Clio High School

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community supporters for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week so special!

We are so grateful to Twins Pizza, Pita Way, PTO, Athletic Boosters and ELGA Credit Union for all of the wonderful goodies, treats, and support you donated for our staff throughout the week. Your generosity and kindness truly made our teachers feel appreciated and celebrated.

Thank you for supporting our educators and everything they do for our students each and every day!

The Race to the Finish Attendance Challenge was a fun way to focus on trying to improve attendance. Attendance data was collected on a weekly basis from March 1 to April 30th. The class with the highest average attendance for the 8 week challenge was awarded a pancake breakfast on Monday, May11. Breakfast was prepared by Mr. Williams. The winning class with an average attendance rate of 91% was the Sophomore class. Students enjoyed the breakfast and had their fill of pancakes.

The Clio High School Yearbook is the place where this year’s memories come together—from classroom moments to milestones with friends. Don’t miss your chance to order a copy, submit photos, or recognize a student with a special ad. Use the QR codes to order your yearbook, create recognition ads, and upload senior portraits or photos you’d like considered for inclusion. Be part of the story and help capture what makes this year unforgettable.

To view available scholarships, please follow the steps below:

Go to clioschools.org.
Click on the Menu option and select Clio High School.
Click on the Menu tab again and scroll down to the Students section.
Under Guidance Zone, click the + sign and select Scholarships.

This will take you directly to the scholarship page. Please check the site daily.

Please see Mrs. Clark in The Zone for any assistance.

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://app.smore.com/n/vxz0r

As we continue to highlight the incredible efforts of our students, this is a wonderful time to recognize those who have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence throughout the year. With end-of-year celebrations underway, the pride and excitement in our building continue to grow - our Mustangs have so much to celebrate!

We are proud to recognize 195 students for their hard work and dedication this year. The Underclassmen Honors Celebration is on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:15 at PRIDE Stadium. Families are warmly invited to attend as we recognize their achievements.

• First-year honor students will receive an academic letter (similar to a varsity letter) along with a certificate.
• Second- and third-year honor students will receive a pin in addition to their certificate.

Following the ceremony, students are invited to stay and enjoy an ice cream social as we celebrate together.

We are proud of each and every one of these students and look forward to recognizing their hard work as we finish the year strong with our Mustang community!

Mrs. Rachel Traver, Assistant Principal

rtraver@clioschools.org

Dear Clio Community Members,

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to remind everyone of some important dates and events:

• Celebration of the Arts: Please join us for our annual Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, May 16th. The celebration begins at 9:00 am and runs until 2:00 pm. Please enter the Auditorium doors and see our Art displays and listen to our band play. Our students are very talented and you will be in for quite an artistic experience!

• Online Class Cutoff for Graduation Participation: For seniors intending to walk in graduation, the cutoff for online classes is May 26, at 3:00 pm. This deadline ensures that all requirements are completed in time for the ceremony.

• Online Class Cutoff for Non-Participation in Graduation: For seniors not intending to walk in graduation, the cutoff for online classes is June 5th, at 10:00 am. This allows these students to complete their coursework without the pressure of the earlier deadline.

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to remind everyone of some important dates and events:

• Wed 5/20: 8th grade Transition Day

• Thursday 5/21: Underclassman Honors 10:15 am @ Pride Stadium

• Mon 5/22: Cap & Gown Pick Up 8:30-10:30 AM & 12:00-2:00 PM

• Tues 5/27: MANDATORY Senior Breakfast 7:45 AM, Class Photo, Graduation Rehearsal, Clap Out (around 9:15 am, Starting at CES)

• Thurs 2/28: Graduation at Pride Stadium - Arrive at 6:30 PM, Ceremony at 7:00 PM (Seniors need to report to the Auxiliary Gym by 6:15 pm)

• Mon 6/1: Senior Class Trip to Cedar Point if you have RSVP

• Wed 6/3: 5th/6th hour undergraduate exams (full day for students)

• Thurs 6/4: 3rd/4th hour undergraduate exams (half day for students)

• Fri 6/5: 1st/2nd hour undergraduate exams (half day for students)

Thank you once again for your continued support of our school. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our seniors and the future of our school with these exciting updates.

Mr. Scott Williams, Principal

scwilliams@clioschools.org