two german shepherds Coco and Clou, and shopping!
A favorite quote of Doreen's would be "Begin each day with a grateful heart." She says she wants to live every day to the fullest, thankful for the many blessings and opportunities a new day brings, and trying to serve her family, friends, colleagues, and her precious students and their families in a way that shows how thankful she is for each new day! She is truly excited to be a part of the Clio Elementary school district as a First Grade teacher this Fall!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Doreen! #ThePlaceToBe
Doreen grew up on the East Coast in New Jersey. She had every intention of moving back home but moved to Clio after graduating college because her best friend married a guy from Clio and asked her to move out here for "one year" since she was new to the area also. Doreen fell in love with Michigan and then after a blind date four years later, fell in love with a boy from Bridgeport and ended up making Michigan her forever home!
Doreen graduated from North Warren Regional High School in Blairstown, New Jersey and then pursued a double major at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio for her undergraduate degrees; one being Elementary Education. She received her Masters in the Art of Teaching with a Reading emphasis from Marygrove University in Detroit, Michigan and has taken continuing college credit classes in both integrating technology in the classroom and behavior management. Doreen has also completed the Orton-Gillingham Phonics First Layer 1 training and is enrolled in a two year program beginning this November to continue learning best practices specifically in Reading and Phonemic Awareness/Phonics.
Doreen has many hobbies from spending time with her family (husband JD, 16 year old son Johnny, 14 year old son James, and 12 year old daughter Danielle), being outdoors (especially the ocean or Great Lakes), watching movies, eating food (especially take out which she has not cooked and there are no dishes to clean afterward), decorating and completing projects around the house, any activity involving her two german shepherds Coco and Clou, and shopping!
A favorite quote of Doreen's would be "Begin each day with a grateful heart." She says she wants to live every day to the fullest, thankful for the many blessings and opportunities a new day brings, and trying to serve her family, friends, colleagues, and her precious students and their families in a way that shows how thankful she is for each new day! She is truly excited to be a part of the Clio Elementary school district as a First Grade teacher this Fall!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team Doreen! #ThePlaceToBe
Introducing next is Derek Stedman! Derek will be teaching Physical Education at both the Elementary and Intermediate Schools this fall.
He is from Traverse City, Michigan, and attended Western Michigan University. Derek and his wife—his best friend of 30 years—are former foster parents and have adopted all six of their children. In his free time, Derek enjoys fishing, hiking, and cheering on the Lions, Red Wings, and Tigers.
He is excited to begin this journey teaching Physical Education at Clio!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Derek! #ThePlaceToBe
He is from Traverse City, Michigan, and attended Western Michigan University. Derek and his wife—his best friend of 30 years—are former foster parents and have adopted all six of their children. In his free time, Derek enjoys fishing, hiking, and cheering on the Lions, Red Wings, and Tigers.
He is excited to begin this journey teaching Physical Education at Clio!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Derek! #ThePlaceToBe
Now we would like to introduce Haley Ciszewski! Haley will be teaching Kindergarten this fall.
Haley is from Byron, Michigan, and graduated from Byron High School in 2020. In 2024, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Saginaw Valley State University.
In her free time, Haley enjoys being outside, spending time with friends and family, getting coffee, and working out. One of her favorite quotes is, "To teach is to touch a life."
Haley is so excited to become part of the Clio Community, and she looks forward to watching students and staff grow every single day!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Haley!
#ThePlaceToBe
Haley is from Byron, Michigan, and graduated from Byron High School in 2020. In 2024, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Saginaw Valley State University.
In her free time, Haley enjoys being outside, spending time with friends and family, getting coffee, and working out. One of her favorite quotes is, "To teach is to touch a life."
Haley is so excited to become part of the Clio Community, and she looks forward to watching students and staff grow every single day!
Welcome to the Clio Area Schools team, Haley!
#ThePlaceToBe
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