CMS Update

Notes from the desk of Mrs. Richardson:

Hello Clinton Middle School Families,

Welcome (back) to another exciting school year at Clinton Middle School! I hope you had a wonderful summer filled with time to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories with family and friends. As we prepare to kick off the new year, we are energized and committed to making this school year one of growth, connection, and success for every student. Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we are so glad to have you as part of the Redwolf family. Together, we’ll continue building a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students thrive both academically and socially.

We’re also excited to share that Clinton Middle School has officially moved into the former high school building! Over the summer, our teachers, administration, and custodial staff have worked hard to get the space ready for a successful school year.

That said, please note that the future main entrance off Kehoe Drive is still under construction. I will send out updated information closer to Open House regarding the appropriate entrance to use for the evening. Additionally, my August 24th communication will provide details about the temporary location of the middle school office and how to access the building during this transition. Thank you for your patience and support as we settle into our new home.

Grade-Level Newsletters
Beginning the week of September 8th, you will receive weekly grade-level newsletters every Monday morning. These newsletters will include details about what students are learning in each core content area, along with upcoming assignments and assessment dates.

Student Planners
Planners are a valuable tool to help students stay organized and keep track of assignments and important dates. Teachers will outline expectations for planner use in the weekly grade-level newsletters.

Academic 15
Each morning, students will participate in our Academic 15 block—a dedicated time designed to build essential skills for middle school success. This includes:

TRAILS lessons focused on social-emotional learning
Character Strong lessons to develop empathy, healthy habits, and life skills
iWellness check-ins
Executive functioning and organizational skill-building activities

This intentional time supports both student well-being and academic growth.

Upcoming Information & Reminders:

Student Schedules

Available in Infinite Campus starting Monday, August 18 at 8:00 AM
Paper copies will also be available at Open House

Office Closure

The Middle School Office will be closed for training on Monday, August 18th, Wednesday, August 20th and Thursday, August 21 from 8AM-12PM.

Medication Drop-Off

Medication can be dropped off during Open House
A physician-signed medication form is required for all medications

School Times

Arrival: 7:40 AM
1st Hour Begins: 7:50 AM
Dismissal: 2:50 PM

First Day of School

Monday, August 25, 2025

Continue scrolling down for additional important information:

Open House
Infinite Campus Registration Update
Picture Day information (9/23)
7th grade Vaccinations Requirement Information
Cash for Education
Chromebook Insurance
Yearbook Information
Bell Schedule
August Happenings Calendar

Enjoy these last few weeks of summer! We look forward in seeing you soon!

Best Regards,

~ Mrs. Richardson

Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal

Every year we ask that you update student registration information. Please log into Infinite Campus and follow these steps to update registration. If you haven't completed this, please do so ASAP.

Using your parent login information, log into Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal (if you have any issues logging please fill out this form: IC Parent Portal Issues
Click on "More" on the left side
Online registration
Existing registration for current students
Start - Follow tabs (items in yellow need to be filled out)
Review and then submit

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I want to remind you of the state-mandated vaccination requirements for all 7th-grade students. Please ensure that your child has received the necessary vaccinations or provide a letter from the health department by the first day of school. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Every year CMS strives to support the whole child by bringing in speakers, assemblies, incorporating acknowledgement of PRIDEful behavior with the school store and so on. Busch's is an easy way to support CMS. If you already have a a MyWay account great! If you don't, no worries, there are simple steps you can take to create one.

Go to: www.buschs.com
Click either sign in or create an account
Click on the tab-> Community (Cash for education)
Enter your email address that you sign up with
Enter your verification code
Click the dropdown and select--> CLINTON MIDDLE PRIDE
Enter student name (optional)
Click the add + (Green button)
You can check to add to future quarters too!

Do you have multiple organizations you want to support? Great! Busch's gives you the options to select quarterly where you would like your supports to go.

Thank you for considering supporting CMS!

Device insurance will be available to purchase until September 30th, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. The insurance runs from September 2025 to September 2026, covering the entire school year. Insurance can be purchased through the School Store on Infinite Campus Parent Portal. When purchasing, make sure to include your student's name and grade in the comment section.

This year, insurance will cost the following:

$35 for one (1) student
$60 for two (2) students
$75 for three (3) students
$100 for four (4) or more student

The insurance covers accidental damage. Any device that has damage or is believed to be lost or stolen needs to be reported to administration or the IT department as soon as possible.

For more information regarding technology: https://miclintonschools.org/departments/technology/

We are excited to announce that the 2024-2025 yearbooks will be available for pick-up during our Open House event. If you are unable to attend the Open House, don't worry—yearbooks will be distributed during the first week of school. We hope you enjoy looking back at all the wonderful memories from last year!