Clipper Connection
~~ E-Newsletter (December 10, 2025) ~~
Message from Superintendent Dr. Latrice N. Mumin
Greetings, CUSD Families!
Welcome to December!
As the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, I want to share a few important updates to help you plan ahead. Please note a change to our December school calendar:
- Friday, December 19, will now be a half-day for all scholars.
- Winter Recess will begin Monday, December 22, and continue through Friday, January 2, 2026.
- Schools will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
I’m also excited to welcome our newest School Board Directors and extend congratulations to our returning members and those who will hold leadership roles.
New Board Directors:
- Rev. Thaddeus Kirkland
- Khalif Polk
- Tequiela Rice
Positions & Returning Board Directors:
- Amanda Johnson voted President
- Beverly Harris voted Vice President
- Dr. Tasliym Morales selected as Treasurer
- Lorraine Lavendar Sams selected as Secretary
- Lawrence Hamm returning as Board Director
- Bettie J. McClairen returning as Board Director
Lastly, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Joan Neal, Ken Washington, and William Riley for their dedicated years of service to the board and our district.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Clipper Connection, and please note our events happening next week and come out to support if you can!
November Staff Member of the Month
It’s time to recognize and congratulate our Staff Members of the Month for November. The below individuals have been selected as staff members who have recently gone above and beyond to support our school community.
Their dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to our scholars, their colleagues, and our district hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Please join us in celebrating the below staffers for their outstanding contributions!
November Staff Members of the Month:
- Julanne Labrum (English Teacher) - CHS
- Robert Campbell (10th Grade Social Studies Teacher) - STEM
- Donna West-Islam (Secretary) - Main Street
- Meaghan Zang (4th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher) - ESA Elementary
- Moises Rivera (6th Grade Math/Science Teacher) - ESA Middle School
- Shawnae Doward(Pre-K Teaching Assistant) - Stetser
- Sharay Barnes (Counselor) - CUSA
- James Boyle (7th Grade ELA Educator) - Toby Farms
Winter Concert on December 16
’Tis the season for our Annual Winter Concert. Our music department and teachers have been working with our scholars district-wide, and we can’t wait to see their holiday performances.
This event is FREE and open to the entire community, and we are excited to welcome our families and neighbors to join us.
It will be a fun and festive night to cheer on the students who have worked so hard. I can’t wait to see you there!
WHEN: Tuesday, December 16
WHERE: CHS (Auditorium)
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
Science Fair Next Wednesday
Next week will be a busy one for our district as we host our annual District-Wide Science Fair. Over the past two weeks, our schools have held their own school-level fairs, and the winners will showcase their projects at the district-wide event on December 17.
You can view some of the incredible projects on our Facebook page. If you are available next Wednesday, we invite you to stop by the gymnasium to see the outstanding work our scholars have created.
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Winter Sports Have Begun
Girls’ and Boys’ Indoor track, and Girls’ and Boys’ basketball seasons have started. Our student-athletes are working hard in school and on the court/track.
Interested in attending a game or a meet? You can view the schedules for each program at chesterclippers.com or click the Winter Sports Schedules button below.
Let’s go, Clippers.
CUSD Leadership Connect with Faith-Based Community
Last week, we welcomed local faith-based leaders to our Interfaith Breakfast as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen community partnerships.
I truly believe that when schools and community leaders unite in support of our scholars and families, it makes a lasting impact.
Myself, Receiver Nichols, School Board President Amanda Johnson, and our leadership team were grateful for the thoughtful conversations and shared commitment to uplifting our school community.
I want to thank everyone who made time to attend and offer their ideas, resources, and encouragement.
