CNE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT

*Highlights shared in this newsletter are collected from the school websites, social media pages, and through individual submissions.

● Parent-teacher conferences were held on February 20, 2025. Literacy scores from the

winter administration of PELI was shared with parents.

Principal Schmidt would like to celebrate the hard work of our students with

disabilities. The combination of explicit instruction by our hardworking teachers and the

determination of our students has allowed students to excel. The Elementary staff measures student progress with Acadience, i-Ready Assessment, Ohio State Tests and a variety of

formative assessment measures. Our data over time shows incredible growth that often

exceeds our expectations.

• The Elementary School has been celebrating students who demonstrate “The Rocket Way” by sharing their stories on social media. If you’re not already following our Facebook page, we encourage you to do so. It’s inspiring to read about our students’ hard work, kindness, and perseverance.

• On February 28, the 1st grade had their Family Science Day. It was a huge success.There were seventy three first grade parents in attendance! The first grade teaching team, led by Mrs. Langdon, collaborated to create eleven engaging stations. Activities were led by High School students, Board Office employees and parents. I was especially impressed with the enthusiasm of the student volunteers. During the event, parents and students moved through the stations learning and exploring together. We look forward to holding this event for many years to come.

• Thank you to Ms. Bacon for sponsoring this group and organizing the induction ceremony that was held on March 13th.

Kudos to Mr. Howard and our PBIS team for organizing Ice Cream Float Fridays every

other Friday. Our students can purchase an ice cream float using 20 PBIS points they

can enjoy during lunch.

The middle school grade-level teams come together for Team Meeting Thursdays, a time where the staff collaborate and recognize students who demonstrate excellence in following PBIS expectations. These expectations include being respectful, responsible, problem-solvers, and showing school pride.

Each grade-level team selects 10 students who have exemplified these values throughout the week to be featured on the "Wheel of Cheer." Their names are added to the physical wheel, which is spun each Friday during lunch. Typically, 5 students from each grade level are randomly chosen and awarded the opportunity to enjoy the PBIS room with a friend during the following week's advisory time.

This is a great way for to celebrate students who consistently show the positive behaviors that make our school community strong! 😊

Our High School students absolutely shined in their production of The Wizard of Oz! The amount of time, dedication, and practice that went into making this play such a huge success was truly incredible. From the outstanding performances on stage to the seamless behind-the-scenes work, it was evident that every detail was carefully thought out and executed with heart.

A huge thank you to Mr. Moore, Ms. McLeod, and Ms. Salz for their dedication and guidance in leading our talented cast. Your hard work made this amazing opportunity possible for our students. We’d also like to thank Ms. Hinkston and Ms. Stenger for their creativity and effort in bringing the characters to life through their work with costumes. Special thanks to Alex Cunningham and everyone else who contributed behind the scenes to make sure the production ran smoothly.

The quality of this play was truly top-notch, and it’s amazing that our small rural school is able to offer such an enriching experience for our students. We are so proud of everyone involved!

On March 15th, the high school baseball coaches and players hosted a baseball camp for our youth athletes.

Photo credit: Ashley Sexton

Our Boys Varsity Basketball team had an incredible season, making it all the way to the Semi-Finals in the tournament! Their journey was a true testament to their hard work, dedication, and outstanding sportsmanship. We are so proud of the effort they put in and the way they represented our school with pride! 👏💙💛

A huge thank you to their coaches—Corey Moore, David Yeager, Darryl Reece, and Bryce Reece—for their guidance and commitment throughout the season!

Connor Yeager, Brady Schmidt, and Grant Carlier

FIRST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE

Julia Best (So)

Grace Pride (Sr)

SECOND TEAM ALL CONFERENCE

Jenna Brown (So)

Jenna Stahl (Sr)

Great job girls! Much deserved! We appreciate your hard work and leadership this year!

Congratulations to Jake Bunting and Savannah Pennington for being approved to receive their State FFA Degree in May. They have spent countless hours caring for their livestock and keeping accurate records to achieve this outstanding award.

CNE FFA members had a blast celebrating FFA Week with fun activities and lots of school spirit! 🎉 Students enjoyed treats generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. Evans and showed off their Blue and Gold pride along with CNE spirit.

The week was packed with exciting events, including:
🧠 FFA Trivia
🦆 Duck Scavenger Hunt
👔 Dress as Your Favorite FFA Officer Day
🦆 Duck Dynasty Camo Day

To wrap up the week, the officer team delivered hamburgers and hot dogs to the high school staff as a gesture of appreciation. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make FFA Week a success!

Thirty-three FFA members had the opportunity to travel to Columbus to watch the OSU hockey game. Experiences like this help build a strong sense of community among members while creating lasting memories and broadening their horizons. 🏒

Over the past month, CNE FFA members have been actively participating in livestock judging contests across Ohio, showcasing their knowledge and dedication.

✅ Fayette County Fairgrounds Contest
Hosted by Miami Trace FFA, this contest saw strong participation from Jake Bunting, Carla Evans, and Maddie Pemberton.

✅ Wilmington Aggies Livestock Judging Contest
Students traveled to Springfield, OH, to compete in this event. Representing CNE FFA were Jake Bunting, Tyler Kilburn, Brooke Colwell, Clint Dollenmayer, Eva Doyle, Maddie Pemberton, and Eddie Stitzel.

✅ Marysville Livestock Judging Contest
At this contest, CNE teams achieved impressive results:

• High School Team: Placed 32nd out of 149 teams. Members included Julia Best, Ella Carlier, Paige Donaldson, Carla Evans, Tyler Kilburn, and Ellen Mathews.
• Middle School Team: Placed 14th out of 35 teams. Members included Brooke Colwell, Eva Doyle, Maddie Pemberton, Logan Sannes, and JJ Stahl.

These competitions provided valuable hands-on experience and helped sharpen their skills in evaluating livestock. Great work to all who participated!

A huge congratulations to Clay, Wyatt, Brayden, and Belle for earning Second Team All-Conference honors! Special shoutout to Wyatt as he competes at Districts tomorrow — good luck! 🎯 We’re already looking forward to next year, where both teams will be strong contenders for the top spot! 🎉👏

Mrs. Garcia's Spanish II, Honors III, and Honors IV classes in collaboration with Mrs. Michalski attended a Spanish Cultural Immersion lunch at El Ranchero Restaurant. Students practiced their conversational Spanish skills and enjoyed local Mexican cuisine.

Preschool:

● March 21: Tier 2 Preschool IDEA Monitoring w/State Support Team 13

● March 28: Teacher Inservice Day

● March 31-April 4: Spring Break

● April 8: PTO Skate Night

● April 9: Spring Pictures & PTO Meeting at 6pm

● April 17: Easter Egg Hunt

Elementary:

● 03/20 2nd Grade Music Show

● 03/24 3rd Grade Music Show

● 03/27 Rocket Way Day Ceremonies (K-3rd); 4th grade field trip to

Cincinnati Museum Center

● 03/28 Teacher Inservice (schedule TBA)

● 03/31-04/04 SPRING BREAK!

● 04/08 PTO Skate Night

● 04/08 AG Day

● 04/14 & 04/15 1st Field trip to the Nature Center

Middle School:

● March 24th: Middle School PTO meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in the MS Library

● March 28th thru April 4th: Students’ Spring Break

● March 29th: Teacher inservice day

● April 15th: ELA State Testing Begins

High School:

• Fri, March 28th: Staff Professional Development Day (No School for Students)

• Mon, March 31st - Fri, Apr 4th: Spring Break

• State of Ohio End of Course Exams:

• April 9th & 10th: ELA 2 (English 10)

• April 22nd & 23rd: Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry)

• April 29th & 30th: Biology, American History, & Government.

• Fri, April 19th: Staff Professional Development Day (No School for Students)

Seniors have been receiving emails from our Counseling Office on a regular basis. Seniors are encouraged to visit our Scholarship Info page (linked here) on the CNE High School site for more information. Don't let these opportunities pass you by!

Stay connected with the Clermont Northeastern community by following the Rocket Rally Facebook Group! This group is another great place to celebrate student achievements, share updates about school events, and engage with others who care about what’s happening in the district.

Please Note: The Rocket Rally group is independently run by community members and is not directly affiliated with or managed by the school district or its staff. Posts are community-driven, making this a great way to see highlights and events from those who experience them firsthand.

Follow along and join the conversation—be part of the excitement and pride that makes our Rocket community shine! 🚀

Mr. Alex Cunningham, President

Mr. Jon Stahl, Vice-President

Mrs. Becki Johnson

Mrs. Julie Schmidt

Mrs. Christa Burbage