BACK TO SCHOOL

It’s hard to believe, but the summer is quickly coming to an end. We are excited to begin the 2025-2026 school year and wanted to share some information that should be helpful as you prepare for registration and the start of school. Classes begin Tuesday, August 5th at 8:05 AM.

• Online registration begins Tuesday, July 22, at noon using your Harmony account. You must first register for Harmony before completing school registration. Please make sure that your contact information, address, phone numbers, and email addresses, are current. are https://harmony.cpsc.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp

• Students new to the district can register in person beginning Thursday, July 24th.

• All students will receive a copy of the Prairie Planner on the first day of school. Information regarding attendance, the school calendar, student dress code, discipline, and school policies are included in the Prairie Planner. The handbook is available for viewing on our school’s website, and parents are encouraged to read through it.

• Student drivers are required to pay $10 in the main office for a parking tag/permit during the first two weeks of school.
• Student Wireless Communication Devices (Cell Phones): Legislation was passed in 2024 that prohibits student use of wireless communication devices during instructional time (SEA 185). Students are not permitted to have their cell phones throughout the school day. All students are required to keep their devices in their lockers. Disciplinary action can and will be taken for any students who fail to comply with this policy.
• Clinton Prairie uses a learning management system called Canvas. Teachers will post class assignments and grades in Canvas. If a student is absent, he/she should check Canvas and read through the material that was covered in class. Worksheets or other extra assignments may be posted in Canvas. If these materials are not posted in Canvas, they can be retrieved when the student returns to school.
• Students who do not have an extra-curricular activity immediately following the school day should not remain in the building. An evening game or event requires students to ride the bus or be picked up at the end of the school day.

• A letter from the transportation department outlining bus riding rules and behavior guidelines will be online during registration. The direct number to the bus supervisor is 659-6438. Please call this number if there are issues with drop off or pick-up times/locations.

  
  

We wanted to send a few tips and reminders in order for the school and our families to continue to work together to ensure that our students have a great year.

• Please allow 24 hours for a teacher to respond to your email/voicemail. That being said, at my request, our teachers will not be answering emails after 5:00 p.m. or on the weekends. These are boundaries that I am setting for their self-care and time with their individual families.
• Please only contact school staff via their school assigned email address or phone. Personal email addresses, text messages, and social media messages should not be utilized for school business.
• Please follow the chain of command when contacting staff. In other words, please contact the teacher before contacting administration, and please contact building administration before contacting the Superintendent.
• Please do not call or text your child during school hours. The cell phone policy for students states, "Cell phones and other electronic devices may not be used during school hours. These devices must be powered off completely (not in vibrate or silent mode) and remain in student lockers from 8:05AM-3:00PM. In case of emergency or management of the student’s health care, a student may ask permission in the office to use his/her cell phone".

As you may have noticed, the school underwent a renovation project last school year. The main office was expanded and completely renovated. The project is nearly complete, and the main office has returned to its previous location on the right when you enter the front of the building. The Counseling Office has also returned to its previous location on the left when you enter the building.

School pictures will be on Thursday August 21st and retakes will be on Tuesday, September 9th. A link will be provided soon to order online with our unique order code .

The dress code policy can be found on Page 16 of the Student Handbook. Please review the policy with your students. Some of the most frequent violations include inappropriate tops, such as shirts that do not cover the midriff, and t-shirts with inappropriate language/messages. Students in violation of the Board approved dress code will be required to change. Administration reserves the right to determine appropriate attire for the school day.

Supplies needed will vary depending on your student's individual classes/teachers. As long as your student has a writing utensil and paper on the first day, they will be fine. Teachers will be specific with students on what additional supplies are needed.