Clio High School

Congratulations to the Mustang Marching Band on their success at their competition last Saturday in Grand Blanc! They took First Place in their flight and also Best Musical Performance and Best General Effect.

Stay informed about school announcements, upcoming events, with the new Clio Area Schools App. Download the FREE Clio Area Schools app here.

As a reminder, due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), college staff are unable to share information about a student’s records, even with parents, without the student’s written consent.

If you would like to speak with the college regarding your student’s academic progress, enrollment, financials, or other educational matters, your student must first complete a Release of Information (FERPA) form. This form allows the college to discuss specific details with designated individuals listed on the form.

Students can request and submit the form at the link below.

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping your student navigate this important step in their academic journey.

https://www.mcc.edu/disability-services/disability-services-forms.shtml

Parents have received an email with a link to connect to their student's Xello account. This will allow you to track your student's progress through the career planning activities. Please use the link to stay informed and engaged with your student’s journey in Xello.

Join us for a tree planting day. More information in the flier.

Moving forward, all communication for the Class of 2026 will be sent to your school email account and posted on the Clio High School website under the Guidance Zone tab. Please make a habit of checking both regularly to stay informed.

In addition, a document listing community service opportunities will be created and added soon to the Guidance Zone for your convenience. Be sure to review it frequently, as new opportunities will be updated throughout the year.

With the calendar rolling over to October, most colleges and universities in the state of Michigan waive their application fee. Now is the time to apply to your colleges to give yourself some options once you graduate. Feel free to stop by the counseling office if you have any questions on how to get that process started.

The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open!

As always, we appreciate your efforts to encourage as many students as possible to submit the FAFSA form. Remember, we are here to support you along with way. There are a number of resources available on our Web site including the FAFSA Awareness Toolkit.

Last year, FAFSA completion across the state was over 55% and we know that we can increase that number with your help to ensure that Michiganders maximize their aid eligibility. Let’s make this happen together!

We are excited to announce that the Class of 2026 Genesee Opportunity Stipend application is officially OPEN for seniors AND 5th year students to apply!

The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, a student must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and be a graduate, from a high school in Genesee County – students may apply and find more information at https://geneseego.org/.

If you are interested in scheduling a GO Day presentation(s) for your school, please reach out to me via email at hjohnson@geneseeisd.org or phone at 810-591-6176.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have. I look forward to working with you and your students!

Here is a link to the most recent Athletics newsletter: https://clioathletics.org/main/otherad?contentID=58397729

As we wrap up an incredible week of Homecoming festivities, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for the time and energy dedicated to making this week special. Our focus this week on the character trait of perspective has been especially meaningful. It’s remarkable how keeping our students at the center of everything truly puts everything into perspective. Seeing their smiles and the joy of them coming together reminds us all why we’re here - to support, guide, and celebrate our Mustangs.

I am so proud to be part of this community and to witness the amazing students who make up our Mustang family. Today, I’d like to share a little insight into one of the ways we celebrate and encourage the positive qualities we value in our students - our Pride Tickets.

Thanks to the generosity of our PTO, we have a Pride Cart stocked with all sorts of prizes that students can win by drawing a ticket. Teachers and staff award Pride Tickets to students who demonstrate the qualities we hold in the highest esteem: positivity, respect, independence, dependability, and engagement. Each ticket a student earns enters them into a drawing for a chance to select a prize from the cart.

To date, we have drawn a total of 482 Pride Tickets, with more being earned every day. It’s exciting to see our students recognized for their efforts and character, and we are grateful for the support that makes this possible.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us... Together, we continue to build a positive and supportive environment where every Mustang can thrive

Mrs. Rachel Traver, Assistant Principal

rtraver@clioschools.org

Welcome to October!

As the leaves change colors and the weather starts to change, I wanted to take a moment to share some updates from the High School.

First and foremost, I would like to commend our incredible students for their hard work and dedication, in starting this school year so strongly! You have created so much positive momentum within the building. Keep pushing forward and remember that hard work always pays off in the end!

October brings many opportunities for students. Parents, please make sure to save the future dates for High School Parent/Teacher Conferences. The dates and times are as follows:

Tuesday, October 21st: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Thursday, October 23rd: 12:00 - 3:00 pm and 5:00 - 7:00 pm (½ day for students)

Friday, October 24th: No School for students and staff

High School Conferences are a "Drop-In" format, where parents show up during the scheduled times and visit classroom teachers in a non-scheduled, next-in-line, format. I encourage you to try to attend conferences. The opportunity to connect with your student's teachers is valuable and creates a necessary communication link to ensure student success. I look forward to seeing you!

The High School will be hosting our annual Career Day on October 29th to give our students an opportunity to explore different career pathways and speak with the vendors. This is a wonderful experience for all students as they narrow their scope on their plans beyond high school. Times are TBD at this time, but the finalized timeframe will be shared in our next S’more.

As we approach this point in our semester, please make sure to check your student's grades in Synergy. Send emails to teachers to stay up to date with missing assignments and upcoming assessments..........remember.........as parents, we ALL hate surprises. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. #theplacetobe! Join the Mustang Charge! Go Clio!

Mr. Scott Williams, Principal

scwilliams@clioschools.org